This is a memorial from a delegation of the Cherokee Nation protesting the Treaty of New Echota, signed in December 1835. This document represents the Cherokee's official remonstration against what they viewed as an illegitimate agreement that ceded their ancestral lands to the United States government. Presented to the U. S. Congress, the memorial articulates the Cherokee perspective on the treaty's fraudulent nature and the lack of proper representation during its negotiation. It stands as a significant primary source for understanding the Cherokee's legal and political struggle against forced removal. This memorial offers invaluable insight into the complexities of U. S. -Native American relations during the period of Indian Removal and provides a poignant record of Cherokee resistance and resilience in the face of injustice.
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