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Box 1

 Container

Contains 293 Results:

D.W. Bushyhead and C.J. Harris to J.B. Mayes, 1889-02-24

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.029
Scope and Contents

Typed transcription of a letter from D.W. Bushyhead and C.J. Harris (Cherokee Delegates) to J. B. Mayes (Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation) seeking advice in devising plans by which they can defeat the Oklahoma Bill for an U.S. Territorial government.

Dates: 1889-02-24

J.B. Mayes to Peabody and Clements, 1890-03-25

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.030
Scope and Contents

Typed transcription of a letter from J.B. Mayes (Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation) to Peabody and Clemends (Attorneys at Law) enlisting their services in defeating the Oklahoma Bill for an U.S. Territorial government.

Dates: 1890-03-25

Peabody and Clements to C.J. Harris, 1893-03-06

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.031
Scope and Contents

Typed transcription of a letter from Peabody and Clements (Attorneys at Law) to C.J. Harris (Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation) requesting payment of $15,000 for legal feeds for their services regarding the Oklahoma Bill for an U.S. Territorial government.

Dates: 1893-03-06

Old Settler Council to U.S. Congress, 1896-04-16

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.032
Scope and Contents

Carbon copy typed and signed petition from the Old Settle Council to the U.S. Congress pertaining to Old Settler Funds.

Dates: 1896-04-16

J. Hilderbrand to W.H. Hays, 1920-09-01

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.033
Scope and Contents

Carbon copy typed and signed draft from James Hilderbrand (National Chairman, Eastern Emigrant Cherokees) to William H. Hays (Chairman, Republican National Committee) concerning the proper education and registration, under Oklahoma law, of the full blood Cherokees, enabling them to vote in the next election.

Dates: 1920-09-01

S. Sanders to J. Hilderbrand, 1920-07-09

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.031
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter from Susan Sanders (written from Washington, D.C.) to James Hilderbrand (National Chairman, Eastern Emigrant Cherokees) discussing her concerns over the legality of their current appointed agent and questions the agent's authorization to draw monies belonging to the Cherokee full bloods.

Dates: 1920-07-09

W.W Breedlove to J. Hilderbrand, 1919-05-09

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.032
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter from W.W. Breedlove to James Hilderbrand (National Chairman, Eastern Emigrant Cherokees). Mentions H.B. Teehee's appointment as a delegate and suggests Jack Riley, Jr. as a possible delegate.

Dates: 1919-05-09

J. Hilderband to National Council, 1923-08-07

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.033
Scope and Contents

Carbon copy typed and signed draft of Fourth Annual Message of James Hilderbrand (National Chairman, Eastern Emigrant Cherokees) to National Council (Eastern Emigrant Cherokees ?) delivered near Eucha, OK.

Dates: 1923-08-07

J. M. Taylor to the President, Secretary of the Interior, and the Attorney General, 1925-09-05

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Cherokee.037
Scope and Contents

Carbon copy typed and signed letter from John M. Taylor (Attorney, Eastern Emigrant and Western Cherokees) to President, Secretary of the Interior, and the Attorney General regarding the U.S. Government's wrongfully taking possession of Cherokee lands. Bears the official seal of the Eastern Emigrant and Western Cherokees.

Dates: 1925-09-05