Contents
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CHAPTER 1.
Origin, Religion, Characteristics 21
CHAPTER II.
Trouble with the Chickamaugau, Attack at Knoxville, Mussel Shoals Massacre, Removal to Arkansas, First Printed Laws 35
CHAPTER III.
Convention of Delegates, Constitution Adopted 55
CHAPTER IV.
Proclamation of May 28, 1828 67
CHAPTER V.
Treaty with the Cherokees, 1835 85
CHAPTER VI.
The Emigration from Georgia, Cost Detachment, Resolutions of Protest, Political Differences, Civil War Averted 103
CHAPTER VII.
Act of Union Between the Eastern and Western Cherokees 121
CHAPTER VIII.
Treaty with the Cherokees, 1846. Schools Established. Old Settler Payments. Keetoowah Society Organized. Organization of Military Companies. Cherokees Enter the Civil War. General Waite Surrenders 137
CHAPTER IX..
Treaty with the Cherokees, 1866. Delawares Acquire Full Rights. Shawnees Adopted by Cherokees. Land Sold to Osages. Officers' Salaries Fixed. Land Donated to Masons. Lodges 167
CHAPTER X.
The Texas Cherokees 1820-30. Grant from Mexico. Grant from Texas. Treaties. Expulsion 187
CHAPTER XI.
Public School System Established. National Officials. Male and Female Seminary. Graduates. Eleemosynary Institutions 225
CHAPTER XII.
Missionary Activities, First Printing 247
