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The Removal of the Cherokee Indians from Georgia (V.1)

The Removal of the Cherokee Indians from Georgia (V.1)

Lumpkin, Wilson

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ISBN10: 1153126060
ISBN13: 9781153126069
Publisher: General Books
Pages: 246
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.55 Width: 9.01 Depth: 5.98
Language: English
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 edition. Excerpt: ...is chiefly limited to that portion of the Cherokee population who are known to be favorable to the late Treaty and emigration. But Ridge and his friends may rest assured that I feel myself and the Government of Georgia as strongly bound to protect and defend them in their persons and property from the violence and outrage of their enemies as I would any portion of the white population of the State. If John Ross, or any of his party, commits any violence or outrage upon Ridge, or his friends, be assured the full extent of the Executive power of Georgia shall be exerted to punish all who may be justly implicated in such unsufferable crimes, I am bound by the laws and Constitution of the State. I cannot punish or exterminate the suspected enemies of the State, before conviction. You will not consider these hasty impressions as indicating the result of my final decision in relation to the subject which you have presented for my consideration. All that the laws of the State authorize me to do, to prevent the evils which you apprehend, may be expected. What is proper, however, to be done, should be done in the best way to effect the desired good--all of which will be duly considered and acted upon without delay. I am, gentlemen, yr. obt. servt., WILSON LUMPKIN. Executive Department, Ga., Milledgeville, May 29th, 1835. Mr. John Ridge, Rome, Floyd County, Ga. Dear Sir: --I have received, and read with feelings of deep interest, your favor of the 18th inst. You have taken an enlarged and enlightened view upon the highly important subject on which your letter is written. My views coincide with yours on every important point. Instead of replying to your letter in detail, I deem it most advisable, under all the circumstances, to refer you to Col...

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