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The roman numerals in this index refer to pages in the introduction ofNineteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology,not included in this edition.A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M|N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|ZAAbbotton effect of Georgia anti-Cherokee laws118Abraham, murder of65,66Acculturation, study of xxi–xxvAcknowledgments12–13Acolapissa, tribe of Choctaw confederacy500Acoma, work at xiiiActivities, discussion of lxiv–lxvAdair, James, on Cherokee dialects16Adair, Jameson Cherokee intratribal friction496Adair, Jameson Cherokee lack of conservatism229Adair, Jameson Cherokee population34Adair, Jameson Cherokee relations with Creeks384Adair, Jameson Cherokee sacred ark503Adair, Jameson Cherokee snake myths457,459–460,461Adair, Jameson Cherokee sufferings from smallpox36Adair, Jameson Cherokee thunder myths441Adair, Jameson Cherokee war of 1759–6141Adair, Jameson Christian Priber’s work37Adair, Jameson Creek myths475Adair, Jameson Creeks499Adair, Jameson decay of Cherokee ritual and traditions20Adair, Jameson effects of Cherokee war (1760–61)45Adair, Jameson gatayûstĭ game434Adair, Jameson Herbert’s spring404Adair, Jameson horses and swine among Cherokee82,213Adair, Jameson Indian beliefs concerning birds453–454Adair, Jameson Indian beliefs concerning food472Adair, Jameson Indian beliefs concerning wolf448Adair, Jameson Indian conduct during eclipse441Adair, Jameson Indian custom of removing deers’ hamstrings447Adair, Jameson Indian marriage customs482Adair, Jameson Iroquois wars357–358,491Adair, Jameson name Cherokee16Adair, Jameson peace towns207,208Adair, Jameson sacred fire503Adair, Jameson scratching ceremony476Adair, Jameson Shawano wars371Adair, Jameson Taskigi among Creeks389Adair, Jameson tlă′nuwă466Adair, Jameson welcome ceremony493Adder, myths concerning297,436Adoptionamong eastern tribes493Advocate, Cherokee,seeCherokee Advocate.Â′ganstâ′ta,seeMorgan, Washington;Oconostota.Âgăn-uni′tsĭ, myth concerning298–300,461Aguas Calientes, examination of caves near xviiAlabamain Texas, union of, with Cherokee143Alabama, migration across the Mississippi by99Alabama, tribe of Creek confederacy498–499Alabama, production of gold in220,221Alabama, Removal forts in221Algonquianlanguages, study of xxvAlgonquianmyths437,451Algonquiannames for rabbit and dawn233Algonquiantribes, study of xvii–xviii, xxixAlkĭnĭ′, Natchez woman among Cherokee388All bones,seeKâ′lahû′.Allegheny river, origin of name of18Allegory, development of lxxxix–xcAllen, H. N., on Korean myths447Alligator, myths concerning459Almanac, Cherokee, establishment of112Alphabetused for Cherokee words506Alphabet,see alsoSyllabary.Altarsof religious fraternities, study of xlvi–xlix, l–liiAmbrosial pleasureslix–lxAmerican bloodamong Cherokee83American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, work of, among Cherokee104–105,136Anadarko,seeNadako.Angola, myths of441–442,446,447,450,452,453Ani′-Kitu′whagĭ,seeKitu′whagĭ.Ani′-Ku′sa,seeCreeks.Ani′-Kuta′nĭ, legends concerning392–393,501Animals, chiefs and tribes of231,261–266,445–448Animals, myths concerning239,243,250–252,280, et passimAni′-Tsa′lăgĭ′,Ani′-Yûñ′wiyă′,seeTsa′-lăgĭ′,Yûñ′wiyă′.Annuities, Cherokee81,85,124Annuities, apportionment of106,138,177Annuities, withholding of138Ant, myths concerning452Antelope, myths concerning451Apache, murder of party of, by scalp hunters209Apache, racing among494Apache, study of xxiiiApache, use of language of, as trade language188Apache,see alsoJicarilla;Mescalero.Appalachee, enslavement of232Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Rev. David Brainerd217Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Col. Benjamin Hawkins212Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Chief McGillivray210Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Col. R J. Meigs.212Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon General Robertson.205Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon John Ross114Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon St. Clair’s defeat212Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Tecumtha216Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Nancy Ward204Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Wayne’s victory213Aquaquiri,seeGuaquili.Arapaho, genesis legend of229Arapaho, tribal medicine of503Arbuckle, General, on adoption of Cherokee constitution135Arbuckle, General, reward for capture of Tahchee offered by141Arch, John, bible translation by110Arizona, report on collections from xix–xxArizona, work in xiii–xvArkansas, collection from xxiArkansas Cherokee, conference with Osage by105Arkansas Cherokee, fixing of boundaries to lands of105Arkansas Cherokee, friction between main band and133,135,147,148Arkansas Cherokee, history of77,102,136–143Arkansas Cherokee, request of, for recognition as separate tribe105Arkansas Cherokee, union of, with main band135Arkansas Cherokee, visit of Sequoya to110Arkansas river, settlement of Cherokee on102Arkansas river, cession to Cherokee of tract on102–103Arkansas river, exchange of tract on139Arts,seeFine arts.Âsĭ, characters of462Âsĭ, recitation of sacred myths in230Astu′gatâ′ga, Lieutenant, death of170Atagâ′hĭ, myths concerning321–322,461,470Ătăgûl′kălû,seeAtakullakulla.Atakapa, Cherokee relations with391Atakullakulla, agreement with, for building of forts40Atakullakulla, attempts to bring peace by42,44Atakullakulla, offer of aid to Americans by54Atakullakulla, rescue of Captain Stuart by44,203Athletic pleasureslxiii–lxviiiAtkins, J. D. C., on east Cherokee suit against main band152Atkins, J. D. C., recommendation for east Cherokee removal by177Atlanta Constitutionon effect of Georgia anti-Cherokee laws118Atsĭ,seeArch, John.Augusta, opening of path from Cherokee country to36Augusta, treaty of (1763)45Autonomy, Cherokee, waning of153–157Autossee, battle at92Avery, Mrs A. C., acknowledgments to13Avery, Mrs A. C. on Cherokee part in civil war169Avery, Mrs A. C. on Col. W. H. Thomas162Aʻwani′ta, myth told by.454Ax, John, Cherokee story-teller229–230,237Ax, John, myths told by430,431,435,436,438,440,448–452,454–456,460,462,463,466,471,473,476,477,481Ax, Johnon gatayûstĭ game434Ayâ′sta, Cherokee story-teller237Ayâ′sta, myths and songs obtained from430,453,468,470,501,504Ayllonon gigantic Indians501Ayllon, version of Tsundige′wi myth by471Ayllon, visit to Georgia coast by193Aʻyûñ′inĭ,seeSwimmer.Aztec, myths of431,451,466BBald mountain, myth concerning299Ball gameamong East Cherokee170Ball gameamong western Cherokee146Ball game, figurative use of expression433Ball game, legend connected with384Ball game, myths and lore concerning262,286–287,308,312–313,369,454Ball game, rites and practices connected with230,262,422,425,471Bancroft, H. H., on Mexican grant to Cherokee143Bancroft, H. H.on scalping by whites209Baptist gap, engagement at170Baptists, work of, among Cherokee107,165,166Barbarism, features of xlixBarcia, A. G., on Creek-Cherokee wars38Barcia, A. G.on De Luna’s expedition201Barcia, A. G.on Rogel’s expedition202Barcia, A. G.on Spanish mission among Cherokee29Barcia, A. G., version of Tsundige′wi myth by472Barnwell, ——, Cherokee reply to372Barringer, Rufus, arbitrator between East Cherokee and Thomas’s creditors174Bartram, William, on cane-splint fire429–430Bartram, Williamon cattle among Cherokee213–214Bartram, Williamon Cherokee relations with Creeks383,384Bartram, Williamon Creeks499Bartram, Williamon origin of mounds in Cherokee country22Bartram, Williamon ruins at Silver bluff193Bartram, Williamon sacred fire503Bartram, Williamon Seminole regard for snakes457Bartram, Williamon strawberries in Cherokee country468Bartram, Williamon traders’ bells483Bartram, William, travels of, in Cherokee country46Barton, B. S., on Cherokee linguistic relationship16Barton, B. S.on traditional predecessors of Cherokee22Basketryamong East Cherokee176Basswoodin Cherokee lore421,505Bat, myths concerning286–287,454Batteyon visiting ceremony493Batts, Thomas, exploration into Cherokee country by31Bayagoula, tribe of Choctaw confederacy500Bean, Lieutenant, part taken by, at Horseshoe bend95Bean, Mrs, rescue of, by Nancy Ward48,204,490Beanin Cherokee lore424,471Bear, myths and lore concerning250,264,268,273–274,286–287,325–329,411,436,446–447,450–452,472–474,504Bear, songs of400,401Bear-grassin Cherokee lore420Beard, John, killing of Indians by74Bear Man, myth of262,327–329Beasley, Maj.Daniel, commander of Fort Mims216Beast fable, development of lxxxii–lxxxiiiBeauchamp, W. M., on Iroquois myths458,469Beauchamp, W. M.on Onondaga name for violet505Beaveron Ohio Cherokee79Beaver, Cherokee myths and lore concerning266,314–315,465–466,474Bechtler, coining of gold by220Becker, G. F., on Southern gold fields221Beesamong Cherokee82,214Beesin Cherokee lore309Beetle, myths and lore concerning239,308,314,430,463Bell, John, flight of134Bennett, L. E., on schools in Cherokee Nation152Bible, translations of, into Cherokee108,110–111,163Biblestory among Cherokee235–236Bibliography, work in xxxBiedmaon De Soto’s expedition26,191–201Bienvilleon Natchez among Cherokee386Big-bear,seeYâne′gwa.Big cove, purchase of161Big-mush,seeHard-mush.Big-witch, death of179Biloxiin Texas, union of, with Cherokee143Biloxi, tribe of Choctaw confederacy500Bird town, purchase of161Birds, myths and lore concerning241,243,251,280–294,300,401,442,453,454Blackberry, myth concerning259Blackburn, Rev.Gideon, establishment of school among Cherokee by84Black-eyed Susanin Cherokee lore420Blackfeet, method of catching eagles practiced by453Blackfeet, myths of432,451,447Black-fox, annuity for85Black-fox, enactment signed by86–87Black mountain, myths concerning432,450Blacksnake, myths concerning241,288–289,296,431Blacks station, encounter at48Bledsoeon French and Spanish encouragement of Cherokee hostility62,67Blood mountain, myth concerning330Blount, William, endeavors of, for peace78Blount, William, governor of Tennessee212Blount, William, life of212Blount, Williamon attack on Buchanans station73Blount, Williamon Chickamauga declaration of war (1792)71Blount, Williamon origin of Chickamauga band54Blount, Williamon Shaw’s mission71Blount, William, proposal of, to Cherokee (1795)81Blount, William, Territorial governor68Blount, William, treaty and cession arranged by (1791)68–69Blount, chief, settlement of Tuscarora under498Blue-jay, myth concerning284Bluff, The,seeNashville.Blythe, David, Cherokee story-teller237Blythe, David, myths told by449,483Blythe, James, acknowledgments to13Blythe, James, agent for East Cherokee180Blythe, James, Cherokee story-teller237Blythe, James, myths told by436,462,463Boas, DrFranz, collection of Indian myths by428Boas, DrFranzon dissemination of Indian myths234Boas, DrFranzon Tillamook myths440Boats,seeCanoes.Bonnellon Cherokee agreement with Mexico145Bonnellon Cherokee expulsion from Texas145Bonnellon Houston’s efforts in behalf of Cherokee145Bonnellon Mexican grant to Cherokee143Books, myth concerning351Boon, Daniel, leader of pioneer advance45Boudinot, Cornelius, myths told by449,455Boudinot, Cornelius, opening of grave on farm of143Boudinot, DrElias, on Cherokee myths483Boudinot, Elias, Bible translation by165Boudinot, Elias, editor of Cherokee Phœnix111Boudinot, Elias, education of108Boudinot, Elias, killing of133–135Boudinot, Elias, signing of new Echota treaty by125Boudinot, Elias, vote of, on Ridge treaty122Boutonon deluge myth445Bowers, G. M., acknowledgments to13Bowl, capture of family of146Bowl, emigration of100–101,138,141,143Bowl, killing of145Bowl, paper carried by, at death143,145Bowl, treaty with Texas signed by144Bowles, ——, opposition to McGillivray by210Boyd, D. T., suit of United States against227Brainerd, Rev.David, life of217Brainerd mission, attendance of pupils at107–108Brainerd mission, establishment of104,107Brant, Sir William Johnson’s connection with203Brass,seeÛñtsaiyĭ′.Breath, the, death of79Brierin Cherokee lore425Brinton, D. G., edition of Walam Olum by190Brinton, D. G.on Delaware name for Cherokee378Brinton, D. G.on Delaware tribal organization497Brinton, D. G.on deluge myth445Brinton, D. G.on first appearance of whites191Brinton, D. G.on Flint and Rabbit myth451Brinton, D. G.on name Kitu′whagĭ182Brinton, D. G.on Shawano461,495Brinton, D. G.on Tallige′wi19,184British, encouragement of Indian hostility by64,68Britishrelations with Indians98–99British, retention of posts by (1790)68British, withdrawal of, from interior posts81British, withdrawal of, from south62Brooks, Miss A. M., acknowledgments to13Brooks manuscriptson De Soto’s route193,194Brooks manuscriptson Pardo’s expedition28,29Brown, David, Bible translation by111Brown, Davidon Cherokee condition in 1819112Brown, Davidon effect of invention of alphabet110Brown, J. M., on ancestry of Sequoya109Brown, Joseph, capture, adoption, and release of66Brown, Joseph, guide to expedition of 179478Brown, Josephon attack on Buchanan’s station73Brown, Josephon Martin’s expedition (1788)65Brown, Orlando, on Catawba among East Cherokee165Brown, Col.Richard, part taken by, in battle of Horseshoe bend94,96Brown, Thomas, teacher among East Cherokee171Brown, Col. ——, British agent at Chickamauga55Brown, Mrs, ransom of66Browning, D. M., on decision of citizenship claims154Browning, D. M.on East Cherokee affairs179Browning, D. M.on opening of Cherokee strip153Bruyason Mohawk name for titmouse454Bryant, quotation from lxxxixBryson, Daniel, on Cherokee heroism501Bryson, Maj.James, acknowledgments to13Bryson, Maj.Jameson Cherokee heroism501Bryson, Maj.Jameson Cherokee round up131Bryson, Maj.Jameson Rutherford’s route205Bryson City, capture of East Cherokee at171Buchanans station, attack on (1792)73Buckle, ——, on Cherokee-Chickasaw war38Buffalo, Cherokee gift of skin of, to Spaniards27Buffalo, myths and lore concerning263,293,410,412,443Buffalo dance, legend of origin of352,485Bugle weedin Cherokee lore.420Buglossin Cherokee lore426Bullfrog, myths concerning310–311,463Bullfrog,see alsoFrog.Bullhead, Cherokee leader in war with Creeks384Burial, myth concerning256,440Burk, John, on Cherokee invasion of Virginia30Burnet, ——, commissioner to Cherokee145Burnt tobacco, contact with Nûñnĕ′hĭ by332Bursin Cherokee lore426Butler, Rev. D. S., arrest and imprisonment of119Butler, Rev. D. S., Cherokee missionary105Butler, Rev. D. S. on Jackson’s attitude toward Cherokee117Butler, John, Cherokee ball captain406Butler, S. W., myth told by450Buttrickon Cherokee myths430,436–437,445,470,476,478,483Buttrickon Cherokee sacred fire502Buttrickon custom of removing deers’ hamstrings447Buzzard, myths concerning239,266,284,293,294,430,431,456Byhan, Rev.Gottlieb, Cherokee missionary84

