A talk from the head men warriers of the Cherokey Nation at a meeting held at Ustinare ... : addressed to the Honorable Richard Winn Esquire, superintendent for the Southern Department in answer to a talk sent by him dated the 12th Octor. 1788, 1788 Nov. 20.

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A talk from the head men warriers of the Cherokey Nation at a meeting held at Ustinare ... : addressed to the Honorable Richard Winn Esquire, superintendent for the Southern Department in answer to a talk sent by him dated the 12th Octor. 1788, 1788 Nov. 20.

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Contemporary copy of the address of Cherokee chiefs and headmen, Nov. 20, 1788, at Ustinali (now Calhoun, Ga.), to Richard Winn, U.S. superintendent of Indian affairs for the Southern District, responding favorably to the proclamation of Congress and promises that the Nation's hunting grounds would be restored.

1 item (1 folded sheet (4 p.)) ; 39 cm.

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