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- GLC#
- GLC07376
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 4 October 1830
- Author/Creator
- MacKay, John, 1805-1849
- Title
- to Eliza Anne Mackay
- Place Written
- Fort Mitchell, Alabama
- Pagination
- 3 p. : address ; Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 20.4 cm
- Primary time period
- National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
- Sub-Era
- Age of Jackson
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 interacial 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.
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