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Collection: Cherokee Papers Manuscript Collection

97 Items

January 3, 1896 | ink on paper

Letter from Waddie Hudson to G.W. Benge

mid-19th century - mid-20th century | ink on paper

Handwritten document in Cherokee syllabary

August 26, 1885 | ink on paper

Handwritten copy of preliminary examination in the case of George Christy charged with the murder of Nicholas B. Saunders

December 2, 1835 | ink on paper

Letter from William N. Bishop to Walter S. Adair regarding Mr. Morrow's land

July 14, 1865 | ink on paper

Official copy of resolution signed by Acting Chief Lewis Downing and Secretary G. W. Ross

December 7, 1903 | ink on paper

Two documents regarding Cherokee National Council orders for paid provisions

mid-19th century - mid-20th century | ink on paper

Handwritten document in Cherokee syllabary

1904 | ink on paper

Promissory note and check processed by Guardian Trust Company

February 4, 1837 | ink on paper

Letter from G.M. Lavender to Elias Boudinot

June 9, 1869 | ink on paper

Agreement between Shawnee and Cherokee tribes regarding Shawnee settlement and incorporation

early 20th century | ink on paper

Photocopy of newspaper report of hearing before Commission to the Five Tribes

mid-19th century - mid-20th century | ink on paper

Handwritten document in Cherokee syllabary

mid-19th century - mid-20th century | ink on paper

Letter written in Cherokee syllabary from James McDaniel to Chiefs Ross and Lewis

January 10, 1838 | ink on paper

Letter from William N. Bishop to Walter S. Adair regarding illegal occupation of land

May 22, 1871 | ink on paper

Handwritten copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation to Senator James Harlan

September 25 - 26, 1908 | ink on paper

Proceedings of Tenth Annual Meeting of Cherokee Baptist Sunday School Convention

mid-19th century - mid-20th century | ink on paper

Handwritten list of names in Cherokee syllabary with photocopy

mid-19th century - mid-20th century | ink on paper

Handwritten list of names in Cherokee syllabary with photocopy

June 9, 1838 | ink on paper

Photostat of letter from Going Snake et al. to General Scott

May 23, 1871 | ink on paper

Handwritten copy of letter from Senator James Harlan to Secretary of the Interior Columbus Delano