James C. Simpson Letter
In this letter, horse trader James C. Simpson describes the business trip he is on to his wife, Polly, and discusses the removal of the Cherokee Indians from Tennessee.
Dates
- 1838 June 4
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
In this letter, horse trader James C. Simpson describes the business trip he is on to his wife, Polly, and discusses the removal of the Cherokee Indians from Tennessee.
Biographical/Historical Note
James Crawford Simpson (1793-1839) married Mary Polly Hammer (1798-1856) in Washington County, Tennessee on June 15, 1819.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
Special Collections purchased this letter in August of 1999.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository