Sources

https://digitreaties.org/ 374 IndianTreaties and associated documents digitized by National Archives

http://www.cherokee.org/About-The-Nation/History/Facts (Provides links to all treaties)

Royce, Charles, The Cherokee Nation of Indians. Chicago: Aldine, 1975.

Vine Deloria, Jr. and Raymond DeMallie, eds. Documents of American Indian Diplomacy: Treaties, Agreements and Conventions, 1775-1979, Vol. I (Norman: University of Oklahoma Press), 1999.

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Partial list of 18th century colonial treaties. Note: There were numerous other treaties negotiated between the Cherokee and the various colonial governments to mark the end of hostilities

"Treaty of 1721 with South Carolina" - ceded a tract in South Carolina between the Santee, Saludo, and Editsto Rivers

"Treaty of Nov. 24, 1755 with South Carolina" - ceded a tract in South Carolina between Wateree and Savannah Rivers

"Treaty of Oct. 17, 1768 with British Superintendent of Indian Affairs" - ceded a tract in southwestern Virginia

"Treaty of Oct. 17, 1770 , at Lochaber, S.C " - ceded a tract in what are now Virginia, West Virginia, northeastern Tennessee, and eastern Kentucky

"Treaty of 1772 with Virginia" - tract in Virginia/West Virginia and eastern Kentucky

"Treaty of June 1, 1773", with British Superintendent of Indian Affairs" - tract in Georgia, north of Broad River

"Treaty of March 17, 1775 Henderson Treaty" - tract in Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee Cherokee signers were Attakullakulla, Oconostota, and the Raven

Treaty Between the Cherokee and Georgia and South Carolina dated May 20, 1777: The "definitive treaty of peace" convened at Dewitt's Corner, South Carolina. The General Assembly of South Carolina on 13 February appointed Commissioners to conclude a peace with the Cherokee Nation: Andrew Williamson, LeRoy Hammond, George Galphin, William Henry Drayton, and Daniel Horry. Georgia appointed Jonathan Bryan, Jonathan Cochran, George Wereat, John Walton, and William Glascock as Commissioners to attend the Indian Congress at Dewitt's Corners.

Cannatiskeetuowie (aka the Red-bird of No-Ewee), Oustassittee (aka the Man-killer of Chote), Skalaluska (aka the Second Man), Cleeroonakee, Clocoheta, Chooconattee, Coskua, and Chinistisha declared they had the support of their people as deputies with full power to negotiate peace. The Cherokee acknowledge their defeat and cede their lands east of the Unacaye Mountains, acknowledging defeat to forces at Fort Essenecca. The Government of SC would regulate trade to supply Cherokee with goods and establish protocols of law and order at Fort Rutledge, regarding trespass on Cherokee land and also death penalty policies regarding murder of whites by Cherokees and vice versa. Rewards for apprehension of and return of runaway Negroes to white authorities. "The hatchet shall be forever buried, and there shall be an universal peace and friendship...."

Signed by A. Williamson, WH Drayton, Jon. Bryan, Wm Glascock Daniel Horry, Jon. Cochran, Cannatiskeetuowie, Oustassittee, Cleeroonakee, Clocoheta, Coskua, and Chinistisha

Signed by Gov. Benjamin Guerard in Charleston, SC, 31 May 1784 [Source: ASP Public Lands 1:59-60]

Treaty Between the Overhill Band of Cherokee and North Carolina, July 20, 1777: Treaty concluded at Fort Henry on the Holston River near the Long Island. "Hostilities shall forever cease....and peace, friendship and mutual confidence shall ensue." Cherokee will release all white or Negro prisoners and all horses and livestock and property taken since the beginning of the late War. Any white man wishing to reside or pass through the Overhill Towns must have a certificate signed by three Justices of the Peace and, if so, to be guaranteed safety. Any murder will result in death penalty. Establishes boundary land and Overhill Cherokee agree to cede land beyond boundary to state of NC.

