Description Handwritten list of 71 names in Cherokee syllabary with a photocopy included. There is a handwritten note on the photocopy saying the names were translated on June 25, 1968, but a physical translation is absent. Folder 88 Transcription/Transliteration This document has been transliterated from the Cherokee syllabary into Romanized Cherokee Phonetics.[First Column] tsatsi tsudotlila sawi wadi sawi tsimi gadoga kaquonv [quo in...

Description List of names (some in Cherokee) and amounts paid at least some for public work at Convention Ground. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1391 Transcription/Transliteration This Cherokee Syllabary in this document has been transliterated into Romanized Cherokee Phonetics, and the Anglicised Cherokee Phonetic names and English have been transcribed. [First Column] Johu one of the...

Collection Overview

Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: A ledger-type book containing an "Essay on the Language of the Indians of Lower Louisiana," (64 pages) which contains vocabulary lists, a pronunciation key, and a brief description of the Indians' life style. There is also a vocabulary of the Biloxi Language in the same book which is entirely handwritten and anonymous.

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: There are two Chickasaw ledger books. Some items are receipts for funds paid, and disbursements of treaty monies. There are several letters between A. Harlan, on behalf of the $24,303.00 estate of a Chickasaw member Up-Pa-La and various Indian Affairs agents, especially N.G. Taylor, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. There is also an Act of Legislative Council of the Chickasaw granting rights to J. Wes Parker, W.M. Guy, C.D....

Collection Overview

Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: These ledger books contain mercantile records, doctor's accounts, and court records. The mercantile records reveal much about the way of life in the formative years of the country. The doctor's records give an interesting glimpse into the sort of service they performed. Note: See also "Fort Smith Trader's Book" for further information concerning this interesting ledger.

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: William Panton (circa 1742-1801) was a merchant and trader in Little Tallassee, near Pensacola, New Florida. He was a partner in the firm, Panton, Leslie, and Company. He was a close friend of Alexander McGillivray (c.1759-1793), Chief of the Creeks in the latter part of the 18th century, who was also a Spanish agent to the Indians for he thought the Creeks were better off under the Spaniards than the English. McGillivray was...

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Unidentified list of names and amounts paid to railmakers, board makers and others; also a memo about ovens and public cooks. Two sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso of each sheet. Folder 1390