Trail of Tears
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Claim of Nicholas Porter against United States Dorm Property Lost in 1828 in Move from the Old Nation in Arkansas, April 7, 1862
Claim of Nicholas Porter, attested by Samuel M. Gunter, Clerk on Claims against United States for property lost in 1828 in move from the old nation, Arkansas. Folder 1154.
Fragment of Gen. Scott's Letter of Aug. 2, 1838, 1797 - 1897
Fragment of Gen. Scott's letter of Aug. 2, 1838 and cost per person of removal. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1376
Letter from Evan Jones to Chief John Ross, October 3, 1843
Letter from Evan Jones to Chief John Ross. Concerning compensation, if any, for persons caring for sick persons on Trail of Tears. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 895
Note from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to Cherokee Delegation, October 7, 1837
Note From Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to Cherokee Delegation. Fixed appointment date. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 250
Photographic proof of the painting 'Trail of Tears', 1957
Black and white photographic proof of painting 'Trail of Tears' by Echohawk. Depicted is a line of Native men, women, and children with wagons walking along plains with Anglo military man on hoseback in middle of painting. A Native family stands off to right side of painting. Folder 40
Typescript of "Historical Sketches of the Cherokees; together with some of their Customs, Traditions and Superstitions", 1889
Typescript of "Historical Sketches of the Cherokees; together with some of their Customs, Traditions and Superstitions" by Wah-ne-nau-hi, a Cherokee woman formally known as Mrs. Lucy Keys. The text covers both pre and post-European contact history, including Sequoyah, George Lowery, and the Trail of Tears. There is also a family tree of the Oolootas of the Holly Clan. The original document is in the Smithsonian Institute. Folder 52