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National Council Resolution J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 9 3/4 × 15 1/2 in. (24.8 × 39.4 cm) Folded: 9 3/4 × 7 3/4 in. (24.8 × 19.7 cm)
National Council Resolution J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 9 3/4 × 7 3/4 in. (24.8 × 19.7 cm)
Minutes of "The Council of Nations" held at North Fork J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee, Creek ink on paper Overall: 11 3/4 × 15 1/2 in. (29.8 × 39.4 cm) Folded: 11 3/4 × 7 3/4 in. (29.8 × 19.7 cm)
Resolution Protesting "Substitution of a Territorial Government for our Present Political Relations" Unknown, J. L. Hargett Native American, Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek), Creek ink on paper Overall: 11 1/2 × 15 1/2 in. (29.2 × 39.4 cm) Folded: 11 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (29.2 × 19.1 cm)
Notice to Chief John Ross J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 11 3/4 × 7 1/2 in. (29.8 × 19.1 cm)
Unsigned Draft Copy of Message to National Committee and Council in Special Session J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 12 3/4 × 8 in. (32.4 × 20.3 cm)
Affidavit of Jacob Harnace J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 12 × 7 1/2 in. (30.5 × 19.1 cm)
Unsigned Letter to Chief John Ross J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 10 × 16 in. (25.4 × 40.6 cm) Folded: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)
Affidavit of James Brown J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 12 3/4 × 16 in. (32.4 × 40.6 cm) Folded: 12 3/4 × 8 in. (32.4 × 20.3 cm)
Affidavit and Warrant of Arrest J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 12 1/4 × 15 1/2 in. (31.1 × 39.4 cm) Folded: 12 1/4 × 7 3/4 in. (31.1 × 19.7 cm)
Statement Regarding a Murder Given by E. F. Phillips J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 12 1/2 × 15 1/2 in. (31.8 × 39.4 cm) Folded: 12 1/2 × 7 3/4 in. (31.8 × 19.7 cm)
Resolution of Council J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 9 1/2 × 7 7/8 in. (24.1 × 20 cm)
Letter from Three Iroquois Chiefs to Chief John Ross J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Iroquois ink on paper Overall: 12 × 7 1/2 in. (30.5 × 19.1 cm)
Instructions to Delegation to Negotiate with the United States. J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 10 × 16 in. (25.4 × 40.6 cm) Folded: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)
Act of National Council to Accept Iroquois Petitions to Become Part of the Cherokee Nation Unknown, J. L. Hargett Native American, Cherokee, Iroquois ink on paper Overall: 8 × 13 in. (20.3 × 33 cm) Folded: 8 × 6 1/2 in. (20.3 × 16.5 cm)
Act of National Council Instructing Delegation to Obtain from the United States the Power to Make Treaties with Indian tribes J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 8 1/4 × 7 3/4 in. (21 × 19.7 cm)
Resolution of Council Unknown, J. L. Hargett Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 7 × 7 7/8 in. (17.8 × 20 cm)
Note Regarding Claim of Polly Fox J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 9 3/4 × 15 1/2 in. (24.8 × 39.4 cm) Folded: 9 3/4 × 7 3/4 in. (24.8 × 19.7 cm)
Act of National Council Changing Location of Precinct for Holding Election in Going Snake District J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 8 3/4 × 7 1/2 in. (22.2 × 19.1 cm)
Resolution of Council J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 9 1/2 × 7 7/8 in. (24.1 × 20 cm)
Letter from Delaware Delegation to 'Friends and Brothers' (Cherokee) J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Delaware ink on paper Overall: 12 × 7 1/2 in. (30.5 × 19.1 cm)
Act of Chickasaw Legislature (2 copies) authorizing Governor to Appoint Commissioners to Meet with Choctaw, Creek, Cherokee, and Seminole Commissioners J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Chickasaw ink on paper Overall: 12 1/2 × 8 in. (31.8 × 20.3 cm)
Act of Chickasaw Legislature (2 copies) Authorizing Governor to Appoint Commissioners to Meet with Choctaw, Creek, Cherokee, and Seminole Commissioners Unknown, J. L. Hargett Native American, Chickasaw ink on paper Overall: 12 1/2 × 8 in. (31.8 × 20.3 cm)
Resolution of Council Unknown, J. L. Hargett Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 9 1/2 × 7 7/8 in. (24.1 × 20 cm)
Communication from Three Delaware Chiefs to Grand Council of Indian Nations on North Fork of Canadian River J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Delaware ink on paper Overall: 9 3/4 × 15 1/2 in. (24.8 × 39.4 cm) Folded: 9 3/4 × 7 3/4 in. (24.8 × 19.7 cm)
Minutes of Executive Council J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 12 1/2 × 8 in. (31.8 × 20.3 cm)
