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This protest was subscribed by 517 heads of families while it was in the course of preparation, it came to the knowledge of Major Currey who found some manoeuvre necessary to create vexation and loss by further delays of payment. Its if entirely unconscious of what was going on, Currey posted up a notice on the side of the Council House, desiring the attendance of the people at an adjourned Council near Ridge's on the twentieth of July [ment] following, to determine in what mode the annuity should be disposed of; and having done this, the Mayor disappeared. This informal and unnecessary call could not be taken heed of by the officers of the nation. They considered it their duty officially to communicate the act of the people to the United States Agent, and consequently the following letter was sent to W Currey: Sir, Red Clay Council Ground May 16.1835 It has become proper that the undersigned should lay before you the enclosed copy of a protest and resolution which has been adopted and signed by 517 of the Cherokee people, from the several districts of the nation, who have attended the general Council, in relation to the annuity [monies] now due to the nation from the United