Copy of Proclamation Regarding Cherokee Territory

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Type

Copy of document

Description

Copy of document drawn up in presence of Cherokee commissioners regarding boundary lines of Indian and U.S. land. Outlines boundary lines based on topographic landmarks. Offers protection of boundary and people abiding by law by United States.

Date

01/22/1795

Document number

1795012290102

Page start

1

Notable persons

William Blount
President of the United States
George Washington
Opoia Mingo
Cherokee Commissioners
Indian Nation
Chickasaw
Choctaw
Edmund Randolph
Secretary of State

Notable locations

Nashville
Knoxville
Ohio River
Tennessee River
ridge
Cumberland River
Elk River
Tonohacunda Creek
southern branch
ridge
Tombigby
Long Leaf Pine Creek
trading post
hunting grounds
town
community
village

Notable items

certificate
boundary