Principal Chief
Found in 146 Collections and/or Records:
Order by Principal Chief D. W. Bushyhead to William West to report on arrest of "Moore", July 25, 1883
William West was the Sheriff of the Canadian District of the Cherokee Nation. Moore was an alleged horse thief. Bushyhead also wanted his removal by detachment of U.S. Army in the report. Folder 501
Page 5 and 6 of letter from William Wirt to William H. Underwood, Esquire, 1797 - 1897
Pages 5 and 6 of letter from William Wirt to Willian H. Underwood, Esquire suggesting that while the Supreme Court had decided Cherokee Nation was not a foreign state, it might hold Georgia laws unconstitutional. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 57A
Permit for Blankenship and Reynolds to labor as farmers in the Canadian District of the Cherokee Nation, November 6, 1882
Permit granted to W. G. Robinson, A Cherokee citizen, to employ Blankenship and Reynolds, United States citizens, as farmers for the term of two months. Permit signed by H. J. Vann, Clerk of the Canadian District in the Cherokee Nation. Folder 483
Power of Attorney from Big Mush to Chief John Ross, March 27, 1845
Power of Attorney from Big Mush to Ross. To pursue claim with respect to reservation of Choctaw. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 965
Power of Attorney from Jesse Lovett to Chief John Ross, November 15, 1839
Power of Attorney from Jesse Lovett to Chief John Ross. To obtain warrant, title or remuneration for a reservation to Caty Stephens under Treaty of 1817 and 1819. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 678
Power of Attorney from Susannah and Samuel Riley to Chief John Ross, March 27, 1845
Power of Attorney from Susannah and Samuel Riley to Ross. To pursue John Riley claim. (March 8 and March 24, 1845). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 964
Printed executive order to sheriffs by Principal Chief D. W. Bushyhead concerning liquor and dangerous weapons, September 15, 1882
Order has a green seal of the Cherokee Nation stamped at the bottom of the order. Folder 481
Printed Text of Speech of Representative Chapman on Treaty with the Cherokee, June 29, 1836
Printed text of speech of Representative Chapman, Alabama. On bill making appropriations to carry Treaty with Cherokees into effect. Folded sheets of paper with types text. Folder 187
Promissory Note of N.D. Scales to Chief John Ross, November 29, 1832
Promissory note of N.D. Scales payable to Chief John Ross for $125. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 76
Resolution, August 1, 1838
Resolution adopted by Council at Aquokee Camp asserting that the sovereignty of the Cherokee Nation, its constitution, laws and usages shall continue in perpetuity, etc. There are fifteen signers. Folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 385