This is a letter from John Ross, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, to Thomas G. Barron and David Irwin, attorneys for the Nation, dated January 14, 1835. Ross informs them that a small sum will be forwarded to assure them of the Nation's intention to pay for legal services. In addition, he mentions recent acts passed by the state of Georgia, and upcoming judicial proceedings involving Cherokee plaintiffs.

This document is a letter from Principal Chief John Ross to David Irwin and Thomas G. Barron, lawyers retained by the Cherokee Nation to pursue their claims against the state of Georgia, dated October 3, 1830. Ross indicates that the Cherokee people have rejected a recent treaty proposed by John F. Schermerhorn, regarding it as unjust and oppressive. They intend to press their arguments further and express good faith in their legal representation. Ross writes that he still has faith in the magnanimity of the U.S. government and maintains hope that removal can be avoided.

This document is a letter from Principal Chief John Ross to David Irwin and Thomas G. Barron, lawyers retained by the Cherokee Nation to pursue their claims against the state of Georgia, dated October 3, 1830. Ross indicates that the Cherokee people have rejected a recent treaty proposed by John F. Schermerhorn, regarding it as unjust and oppressive. They intend to press their arguments further and express good faith in their legal representation. Ross writes that he still has faith in the magnanimity of the U.S. government and maintains hope that removal can be avoide.

Includes DeSoto memorials, Georgia's state seals, and the first steamboat patent.