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AAbbotton effect of Georgia anti-Cherokee laws118Abraham, murder of65,66Acculturation, study of xxi–xxvAcknowledgments12–13Acolapissa, tribe of Choctaw confederacy500Acoma, work at xiiiActivities, discussion of lxiv–lxvAdair, James, on Cherokee dialects16Adair, Jameson Cherokee intratribal friction496Adair, Jameson Cherokee lack of conservatism229Adair, Jameson Cherokee population34Adair, Jameson Cherokee relations with Creeks384Adair, Jameson Cherokee sacred ark503Adair, Jameson Cherokee snake myths457,459–460,461Adair, Jameson Cherokee sufferings from smallpox36Adair, Jameson Cherokee thunder myths441Adair, Jameson Cherokee war of 1759–6141Adair, Jameson Christian Priber’s work37Adair, Jameson Creek myths475Adair, Jameson Creeks499Adair, Jameson decay of Cherokee ritual and traditions20Adair, Jameson effects of Cherokee war (1760–61)45Adair, Jameson gatayûstĭ game434Adair, Jameson Herbert’s spring404Adair, Jameson horses and swine among Cherokee82,213Adair, Jameson Indian beliefs concerning birds453–454Adair, Jameson Indian beliefs concerning food472Adair, Jameson Indian beliefs concerning wolf448Adair, Jameson Indian conduct during eclipse441Adair, Jameson Indian custom of removing deers’ hamstrings447Adair, Jameson Indian marriage customs482Adair, Jameson Iroquois wars357–358,491Adair, Jameson name Cherokee16Adair, Jameson peace towns207,208Adair, Jameson sacred fire503Adair, Jameson scratching ceremony476Adair, Jameson Shawano wars371Adair, Jameson Taskigi among Creeks389Adair, Jameson tlă′nuwă466Adair, Jameson welcome ceremony493Adder, myths concerning297,436Adoptionamong eastern tribes493Advocate, Cherokee,seeCherokee Advocate.Â′ganstâ′ta,seeMorgan, Washington;Oconostota.Âgăn-uni′tsĭ, myth concerning298–300,461Aguas Calientes, examination of caves near xviiAlabamain Texas, union of, with Cherokee143Alabama, migration across the Mississippi by99Alabama, tribe of Creek confederacy498–499Alabama, production of gold in220,221Alabama, Removal forts in221Algonquianlanguages, study of xxvAlgonquianmyths437,451Algonquiannames for rabbit and dawn233Algonquiantribes, study of xvii–xviii, xxixAlkĭnĭ′, Natchez woman among Cherokee388All bones,seeKâ′lahû′.Allegheny river, origin of name of18Allegory, development of lxxxix–xcAllen, H. N., on Korean myths447Alligator, myths concerning459Almanac, Cherokee, establishment of112Alphabetused for Cherokee words506Alphabet,see alsoSyllabary.Altarsof religious fraternities, study of xlvi–xlix, l–liiAmbrosial pleasureslix–lxAmerican bloodamong Cherokee83American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, work of, among Cherokee104–105,136Anadarko,seeNadako.Angola, myths of441–442,446,447,450,452,453Ani′-Kitu′whagĭ,seeKitu′whagĭ.Ani′-Ku′sa,seeCreeks.Ani′-Kuta′nĭ, legends concerning392–393,501Animals, chiefs and tribes of231,261–266,445–448Animals, myths concerning239,243,250–252,280, et passimAni′-Tsa′lăgĭ′,Ani′-Yûñ′wiyă′,seeTsa′-lăgĭ′,Yûñ′wiyă′.Annuities, Cherokee81,85,124Annuities, apportionment of106,138,177Annuities, withholding of138Ant, myths concerning452Antelope, myths concerning451Apache, murder of party of, by scalp hunters209Apache, racing among494Apache, study of xxiiiApache, use of language of, as trade language188Apache,see alsoJicarilla;Mescalero.Appalachee, enslavement of232Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Rev. David Brainerd217Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Col. Benjamin Hawkins212Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Chief McGillivray210Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Col. R J. Meigs.212Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon General Robertson.205Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon John Ross114Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon St. Clair’s defeat212Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Tecumtha216Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Nancy Ward204Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Wayne’s victory213Aquaquiri,seeGuaquili.Arapaho, genesis legend of229Arapaho, tribal medicine of503Arbuckle, General, on adoption of Cherokee constitution135Arbuckle, General, reward for capture of Tahchee offered by141Arch, John, bible translation by110Arizona, report on collections from xix–xxArizona, work in xiii–xvArkansas, collection from xxiArkansas Cherokee, conference with Osage by105Arkansas Cherokee, fixing of boundaries to lands of105Arkansas Cherokee, friction between main band and133,135,147,148Arkansas Cherokee, history of77,102,136–143Arkansas Cherokee, request of, for recognition as separate tribe105Arkansas Cherokee, union of, with main band135Arkansas Cherokee, visit of Sequoya to110Arkansas river, settlement of Cherokee on102Arkansas river, cession to Cherokee of tract on102–103Arkansas river, exchange of tract on139Arts,seeFine arts.Âsĭ, characters of462Âsĭ, recitation of sacred myths in230Astu′gatâ′ga, Lieutenant, death of170Atagâ′hĭ, myths concerning321–322,461,470Ătăgûl′kălû,seeAtakullakulla.Atakapa, Cherokee relations with391Atakullakulla, agreement with, for building of forts40Atakullakulla, attempts to bring peace by42,44Atakullakulla, offer of aid to Americans by54Atakullakulla, rescue of Captain Stuart by44,203Athletic pleasureslxiii–lxviiiAtkins, J. D. C., on east Cherokee suit against main band152Atkins, J. D. C., recommendation for east Cherokee removal by177Atlanta Constitutionon effect of Georgia anti-Cherokee laws118Atsĭ,seeArch, John.Augusta, opening of path from Cherokee country to36Augusta, treaty of (1763)45Autonomy, Cherokee, waning of153–157Autossee, battle at92Avery, Mrs A. C., acknowledgments to13Avery, Mrs A. C. on Cherokee part in civil war169Avery, Mrs A. C. on Col. W. H. Thomas162Aʻwani′ta, myth told by.454Ax, John, Cherokee story-teller229–230,237Ax, John, myths told by430,431,435,436,438,440,448–452,454–456,460,462,463,466,471,473,476,477,481Ax, Johnon gatayûstĭ game434Ayâ′sta, Cherokee story-teller237Ayâ′sta, myths and songs obtained from430,453,468,470,501,504Ayllonon gigantic Indians501Ayllon, version of Tsundige′wi myth by471Ayllon, visit to Georgia coast by193Aʻyûñ′inĭ,seeSwimmer.Aztec, myths of431,451,466

Abbotton effect of Georgia anti-Cherokee laws118Abraham, murder of65,66Acculturation, study of xxi–xxvAcknowledgments12–13Acolapissa, tribe of Choctaw confederacy500Acoma, work at xiiiActivities, discussion of lxiv–lxvAdair, James, on Cherokee dialects16Adair, Jameson Cherokee intratribal friction496Adair, Jameson Cherokee lack of conservatism229Adair, Jameson Cherokee population34Adair, Jameson Cherokee relations with Creeks384Adair, Jameson Cherokee sacred ark503Adair, Jameson Cherokee snake myths457,459–460,461Adair, Jameson Cherokee sufferings from smallpox36Adair, Jameson Cherokee thunder myths441Adair, Jameson Cherokee war of 1759–6141Adair, Jameson Christian Priber’s work37Adair, Jameson Creek myths475Adair, Jameson Creeks499Adair, Jameson decay of Cherokee ritual and traditions20Adair, Jameson effects of Cherokee war (1760–61)45Adair, Jameson gatayûstĭ game434Adair, Jameson Herbert’s spring404Adair, Jameson horses and swine among Cherokee82,213Adair, Jameson Indian beliefs concerning birds453–454Adair, Jameson Indian beliefs concerning food472Adair, Jameson Indian beliefs concerning wolf448Adair, Jameson Indian conduct during eclipse441Adair, Jameson Indian custom of removing deers’ hamstrings447Adair, Jameson Indian marriage customs482Adair, Jameson Iroquois wars357–358,491Adair, Jameson name Cherokee16Adair, Jameson peace towns207,208Adair, Jameson sacred fire503Adair, Jameson scratching ceremony476Adair, Jameson Shawano wars371Adair, Jameson Taskigi among Creeks389Adair, Jameson tlă′nuwă466Adair, Jameson welcome ceremony493Adder, myths concerning297,436Adoptionamong eastern tribes493Advocate, Cherokee,seeCherokee Advocate.Â′ganstâ′ta,seeMorgan, Washington;Oconostota.Âgăn-uni′tsĭ, myth concerning298–300,461Aguas Calientes, examination of caves near xviiAlabamain Texas, union of, with Cherokee143Alabama, migration across the Mississippi by99Alabama, tribe of Creek confederacy498–499Alabama, production of gold in220,221Alabama, Removal forts in221Algonquianlanguages, study of xxvAlgonquianmyths437,451Algonquiannames for rabbit and dawn233Algonquiantribes, study of xvii–xviii, xxixAlkĭnĭ′, Natchez woman among Cherokee388All bones,seeKâ′lahû′.Allegheny river, origin of name of18Allegory, development of lxxxix–xcAllen, H. N., on Korean myths447Alligator, myths concerning459Almanac, Cherokee, establishment of112Alphabetused for Cherokee words506Alphabet,see alsoSyllabary.Altarsof religious fraternities, study of xlvi–xlix, l–liiAmbrosial pleasureslix–lxAmerican bloodamong Cherokee83American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, work of, among Cherokee104–105,136Anadarko,seeNadako.Angola, myths of441–442,446,447,450,452,453Ani′-Kitu′whagĭ,seeKitu′whagĭ.Ani′-Ku′sa,seeCreeks.Ani′-Kuta′nĭ, legends concerning392–393,501Animals, chiefs and tribes of231,261–266,445–448Animals, myths concerning239,243,250–252,280, et passimAni′-Tsa′lăgĭ′,Ani′-Yûñ′wiyă′,seeTsa′-lăgĭ′,Yûñ′wiyă′.Annuities, Cherokee81,85,124Annuities, apportionment of106,138,177Annuities, withholding of138Ant, myths concerning452Antelope, myths concerning451Apache, murder of party of, by scalp hunters209Apache, racing among494Apache, study of xxiiiApache, use of language of, as trade language188Apache,see alsoJicarilla;Mescalero.Appalachee, enslavement of232Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Rev. David Brainerd217Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Col. Benjamin Hawkins212Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Chief McGillivray210Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Col. R J. Meigs.212Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon General Robertson.205Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon John Ross114Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon St. Clair’s defeat212Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Tecumtha216Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Nancy Ward204Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Wayne’s victory213Aquaquiri,seeGuaquili.Arapaho, genesis legend of229Arapaho, tribal medicine of503Arbuckle, General, on adoption of Cherokee constitution135Arbuckle, General, reward for capture of Tahchee offered by141Arch, John, bible translation by110Arizona, report on collections from xix–xxArizona, work in xiii–xvArkansas, collection from xxiArkansas Cherokee, conference with Osage by105Arkansas Cherokee, fixing of boundaries to lands of105Arkansas Cherokee, friction between main band and133,135,147,148Arkansas Cherokee, history of77,102,136–143Arkansas Cherokee, request of, for recognition as separate tribe105Arkansas Cherokee, union of, with main band135Arkansas Cherokee, visit of Sequoya to110Arkansas river, settlement of Cherokee on102Arkansas river, cession to Cherokee of tract on102–103Arkansas river, exchange of tract on139Arts,seeFine arts.Âsĭ, characters of462Âsĭ, recitation of sacred myths in230Astu′gatâ′ga, Lieutenant, death of170Atagâ′hĭ, myths concerning321–322,461,470Ătăgûl′kălû,seeAtakullakulla.Atakapa, Cherokee relations with391Atakullakulla, agreement with, for building of forts40Atakullakulla, attempts to bring peace by42,44Atakullakulla, offer of aid to Americans by54Atakullakulla, rescue of Captain Stuart by44,203Athletic pleasureslxiii–lxviiiAtkins, J. D. C., on east Cherokee suit against main band152Atkins, J. D. C., recommendation for east Cherokee removal by177Atlanta Constitutionon effect of Georgia anti-Cherokee laws118Atsĭ,seeArch, John.Augusta, opening of path from Cherokee country to36Augusta, treaty of (1763)45Autonomy, Cherokee, waning of153–157Autossee, battle at92Avery, Mrs A. C., acknowledgments to13Avery, Mrs A. C. on Cherokee part in civil war169Avery, Mrs A. C. on Col. W. H. Thomas162Aʻwani′ta, myth told by.454Ax, John, Cherokee story-teller229–230,237Ax, John, myths told by430,431,435,436,438,440,448–452,454–456,460,462,463,466,471,473,476,477,481Ax, Johnon gatayûstĭ game434Ayâ′sta, Cherokee story-teller237Ayâ′sta, myths and songs obtained from430,453,468,470,501,504Ayllonon gigantic Indians501Ayllon, version of Tsundige′wi myth by471Ayllon, visit to Georgia coast by193Aʻyûñ′inĭ,seeSwimmer.Aztec, myths of431,451,466

