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1888 Indian Territory Cover to the Chief of the Cherokee Nation

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1888 Indian Territory Cover to the Chief of the Cherokee Nation
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Cover from Dr. B.F. Fortner (?) of Vinita, Indian Territory to Hon. Joel B. Mayes, Chief of the Cherokee Nation, Tahlequa, Ind. Terr. Envelope has October 1888 Vinita cancel. Mayes served as the Chief from January 1888 to December 1891. He was born in Cartersville, Georgia 1833. He served in the Civil War for the Confederacy and rose to captain and assistant quartermaster of the 2nd Regiment of Cherokee Mounted Volunteers. On July 13, 1864, General E. K. Smith appointed Mayes major, brigade quartermaster and paymaster of the First Indian Brigade under Principal Chief and Confederate General Stand Watie, where he served until war's end. Mayes became chieftain of the Cherokee Nation on the Downing ticket, defeating Rabbit Bunch of the National party. The controversial election caused Congress to create a federal court for Indian Territory which undermined the tribal courts. Mayes was elected to a second term but died after a brief illness at the age of 58. Cover is opened roughly on the right side. Brown 10 cent and green 2 cent stamps attached. 4 x 8.75" (Potter Collection) HWAC# 59116 Date: Location: Indian Territory