Signed by Waightstill Avery, William Sharp, Robert Lanier, Joseph Winston, Oconostoto of Chote, Kay eta eh (aka the Old Tassel, of Toquoe), Savanukeh (aka The Raven, of Chote), Willanaw (of Toquoe), Ootosseteh (of Highwassa), Attusah (aka the Northward Warrior, of the mouth of Tellico River), Oosku'ah (aka Abram, of Chilhowey), Tholloweh (aka The Raven, from the mouth of Tellico River), Toos tooh (from the mouth of Tellico River), Awo yah (aka The Pidgeon, of Natchey Creek), Oostope'teh (aka The Mankiller, of Highwassa), Tille'hau'eh (aka The Chestnut, of Tellico), Quu lu kah (of Highwassee), Anna ke hu jah (aka The Girl of Tuskegee), Aneecha (of Tuskega), Ske'aktu kah (of Cetico), Atta kul'la kulla (aka the little Carpenter, of Natchey Creek), Oo koo ne kah (aka the White Owl, of Natchey Creek), Tha ta gulla (aka the Potclay of Chilhowey), Tus ka sah (aka the Tarapin, of Chiles tooch), Sun ne wauh (of Big Island Town).

Joseph Vann, Interpreter. Witnesses: Jacob Womack, James Robison, John Reed, Isaac Bledsoe, Brice Martin, John Redd, John Kearns

[Source: Archibald Henderson, The Treaty of Long Island of Holston, July 1777, North Carolina Historical Review, 8 (Jan 1931), pp. 107-110.

Treaty Between the Overhill Band of Cherokee and Virginia, July 20, 1777: This treaty is very similar to, and came out of the same Council sessions, as the one above with North Carolina, although it addressed some particularities about boundaries and properties in Virginia. Signators of it were:

Signed by William Christian, William Preston, Evan Shelby, Aneecha (of Tuskege), Inne kehujah (aka The Girl of Tuskegee), Titlehah (aka The Chestnut, of Telliko), Toos tooh (mouth of the River), Tholanna (aka The Raven, from the mouth of Tellico River), Awo yah (aka The Pidgeon, of Natchey Creek), Skatukah (of Telliko), Sunnewah (of the Island), Thatagulla (aka the Potclay of Chilhowey), Tukasey (of the rabbit town), Attasah (aka the Northward Warrior, of the mouth of Tellico River), Occunostotah of Chote, At akulla,kulla (Tuskeege of Natchey Creek), Thay,eta,eh (aka the Old Tassel, of Toque), Savanukeh (aka The Raven, of Chote), Willanaw (of Toque), Queelookah (of Highwassey), Ootossaleh (of Highwassey), Ookoon kah (aka the White Owl, of Natchey Creek),Oosku'at (aka Abram, of Chilhowey),

Witnesses: Dan Smith, Isaac Shelby, James Thompson, Jacob Womack, John Montgomery, Isaac Bledsoe, William Sharpe

[Source: RG 360, Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789, M247, Roll 85, No. 36]

Treaty Between the Cherokee and Georgia, May 31, 1783 (Augusta Convention) between Govr and Commander-in-Chief Lyman Hall, Gen. John Twiggs, Col. Elijah Clark, Col. W. Few, Edward Telfair, Gen. Samuel Elbert, all Commrs appointed by the Legislature, and Tarpin (of the Lower Towns), Tarpin (son of the Great Warrior), the Bird-in-Close (or Che qua ena), Neneen Jack, Claunaw, Chicasaw-Tue, Ascaster, Amakantie, Clau Wastie, Joenatua, Jula taha, John, Chisqua Una, China Wata, Calata, Junasluta, and Canauta, head men, warriors and chiefs of the hordes or tribes of Cherokee Indians

Differences between parties be forgotten; Indians will pay debts to merchants and restore property, negroes and horses taken during the late war; order that a new line be drawn between white settlements and Indian hunting ground; in consideration of this friendship, the state has given presents to the Cherokee "of a considerable amount"; guarantee protection of traders and government will regulate trade; agreement to cede the lands beyond the agreed boundary to the people and government of Georgia.

Signed by

Lyman Hall, John Twiggs, Elijah Clark, W. Few, Edward Telfair, S[amuel] Elbert; Tarpine, Tarpine, Che qua ena, Nenean Jack, Claunaw, Chicasaw-Tue, Ascaster, Amakantie, Clawastie, Joenatua, Julataha, John, Chisqua-Una, China Wata, Calata, Junasluta, Canauta, and Cat.

Witness: George Walton, Andrew M'Lean

[Source: Robert and George Watkins, eds., The Digest of the Laws of the State of Georgia (Philadelphia, R. Aitken, 1800): 765-766.]

The following treaties were made with the United States of America

Treaty of Hopewell, 1785(click to read full text)

• Benjamin Hawkins, (L.S.)
• And'w Pickens, (L.S.)
• Jos. Martin, (L.S.)
• Lach'n McIntosh, (L.S.)
• Koatohee, or Corn Tassel of Toquo, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Scholauetta, or Hanging Man of Chota, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Tuskegatahu, or Long Fellow of Chistohoe, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Ooskwha, or Abraham of Chilkowa, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Kolakusta, or Prince of Noth, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Newota, or the Gritzs of Chicamaga, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Konatota, or the Rising Fawn of Highwassay, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Tuckasee, or Young Terrapin of Allajoy, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Toostaka, or the Waker of Oostanawa, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Untoola, or Gun Rod of Seteco, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Unsuokanail, Buffalo White Calf New Cussee, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Kostayeak, or Sharp Fellow Wataga, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Chonosta, of Cowe, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Chescoonwho, Bird in Close of Tomotlug, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Tuckasee, or Terrapin of Hightowa, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Chesetoa, or the Rabbit of Tlacoa, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Chesecotetona, or Yellow Bird of the Pine Log, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Sketaloska, Second Man of Tillico, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Chokasatahe, Chickasaw Killer Tasonta, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Onanoota, of Koosoate, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Ookoseta, or Sower Mush of Kooloque, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Umatooetha, the Water Hunter Choikamawga, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Wyuka, of Lookout Mountain, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Tulco, or Tom of Chatuga, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Will, of Akoha, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Necatee, of Sawta, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Amokontakona, Kutcloa, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Kowetatahee, in Frog Town, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Keukuck, Talcoa, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Tulatiska, of Chaway, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Wooaluka, the Waylayer, Chota, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Tatliusta, or Porpoise of Tilassi, his x mark, (L.S.)
• John, of Little Tallico, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Skelelak, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Akonoluchta, the Cabin, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Cheanoka, of Kawetakac, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Yellow Bird, his x mark, (L.S.)

Witness:

• Wm. Blount,
• Sam'l Taylor, Major.,
• John Owen,
• Jess. Walton,
• Jno. Cowan, capt. comm'd't,

Sworn interpreters

• Thos. Gregg
• W. Hazzard
• James Madison
• Arthur Cooley

Treaty of Holston, 2 July 1791 (click to read full text)

• William Blount, governor in and over the territory of the United States of America south of the river Ohio, and superintendent of Indian Affairs for the southern district,
• Chuleoah, or the Boots, his x mark,
• Squollecuttah, or Hanging Maw, his x mark,
• Oecunna,or the Badger,his x mark,
• Enoleh, or Black Fox, his x mark,
• Nontuaka, or the Northward, his x mark,
• Tekakiska, his x mark
• Chutloh, or King Fisher, his x mark,
• Tuckaseh,orTerrapin,his x mark,
• Kateh, his x mark
• Kunnochatutloh, or the Crane, his x mark
• Canquillehanah, or the Thigh, his x mark,
• Chesquotteleneh, or Yellow Bird, his x mark,
• Chickasawtehe, or Chickasaw Killer, his x mark,
• Tuskegatehe, Tuskega Killer, his x mark,
• Kulsatehe, his x mark,
• Tinkshalene, his x mark
• Sawntteh, or Slave Catcher, his x mark,
• Auknah, his x mark
• Oosenaleh, his x mark
• Kenotetah, or Rising Fawn, his x mark,
• Kanetetoka, or Standing Turkey, his x mark.
• Yonewatleh, or Bear at Home, his x mark,
• Long Will, his x mark
• Kunoskeskie, or John Watts, his x mark,
• Nenetooyah, or Bloody Fellow, his x mark,
• Chuquilatague, or Double Head his x mark,
• Koolaquah, or Big Acorn, his x mark
• Too wayelloh, or Bold Hunter, his x mark
• Jahleoonoyehka, or Middle Striker, his x mark,
• Kinnesah, or Cabin, his x mark,
• Tullotehe, or Two Killer, his x mark
• Kaalouske, or Stopt Still, his x mark
• Kulsatche, his x mark,
• Auquotague, the Little Turkey’s Son, his x mark,
• Talohteske, or Upsetter, his x mark,
• Cheakoneske, or Otter Lifter, his x mark
• Keshukaune, or She Reigns, his x mark,
• Toonaunailoh, his x mark,
• Teesteke, or Common Disturber his x mark,
• Robin McClemore
• Skyuka
• John Thompson, Interpreter.
• James Cery, Interpreter.