Abbotton effect of Georgia anti-Cherokee laws118

Abraham, murder of65,66

Acculturation, study of xxi–xxv

Acknowledgments12–13

Acolapissa, tribe of Choctaw confederacy500

Acoma, work at xiii

Activities, discussion of lxiv–lxv

Adair, James, on Cherokee dialects16

Adair, Jameson Cherokee intratribal friction496

Adair, Jameson Cherokee lack of conservatism229

Adair, Jameson Cherokee population34

Adair, Jameson Cherokee relations with Creeks384

Adair, Jameson Cherokee sacred ark503

Adair, Jameson Cherokee snake myths457,459–460,461

Adair, Jameson Cherokee sufferings from smallpox36

Adair, Jameson Cherokee thunder myths441

Adair, Jameson Cherokee war of 1759–6141

Adair, Jameson Christian Priber’s work37

Adair, Jameson Creek myths475

Adair, Jameson Creeks499

Adair, Jameson decay of Cherokee ritual and traditions20

Adair, Jameson effects of Cherokee war (1760–61)45

Adair, Jameson gatayûstĭ game434

Adair, Jameson Herbert’s spring404

Adair, Jameson horses and swine among Cherokee82,213

Adair, Jameson Indian beliefs concerning birds453–454

Adair, Jameson Indian beliefs concerning food472

Adair, Jameson Indian beliefs concerning wolf448

Adair, Jameson Indian conduct during eclipse441

Adair, Jameson Indian custom of removing deers’ hamstrings447

Adair, Jameson Indian marriage customs482

Adair, Jameson Iroquois wars357–358,491

Adair, Jameson name Cherokee16

Adair, Jameson peace towns207,208

Adair, Jameson sacred fire503

Adair, Jameson scratching ceremony476

Adair, Jameson Shawano wars371

Adair, Jameson Taskigi among Creeks389

Adair, Jameson tlă′nuwă466

Adair, Jameson welcome ceremony493

Adder, myths concerning297,436

Adoptionamong eastern tribes493

Advocate, Cherokee,seeCherokee Advocate.

Â′ganstâ′ta,seeMorgan, Washington;Oconostota.

Âgăn-uni′tsĭ, myth concerning298–300,461

Aguas Calientes, examination of caves near xvii

Alabamain Texas, union of, with Cherokee143

Alabama, migration across the Mississippi by99

Alabama, tribe of Creek confederacy498–499

Alabama, production of gold in220,221

Alabama, Removal forts in221

Algonquianlanguages, study of xxv

Algonquianmyths437,451

Algonquiannames for rabbit and dawn233

Algonquiantribes, study of xvii–xviii, xxix

Alkĭnĭ′, Natchez woman among Cherokee388

All bones,seeKâ′lahû′.

Allegheny river, origin of name of18

Allegory, development of lxxxix–xc

Allen, H. N., on Korean myths447

Alligator, myths concerning459

Almanac, Cherokee, establishment of112

Alphabetused for Cherokee words506

Alphabet,see alsoSyllabary.

