Eastern Cherokees in North Carolina. Letter from the Secretary of the Interior, in Response to Resolution of the House of February 25, 1882, Relative to the Lands and Funds of the Eastern Band of North Carolina Cherokees.

The Commissioner of Indian Affairs reported that white settlers were trespassing on the Cherokee lands and asks for advice on creating an act to place the Cherokee under the jurisdiction of the United States' district court for the western district of North Carolina. Complications arose due to the Indian agent William H. Thomas completing land purchases for individual Cherokee but neglecting to place the deeds in their names. Later, the Cherokee filed suit against him for all claims.

Cherokee Indians--Government relations

Legal status, laws, etc

Treaties--Trespass

W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University

1882

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E99.C5.U455 1882