Minutes of Executive Council J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)
Draft Copy of Letter from John Ross to Osage Chiefs J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee, Osage ink on paper Overall: 12 × 15 in. (30.5 × 38.1 cm) Folded: 12 × 7 1/2 in. (30.5 × 19.1 cm)
Act of National Council Moving Public School from Fort Smith Bottom to Lee's Creek J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 12 × 7 1/2 in. (30.5 × 19.1 cm)
Letter from Creek Chiefs Motey Kanard and Echo Harjo to Chief John Ross Unknown, J. L. Hargett Native American, Muscogee (Creek) ink on paper Overall: 12 1/2 × 8 in. (31.8 × 20.3 cm)
Unsigned Draft Copy of Letter to Colonel John Drew and Lieutenant Colonel William Potter Ross J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee, Creek ink on paper Overall: 12 × 15 in. (30.5 × 38.1 cm) Folded: 12 × 7 1/2 in. (30.5 × 19.1 cm)
Act of National Council Repealing All Laws Prohibiting Carrying Weapons J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee paper Overall: 6 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (16.5 × 19.1 cm)
Act of National Council Appropriating Money from School Fund and Orphan Fund for 1861 and 1862 Unknown, J. L. Hargett Native American, Cherokee paper Overall: 12 × 7 1/2 in. (30.5 × 19.1 cm)
Act of National Council Appropriating Funds for Certain Teachers at Baptist Mission and Hickory Grove and Discontinuing the Latter School J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native Americans, Cherokee paper Overall: 12 × 7 1/2 in. (30.5 × 19.1 cm)
Act of National Council Declaring Mission stations are Cherokee Property Unknown, J. L. Hargett Native American, Cherokee paper Overall: 12 × 7 1/2 in. (30.5 × 19.1 cm)
Unidentified Note Regarding the Battle with Opothleyahola on Red Fork November 21, 1861 J. L. Hargett, Unknown American, Native American, Muscogee (Creek) paper Overall: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Letter from Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo to Chief John Ross J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek) paper Folded: 12 1/4 × 7 3/4 in. (31.1 × 19.7 cm) Overall: 12 1/4 × 15 1/2 in. (31.1 × 39.4 cm)
Certifications in Aquohee District J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee paper Overall: 10 1/2 × 8 1/8 in. (26.7 × 20.6 cm)
Document Written in the Cherokee Syllabary Unknown, J. L. Hargett Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 12 1/4 × 7 1/4 in. (31.1 × 18.4 cm)
Document Written in the Cherokee Syllabary J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native Americans, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 12 3/4 × 8 in. (32.4 × 20.3 cm)
Letter Signed by Captains Cherokee Forces at Camp Babcock' to Brigadier General J. G. Blunt J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 10 × 7 3/4 in. (25.4 × 19.7 cm)
Certifications by two Cherokees J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 9 1/2 × 8 1/4 in. (24.1 × 21 cm)
Seven Unidentified Sheets Reciting History of Cherokee Refugee Problem J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 15 × 8 in. (38.1 × 20.3 cm) Overall (.1-.6): 13 × 8 in. (33 × 20.3 cm)
Act of National Council Naming Chief John Ross, Lewis Downing, James McDaniel, and Evan Jones as Delegates to Represent Cherokee before United State Government J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 9 1/2 × 15 in. (24.1 × 38.1 cm) Folded: 9 1/2 × 7 1/4 in. (24.1 × 18.4 cm)
Two Copies of Documents Signed by Acting Principal Chief Thomas Pegg Appointing above Delegation Unknown, J. L. Hargett Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 9 1/4 × 7 1/4 in. (23.5 × 18.4 cm)
Two Copies of Acting Principal Chief Thomas Pegg Appointing Delegation J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native Americans, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 9 1/2 × 7 1/4 in. (24.1 × 18.4 cm)
Act of National Council Authorizing Chief John Ross to Give a Full Statement of Failure of United States Civil Agents to Provide Relief to Cherokee and Authorizing Agents to Spend $20,000 for Relief J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 12 1/2 × 16 in. (31.8 × 40.6 cm) Folded: 12 1/2 × 8 in. (31.8 × 20.3 cm)
Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 13 × 8 in. (33 × 20.3 cm)
Act of National Council to Ameliorate the Condition of Orphans J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 12 1/2 × 16 in. (31.8 × 40.6 cm) Folded: 12 1/2 × 8 in. (31.8 × 20.3 cm)
Act of National Council Authorizing the Cherokee Regiment to Act as Indian Home Guard J. L. Hargett, Unknown Native American, Cherokee ink on paper Overall: 12 1/2 × 16 in. (31.8 × 40.6 cm) Folded: 12 1/2 × 8 in. (31.8 × 20.3 cm)