Altarsof religious fraternities, study of xlvi–xlix, l–lii

Ambrosial pleasureslix–lx

American bloodamong Cherokee83

American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, work of, among Cherokee104–105,136

Anadarko,seeNadako.

Angola, myths of441–442,446,447,450,452,453

Ani′-Kitu′whagĭ,seeKitu′whagĭ.

Ani′-Ku′sa,seeCreeks.

Ani′-Kuta′nĭ, legends concerning392–393,501

Animals, chiefs and tribes of231,261–266,445–448

Animals, myths concerning239,243,250–252,280, et passim

Ani′-Tsa′lăgĭ′,Ani′-Yûñ′wiyă′,seeTsa′-lăgĭ′,Yûñ′wiyă′.

Annuities, Cherokee81,85,124

Annuities, apportionment of106,138,177

Annuities, withholding of138

Ant, myths concerning452

Antelope, myths concerning451

Apache, murder of party of, by scalp hunters209

Apache, racing among494

Apache, study of xxiii

Apache, use of language of, as trade language188

Apache,see alsoJicarilla;Mescalero.

Appalachee, enslavement of232

Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Rev. David Brainerd217

Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Col. Benjamin Hawkins212

Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Chief McGillivray210

Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Col. R J. Meigs.212

Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon General Robertson.205

Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon John Ross114

Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon St. Clair’s defeat212

Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Tecumtha216

Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Nancy Ward204

Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biographyon Wayne’s victory213

Aquaquiri,seeGuaquili.

Arapaho, genesis legend of229

Arapaho, tribal medicine of503

Arbuckle, General, on adoption of Cherokee constitution135

Arbuckle, General, reward for capture of Tahchee offered by141

Arch, John, bible translation by110

Arizona, report on collections from xix–xx

Arizona, work in xiii–xv

Arkansas, collection from xxi

Arkansas Cherokee, conference with Osage by105

Arkansas Cherokee, fixing of boundaries to lands of105

Arkansas Cherokee, friction between main band and133,135,147,148

Arkansas Cherokee, history of77,102,136–143

Arkansas Cherokee, request of, for recognition as separate tribe105

Arkansas Cherokee, union of, with main band135

Arkansas Cherokee, visit of Sequoya to110

Arkansas river, settlement of Cherokee on102

Arkansas river, cession to Cherokee of tract on102–103

Arkansas river, exchange of tract on139

Arts,seeFine arts.

Âsĭ, characters of462

Âsĭ, recitation of sacred myths in230

Astu′gatâ′ga, Lieutenant, death of170

Atagâ′hĭ, myths concerning321–322,461,470

Ătăgûl′kălû,seeAtakullakulla.

Atakapa, Cherokee relations with391

Atakullakulla, agreement with, for building of forts40

Atakullakulla, attempts to bring peace by42,44

Atakullakulla, offer of aid to Americans by54

Atakullakulla, rescue of Captain Stuart by44,203

Athletic pleasureslxiii–lxviii

Atkins, J. D. C., on east Cherokee suit against main band152

Atkins, J. D. C., recommendation for east Cherokee removal by177

Atlanta Constitutionon effect of Georgia anti-Cherokee laws118

Atsĭ,seeArch, John.

Augusta, opening of path from Cherokee country to36

Augusta, treaty of (1763)45

Autonomy, Cherokee, waning of153–157

Autossee, battle at92

Avery, Mrs A. C., acknowledgments to13

Avery, Mrs A. C. on Cherokee part in civil war169

Avery, Mrs A. C. on Col. W. H. Thomas162

Aʻwani′ta, myth told by.454

Ax, John, Cherokee story-teller229–230,237

Ax, John, myths told by430,431,435,436,438,440,448–452,454–456,460,462,463,466,471,473,476,477,481

Ax, Johnon gatayûstĭ game434

Ayâ′sta, Cherokee story-teller237

Ayâ′sta, myths and songs obtained from430,453,468,470,501,504

Ayllonon gigantic Indians501

Ayllon, version of Tsundige′wi myth by471

Ayllon, visit to Georgia coast by193

Aʻyûñ′inĭ,seeSwimmer.

