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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC07376 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1830 |
| Title | John MacKay to Eliza Anne Mackay regarding Cherokee lands |
| Date | 4 October 1830 |
| Author | MacKay, John (1805-1849) |
| Recipient | MacKay, Eliza Anne |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Mentions an upcoming camp meeting in Georgia and sending money to his tailor. Discusses protecting Cherokee lands from white intruders, mentioning the capture of "200 gold diggers." In reference to the Indian Removal Act of 1830, he speculates that "The Indians have not yet been informed of the Presidents decision towards them" and mentions petitioning that might change Jackson's mind. Relates a story from an Indian about James McQueen, a Scotsman who married a Tallassee woman, and discusses interracial kinship ties (John's mother's maiden name was McQueen). Also contains family related news. In a postscript, he ponders growing some whiskers, mentioning his sisters disparaging remarks about those of his friend and former West Point classmate, "Mr. Lee," referring to Robert E. Lee. Written at Fort Mitchell to his mother. |
| Subjects | Military History American Indian History Clothing and Accessories Westward Expansion Land Transaction Petition President Immigration and Migration Women's History Marriage Confederate General or Leader Personal Hygiene Boundary or Property Dispute |
| People | MacKay, John (1805-1849) MacKay, Eliza Anne (1778-1862) |
| Place written | Fort Mitchell, Alabama |
| Theme | Native Americans; Westward Expansion; The Presidency; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |