Tahlequah, Indian Territory (OK) - David Vann, National Treasurer [of the] Cherokee Nation $10.00 Treasury Warrant Act of November 24, 1847 Burgett 2, Cr. CHR47-1. PCGS Very Fine 20 Apparent. This is another series with several variations of enactment dates and signature combinations. This Cherokee Nation warrant is signed by Principal Chief John Ross. John Ross is a fascinating figure in American history. He traversed decades of our history, from the War of 1812 under Jackson, the \"Trail of Tears\" expulsion, this period of factional infighting within the Cherokee Nation, and through the period just after the end of the Civil War. Mostly of Scottish heritage, he had a tobacco plantation worked by twenty slaves. The style of this warrant is similar to others from the issuer. Printed on white paper and oversize, compared to banknotes of the day. Borders are ornate and bear a resemblance to Native American woven patterns. Left end patterns are wider and in a different style from the other, narrower borders. There is no eagle vignette as used on the earlier Cr. CHR46-1 type. Obligations are across with space for filling in for issuance. Titles are deftly placed inside the end borders. The Shull-Criswell is Rarity 10 (11 to 15 known). This is the Burgett plate note. The Chief John Ross vanity signature is elegant. Noted with \"Edge and Internal Splits and Tears.\" This is an important Native American signature and Southern States currency item. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society \n\n
From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28221, realized $1560. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com.
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