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Bushyhead, Dennis Wolfe, 1826-1898

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Biography

Dennis Wolf Bushyhead was a leader in the Cherokee Nation after they had removed to Indian Territory. Born into the Wolf Clan, he was elected as Principal Chief, serving two terms, from 1879 to 1887.

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Thanktgvinh proclamation Executive department, Cherokee Nation, I.T. : to the Cherokee people, 1886-11-13

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Identifier: E99.C5-C427 1886z
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A proclamation from the principal chief of the Cherokees naming November 25, 1886 as 'a day of thanksgiving and general praise.'

Dates: 1886-11-13

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