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President Roosevelt directs Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock to halt the operation while Congress considers the issue, and to issue a statement allowing white spouses of citizens of the Cherokee Nation to sell their “permanent and valuable improvements” for sixty days. Roosevelt believes this will “relieve many real hardships.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-07
President Roosevelt introduces Senator Butler who would like a hearing with Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock regarding the Cherokee Claims case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-10
John M. Taylor informs President Roosevelt that members of the Cherokee Nation in the Indian Territory who are part of “The National Party” will become members of the National Republican convention upon the extinguishment of tribal government. He also argues for support from the Republicans for the Cherokee Nation as they have been loyal to the United States government and the Republican party. He encloses copies of instructions sent to the political clubs of the Cherokee Nation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-19
John M. Taylor has been appointed the district captain of the Cooweescoowee district for the National Party of the Cherokee Nation. An attached resolution directs district captains to make a roll of Republicans in their districts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-22