Done in presence of-

• Dan’l Smith, Secretary Territory United States south of the river Ohio
• Thomas Kennedy, of Kentucky.
• Jas. Robertson, of Mero District
• Claiborne Watkins, of Virginia.
• Jno. McWhitney, of Georgia.
• Fauche, of Georgia.
• Titus Ogden, North Carolina.
• Jno. Chisolm, Washington District.
• Robert King.
• Thomas Gegg.

Additional article:

• H. Knox, Secretary of War,
• Iskagua, or Clear Sky, his x mark (formerly Nenetooyah, or Bloody Fellow),
• Nontuaka, or the Northward, his x mark,
• Chutloh, or King Fisher, his x mark,
• Katigoslah, or the Prince, his x mark,
• Teesteke, or Common Disturber, his x mark,
• Suaka, or George Miller, his x mark,

In presence of-

• Thomas Grooter.
• Jno. Stagg, Jr.
• Leonard D. Shaw
• James Cery, sworn intrepreter to the Cherokee Nation.

Treaty of Philadelphia, 17 Feb 1792 (click to read full text) Signators:

• H. Knox, Secretary of War, (L.S.)
• Iskagua, or Clear Sky (formerly Nenetooyah, or Bloody Fellow)
• Nontuaka, or the Northward
• Chutloh, or King Fisher
• Katigoslah, or the Prince
• Teesteke, or Common Disturber
• Suaka, or George Miller

Witnesses: Thomas Grooter, Jno. Stagg, Jr., Leonard D. Shaw. James Cery, sworn intrepreter to the Cherokee Nation.

Treaty of Philadelphia, 26 June 1794: Signators:

• H. Knox, Secretary of War
• Tekakisskee, or Taken out of the Water
• Nontuaka, or the Northward
• Cinasaw, or the Cabin
• Skyuka
• Chuquilatague, or Double Head
• John McCleemore
• Walahue, or the Humming Bird
• Chuleowee
• Ustanaqua
• Kullusathee
• Siteaha
• Keenaguna, or the Lying Fawn
• Chatakaelesa, or the Fowl Carrier

Witnesses: John Thompson; Arthur Coodey, Interpreters; Cantwell Jones, of Delaware; William Wofford, of the State of Georgia; W. McCaleb, of South Carolina; Samuel Lewis, of Philadelphia.

Treaty of the Cherokee, 2 October 1798 (click to read full text)

• Thos. Butler,
• Geo. Walton.
• Nenetuah, or Bloody Fellow
• Ostaiah
• Jaunne, or John
• Oortlokecteh
• Chockonnistaller, or Stallion
• Noothoietah
• Kunnateelah, or Rising Fawn
• Utturah, or Skin Worm
• Weelee, or Will
• Oolasoteh
• Tlorene
• Jonnurteekee, or Little John
• Oonatakoteekee
• Kanowsurhee, or Broom
• Yonah Oolah, Bear at Home

* Tunksalenee, or Thick Legs  

• Oorkullaukee
• Kumamah, or Butterfly
• Chattakuteehee

Witnesses:

• Elisha I. Hall, secretary of the commission,
• Silas Dinsmoor, Indian agent to the Cherokees,
• Kanitta, or Little Turkey
• Kettegiskie
• Tauquotihee, or the Glass
• Chuquilatague
• Salleekookoolah
• Tallotuskee
• Chellokee
• Tuskeegatee, or Long Fellow
• Neekaanneah, or Woman Holder
• Kulsateehee
• Keetakeuskah, or Prince
• Charley
• Akooh
• Sawanookeh
• Yonahequah, or Big Bear
• Keenahkunnah
• Kaweesoolaskee
• Teekakalohenah
• Ookouseteeh, or John Taylor
• Chochuchee
• John W. Hooker, United States factor,
• Edw. Butler, captain commanding at Tellleo
• Robert Purdy, lieutenant Fourth U. S. Regiment
• Ludwell Grymes
• Jno. McDonald
• Daniel Ross
• Mattw. Wallace, esquire
• Saml. Hanly
• Michael McKinsey
• Chas. Hicks, interpreter
• James Cazey, interpreter

