Return J. Meigs Manuscripts Abstracts
The collection consists of large notecards with abstracts taken from the manuscripts of Return Jonathan Meigs in the National Archives, Washington, D.C. (December 1947). The notecards were presented to Dr. S. J. Folmsbee from Greer J. Kimery for a University of Tennessee Master's Thesis.
The notecards are typed, and the abstracts are of material dating between 1801-1822. The abstracts pertain to Return Jonathon Meigs opinions, leasings, authorizations, and dealings. Many of the abstracts pertain to his interactions with the Cherokee Nation.
Dates
- 1947
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Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 quarter box [2 folders])
Abstract
The collection consists of large notecards with abstracts taken from the manuscripts of Return Jonathan Meigs in the National Archives, Washington, D.C. (December 1947). The notecards were presented to Dr. S. J. Folmsbee from Greer J. Kimery for a University of Tennessee Master's Thesis.
Biographical/Historical Note
Return “R.J.” Jonathon Meigs was born on December 17, 1740 in Middletown, Connecticut and died on January 28, 1823 in Bradley County, Tennessee. He was an agent of the Cherokee Nation, a judge of the Court of Quarter Sessions, and clerk of the Court of Common Pleas. He also was a Revolutionary War officer, and the US Congress granted him a presentation sword for his heroism. His most important achievement during the war was the "Meigs Raid" in Sag Harbor, New York where he was able to burn 12 British ships and take 90 prisoners without losing a single man.
Arrangement
Collection consists of two folders in a single box.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository