Letter 1839 Oct. 24, Athens, G Eorgi a to G Eorge R. Gilmer, Governor of Georgia , Milledgeville, Geo Rgia
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Genre | : Cherokee Indians |
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This is a letter from Charles Dougherty to George R. Gilmer, Governor of Georgia (1829-1831, 1837-1839), dated October 24, 1839 at Athens, Georgia. Dougherty was a member of the counsel representing the state of Georgia in legal proceedings in Habersham County in which unnamed Cherokee plaintiffs (and/or their descendents) filed claims regarding the occupation of their reservations by citizens of Habersham County. Dougherty reports that he was successful in having the claims dismissed on the grounds that the documentation provided by the Cherokee plaintiffs was insufficient to demonstrate title to the lands. He suspects that the cases will not be renewed.