| 451 |
Title: 1816 Nov. 4, Cherokee Agency [to] W[illia]m H. Crawford, Secretary of War
Author : Return J. Meigs
Recipient : William H. Crawford
Date Created: 1816-11-04
Abstract: This document is a letter dated November 4, 1816, from Return J. Meigs, Agent to the Cherokee Nation, to US Secretary of War William H. Crawford. Meigs writes to request that mechanics be hired within the Cherokee Agency for use by the Native Americans. Meigs specifically talks about the lack of blacksmiths available.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003051
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| 452 |
Title: 1813 Oct. 30, Highwassee Garrison [to John Armstrong]
Author : Return J. Meigs
Recipient : John Armstong
Date Created: 1813-10-30
Abstract: This document is a letter dated October 30, 1813 from Cherokee agent Return J. Meigs to John Armstrong, the Secretary of War. This letter was written after the Creek War of 1813 had begun, and Meigs informs Armstrong that he had supplied the Cherokee with blankets and other supplies in compensation for their cooperation against the Creeks. Meigs also explains his philosophy regarding working with the Cherokee; he believes that keeping them dependent on the US for support and assistance is beneficial to both the US and the Cherokee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003046
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| 453 |
Title: 1814 May 4, Highwassee Garrison [to] General [John] Armstrong, Secretary of War
Author : Return J. Meigs
Recipient : John Armstrong
Date Created: 1814-05-14
Abstract: This document is a letter dated May 4, 1814, from Cherokee agent Return J. Meigs to General John Armstrong, Secretary of War. Meigs writes in regards to levies brought against the Cherokee and asks for reparations. Meigs explains that many Cherokee warriors fought alongside the US against the Creek and thus deserve appreciation.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003047
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| 454 |
Title: 1802 Jul. 19, United States to Joseph R. Henderson
Author : Return J. Meigs
Date Created: 1802-07-19
Abstract: This document is a receipt for payment of seventy-five cents to Joseph R. Henderson. Return J. Meigs, agent for the War Department in Tennessee made the payment on behalf of the United States.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003122
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| 455 |
Title: 1808 Mar. 25 [for] corn for the Cherokee Nation
Signer : Return J. Meigs
Date Created: 1808-03-25
Abstract: This document is a receipt for one hundred and thirty bushels of corn for the Cherokee Nation. Samuel Riley delivered the corn on behalf of Return J. Meigs, agent to the Cherokees.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003162
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| 456 |
Title: 1810 Jan. 1, The United States to Return J. Meigs
Signer : Return J. Meigs
Date Created: 1810-01-01
Abstract: This document is an invoice of money due Return J. Meigs by the United States covering the months October 1st through December 31st 1809. Meigs worked as agent to the War Department and agent for the Cherokee Indians.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003165
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| 457 |
Title: 1837 Dec. 8, Nashville [to] Charles F. Welcker, Talladega, Alabama
Author : Return Jonathan Meigs
Recipient : Charles F. Welcker
Date Created: 1837-12-08
Abstract: This document is a letter dated December 8, 1837, from R. J. Meigs in Nashville to Charles F. Welcker in Talladega, Alabama. Meigs is writing in response to an inquiry of Welcker`s regarding the currency exchange rate between Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky money.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Charles Freeling Welcker Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002972
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| 458 |
Title: 1802 Jul. 31, United States to Ransom Davis
Author : Return Jonathan Meigs
Date Created: 1802-07-31
Abstract: This document is a receipt for payment of three dollars and fifty cents to Ransom Davis for tobacco. Return J. Meigs, agent for the War Department in Tennessee made the payment on behalf of the United States.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003125
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| 459 |
Title: 1802 Jul. 27, United States to Lewis Tarwater
Author : Return Jonathan Meigs
Date Created: 1802-07-27
Abstract: This document is a receipt for five dollars, paid to Lewis Tarwater for provisions and forage. Return J. Meigs, agent for the War Department made the payment on behalf of the United States.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003123
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| 460 |
Title: 1802, United States to Thomas N. Clark
Author : Return Jonathan Meigs
Date Created: 1802-07-02
Abstract: This document is a receipt for goods lost, and payment of their value to Thomas N. Clark by Return J. Meigs, on behalf of the United States.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003121
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| 461 |
Title: Cherokee Claim
Recipient : Return Jonathan Meigs
Date Created: 1801 - 1850
Abstract: This is a claim directed towards Col. R.J. Meigs regarding a stolen horse.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003101
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| 462 |
Title: 1820 Oct. 4, United States to the Cherokee Indians
Signer : Return Jonathan Meigs
Date Created: 1820-10-04
Abstract: This document is a report on the third quarter of annuities for 1820 owed to the Cherokee Indians. The document is signed by Return J. Meigs, agent to the Cherokees, on behalf of the United States.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003119
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| 463 |
Title: 1807 Oct. 27, United States to Samuel Hall
Signer : Return Jonathan Meigs
Date Created: 1807-10-27
Abstract: This document is a receipt for payment of $50.00 to Samuel Hall for 50 bushels of corn furnished to the Cherokee Indians in 1806. Return J. Meigs, agent for the War Department in Tennessee made the payment on behalf of the United States.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003159
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| 464 |
Title: 1802 Jul. 27, United States to Nancy Tarwater
Signer : Return Jonathan Meigs
Recipient : Nancy Tarwater
Date Created: 1802-07-27
Abstract: This document is a receipt for payment of three dollars and fifty cents to Nancy Tarwater for forage. Return J. Meigs, agent for the War Department in Tennessee made the payment on behalf of the United States.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003124
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| 465 |
Title: 1820, United States to Lillecocker
Signer : Return Jonathan Meigs
Date Created: 1820
Abstract: This document is a spoliation claim made by Lillecocker of the Creek Nation. The claim states that U.S. troops killed a cow worth six dollars while passing through the Creek Nation. The claim is signed by Return J. Meigs, agent to the Cherokee Nation.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003120
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| 466 |
Title: 1808 Jul. 26, United States to James Carey
Signer : Return Jonathan Meigs
Date Created: 1808-07-26
Abstract: This document is a receipt for payment of sixteen dollars and twenty-five cents to James Carey for building expenses. Return J. Meigs, agent for the War Department in Tennessee made the payment on behalf of the United States.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003163
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| 467 |
Title: 1812 Sept. 29, United States to Timothy Meigs
Signer : Return Jonathan Meigs
Date Created: 1812-09-29
Abstract: This document is a receipt for payment of one hundred dollars and fifty cents to Timothy Meigs for delivering various goods to the Cherokee Indians. Return J. Meigs, agent for the War department, made the payment on behalf of the United States.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003168
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| 468 |
Title: 1835 May 5, Talladega [Alabama] [to] J. Grantham & C[harles] F. Welcker
Author : Richard Grantham
Recipient : J. Grantham
Recipient : Charles F. Welcker
Date Created: 1835-05-05
Abstract: The following document is a letter dated May 5, 1835, written by Richard Grantham to Jonathan Grantham and Charles F. Welcker in Talladega, Alabama. Richard requests some iron be sent to him for his blacksmith shop.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Charles Freeling Welcker Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002951
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| 469 |
Title: 1835 Nov. 23 [to] Charles F. Welcker, Talladega, Ala[bama]
Author : Richard Grantham
Recipient : Charles F. Welcker
Date Created: 1835-11-23
Abstract: This document is a letter dated November 23, 1835 to Charles F. Welcker from Richard Grantham regarding various business deals Grantham is working on for Welcker.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Charles Freeling Welcker Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002955
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| 470 |
Title: 1836 Apr. 23 [to] Charles F. Welcker
Author : Richard Grantham
Recipient : Charles Welcker
Date Created: 1836-04-23
Abstract: This document is a letter dated April 23, 1836 to Charles F. Welcker from Richard Grantham regarding a buying trip for goods such as bacon and flour.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Charles Freeling Welcker Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002957
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| 471 |
Title: 1828 Apr. 19, Greeneville, Tenn[essee] [to] Governor Sam Houston, Nashville, Tennessee
Author : Richard M. Woods
Recipient : Samuel Houston
Date Created: 1828-04-19
Abstract: This document is a letter to Tennessee Governor Sam Houston from Richard M. Woods, Sheriff of Greene County regarding an escaped convict. The Sheriff asks the Governor to offer a reward for the capture of Daniel Dyche who was convicted for the murder of David Adams.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Governor Samuel Houston Paperes, 1827-1829
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002932
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| 472 |
Title: [Letter] 1841 Jun. 8, Jackson, Ten[nessee] [to] Mary Jane Chester, Columbia, Ten[nessee]
Author : Robert Chester
Recipient : Mary Jane Chester
Date Created: 1841-06-08
Abstract: This document is a letter written by Robert J. Chester to his daughter, Mary Jane Chester, on June 8, 1841. In the letter, Robert tells Mary Jane that her brother John and aunt Narcissa will come to get her from the Female Institute in Columbia after her examinations and take her first to the Hermitage, in Nashville, Tennessee, and then on home. He also mentions several of the events that have happened at home recently.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Robert J. Chester Family Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003202
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| 473 |
Title: [Letter] 1840 Oct. 5, Jackson, Ten[nessee] [to] Mary Jane Chester, Columbia, Ten [nessee]
Author : Robert Chester
Recipient : Mary Jane Chester
Date Created: 1840-10-05
Abstract: This document is a letter written by Robert Chester to his daughter, Mary Jane Chester, on October 5, 1840. In the letter, Robert expresses his anxieties about Mary Jane`s health, and has decided to have her aunt go to Columbia, Tennessee, to get her and bring her home. He also discusses a visit to his family by Andrew Jackson.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Robert J. Chester Family Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003142
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| 474 |
Title: [Letter] 1840 Oct. 7 [to] Mary Jane Chester, Columbia Tennessee
Author : Robert Chester
Recipient : Mary Jane Chester
Date Created: 1840-10-07
Abstract: This document is a letter dated October 7, 1840 from Robert Chester to his daughter Mary Jane, who attended a female academy in Columbia Tennessee. Chester discusses family affairs and tells her that Andrew Jackson was at their house for dinner when her last letter arrived.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Robert J. Chester Family Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003144
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| 475 |
Title: Marriage Contract of Robert Cooke and Sarah Sawyer
Assignee : Robert Cooke
Assignee : Sawyer Sarah
Date Created: 1825-02-03
Abstract: Marriage contract between Sarah Sawyer and Robert Cooke, both widowers. Deals with matters of property inheritance and care and education of the total of 18 children.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Vertical Files
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Tech University- Volpe Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002729
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