United States, North Carolina, 35.50069, -80.000321851-03-22March 22, 1851, Mason Barkley, a Cherokee Indian from North Carolina, gives power of attorney to William H. Thomas in order that Thomas might prosecute Barkley's claims for deceased Cherokees. Barkley refers to the act of July 29, 1848 (which made him legal representative for the deceased Cherokees) and the treaty of 1835. Barkley authorizes Thomas to draw interest that has accrued and to appeal to the proper U.S. government officials on behalf of the Cherokees.Digital image of original manuscript, scanned by the University of Georgia Libraries in 2000, as part of GALILEO, funded in part by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.text/htmlimage/jpegwtp051engMode of access: World Wide Web.System requirements: AT&T DjVu browser plug-in needed to view images of documents.http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/Manuscript held by the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries, William H. Thomas Papers, box 01, folder 12, document 02.Cherokee Indians--Claims[Power of attorney granted to] William H. Thomas [by] Mason Barkley, 1851 Mar. 22, North Carolina / [signed by] Mason BarkleyText