Cherokee Indians -- Politics and government.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Edward Gunter Agreement with James W. McClung
Collection
Identifier: MS-1042
Abstract
This contract, made between Edward Gunter (agent of John Ross, principal chief of the Cherokee nation) and James W. McClung, binds McClung to represent any Cherokee in any suit brought in several Alabama counties, the district court in Huntsville, or the Supreme Court of the United States. This agreement was made preparatory to the Cherokee testing the constitutionality of Alabama extending jurisdiction over Cherokee territory. McClung is to be paid $500 per annum for his services. An...
Dates:
1834 December 12
Receipt of Bounty for the Return of Stolen Horses
Collection
Identifier: MS-2390
Abstract
This document contains a list of items given to two Cherokee Indians in exchange for the return of ten horses stolen from the Creek Nations. In lieu of money, the payment was in goods. The document was signed by several Indian Agents, including Francis B. Sappington, in December 1797 and January 1798.
Dates:
1797-1798