constitution
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Act Authorizing Principal Chief to Select Persons to Translate Constitution and Laws of Nation into Cherokee, October 5, 1839
Act authorizing Principal Chief to select persons to translate constitution and laws of Nation into Cherokee (Same signers as in September 19, 1839, 4026.824) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 664
Act Establishing the Judiciary, September 23, 1839
Act establishing the Judiciary; (same signers as 4026.824) Four folded sheets with handwritten text in ink on 14 pages. Folder 641
Copy of letter from Secretary of War J. H. Eaton to Colonel Ward, August 2, 1830
Copy of letter from Secretary of War J. H. Eaton to Colonel Ward transmitting a copy of his July 29th letter to Colonel Montgomery, Cherokee Agent, setting forth the President's views on Indian removal. Five folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on 19 pages. Folder 40
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"
Letter from William Wirt to Chief John Ross, September 22, 1830
Letter from William Wirt to Chief John Ross regarding legal proceedings. (resembles Moulton Vol. II, pp. 199-200). Sheets of folded paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 45
Letter from William Wirt to Chief John Ross, November 15, 1830
Letter from William Wirt to Chief John Ross regarding Bill of Injunction. (Moulton Vol. I, pp. 205-206). Single sheet of folded paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Four single sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 48
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
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
Resolution of Cherokee General Council to Chief John Ross, July 18, 1830
Resolution of Cherokee General Council instructing Chief John Ross to institute legal proceedings against Georgia, and authorizing him to engage and pay counsel. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 37