Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-06-28
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT., }
1fifls1oe,iIi. IGfb Afo,, 1907

SIR Sufficient evid-n nee has been obtained from
the Government OF the United state' TO cobvco the
Courts Of this State, that the missionaries employed
among The Cberokees by the American Board Of Fo-
reign Msions not Its Agents, and, Their eore, not
exempted from the ope ration Of tho law, forbitdns
white persons TO reside amcng the Cherok.es without
hcsnce. In continuing so 10 reside, you nurt have
known that You were acting in violation Of the laws Of
the State. The mistaken decision Of the Supreme
Court upon this subject, in The late determined ia
Gwinne County, hss enabled you for time TO persist
IN your opposition to the humane policy which the
General Government has adopted for the civilization of
the Indian, and in your efforts to prevent their
mission 10 the laws OF Georgia. However criminal
your crndnct, in this respect, may have been I am
still desrous that you should have an opportunity Of
avoiding the punishment which will certainly follow
the continuance Of your present resdence. You are
therefore, advised 10 ql it with little delay as pos.
sble. Col. Sanford, the Commander OF The Guard
will he directed 10 cause be delivered you this
ter, and 10 enforce the laws, you should persist in
your diSobsdence.
Very respectfully. yours. &c.
GEORGE II. GILMER.
Rev. JOHN THOMPSON.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
.NHedgepiIie, 10th May 1881.
SIR :-It 10 part Of my official duty TO cause al!
while persons residing within the territory of the State,
occupied by the Cherokses, {, he rsmov therefrom
who refuse TO take the oath to support the Cons
and laws Of the State Information has been received
OF your continued residence within that Territory
without complying with the requisites OF the law, and
oil your claim 10 be exempted from Its oper aon ac-
count Of your holding the office of Pos, Master al
Echota.
You have TO doubt been informed Of your dismissal
from that Office. That you may be under 20 mistake
as to this matter, you also Informed that The Co
vernmen OF the United States does not recognize as its
Agents the missionaries acting under the OF
the American Board Of Foreign Missions Whatever
may have been your ccndvct in opposing Tho humane
p-isy Of the General Governme nt or exciting The In
dams to oppose the jurisdiction of the State am s,ill
desiious OF giving you, and all others similarly uaed
an opportunity OF avoiding the pun.hment which will
certainly follow your further residence within the
FIR In tfa Iaeua Van LII.
to remove from the territory CT Georgia. occupied by
the Cherokees. COL Sanford the Commander OF the
Guard, will be requested TO have this letter delivered
TO you, and to delay your until you shall have an
opportunity OF leaving the State.
Very Respectfully. Yours, sc.
GEORGE II. GILMER.
Rev. SAMUEL WORCESTER.
OUGILLoGY, CHEROKEE NATION,
June LIST, 1881.
MIR. BoUDINoTT,
Dear Sir The Georgia Guard, under the COM
mand OF Col. Nelson, here with four prison.
ere, Messrs. Elliott and Drnnis white ciz- nc OF Ills
nation by marriage, and The Rev. Mr.. Troot, also
white man, who are charged with a violation Of the
Georgia law IN living in ibis nation by its allowane
and laws The other l, M. John West, a Young
Gentleman, and Cherokee who IL charged with the
nigh crime OF usDg in'oent language to the Guard.
These four saw last night under G. ia'd, chained to-
geber in pairs, and fastened with locks. Mr.. David
Vann, member of the Cherokee Senate, and Thomas
Woodland, also arrested but not chained who are
not allowed TO know the reason Of their arrest, until
they arrive at Head quarters 10 or 80 mile, from their
respective resdence. The Guard is still in pursui, OF
other men. They have wagon along, in which thu
have drum, on which they beat, and a fife to make
marital music. Yoor friend, JOHN RIDGE