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Resolution of General Council of the Cherokee Nation for negotiating removal efforts
Native American, Cherokee
Proceedings of the Council of the "Old Settlers" Party of Cherokees
Native American, Cherokee

Resolution of General Council of the Cherokee Nation regarding land entitlement

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Resolution of the General Council of the Cherokee Nation stating that the original title and ownership of indigenous lands are still vested in the Cherokee Nation, and that all losses resulting from the Treaty of New Echota are chargeable to the United States. Signatures include Richard Taylor, President; Going Snake, Speaker; and Stephen Foreman, Clerk. Folder 25

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Title(s): 
Resolution of the General Council of the Cherokee Nation stating that original title and ownership of lands are still vested in the Cherokee Nation
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
August 1, 1838
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
5126.477
Previous Number(s): 
77188
Department: 
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