Sequoyah Manuscript Collection
Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:
Affidavit of John Ross and John Drew stating Sally Guess is widow of George Guess (Sequoyah), May 1, 1860
Two photocopies of affidavit of John Ross and John Drew stating Sally Guess is only surviving widow of George Guess. Folder 4
Affidavit of Sally Guess, widow of Sequoyah, given before George Butler, Oonachinsa, and Archibald Campbell, October 17, 1855
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
Cherokee syllabary chart and Lord's Prayer in Cherokee syllabary, 20th century
Photocopy of Cherokee syllabary chart, the Lord's Prayer in Cherokee syllabary with phonetic pronunciation and English translation (Broadside in New York Public Library). Folder 5
Document in Cherokee syllabary, 19th century
Unsigned manuscript in Cherokee syllabary Folder 9
Document in Cherokee syllabary signed by Charles Thompson, late 19th century
Handwritten script in syllabary. Signature of Charles Thompson (Cherokee Chief 1875-1879). Folder 8
Document written in Cherokee syllabary, 19th century
Unsigned manuscript in Cherokee syllabary Folder 10
Document written in Cherokee syllabary, 19th century
Unsigned manuscript in Cherokee syllabary Folder 11
Handwritten biography of Sequoyah with transcription by Levi Gritts, mid-20th century
Longhand biography of Sequoyah with transcription by Levi Gritts. Folder 11
Letter from M. Duval concerning Kee Chie Band, George Guess, and John Drew, September 12, 1844
Photocopy of letter form M. Duval (referenced in letter from P. M. Butler to T. Hartley Crawford) concerning arrival of Kee Chie [Kee Chi] Band, reporting George Guess [Sequoyah] and son in poverty on Red River, requesting permission for John Drew to bring them back to the Nation Folder 2.
Letter from Oo-no-leh to P. M. Butler concerning death of Sequoyah, May 15, 1845
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