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Ben: T. Currey unclear U.S. Agent for Emigration and Cherokee Agency

Cherokee Agency Ap. 26. 1835

Sir, Your notice to the Cherokee people requesting them to assemble at Ridges near the Head of Coosa, written the limits of Georgia, on the first Monday in May next, "for the purpose of assertion their sense as to the mode of paying their present years annuity, and to whom, - is no less sudden than unexpected. This question is considered by all to be fully settled by the decision which was made at this place last year, and the same national treasure, John Martin, is yet in office. The people have not manifested any disposition to change their own decision on this subject, nor is it practicable for them to assemble at the time and place you have designated, even were they disposed to meet for that purpose. Under these circumstances you cannot but see the propriety and justice of deferring all proceedings on the subject. The General Council of the Nation will be convened at Red Clay on the second Monday on May, for the purpose of being informed of the proceedings of the late delegation at Washington, and at which place the sentiments of the people can be fairly ascertained; - and should it appear that they are in favor of changing their decision on the subject of their annuity, a time and place for taking their votes may be satisfactory agreed upon by themselves, but giving the whole nation timely notice for their attendance. And in order that justice and fairness may be adopted it becomes my duty as the Principal