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Letter (no address) signed Sequoyah. Refers to "Fourteen years since we who are called Cherokee have learned to read." Folder 6

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: John Ross (1790-1866) chief of the First Indian Republic, was principal chief of the Cherokees during the time of the Removal , establishment of the Cherokee Nation, and until his death. During the Civil War he split with the Cherokees who favored the Southern cause and ruled in exile after 1863 from Philadelphia. The collection contains correspondence, proclamation as chief of the Cherokee Tribe, legal papers, records,...

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...

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Memos (on typewriting exercise sheet). Regarding Sequoyah and the Pheasant Dance. On verso is mention of his pension. Folder 1398.

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Story from the Congregationalist about John Ross. Folder 1345

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Plans for stone building around Sequoyah's log cabin home. Includes floor plan, and front and rear elevation sketches. Folder 36

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Inscribed, "Cabin 15 x 15 ft. Stone building 42 x 48 ft. Concourse in front of cabin 14 x 45 ft. 6ft…" on verso

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Two photocopies of records of George Guess' (Sequoyah) military service under Captain John McLamore, Cherokee. October 7, 1812-January 6, 1813 and January 27, 1813 to April 11, 1814. Folder 4

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Resolution calling for Council at Illinois Camp Ground on July 1, 1839, signed by George Guess, "Presiding on behalf of Western Cherokees", and Capt. Bushyhead, "presiding on behalf of Eastern Cherokees" - concurred in by committee and Council of Eastern Cherokees. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 562

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Black and white pictograph of painting of Sequoyah by B. King. Man wearing turban, peace medal around neck, and calico shirt with small pipe in mouth. Holding tablet of Cherokee alphabet and pointing to letter on tablet. Same as 4326.3278. Folder 35

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Black and white pictograph of painting of Sequoyah by J.F. Standiford. Man wearing turban, peace medal around neck, and calico shirt with small pipe in mouth. Holding tablet of Cherokee alphabet and pointing to letter on tablet. Folder 35