A LICENSE For William Woodard to carry on trade and commerce with the Cherokee — nation of Indians for twelve Months — To all whom it may concern. **Know ye,** That William Woodard of the County of [undecipherable: Jonesenter?] in the State of Cherokee nation is hereby legally licensed and authorised by the Subscriber, in consequence of the special order of the President of the United States, to carry on trade and commerce with the said said Cherokee — nation of Indians for the term of twelve Months from the date hereof: and that the said William Woodard has given the Bond prescribed by law for the true and faithful observance of such rules and regulations as now are or hereafter shall be made for the government of trade and intercourse with the Indian nations. GIVEN under my hand and seal, at Knoxville State of Tennessee this Thirteenth — day of April one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven David Henley ag^t W^ar Spirituous liquors is forbid by the Secretary of War, being carried into the nation David Henley Ag^t War [Docket on verso:] License for 12 m. W^m Woodard 13^th April 1797