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Finding Aid for the James C. Simpson Letter, 1838 June 4


MS-1950

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Finding Aid written by: Timothy Vasser, 2007 June 8
Encoded by: Timothy Vasser, 2007 June 8

Summary Information
Title: James C. Simpson Letter

Date/Date Range :   1838 June 4

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:
In this letter, horse trader James C. Simpson describes the business trip he is on to his wife, Polly (1798-1856), and discusses the removal of the Cherokee Indians from Tennessee.

Call number: MS-1950

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
The University of Tennessee Special Collections Library purchased this letter in August of 1999.
Access Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Copyright:
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of Item], James C. Simpson Letter, MS-1950. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.


Biography / History

Simpson married Mary "Polly" Hammer in Washington County, Tennessee, on June 15, 1819.


Collection Scope and Content Note

In this letter, horse trader James C. Simpson describes the business trip he is on to his wife, Polly (1798-1856), and discusses the removal of the Cherokee Indians from Tennessee.

Subject Terms

  • Simpson, James Crawford, 1793-1839.
  • Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866.
  • Horse trading -- Tennessee -- History.
  • Trail of Tears, 1838-1839.
Contents List
Box   1     Folder   1    
James C. Simpson Letter, 1838 June 4