Copy of "An Additional Act for the Better Regulation of Indian Trade-Appointment of Commissioners of Indian Trade." This act was presented by James Moore at the Charlestown Council Chamber. The document refers to the success of this trade regulation based on the behavior of the "Indian traders" and "several nations of Indians in amity with the government." Makes notation about "restraining the abuses committed to the said traders among the said Indians..." appointing commissioners for "better regulation of the Indian trade" and the oaths these men must take. The Native Americans mentioned in the document are the "Northward Indians," or the Catawba. Makes notation that there is no direct or indirect trading with the Cherokees.
