Memorial of John Ross and Others; Representatives of the Cherokee Nation of Indians, on the Subject of the Existing Difficulties in That Nation, and Their Relations with the United States
Memorial of John Ross and Others; Representatives of the Cherokee Nation of Indians, on the Subject of the Existing Difficulties in That Nation, and Their Relations with the United States
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1846 Excerpt: ... of an aggregate people, the united body, the undersigned solemnly believe that the " western Cherokees" are, at this day, in law and equity, entitled to reasonable pecuniary indemnity for their loss of soil and right of territory, occasioned by the vast accession of the Cherokee people who last crossed the Mississippi ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1846 Excerpt: ... of an aggregate people, the united body, the undersigned solemnly believe that the " western Cherokees" are, at this day, in law and equity, entitled to reasonable pecuniary indemnity for their loss of soil and right of territory, occasioned by the vast accession of the Cherokee people who last crossed the Mississippi from the east, and who, as a nation, overwhelmed their government. This view is deemed the more just, as it is apparent that the government was instrumental in bringing about the second act of union in 1840--a measure which humanity and sound policy alike justify; and the existing union ought not, therefore, to be regarded as a perpetual bar to just remuneration from the national treasury. Viewing this subject more closely in all its bearings, it is apparent that the "eastern Cherokees" may also have a contingent interest in any indemnity money which the United States may award the western Cherokees for the deprivation of a portion of their territory. For, in whatever proportion the "western Cherokees" shall realize pecuniary benefits from the avails of lands east of the Mississippi--that is, a division between all the people (the "per capita") of the " balance" of moneys, (" whatever the same may be,") under the treaty of 1835, and the stipulations of the act of union of 1840--then, in that case, and in the same proportion, would the eastern 'Cherokees be entitled to participation in the indemnity fund which may be awarded to the western Cherokees, but not otherwise. THE "TREATY PARTY..". Complain of the non-receipt of the "per capita" fyc. The commissioners agree with the complainants, that a large balance of money is due from the United States, under treaty sti...
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*FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING until Friday, Sept. 20* 59 pp, light extraction roughness at spine and light general age toning with speckling in margins, now partially disbound in self wrappers; concerns the power struggle between the Ross Party, the Old Settlers (led by John Rogers), and the Treaty Party. -If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.