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The History of the Butterfly, Part 124: Poweshiek meets John Ross

Posted on December 14, 2011 by the roused bear

In the November 25, 1837 Niles National Register, a speech made by John Ross to some of the Seminoles is reprinted.  In it, he mentions that he has recently met with the chiefs of several northern tribes, and that the … Continue reading →

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The History of the Butterfly, Part 122: They Take John Ross’s House.

Posted on December 11, 2011 by the roused bear

The October 8, 1836 issue of the Niles Weekly Register contains the following, under a title of “Scenes in the Cherokee country.” “Mr John Ross, the principal chief of the Cherokee nation, was at Washington city on the business of … Continue reading →

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