Sequoyah, approximately 1770-1843

Scope and Contents Very little manuscript material remains concerning Sequoyah (George Guess). These items consist of clip­ pings from newspapers, excerpts from periodicals, photostats, and some material written in the syllabary, part of which has been translated into English by Levi Gritts. One photostatic letter signed by John Ross and John Drew attests that Sally Guess is the "only surviving widow of George Guess." It is dated May 1, 1860, Washington, D. C.Important items: Four handwritten...

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Log cabin of Sequoyah built in 1829 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.