Power of attorney 1866, Sept. 28.

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Power of attorney 1866, Sept. 28.

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Handwritten document granting power of attorney to John H. Wheeler of the District of Columbia to represent the North Carolina Cherokees to the federal government. Signed by 162 tribal members. Signed and sealed by the clerk of the Court of Pleas, P. W. Fisher. Forms part of the J.B. Milam papers.

1 sheet 74 x 50.5 cm.

The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library

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The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library

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