Citation - New York Journal-New York: 1767.12.17

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Index Entry Dance, Eagle Tail Dance [t], danced by Cherokee Indians for Governor 
Location Charleston 
Citation
NYJ-N.767.229
17 Dec 1767:23:(1302 Supplement)
Charles-Town, (S. Carolina) Nov. 17.  Wednesday last
Ouconnostota or the Great Warrior, Attakullakulla or Little
Carpenter, the Prince of Chote, Tiftoe of Kecowee, and the
Raven of Toogoloo, formerly of Nookasee, all principal
Cherokee headmen and chiefs, arrived here, accompanied by
Alexander Cameron, Esq., commissary for that nation, and
Friday last they had an audience of his Excellency the
Governor at the State-House, being the first  opportunity
they have had of waiting upon his Excellency since his
arrival in this province; they were received at the State-
House by the detachment of the Royal Americans now here, the
artillery and light infantry companies, under arms, with
whose appearance they seemed greatly pleased; they sung the
Peace Song, and danced the Eagle-Tail Dance in honour of his
Lordship.


Generic Title New York Journal-New York 
Date 1767.12.17 
Publisher Holt, John 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1767 
Bibliography B0028457
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