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Thomas Flournoy Foster letter to Augustin Smith Clayton
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Foster, Thomas F. (Thomas Flournoy), 1790-1848 |
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1833 April 25 |
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The collection consists of one letter (and transcript of the letter) regarding actions that need to be taken in a matter concerning
Cherokee Indians and a treaty.
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ms2710 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Treaty of Hopewell
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United States |
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Dates: |
1785 November 28 |
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The collection consists of a treaty concluded at Hopewell on the Kiowee River, between Benjamin Hawkins, Andrew Pickens, Joseph
Martin, and Lachlan McIntosh, Commissioners Plenipotentiary of the United States, and the headmen and warriors of the Cherokee
Indians on November 28, 1785. The treaty provided for westward expansion as it authorized the cession of much of the lands
along the French Broad and Holston Rivers to the United States.
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ms1346 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Wilson Lumpkin reminiscences
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Lumpkin, Wilson, 1783-1870 |
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Dates: |
1852 |
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The collection consists of reminiscences of Wilson Lumpkin, written entirely in his hand, in 1852. The reminiscences mainly
highlight his political career including service as a U.S. Representative; Governor of Georgia; United States Bureau of Indian
Affairs, Commissioner to execute the Cherokee Treaty of 1835; and U.S. Senator. Besides the personal reminiscences, the volumes
include copies of official correspondence as Governor and Commissioner, and speeches and remarks as U.S. Senator. The reminiscences
describe state and national political matters and include extensive information regarding the native American Indians, particularly
the Cherokees, and their subsequent removal to the West.
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ms1047 |
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Hargrett Library |
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