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Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919) Document re: expenses for democratic government for Cherokee

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02855 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919) Place Written: Washington Type: Document signed Date: 1903/02/25 Pagination: 1 p. + 4 items 26 x 21 cm Order a Copy

Co-signed by Thomas Mitchell Buffington (principal Cherokee Indian Chief), J.T. Parks, and J.W. Zevely. Accompanied by a copy of the Act passed by the Cherokee National Council.

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Buffington, Thomas Mitchell, 1855-1938

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