Aztec, myths of431,451,466

BBald mountain, myth concerning299Ball gameamong East Cherokee170Ball gameamong western Cherokee146Ball game, figurative use of expression433Ball game, legend connected with384Ball game, myths and lore concerning262,286–287,308,312–313,369,454Ball game, rites and practices connected with230,262,422,425,471Bancroft, H. H., on Mexican grant to Cherokee143Bancroft, H. H.on scalping by whites209Baptist gap, engagement at170Baptists, work of, among Cherokee107,165,166Barbarism, features of xlixBarcia, A. G., on Creek-Cherokee wars38Barcia, A. G.on De Luna’s expedition201Barcia, A. G.on Rogel’s expedition202Barcia, A. G.on Spanish mission among Cherokee29Barcia, A. G., version of Tsundige′wi myth by472Barnwell, ——, Cherokee reply to372Barringer, Rufus, arbitrator between East Cherokee and Thomas’s creditors174Bartram, William, on cane-splint fire429–430Bartram, Williamon cattle among Cherokee213–214Bartram, Williamon Cherokee relations with Creeks383,384Bartram, Williamon Creeks499Bartram, Williamon origin of mounds in Cherokee country22Bartram, Williamon ruins at Silver bluff193Bartram, Williamon sacred fire503Bartram, Williamon Seminole regard for snakes457Bartram, Williamon strawberries in Cherokee country468Bartram, Williamon traders’ bells483Bartram, William, travels of, in Cherokee country46Barton, B. S., on Cherokee linguistic relationship16Barton, B. S.on traditional predecessors of Cherokee22Basketryamong East Cherokee176Basswoodin Cherokee lore421,505Bat, myths concerning286–287,454Batteyon visiting ceremony493Batts, Thomas, exploration into Cherokee country by31Bayagoula, tribe of Choctaw confederacy500Bean, Lieutenant, part taken by, at Horseshoe bend95Bean, Mrs, rescue of, by Nancy Ward48,204,490Beanin Cherokee lore424,471Bear, myths and lore concerning250,264,268,273–274,286–287,325–329,411,436,446–447,450–452,472–474,504Bear, songs of400,401Bear-grassin Cherokee lore420Beard, John, killing of Indians by74Bear Man, myth of262,327–329Beasley, Maj.Daniel, commander of Fort Mims216Beast fable, development of lxxxii–lxxxiiiBeauchamp, W. M., on Iroquois myths458,469Beauchamp, W. M.on Onondaga name for violet505Beaveron Ohio Cherokee79Beaver, Cherokee myths and lore concerning266,314–315,465–466,474Bechtler, coining of gold by220Becker, G. F., on Southern gold fields221Beesamong Cherokee82,214Beesin Cherokee lore309Beetle, myths and lore concerning239,308,314,430,463Bell, John, flight of134Bennett, L. E., on schools in Cherokee Nation152Bible, translations of, into Cherokee108,110–111,163Biblestory among Cherokee235–236Bibliography, work in xxxBiedmaon De Soto’s expedition26,191–201Bienvilleon Natchez among Cherokee386Big-bear,seeYâne′gwa.Big cove, purchase of161Big-mush,seeHard-mush.Big-witch, death of179Biloxiin Texas, union of, with Cherokee143Biloxi, tribe of Choctaw confederacy500Bird town, purchase of161Birds, myths and lore concerning241,243,251,280–294,300,401,442,453,454Blackberry, myth concerning259Blackburn, Rev.Gideon, establishment of school among Cherokee by84Black-eyed Susanin Cherokee lore420Blackfeet, method of catching eagles practiced by453Blackfeet, myths of432,451,447Black-fox, annuity for85Black-fox, enactment signed by86–87Black mountain, myths concerning432,450Blacksnake, myths concerning241,288–289,296,431Blacks station, encounter at48Bledsoeon French and Spanish encouragement of Cherokee hostility62,67Blood mountain, myth concerning330Blount, William, endeavors of, for peace78Blount, William, governor of Tennessee212Blount, William, life of212Blount, Williamon attack on Buchanans station73Blount, Williamon Chickamauga declaration of war (1792)71Blount, Williamon origin of Chickamauga band54Blount, Williamon Shaw’s mission71Blount, William, proposal of, to Cherokee (1795)81Blount, William, Territorial governor68Blount, William, treaty and cession arranged by (1791)68–69Blount, chief, settlement of Tuscarora under498Blue-jay, myth concerning284Bluff, The,seeNashville.Blythe, David, Cherokee story-teller237Blythe, David, myths told by449,483Blythe, James, acknowledgments to13Blythe, James, agent for East Cherokee180Blythe, James, Cherokee story-teller237Blythe, James, myths told by436,462,463Boas, DrFranz, collection of Indian myths by428Boas, DrFranzon dissemination of Indian myths234Boas, DrFranzon Tillamook myths440Boats,seeCanoes.Bonnellon Cherokee agreement with Mexico145Bonnellon Cherokee expulsion from Texas145Bonnellon Houston’s efforts in behalf of Cherokee145Bonnellon Mexican grant to Cherokee143Books, myth concerning351Boon, Daniel, leader of pioneer advance45Boudinot, Cornelius, myths told by449,455Boudinot, Cornelius, opening of grave on farm of143Boudinot, DrElias, on Cherokee myths483Boudinot, Elias, Bible translation by165Boudinot, Elias, editor of Cherokee Phœnix111Boudinot, Elias, education of108Boudinot, Elias, killing of133–135Boudinot, Elias, signing of new Echota treaty by125Boudinot, Elias, vote of, on Ridge treaty122Boutonon deluge myth445Bowers, G. M., acknowledgments to13Bowl, capture of family of146Bowl, emigration of100–101,138,141,143Bowl, killing of145Bowl, paper carried by, at death143,145Bowl, treaty with Texas signed by144Bowles, ——, opposition to McGillivray by210Boyd, D. T., suit of United States against227Brainerd, Rev.David, life of217Brainerd mission, attendance of pupils at107–108Brainerd mission, establishment of104,107Brant, Sir William Johnson’s connection with203Brass,seeÛñtsaiyĭ′.Breath, the, death of79Brierin Cherokee lore425Brinton, D. G., edition of Walam Olum by190Brinton, D. G.on Delaware name for Cherokee378Brinton, D. G.on Delaware tribal organization497Brinton, D. G.on deluge myth445Brinton, D. G.on first appearance of whites191Brinton, D. G.on Flint and Rabbit myth451Brinton, D. G.on name Kitu′whagĭ182Brinton, D. G.on Shawano461,495Brinton, D. G.on Tallige′wi19,184British, encouragement of Indian hostility by64,68Britishrelations with Indians98–99British, retention of posts by (1790)68British, withdrawal of, from interior posts81British, withdrawal of, from south62Brooks, Miss A. M., acknowledgments to13Brooks manuscriptson De Soto’s route193,194Brooks manuscriptson Pardo’s expedition28,29Brown, David, Bible translation by111Brown, Davidon Cherokee condition in 1819112Brown, Davidon effect of invention of alphabet110Brown, J. M., on ancestry of Sequoya109Brown, Joseph, capture, adoption, and release of66Brown, Joseph, guide to expedition of 179478Brown, Josephon attack on Buchanan’s station73Brown, Josephon Martin’s expedition (1788)65Brown, Orlando, on Catawba among East Cherokee165Brown, Col.Richard, part taken by, in battle of Horseshoe bend94,96Brown, Thomas, teacher among East Cherokee171Brown, Col. ——, British agent at Chickamauga55Brown, Mrs, ransom of66Browning, D. M., on decision of citizenship claims154Browning, D. M.on East Cherokee affairs179Browning, D. M.on opening of Cherokee strip153Bruyason Mohawk name for titmouse454Bryant, quotation from lxxxixBryson, Daniel, on Cherokee heroism501Bryson, Maj.James, acknowledgments to13Bryson, Maj.Jameson Cherokee heroism501Bryson, Maj.Jameson Cherokee round up131Bryson, Maj.Jameson Rutherford’s route205Bryson City, capture of East Cherokee at171Buchanans station, attack on (1792)73Buckle, ——, on Cherokee-Chickasaw war38Buffalo, Cherokee gift of skin of, to Spaniards27Buffalo, myths and lore concerning263,293,410,412,443Buffalo dance, legend of origin of352,485Bugle weedin Cherokee lore.420Buglossin Cherokee lore426Bullfrog, myths concerning310–311,463Bullfrog,see alsoFrog.Bullhead, Cherokee leader in war with Creeks384Burial, myth concerning256,440Burk, John, on Cherokee invasion of Virginia30Burnet, ——, commissioner to Cherokee145Burnt tobacco, contact with Nûñnĕ′hĭ by332Bursin Cherokee lore426Butler, Rev. D. S., arrest and imprisonment of119Butler, Rev. D. S., Cherokee missionary105Butler, Rev. D. S. on Jackson’s attitude toward Cherokee117Butler, John, Cherokee ball captain406Butler, S. W., myth told by450Buttrickon Cherokee myths430,436–437,445,470,476,478,483Buttrickon Cherokee sacred fire502Buttrickon custom of removing deers’ hamstrings447Buzzard, myths concerning239,266,284,293,294,430,431,456Byhan, Rev.Gottlieb, Cherokee missionary84

