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James W. Terrell to Howell Cobb, February 22, 1858

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  • In this letter of February 22, 1858, James W. Terrell writes to the Honorable Howell Cobb informing him that he has not received the $4,000 payment and the draft documents. Mr. Terrell explains he received Cobb’s letter with statements of Cherokee names and the designated payments for each. He will issue the funds once the drafts have been received.
  • Qualla Town N. C. February 22d 1858 Sir I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 20th ultimo informing me that a remittance of $4000 dollars had been sent to me. I have to inform you that the $4000 has not been received. Your letter together with the statement containing the names of the Cherokees of North Carolina and the sum due each was received on the 8th instant I supposed that the drafts had been delayed in consequence of heavy mails and the almost impossible state of the roads, but I have now waited two weeks and they have not yet come As soon as the Drafts come, and the necessary exchanges can be made I shall commence the payments. Very Respectfully [&C] Jas. W. Terrell Hon Howel Cobb Secretary of the Treasury.