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Lewis Downing: Proclamation of Amnesty, (Kutsche 5564), Thomas Lee Ballenger archaeological artifacts, July 14, 1865

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Title Lewis Downing: Proclamation of Amnesty, (Kutsche 5564), Thomas Lee Ballenger archaeological artifacts, July 14, 1865

Date July 14, 1865

Language English

Subjects Cherokee Nation, Indians of North America

Description Correspondence and writings of author, educator, and historian Thomas Lee Ballenger; photographs, legal papers, and documents of the Cherokee Indians, their territory, and prominent individuals who contributed to Oklahoma's history; genealogical materials including detailed tables, charts, and diagrams of individual Cherokee families; and extensive collections of archaeological artifacts.

User-Contributed Transcription 18 HistoricalNo. 27From: Lewis Downing, Pr ChiefPlace: TahlequahDate: July 14th 1865 ABSTRACTProclamationOffering amnesty to all Southern Cherokeeswho shall return before January 1866except the right to possess or recoverany improvements on other property thathas been or may be sold under the provisionsof any Confiscating Act and existing in toto.1.Officers above Captain in Template:Unclear2. all civil officers of the Southern Cherokees3. Those prisoners who violated their parole to Union Army or deserted U. A. or maltreated loyal citizens while prisoners of war.4. All white citizens who went South

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Archival Collection Title Thomas Lee Ballenger papers

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Call Number Ayer Modern MS Ballenger Box 5 Folder 149

BibID 991818028805867

Rights Status Copyright Not Evaluated

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

Newberry Open Access Policy The Newberry makes its collections available for any lawful purpose, commercial or non-commercial, without licensing or permission fees to the library, subject to these terms and conditions.

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