Bald mountain, myth concerning299Ball gameamong East Cherokee170Ball gameamong western Cherokee146Ball game, figurative use of expression433Ball game, legend connected with384Ball game, myths and lore concerning262,286–287,308,312–313,369,454Ball game, rites and practices connected with230,262,422,425,471Bancroft, H. H., on Mexican grant to Cherokee143Bancroft, H. H.on scalping by whites209Baptist gap, engagement at170Baptists, work of, among Cherokee107,165,166Barbarism, features of xlixBarcia, A. G., on Creek-Cherokee wars38Barcia, A. G.on De Luna’s expedition201Barcia, A. G.on Rogel’s expedition202Barcia, A. G.on Spanish mission among Cherokee29Barcia, A. G., version of Tsundige′wi myth by472Barnwell, ——, Cherokee reply to372Barringer, Rufus, arbitrator between East Cherokee and Thomas’s creditors174Bartram, William, on cane-splint fire429–430Bartram, Williamon cattle among Cherokee213–214Bartram, Williamon Cherokee relations with Creeks383,384Bartram, Williamon Creeks499Bartram, Williamon origin of mounds in Cherokee country22Bartram, Williamon ruins at Silver bluff193Bartram, Williamon sacred fire503Bartram, Williamon Seminole regard for snakes457Bartram, Williamon strawberries in Cherokee country468Bartram, Williamon traders’ bells483Bartram, William, travels of, in Cherokee country46Barton, B. S., on Cherokee linguistic relationship16Barton, B. S.on traditional predecessors of Cherokee22Basketryamong East Cherokee176Basswoodin Cherokee lore421,505Bat, myths concerning286–287,454Batteyon visiting ceremony493Batts, Thomas, exploration into Cherokee country by31Bayagoula, tribe of Choctaw confederacy500Bean, Lieutenant, part taken by, at Horseshoe bend95Bean, Mrs, rescue of, by Nancy Ward48,204,490Beanin Cherokee lore424,471Bear, myths and lore concerning250,264,268,273–274,286–287,325–329,411,436,446–447,450–452,472–474,504Bear, songs of400,401Bear-grassin Cherokee lore420Beard, John, killing of Indians by74Bear Man, myth of262,327–329Beasley, Maj.Daniel, commander of Fort Mims216Beast fable, development of lxxxii–lxxxiiiBeauchamp, W. M., on Iroquois myths458,469Beauchamp, W. M.on Onondaga name for violet505Beaveron Ohio Cherokee79Beaver, Cherokee myths and lore concerning266,314–315,465–466,474Bechtler, coining of gold by220Becker, G. F., on Southern gold fields221Beesamong Cherokee82,214Beesin Cherokee lore309Beetle, myths and lore concerning239,308,314,430,463Bell, John, flight of134Bennett, L. E., on schools in Cherokee Nation152Bible, translations of, into Cherokee108,110–111,163Biblestory among Cherokee235–236Bibliography, work in xxxBiedmaon De Soto’s expedition26,191–201Bienvilleon Natchez among Cherokee386Big-bear,seeYâne′gwa.Big cove, purchase of161Big-mush,seeHard-mush.Big-witch, death of179Biloxiin Texas, union of, with Cherokee143Biloxi, tribe of Choctaw confederacy500Bird town, purchase of161Birds, myths and lore concerning241,243,251,280–294,300,401,442,453,454Blackberry, myth concerning259Blackburn, Rev.Gideon, establishment of school among Cherokee by84Black-eyed Susanin Cherokee lore420Blackfeet, method of catching eagles practiced by453Blackfeet, myths of432,451,447Black-fox, annuity for85Black-fox, enactment signed by86–87Black mountain, myths concerning432,450Blacksnake, myths concerning241,288–289,296,431Blacks station, encounter at48Bledsoeon French and Spanish encouragement of Cherokee hostility62,67Blood mountain, myth concerning330Blount, William, endeavors of, for peace78Blount, William, governor of Tennessee212Blount, William, life of212Blount, Williamon attack on Buchanans station73Blount, Williamon Chickamauga declaration of war (1792)71Blount, Williamon origin of Chickamauga band54Blount, Williamon Shaw’s mission71Blount, William, proposal of, to Cherokee (1795)81Blount, William, Territorial governor68Blount, William, treaty and cession arranged by (1791)68–69Blount, chief, settlement of Tuscarora under498Blue-jay, myth concerning284Bluff, The,seeNashville.Blythe, David, Cherokee story-teller237Blythe, David, myths told by449,483Blythe, James, acknowledgments to13Blythe, James, agent for East Cherokee180Blythe, James, Cherokee story-teller237Blythe, James, myths told by436,462,463Boas, DrFranz, collection of Indian myths by428Boas, DrFranzon dissemination of Indian myths234Boas, DrFranzon Tillamook myths440Boats,seeCanoes.Bonnellon Cherokee agreement with Mexico145Bonnellon Cherokee expulsion from Texas145Bonnellon Houston’s efforts in behalf of Cherokee145Bonnellon Mexican grant to Cherokee143Books, myth concerning351Boon, Daniel, leader of pioneer advance45Boudinot, Cornelius, myths told by449,455Boudinot, Cornelius, opening of grave on farm of143Boudinot, DrElias, on Cherokee myths483Boudinot, Elias, Bible translation by165Boudinot, Elias, editor of Cherokee Phœnix111Boudinot, Elias, education of108Boudinot, Elias, killing of133–135Boudinot, Elias, signing of new Echota treaty by125Boudinot, Elias, vote of, on Ridge treaty122Boutonon deluge myth445Bowers, G. M., acknowledgments to13Bowl, capture of family of146Bowl, emigration of100–101,138,141,143Bowl, killing of145Bowl, paper carried by, at death143,145Bowl, treaty with Texas signed by144Bowles, ——, opposition to McGillivray by210Boyd, D. T., suit of United States against227Brainerd, Rev.David, life of217Brainerd mission, attendance of pupils at107–108Brainerd mission, establishment of104,107Brant, Sir William Johnson’s connection with203Brass,seeÛñtsaiyĭ′.Breath, the, death of79Brierin Cherokee lore425Brinton, D. G., edition of Walam Olum by190Brinton, D. G.on Delaware name for Cherokee378Brinton, D. G.on Delaware tribal organization497Brinton, D. G.on deluge myth445Brinton, D. G.on first appearance of whites191Brinton, D. G.on Flint and Rabbit myth451Brinton, D. G.on name Kitu′whagĭ182Brinton, D. G.on Shawano461,495Brinton, D. G.on Tallige′wi19,184British, encouragement of Indian hostility by64,68Britishrelations with Indians98–99British, retention of posts by (1790)68British, withdrawal of, from interior posts81British, withdrawal of, from south62Brooks, Miss A. M., acknowledgments to13Brooks manuscriptson De Soto’s route193,194Brooks manuscriptson Pardo’s expedition28,29Brown, David, Bible translation by111Brown, Davidon Cherokee condition in 1819112Brown, Davidon effect of invention of alphabet110Brown, J. M., on ancestry of Sequoya109Brown, Joseph, capture, adoption, and release of66Brown, Joseph, guide to expedition of 179478Brown, Josephon attack on Buchanan’s station73Brown, Josephon Martin’s expedition (1788)65Brown, Orlando, on Catawba among East Cherokee165Brown, Col.Richard, part taken by, in battle of Horseshoe bend94,96Brown, Thomas, teacher among East Cherokee171Brown, Col. ——, British agent at Chickamauga55Brown, Mrs, ransom of66Browning, D. M., on decision of citizenship claims154Browning, D. M.on East Cherokee affairs179Browning, D. M.on opening of Cherokee strip153Bruyason Mohawk name for titmouse454Bryant, quotation from lxxxixBryson, Daniel, on Cherokee heroism501Bryson, Maj.James, acknowledgments to13Bryson, Maj.Jameson Cherokee heroism501Bryson, Maj.Jameson Cherokee round up131Bryson, Maj.Jameson Rutherford’s route205Bryson City, capture of East Cherokee at171Buchanans station, attack on (1792)73Buckle, ——, on Cherokee-Chickasaw war38Buffalo, Cherokee gift of skin of, to Spaniards27Buffalo, myths and lore concerning263,293,410,412,443Buffalo dance, legend of origin of352,485Bugle weedin Cherokee lore.420Buglossin Cherokee lore426Bullfrog, myths concerning310–311,463Bullfrog,see alsoFrog.Bullhead, Cherokee leader in war with Creeks384Burial, myth concerning256,440Burk, John, on Cherokee invasion of Virginia30Burnet, ——, commissioner to Cherokee145Burnt tobacco, contact with Nûñnĕ′hĭ by332Bursin Cherokee lore426Butler, Rev. D. S., arrest and imprisonment of119Butler, Rev. D. S., Cherokee missionary105Butler, Rev. D. S. on Jackson’s attitude toward Cherokee117Butler, John, Cherokee ball captain406Butler, S. W., myth told by450Buttrickon Cherokee myths430,436–437,445,470,476,478,483Buttrickon Cherokee sacred fire502Buttrickon custom of removing deers’ hamstrings447Buzzard, myths concerning239,266,284,293,294,430,431,456Byhan, Rev.Gottlieb, Cherokee missionary84

Bald mountain, myth concerning299

Ball gameamong East Cherokee170

Ball gameamong western Cherokee146

Ball game, figurative use of expression433

Ball game, legend connected with384

Ball game, myths and lore concerning262,286–287,308,312–313,369,454

Ball game, rites and practices connected with230,262,422,425,471

Bancroft, H. H., on Mexican grant to Cherokee143

Bancroft, H. H.on scalping by whites209

Baptist gap, engagement at170

Baptists, work of, among Cherokee107,165,166

Barbarism, features of xlix

Barcia, A. G., on Creek-Cherokee wars38

Barcia, A. G.on De Luna’s expedition201

Barcia, A. G.on Rogel’s expedition202

Barcia, A. G.on Spanish mission among Cherokee29

Barcia, A. G., version of Tsundige′wi myth by472

Barnwell, ——, Cherokee reply to372

Barringer, Rufus, arbitrator between East Cherokee and Thomas’s creditors174

Bartram, William, on cane-splint fire429–430

Bartram, Williamon cattle among Cherokee213–214

Bartram, Williamon Cherokee relations with Creeks383,384

Bartram, Williamon Creeks499

Bartram, Williamon origin of mounds in Cherokee country22

Bartram, Williamon ruins at Silver bluff193

Bartram, Williamon sacred fire503

Bartram, Williamon Seminole regard for snakes457

Bartram, Williamon strawberries in Cherokee country468

Bartram, Williamon traders’ bells483

Bartram, William, travels of, in Cherokee country46

Barton, B. S., on Cherokee linguistic relationship16

Barton, B. S.on traditional predecessors of Cherokee22

Basketryamong East Cherokee176

Basswoodin Cherokee lore421,505

Bat, myths concerning286–287,454

Batteyon visiting ceremony493

Batts, Thomas, exploration into Cherokee country by31

Bayagoula, tribe of Choctaw confederacy500

Bean, Lieutenant, part taken by, at Horseshoe bend95

Bean, Mrs, rescue of, by Nancy Ward48,204,490

Beanin Cherokee lore424,471

Bear, myths and lore concerning250,264,268,273–274,286–287,325–329,411,436,446–447,450–452,472–474,504

Bear, songs of400,401

Bear-grassin Cherokee lore420

Beard, John, killing of Indians by74

Bear Man, myth of262,327–329

Beasley, Maj.Daniel, commander of Fort Mims216

Beast fable, development of lxxxii–lxxxiii

Beauchamp, W. M., on Iroquois myths458,469

Beauchamp, W. M.on Onondaga name for violet505

Beaveron Ohio Cherokee79

Beaver, Cherokee myths and lore concerning266,314–315,465–466,474

Bechtler, coining of gold by220

Becker, G. F., on Southern gold fields221

Beesamong Cherokee82,214

Beesin Cherokee lore309

Beetle, myths and lore concerning239,308,314,430,463

Bell, John, flight of134

Bennett, L. E., on schools in Cherokee Nation152

Bible, translations of, into Cherokee108,110–111,163

Biblestory among Cherokee235–236

Bibliography, work in xxx

Biedmaon De Soto’s expedition26,191–201

Bienvilleon Natchez among Cherokee386

Big-bear,seeYâne′gwa.

Big cove, purchase of161

Big-mush,seeHard-mush.

Big-witch, death of179

Biloxiin Texas, union of, with Cherokee143

Biloxi, tribe of Choctaw confederacy500

Bird town, purchase of161

Birds, myths and lore concerning241,243,251,280–294,300,401,442,453,454

Blackberry, myth concerning259

Blackburn, Rev.Gideon, establishment of school among Cherokee by84

Black-eyed Susanin Cherokee lore420

Blackfeet, method of catching eagles practiced by453

Blackfeet, myths of432,451,447

Black-fox, annuity for85

Black-fox, enactment signed by86–87

Black mountain, myths concerning432,450

Blacksnake, myths concerning241,288–289,296,431

Blacks station, encounter at48

Bledsoeon French and Spanish encouragement of Cherokee hostility62,67

Blood mountain, myth concerning330

Blount, William, endeavors of, for peace78

Blount, William, governor of Tennessee212

Blount, William, life of212

Blount, Williamon attack on Buchanans station73

Blount, Williamon Chickamauga declaration of war (1792)71

Blount, Williamon origin of Chickamauga band54

Blount, Williamon Shaw’s mission71

Blount, William, proposal of, to Cherokee (1795)81

Blount, William, Territorial governor68

Blount, William, treaty and cession arranged by (1791)68–69

Blount, chief, settlement of Tuscarora under498

Blue-jay, myth concerning284

Bluff, The,seeNashville.

Blythe, David, Cherokee story-teller237

Blythe, David, myths told by449,483

Blythe, James, acknowledgments to13

Blythe, James, agent for East Cherokee180

Blythe, James, Cherokee story-teller237

Blythe, James, myths told by436,462,463

Boas, DrFranz, collection of Indian myths by428

Boas, DrFranzon dissemination of Indian myths234

Boas, DrFranzon Tillamook myths440

Boats,seeCanoes.

Bonnellon Cherokee agreement with Mexico145

Bonnellon Cherokee expulsion from Texas145

Bonnellon Houston’s efforts in behalf of Cherokee145

Bonnellon Mexican grant to Cherokee143

Books, myth concerning351

Boon, Daniel, leader of pioneer advance45

Boudinot, Cornelius, myths told by449,455

Boudinot, Cornelius, opening of grave on farm of143

Boudinot, DrElias, on Cherokee myths483

Boudinot, Elias, Bible translation by165

Boudinot, Elias, editor of Cherokee Phœnix111

Boudinot, Elias, education of108

Boudinot, Elias, killing of133–135

Boudinot, Elias, signing of new Echota treaty by125

Boudinot, Elias, vote of, on Ridge treaty122

Boutonon deluge myth445

Bowers, G. M., acknowledgments to13

Bowl, capture of family of146

Bowl, emigration of100–101,138,141,143

Bowl, killing of145

Bowl, paper carried by, at death143,145

Bowl, treaty with Texas signed by144

Bowles, ——, opposition to McGillivray by210

Boyd, D. T., suit of United States against227

Brainerd, Rev.David, life of217

Brainerd mission, attendance of pupils at107–108

Brainerd mission, establishment of104,107

Brant, Sir William Johnson’s connection with203

Brass,seeÛñtsaiyĭ′.

Breath, the, death of79

Brierin Cherokee lore425

Brinton, D. G., edition of Walam Olum by190

Brinton, D. G.on Delaware name for Cherokee378

Brinton, D. G.on Delaware tribal organization497

Brinton, D. G.on deluge myth445

Brinton, D. G.on first appearance of whites191

Brinton, D. G.on Flint and Rabbit myth451

Brinton, D. G.on name Kitu′whagĭ182

Brinton, D. G.on Shawano461,495

Brinton, D. G.on Tallige′wi19,184

British, encouragement of Indian hostility by64,68

Britishrelations with Indians98–99

British, retention of posts by (1790)68

British, withdrawal of, from interior posts81

British, withdrawal of, from south62

Brooks, Miss A. M., acknowledgments to13

Brooks manuscriptson De Soto’s route193,194

Brooks manuscriptson Pardo’s expedition28,29

Brown, David, Bible translation by111

Brown, Davidon Cherokee condition in 1819112

Brown, Davidon effect of invention of alphabet110

Brown, J. M., on ancestry of Sequoya109

Brown, Joseph, capture, adoption, and release of66

Brown, Joseph, guide to expedition of 179478

Brown, Josephon attack on Buchanan’s station73

Brown, Josephon Martin’s expedition (1788)65

Brown, Orlando, on Catawba among East Cherokee165

Brown, Col.Richard, part taken by, in battle of Horseshoe bend94,96

Brown, Thomas, teacher among East Cherokee171

Brown, Col. ——, British agent at Chickamauga55

Brown, Mrs, ransom of66

Browning, D. M., on decision of citizenship claims154

Browning, D. M.on East Cherokee affairs179

Browning, D. M.on opening of Cherokee strip153

Bruyason Mohawk name for titmouse454

Bryant, quotation from lxxxix

Bryson, Daniel, on Cherokee heroism501

Bryson, Maj.James, acknowledgments to13

Bryson, Maj.Jameson Cherokee heroism501

Bryson, Maj.Jameson Cherokee round up131

Bryson, Maj.Jameson Rutherford’s route205

Bryson City, capture of East Cherokee at171

Buchanans station, attack on (1792)73

Buckle, ——, on Cherokee-Chickasaw war38

Buffalo, Cherokee gift of skin of, to Spaniards27

Buffalo, myths and lore concerning263,293,410,412,443

Buffalo dance, legend of origin of352,485

Bugle weedin Cherokee lore.420

Buglossin Cherokee lore426

Bullfrog, myths concerning310–311,463

Bullfrog,see alsoFrog.

Bullhead, Cherokee leader in war with Creeks384

Burial, myth concerning256,440

Burk, John, on Cherokee invasion of Virginia30

Burnet, ——, commissioner to Cherokee145

Burnt tobacco, contact with Nûñnĕ′hĭ by332

Bursin Cherokee lore426

Butler, Rev. D. S., arrest and imprisonment of119

Butler, Rev. D. S., Cherokee missionary105

Butler, Rev. D. S. on Jackson’s attitude toward Cherokee117

Butler, John, Cherokee ball captain406

Butler, S. W., myth told by450

Buttrickon Cherokee myths430,436–437,445,470,476,478,483

Buttrickon Cherokee sacred fire502

Buttrickon custom of removing deers’ hamstrings447

Buzzard, myths concerning239,266,284,293,294,430,431,456

Byhan, Rev.Gottlieb, Cherokee missionary84

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