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Affidavit of Sally Guess, widow of Sequoyah, given before George Butler, Oonachinsa, and Archibald Campbell

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Two Photostats of affidavit of Sally Guess, widow of George Guess (Sequoyah), given before George Butler, U.S. Agent, and Oonachinsa and Archibald Campbell, for purpose of obtaining bounty land under Act of March 3, 1855, based on husband's military service in Creek War of 1813-1814. Folder 4

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Title(s): 
Affidavit of Sally Guess, widow of Sequoyah, given before George Butler, Oonachinsa, and Archibald Campbell
Creator(s): 
Sequoyah Sequoyah (Subject)
George Butler (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
October 17, 1855
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Affidavit
Accession No: 
4426.274a-b
Previous Number(s): 
63137
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
Sequoyah Manuscript Collection
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