Cherokee Indians -- North Carolina
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Confederate Cherokee Relations Papers, 1861-1864
Collection
Identifier: E99.C5-C667 1864
Content Description
Four documents relating to the relationship between the Confederacy and the Cherokee Nation. The oldest dated 9 February 1861, Richmond, predates the Secession of Virginia. These papers are not in any order, and may just be transcriptions and translations of other documents. Articles 54 and 55 concern amnesty for Cherokees who committed crimes against the Confederacy. Authorizes payment to North Carolina Cherokees.
Dates:
1861-02-09 - 1864-08-16
Manuscript notebook 1813-1845, 1813-1836 (bulk)
Collection
Identifier: E97-R63 1813
Content Description
Manuscript notebook in Hebrew and English. Content consists largely of an elementary grammar and dictionary of Biblical Hebrew, including Hebrew words for entries suggesting Cherokee culture (such as quiver, bow, buffalo, and red blood man.) An assortment of notes laid-in, mostly for use in catechism but also including receipts for books, an iron stove, groceries and various household articles dated from 1828-1845.Records a wedding celebrated by Roberts in Valley Towns on August...
Dates:
1813 - 1845; Majority of material found within 1813 - 1836