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Two Photostats of affidavit of Sally Guess, widow of George Guess (Sequoyah), given before George Butler, U.S. Agent, and Oonachinsa and Archibald Campbell, for purpose of obtaining bounty land under Act of March 3, 1855, based on husband's military service in Creek War of 1813-1814. Folder 4

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Park Hill, to P. M. Butler, Cherokee Agent. Informing him of election of David Vann as Treasurer. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 914

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Letter from Chief John Ross to P. M. Butler, Cherokee Agent. Lists members of National Committee and Council whose terms will expire on August 7. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 886

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Letter from John Ross in Washington City to Pierce M. Butler who was the US agent for Cherokees. The letter transmits a list of Cherokee warriors who are entitled to pensions. Folder 55

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Photostat of pages concerning the death of Sequoyah: Letter from Oo-no-leh (who went to find Sequoyah) to P.M. Butler, Cherokee Agent. Letter in English. (Typescript of Oo-no-leh letter included). Folder 3

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Photocopy of a letter from P.M. Butler of Columbia, South Carolina to Honorable T. Hartley Crawford. Enclosed extract of letter from M. Duval on August 8th, from Fort Gibson concerning arrival of Kee Chie [Kee Chi] Band, reporting George Guess and son in poverty on Red River. Also, requesting permission for Captain John Drew to bring him back to the Nation. Folder 2

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Photostat of letter from P.M. Butler to T. Hartley Crawford forwarding Oo-no-leh's letters concerning Sequoyah's death. Folder 3

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Photostat and photograph of letter from Oo-no-leh's to P. M. Butler in Cherokee Syllabary concerning the death of Sequoyah. Folder 3

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: Very little manuscript material remains concerning Sequoyah, also known as George Guess, (circa 1760-1843). These items consist of clippings from newspapers, excerpts from periodicals, photostats, and some material written in the syllabary, part of which has been translated into English by Levi Gritts. One photostatic letter signed by John Ross and John Drew attests that Sally Guess is the "only surviving widow of George...