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Resolution of Cherokee Nation Council Concerning the Documents Used in Cherokee Controversy
J. L. Hargett
Resolution of Cherokee General Council to Chief John Ross
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Memorial from the Cherokee Delegation to Congress

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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

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Title(s): 
Memorial from the Cherokee Delegation to Congress
Creator(s): 
Unidentified (Author)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
Feb. 28, 1840
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Draft
Accession No: 
4026.1965-.17
Previous Number(s): 
55999
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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