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Statement signed by six persons of the National Council at Willstown

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A statement signed by six persons of the Native Council at Willstown stating that two enslaved persons, Will and his wife Hanah, shall be inherited by Peggy Scott, widow of James Vann. It specifies that Will, Hanah, and any children they may have will be the property of Peggy Scott and her heirs "for life." Written by administrators of the Vann estate. Includes photostat, photocopy, and typed transcript. Folder 11

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Title(s): 
A statement signed by six persons of the Indian Council
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
May 5, 1811
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Statement
Accession No: 
5126.474
Previous Number(s): 
77174
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
Cherokee Papers Manuscript Collection
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