Trail of Tears, 1838-1839.

Moore, Robert H., 1838-05-04

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Identifier: 1981.008.6

Scope and Contents Signed executive order given by Georgia Governor, G.R. Gilmer. "We, reposing especial trust and confidence in your patrtiotism, valor, conduct and fidelity, do by these presents constitute and appoint you, 1st Lieutenant of a company of volunteers raised from the 24th Regiment by the orders of the Commander-in-Chief, under a requisition from the authority of the President of the United States, to serve for three months, in removing the Cherokee Indians, and defending the people of the...

Dates: Issued: 1838-05-04

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / General historical manuscripts, documents and photographs

Order removing Cherokees to the West, 1838-05-17

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Identifier: E99.C5 O73 1838

Content Description

Head Quarters, Eastern Division, Cherokee Agency, Tenn. Military Order no. 25, conveying the order of President Andrew Jackson for the removal of the Cherokees to the west according to the terms of the Treaty of 1835. Personally signed in ink by General Winfield Scott and countersigned by his chief of staff.

Dates: 1838-05-17

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives