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This document details the proceedings of the United States Congress in passing a bill providing relief to the heirs of the Eastern Cherokee Indians. The bill, which was hotly contested and controversial at the time, represented a major step forward in the recognition and support of Native American communities in the United States. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Native American policy in the United States.
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