Proceedings of the Council of the "Old Settlers" Party of Cherokees held on December 5, 1848 in Tah-lon-tee-shee, signed by W.S. Martin, Secretary. The election of delegates to Washington was held and payment of United states debt was requested. Folder 34

Proceedings of the "Old Settlers" Committee were concluded and signed by Secretary W.S. Martin, the Chairman, and members of the committee. Folder 35

Promissory note for the sum of eight hundred dollars signed by Lucy Silk, Walter Rogers, and Charley Ratt May 28, 1904, alongside a check for five dollars signed by John L. London paid to Harper and Wilson January 5, 1906, both processed via the Guardian Trust Company in Tahlequah. Folder 57

Resolution of Council concerning the punishment for the crime of rape. (OS). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 61

Resolution of Council regarding the sale of "Ardent Spirits" within 5 miles of General Council in session. (OS). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 62

Resolution of Council regarding cases in which District Judges are unable to form a decision. (OS) Document is dated September 10, 1831, but the Clerk's signature is dated September 24, 1831. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 63

Resolution of Council requiring persons to give assistance to Lighthorse. [OS]. There are various dates on this document. Council President September 20, 1831; Edward Hicks September 18, 1831; William Thornton, Clerk September 24, 1831. on approval signatures of Black Coal and Walter Webber. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 64

Resolution of the General Council of the Cherokee Nation that "the whole business of the emigration of our people shall be undertaken by the Nation" with the delegation negotiating arrangements. Signatures of the delegation include Richard Taylor, President; Going Snake, Speaker; Stephen Foreman, Clerk; and Elijah Hicks. A typed transcript is included. Folder 24

Resolution of the General Council of the Cherokee Nation stating that the original title and ownership of indigenous lands are still vested in the Cherokee Nation, and that all losses resulting from the Treaty of New Echota are chargeable to the United States. Signatures include Richard Taylor, President; Going Snake, Speaker; and Stephen Foreman, Clerk. Folder 25

Resolution of the General Council of the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, signed by sixteen persons. It affirms the democratic rule of the majority and the ability of the Nation to self-govern. Typed transcript included. Folder 26