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Cherokee National Council

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Art & Architecture Thesaurus\AGENTS FACET\Organizations\organizations\governing bodies\

Found in 170 Collections and/or Records:

Form letter for Notices to the Governor and Attorney General of Georgia, December 1830

 Item — Folder 49: [Barcode: 187.49]
Identifier: 4026.85-a
Description

Form Letter for notices to the Governor and Attorney General of Georgia that the Cherokee Nation is seeking Supreme Court injunction. Two sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on all sides. Folder 49

Dates: December 1830

Four Resolutions of National Committee and Council, March 18, 1831

 Item — Folder 51: [Barcode: 187.51]
Identifier: 4026.96
Description

Four resolutions of National Committee and Council signed by President J. Vann and Clerk Edward Hicks relating to Councilors, District Judges, lighthorse, and clerks. (OS). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 51

Dates: March 18, 1831

Fragment of a decision of the Cherokee Claims Committee for reimbursement for cattle destroyed by Whites, October 31, 1836

 Item — Folder 28: [Barcode: 61.28]
Identifier: 4026.1576
Description

Fragment of a decision made by William Thornton, Cherokee National Council, Acting Committee on National Claims in favor of John Crossland's claim for 158 cattle valued at $699.00 which were destroyed by Whites in Arkansas. Folder 28

Dates: October 31, 1836

Fragment of a sheet showing the division of sixteen Negro slaves between Richard Ratcliffe and Thomas Chisholm Estate, June 26, 1835

 Item — Folder 26: [Barcode: 61.26]
Identifier: 4026.1574
Description

Fragment of a sheet, signed by John Drew and William L. Holt showing division of sixteen Negro slaves between Richard Ratcliffe and the Estate of Thomas Chilsom under order of the National Council at Tolluntusky. Folder 26

Dates: June 26, 1835

Journal of Committee by John Drew, October 1827

 Item — Folder 21: [Barcode: 187.21]
Identifier: 3626.409-.11
Description

Journal recorded claims admitted. Sheets of paper bound with string. 21 pages handwritten in ink. Front and back covers handwritten text in ink. Folder 21

Dates: October 1827

Last Council of the Cherokee Nation, 1850 - 1900

 Item — Folder Cherokee.8: [Barcode: 3.Cherokee.8]
Identifier: 4327.3365

Letter and envelope from Principal Chief John ross to Capt. John Drew inviting him to an Executive Council meeting on May 14th, May 9, 1861

 Item — Folder 274: [Barcode: 61.274]
Identifier: 4026.1802-.1
Description

4026.1802 is a letter from Principal John Ross in Park Hill to Captain John Drew informing Drew that an executive council meeting was being called to deliberate upon various subjects of public interest. Ross planned the meeting for Tuesday morning the 14th, at his house. 4026.1802.1 is the envelope. Folder 274

Dates: May 9, 1861

Letter from Cherokee Agent George Vashon to the President of the Cherokee National Council Joseph Vann, November 5, 1831

 Item — Folder 66: [Barcode: 187.66]
Identifier: 4026.103
Description

Letter from Cherokee Agent George Vashon to the President of the Cherokee National Council Joseph Vann approving the "manner of expending the present fund". (OS). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 66

Dates: November 5, 1831