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Manuscript Collection: Eastern Band Cherokee Papers

Resolution of General Council of the Cherokee Nation for negotiating removal efforts

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Resolution of the General Council of the Cherokee Nation that "the whole business of the emigration of our people shall be undertaken by the Nation" with the delegation negotiating arrangements. Signatures of the delegation include Richard Taylor, President; Going Snake, Speaker; Stephen Foreman, Clerk; and Elijah Hicks. A typed transcript is included. Folder 24

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Title(s): 
Resolution of the General Council of the Cherokee Nation July 21, 1838 with transcript
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
July 21, 1838
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
5126.476
Previous Number(s): 
77187
Department: 
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