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                       Historical

No. 27 From: Lewis Downing, Pr Chief Place: Tahlequah Date: July 14th 1865

     ABSTRACT

Proclamation Offering amnesty to all Southern Cherokees who shall return before January 1866 except the right to possess or recover any improvements on other property that has been or may be sold under the provisions of any Confiscating Act and existing in toto. 1.Officers above Captain in Template:Unclear 2. all civil officers of the Southern Cherokees 3. Those prisoners who violated their parole

   to Union Army or deserted U. A. or
    maltreated loyal citizens while prisoners of war.

4. All white citizens who went South