Cherokee Delegation to President Andrew Johnson, (Kutsche 5431), June 18, 1866
Scope and Contents note
Contains original documents and some copies that describe the Cherokee Indian's political, historical, and cultural quest for identity and independence. There are grants, proclamations, resolutions, etc. Prominent Cherokees represented in the documents include John Ross, Stand Watie, Lewis Downing, Daniel H. Ross, D. W. Bushyhead, and W. C. Rogers. Numerous documents concern Cherokee participation in the Civil War, and relations with the U.S. government shortly after. Government officials include D. N. Cooley, Andrew Johnson, and James Harlan. Includes information regarding Indian land allotments, financing schools, as well as Indian mistreatment and regulations for intermarriage with whites. Some documents in the Cherokee alphabet accompany typed copies of letters.
Dates
- Creation: June 18, 1866
Creator
- From the Collection: Ballenger, Thomas Lee (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The Thomas Lee Ballenger papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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