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In this letter to Jotham Meeker of the Thomas Mission, Robert Simerwell expresses his thoughts on the steps being taken by the United States Government to remove Indians from lands being overtaken by white settlers. In particular, Simerwell wonder what the government's actions might mean for the Indians he deals with on a daily basis, as well as what they mean for the United States. Concerning himself, Simerwell wonders if he will be able to continue his work because "there is a cloud hanging over my future prospects as a Missionary" due to the actions of the U.S. Congress.
Creator: Simerwell, Robert, 1786-1868
Date: March 2, 1830
Item Number: 219169
Call Number: Robert Simerwell Coll. 500, Box 1, Correspondence and reports, 1830 March-April
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 219169
Collections - Manuscript - Simerwell, Robert W.
Community Life - Religion - Missionaries - Carey Mission
Community Life - Religion - Missionaries - Thomas Mission
Date - 1820s - 1829
Government and Politics - Federal Government - Federal agencies and programs - Policies and programs - Land - Indian Removal Act
Government and Politics - Federal Government - Presidents - Jackson, Andrew
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Letter
People - American Indians - Missions - Carey Mission
People - Notable People - Meeker, Jotham, 1804-1855
People - Notable People - Simerwell, Robert
Places - Other States - Michigan - Carey Mission
Places - Other States - Michigan - Grand River
Places - Other States - Michigan - Thomas Mission
Thematic Time Period - Indian Territory, 1820 - 1854
Thematic Time Period - Indian Territory, 1820 - 1854 - Michigan Territory
Type of Material - Unpublished documents - Letters
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