Resolution reaffirming ¼ mile law passed at Takatoka and approved by A. Foreman, by John Rogers, John Smith and Dutch (OS). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 675

A statement signed by five persons declaring that John Browder and his services to the Cherokee Nation are depended on, and that the decision to put him out should be left to the Council. Folder 9

A statement signed by six persons of the Native Council at Willstown stating that two enslaved persons, Will and his wife Hanah, shall be inherited by Peggy Scott, widow of James Vann. It specifies that Will, Hanah, and any children they may have will be the property of Peggy Scott and her heirs "for life." Written by administrators of the Vann estate. Includes photostat, photocopy, and typed transcript. Folder 11

Text of Address by Chief John Ross to newly-elected National Council under Constitution adopted under July 12 Act of Union. This is first document in file written at Tahlequah Cherokee Nation. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 633

Typescript of an essay titled "The Removal of the Cherokee" by John Madden. Describes how the comissioner J.F. Schermerhorn arranged the Treaty of 1835 in absence of Cherokee officers. By this treaty, the Cherokee Nation ceded to the U.S. all territory east of the Mississippi River. Includes history of the removal from June 1838 to March 1839. Folder 65

Envelope for letter from Joel R. Poinsett, Secretary of War, to delegation in Washington City. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two sides. Folder 349

Typescript of an act by the Cherokee National Council to amend an act titled "Tax on Stock grazing upon Cherokee Lands west of the 96° Meridian." Four pages. Folder 69

Undated, unsigned text of Act of National Council authorizing Principal Chief to lease Cherokee Outlet (lease signed July 5, 1883). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folded 1333A

Unsigned copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Thomas W. Harris, Esquire regarding release of Alex McCoy. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 42

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Unsigned draft copy of message to National committee and Council in special session. Regarding financial distress and relations with United States. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1041