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A brief review of the history of the Cherokee nation for a few years past.

Some years ago, the government of the United States, by their agents, advised the Cherokees to scatter from their towns, and make individual improvements for the purpose of raising hogs, horses, cattle etc., and also of cultivating more land for grain, cotton etc. than they could while crowded up in towns. They also advised them to get looms and wheels, and make cloth & household furniture in order to live more comfortably. They advised them again to improve their government, unclear courts of Justice, and make laws for the better regulation of their national affairs. They also urged their attention to schools, and the education of their children. The United States, in order to encourage the Indians in improving their condition, as well as for other purposes,

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