Cherokee collection, 1775-1963.

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Cherokee collection, 1775-1963.

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Consists of the papers of John Ross (1790-1866), statesman and principal chief of the Cherokee Indians from 1828 to 1866, and of materials relating to the Cherokees added after his time. The papers of John Ross consist of correspondence (1788-1866); documents of the Cherokee Nation (1781-1850); Brainerd Mission papers (1816-1831); surveys (1819-1820); and claims (1817-1845). Material relating to the Cherokees includes negative photostat copies of letters and documents (1775-1876) from the Virginia state papers; U.S. government documents pertaining to Indian affairs (1800-1878); pamphlets (1871-1936); photographs and drawings (1812-1937); and clippings (1844-1963). Materials are primarily official in nature and cover two main periods: 1775-1793 and 1820-1842. With few exceptions, letters and documents are concerned with relations between the U.S. government and the Cherokee Indians. Earlier records shed light on Indian wars and treaties from 1775-1816, particularly as they affected Chickamauga, the Cumberland settlements, Watauga, and the state of Franklin. Later materials add substantially to the documentation of the removal period.

ca. 3,500 items and 22 volumes.

Tennessee State Library & Archives, TSLA

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SNAC Resource ID: 7371928

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Allen, Penelope Johnson, 1886-1985.

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Watauga Association

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Cherokee nation

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Although the Treaty of Hopewell (1785) defined the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation and the U.S., Congress during the Confederation period was unable to keep white squatters off Cherokee lands. With violence escalating between Cherokees and settlers, particularly those of the "State of Franklin" (now Tennessee), Congress in Sept. of 1788 issued a proclamation forbidding white intrustion on Cherokee land. From the description of A talk from the head men warriers of the Cherokey Natio...

Brainerd Mission, Tenn.

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Ross, John, 1790-1866

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Cherokee Chief. From the description of Letter, biography, and publication, 1830-1834. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367389224 Cherokee chief. During the 1813-1814 Creek War, Ross served as adjutant of Gideon Morgan's Cherokee regiment, which fought with Andrew Jackson's militia and regulars against the Creeks at Horseshoe Bend and elsewhere. In a long public career, Ross served on the Cherokee national council (1817-1829, president 1819-1829); as c...