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Intrigues and Power Among Cherokees Led by Moytoy Emperor
The History Register describes Cherokee towns with princes and high chiefs, led by Moytoy of Teiliquo who holds vast authority. Conjurers direct affairs, while kings serve as civil rulers. Sir Alexander Cuming observes a gathering where British officials and Indian leaders granted Moytoy power. March to April 1730 details note tensions with French encroachments and a Mapper voyage from Charles Town.
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Tamaffa
Settecho
Taffetchee
Inwaffee
Telliquo
Tanaffie
Gannoftee
Cowee
Teiliquo
Tapelchee
Swaffe
Noyohee
Moytoy
Nequaffe
Alexander Cuming
Charles Town
Ruffel
Whitehead
Paris
Sir Alexander
William Cooper
Nequafie