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The following sketches of Cherokee character, customs and manners, were derived from personal observations made during a residence of more than two years in the old nation, east of the Mississippi.

I confine myself as much as possible to true Indian character, having made my observations in a part of the nation the least influenced by civilization. The fact is, there are but few individuals amongst them, who have not conformed in some degree to the customs and manners of the whites. But there are communities that cling to their old customs as much as possible, and on many occasions, exhibit the original character of the tribe.

J. P. Evans.