Act of Congress permitting the Cherokee to lease not more than 3 salines on their lands lying west of 96 degrees West longitude for no more than 20 years. One sheet of paper with typed text in ink on recto and handwritten text in pencil on verso. Folder 1326

Inscription on verso in pencil

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Congress seeking leave to submit memorial with 15,665 signatures. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 318

Draft of memorial from (Feb. 28, 1840) Cherokee delegation to Congress (See 4026.898, Feb. 28, 1840) Reciting removal, Joint Council at Takatoka, June 1839, Ridge-Boudinot murders, National Convention, General Matthew Arbuckle and Old Settlers, false charges of violence, the banning of communication with Ross, etc. and seeking settlement with the U. S. (Moulton gives complete text) Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 708

Printed communication to Congress from Cherokee Delegation (L. B. Bell and J. G. Schrimsher). Regarding leasing of Cherokee Outlet exclusion of Shawnees, Delawares, and Negroes from per capita payment. (March, 1884 per Wardell 1938-234). Sheets of paper with typed text in ink. Folder 1333B

Printed report to Congress by Attorney General. Regarding "Moneys due the Cherokee Nation under certain treaties and the laws passed to carry the same into effect. Single folded sheet of paper with typed text in ink on four pages, one page also has handwritten text in pencil. Folder 1342

Printed text of Sections 1 to 72 of Act for Allotment of Lands of Cherokee Nation [Sections 73 to 75 missing] Lands of the Five Civilized Tribes [See Mills, 1919 -358-384]. Folder 1354