Letter from Governor Clement C. Clay in Montgomery, Alabama, to J. W. A. Samford and Company in Tuskegee, Alabama, emigrating agents for the Creek Indians.

In the letter Clay discusses a recent meeting with thirteen Creek chiefs, including Hopothlo Yoholo: "I had several talks with them, and amongst other things, learn from them that a large number of the upper towns are anxious to emigrate, and that many of them would immediately encamp, for that...

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Letter from Governor Clement C. Clay in Montgomery, Alabama, to J. W. A. Samford and Company in Tuskegee, Alabama, emigrating agents for the Creek Indians.
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Clay, Clement Comer, 1789-1866; Opothleyaholo, ca. 1798-1862; Creek Indians; Indians of North America--Government relations; Indians of North America--Land tenure; Indians of North America--Treaties; Real property--Alabama
description In the letter Clay discusses a recent meeting with thirteen Creek chiefs, including Hopothlo Yoholo: "I had several talks with them, and amongst other things, learn from them that a large number of the upper towns are anxious to emigrate, and that many of them would immediately encamp, for that purpose, if they could be supplied with provisions." He asks Samford and Company to provide the necessary goods as soon as possible. A transcript of the letter is included.
spelling Q0000012511 - Q0000012513Q12511 - Q12513Letter from Governor Clement C. Clay in Montgomery, Alabama, to J. W. A. Samford and Company in Tuskegee, Alabama, emigrating agents for the Creek Indians.In the letter Clay discusses a recent meeting with thirteen Creek chiefs, including Hopothlo Yoholo: "I had several talks with them, and amongst other things, learn from them that a large number of the upper towns are anxious to emigrate, and that many of them would immediately encamp, for that purpose, if they could be supplied with provisions." He asks Samford and Company to provide the necessary goods as soon as possible. A transcript of the letter is included.1836 June 11836-06-011830-1839Clay, Clement Comer, 1789-1866; Opothleyaholo, ca. 1798-1862; Creek Indians; Indians of North America--Government relations; Indians of North America--Land tenure; Indians of North America--Treaties; Real property--AlabamaTextCorrespondenceAlabama. Governor (1835-1837 : Clay)Alabama Governor (1835-1837 : Clay) administrative filesRSG00701v5016Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/2179
title Letter from Governor Clement C. Clay in Montgomery, Alabama, to J. W. A. Samford and Company in Tuskegee, Alabama, emigrating agents for the Creek Indians.
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