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Treaty of Tellico, 24 October 1804 (click to read full text)

• Daniel Smith
• Return J. Meigs
• Tolluntuskie
• Broom
• J. McLamore
• Quotequeskee
• Path Killer
• Tagustiskee
• Tulio
• Sour Mush
• Keatehee
• James Vann

Witnesses:

• Rob. Purdy, secretary,
• John McKee,
• Jno. Campbell, captain, second U.S. Regiment, Com.,
• John Brahan, lieutenant, second Regiment, infantry,
• Thos. J. Van Dyke, Sur. Mate.,
• Wm. Charp,
• Hinchey Pettway,
• Wm. L. Lovely, assistant agent,
• Ch. Hicks, interpreter.

Treaty of Tellico, 25 October 1805 (click to read full text)

• Return J. Meigs,
• Daniel Smith.
• Fox, or Ennollee
• Path Killer, or Nenohuttahe
• Glass, or Tauquatehee
• Double head, or Dhuqualutauge
• Dick Justice
• Tounhull, or Toonayeh
• Turtle at Home, or Sullicooahwolu
• Chenawee
• Slave Boy, or Oosaunabee
• Tallotiskee
• Broom, or Cunnaweesoskee
• John Greenwood, or Sour Mush
• Chulioah
• Katigiskee
• William Shawry, or Eskaculiskee
• Taochalar
• James Davis, or Coowusaliskee
• John Jolly, or Eulatakee
• Bark, or Eullooka
• John McLemore, or John Euskulacau
• Big Bear, or Yohanaqua
• Dreadfulwater, or Aumaudoskee
• Challaugittihee
• Calliliskee, or Knife Sheath
• Closenee
• Challow, or Kingfisher
• John Watts, jr.
• Sharp Arrow, or Costaruh
• John Dougherty, or Long John
• Tuckasee, or Terrapin
• Tuskegittihee, or Long Fellow
• Tochuwor, or Red Bird
• Catihee, or Badgerson

Witnesses:

• Rob. Purdy, secretary to the commissioner,
• W. Yates, Lieutenant Artillerists,
• Wm. L. Lovely, assistant agent,
• Nicholas Byers, United States factor,
• Go. W. Campbell,
• Will. Polk,
• James Blair,
• Jno. Smith, T.
• Thomas N. Clark,
• Chas. Hicks, interpreter.

Treaty of Tellico, 27 October 1805 (click to read full text) Signators:

• Return J. Meigs,
• Danl. Smith.
• Black Fox, or Ennone
• The Glass, or Tunnquetihee
• Kutigeskee
• Toochalar
• Turtle at Home, or Sullicookiewalar
• Dick Justice
• John Greenwood, or Eakosettas
• Chuleah, or Gentleman Tom
• Broom, or Cannarwesoske
• Bald Hunter, or Toowayullau
• John Melamere, or Euquellooka
• Closenie, or Creeping
• Double Head, or Chuquacuttague
• Chickasawtihee, or Chickasawtihee Killer

Witnesses

• Robert Purdy, secretary to the commissioners.
• William Yates, B. Com'g.
• Nicholas Byers, United States factor.
• Wm. Lovely, assistant agent.
• B. M'Ghee.
• Saml. Love.
• James Blair.
• Hopkins Lacey.
• Chs. Hicks, interpreter.

Treaty with the Cherokee, 7 January 1806 (click to read full text)

• Henry Dearborn,
• Double Head, his x mark,
• James Vann, his x mark,
• Tallotiskee, his x mark,
• Chulioa, his x mark,
• Sour Mush, his x mark,
• Turtle at home, his x mark,
• Katihu, his x mark,
• John McLemore, his x mark,
• Broom, his x mark,
• John Jolly, his x mark,
• John Lowry, his x mark,
• Red Bird, his x mark,
• John Walker, his x mark,
• Young Wolf, his x mark,
• Skeuha, his x mark,
• Sequechu, his x mark,
• Wm. Showry, his x mark,

In presence of

• Return J. Meigs,
• Benjamin Hawkins,
• Daniel Smith,
• John Smith,
• Andrew McClary,
• John McClarey.

I certify the foregoing convention has been faithfully interpreted.

• Charles Hicks, Interpreter.

Treaty of 11 September 1807 [need text and link]

Treaty of 22 March 1816 [need text and link]

Treaty with the Cherokee, 14 September 1816 (click to read full text)

• Andrew Jackson,
• D. Meriwether,
• J. Franklin
• Toochalar,
• Oohulookee,
• Wososey,
• Gousa,
• Spring Frog,
• Oowatata,
• John Beuge,
• John Bawldridge,
• Sallocooke Fields,
• George Guess,
• Bark,
• Campbell,
• Spirit,
• Young Wolf,
• Oolitiskee.

Witness:

• James Gadsden, secretary to the commissioners,
• Arthur P. Hayne, inspector general, division of the South,
• James C. Bronaugh, hospital surgeon, U.S. Army,
• John Gordon,
• John Rhea,
• Thomas Wilson, interpreter for the Cherokees,
• A. McCoy, interpreter for the Cherokees.

Ratified at Turkey Town, by the whole Cherokee nation in council assembled. In testimony whereof, the subscribing commissioners of the United States, and the undersigned chiefs and warriors of the Cherokee nation, have hereto set their hands and seals, this fourth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixteen.

• Andrew Jackson,
• D. Meriwether,
• Path Killer, his x mark,
• The Glass, his x mark,
• Sour Mush, his x mark,
• Chulioa, his x mark,

Witness:

• James Gadsden, secretary.
• Return J. Meigs,
• Richard Taylor, interpreter,
• A. McCoy, interpreter.
• Dick Justice, his x mark,
• Richard Brown, his x mark,
• Bark, his x mark,
• The Boot, his x mark,
• Chickasawlua, his x mark,

Treaty of 8 July 1817 [need text and link]

Treaty of Washington I: 27 Feb 1819 (click to read full text)

• J.C. Calhoun.
• Ch. Hicks, (L.S.)
• Jno. Ross, (L.S.)
• Lewis Ross, (L.S.)
• John Martin, (L.S.)
• James Brown, (L.S.)
• Geo. Lowry, (L.S.)
• Gideon Morgan, jr. (L.S.)
• Cabbin Smith, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Sleeping Rabbit, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Small Wood, his x mark, (L.S.)
• John Walker, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Currohee Dick, his x mark, (L.S.)

Witnesses:

• Return J. Meigs,
• C. Vandeventer,
• Elias Earle,
• John Lowry.

List of persons referred to in the 3d article of the annexed Treaty.

• Richard Walker, within the chartered limits of North Carolina.
• Yonah, alias Big Bear, do.
• John Martin, do. Georgia.
• Peter Linch, do. do.
• Daniel Davis, do. do.
• George Parris, do. do.
• Walter S. Adair, do. do.
• Thos. Wilson, do. Alab. Ter.
• Richard Riley, do. do.
• James Riley, do. do.
• Edward Gunter, do. do.
• Robert McLemore, do. Tenn.
• John Baldridge, do. do.
• Lewis Ross, do. do.
• Fox Taylor, do. do.
• Rd Timberlake, do. do.
• David Fields, (to include his mill,) do. do.
• James Brown, (to include his field by the long pond,) do. do.
• William Brown, do. do.
• John Brown, do. Tennessee.
• Elizabeth Lowry, do. do.
• George Lowry, do. do.
• John Benge, do. do.
• Mrs. Eliz. Peck, do. do.
• John Walker, Sr. do. do.
• John Walker, Jr. (unmarried,) do. do.
• Richard Taylor, do. do.
• John McIntosh, do. do.
• James Starr, do. do.
• Samuel Parks, do. do.
• The Old Bark, (of Chota) do. do.

No of reservees within the limits of

• North Carolina, 2
• Georgia, 5
• Alabama Terr. 4
• Tennessee, 20
• Total No. of reservees, 31

We, the undersigned Chiefs and Councillors of the Cherokees in full council assembled, do hereby give, grant, and make over unto Nicholas Byers and David Russell, who are agents in behalf of the states of Tennessee and Georgia, full power and authority to establish a Turnpike Company....In testimony of our full consent to all and singular the above named privileges and advantages, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals, this eighth day of March, eighteen hundred and thirteen.

• Outahelce, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Naire, above, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Theelagathahee, his x mark, (L.S.)
• The Raven, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Two Killers, his x mark, (L.S.)
• Teeistiskee, his x mark, (L.S.)
• John Boggs, his - - mark, (L.S.)
• Quotiquaskee, his - - mark, (L.S.)
• Currihee, Dick, his - - mark, (L.S.)
• Ooseekee, his - - mark, (L.S.)
• Toochalee, (L.S.)
• Chulio, (L.S.)
• Dick Justice, (L.S.)
• Wausaway, (L.S.)
• Big Cabbin, (L.S.)
• The Bark, (L.S.)
• Nettle Carrier, (L.S.)
• Seekeekee, (L.S.)
• John Walker, (L.S.)
• Dick Brown, (L.S.)
• Charles Hick, (L.S.)

Witnesses present:

• Wm. L. Lovely, assistant agent Interpreters.
• William Smith,
• George Colville.
• James Carey,
• Richard Taylor,

The foregoing agreement and grant was amicably negotiated and concluded in my presence. Return J. Meigs.

I certify I believe the within to be a correct copy of the original. Charles Hicks. WASHINGTON CITY, March 1, 1819.

CHEROKEE AGENCY, January 6, 1817.

We, the undersigned Chiefs of the Cherokee nation, do hereby grant unto Nicholas Byers, Arthur H. Henly, and David Russell, proprietors of the Unicoy road to Georgia, the liberty of cultivating all the ground contained in the bend on the north side of Tennessee river, opposite and below Chota Old Town, together with the liberty to erect a grist mill on Four Mile creek, for the use and benefit of said road, and the Cherokees in the neighbourhood thereof; for them, the said Byers, Henly, and Russell, to have and to hold the above privileges during the term of lease of the Unicoy road, also obtained from the Cherokees, and sanctioned by the President of the United States. /S/

In witness whereof, we hereunto affix our hands and seals, in presence of - -

• John McIntosh, (L.S.)
• Charles Hicks, (L.S.)
• Path Killer, (L.S.)
• Tuchalar, (L.S.)
• The Gloss, (L.S.)
• John Walker, (L.S.)
• Path Killer, jr. (L.S.)
• Going Snake. (L.S.)

Witness:

• Return J. Meigs, United States agent.

The above instrument was executed in open Cherokee council, in my office, in January, 1817.

Return J. Meigs.

CHEROKEE AGENCY, 8th July, 1817.

The use of the Unicoy road, so called, was for twenty years. Return J. Meigs.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 1, 1819

Treaty of Washington II, 6 May 1828

• James Barbour
• Black Fox
• Thomas Graves
• George Guess
• Thomas Maw
• George Marvis
• John Looney
• John Rogers
• J. W. Flawey, counsellor of Del.

Chiefs of the delegation.

Witnesses:

• Thos. L. McKenney
• James Rogers, interpreter
• D. Kurtz
• H. Miller
• Thomas Murray
• D. Brown, secretary Cherokee delegation
• Pierye Pierya
• E. W. Duval, United States agent

Washington, May 31st, 1828.

To the SECRETARY OF WAR, Washington City:

SIR: The undersigned, chiefs of the Cherokee nation, west of the Mississippi, for and in behalf of said nation, hereby agree to, and accept of, the terms upon which the Senate of the United States ratified the convention, concluded at Washington on the sixth day of May, 1828, between the United States and said nation.

In testimony whereof, they hereunto subscribe their names and affix their seals.

• Thomas Graves
• George Maw
• George Guess
• Thomas Marvis
• John Rogers

Signed and sealed in the presence of - -

• E. W. Duval, United States agent, etc.
• Thomas Murray,
• James Rogers, interpreter.

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Treaty of 14 February 1833 [need text and link]

Treaty of Washington III 14 Mar 1835 (click to read full text)

• John F. Schermerhorn.
• John Ridge.
• Archilla Smith.
• Elias Boudinot.
• S. W. Bell,
• John West.
• Wm. A. Davis.
• Ezekiel West.

Witnesses

• Alex. Macomb, Major General U.S. Army.
• Geo. Gibson, Commissary-General.
• William Allen.
• Hudson M. Garland.
• Sherman Page.
• John Garland, Major U.S. Army.
• Ben. F. Currey, Sup. Cher. remov. &c.
• A. Van Buren, U.S. Army.
• Dyer Castor.

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