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Document: WT036

[Letter] 1839 July 24, Washington City, D.C. [to] A[llen] Fisher, Scotts Creek, [North Carolina] / W[illiam] H[olland] T[homas]

author: Thomas, William Holland, 1805-1893
date: July 24, 1839
extent: 1p
summary: This is a letter, dated July 24, 1839, to Allen Fisher at the Scotts Creek store from William Holland Thomas regarding the progress of the Cherokee claims. Thomas writes that the claim for commutations is about 50,000 and that he thinks he can ensure its payment. Thomas also relates that he has finished a report of claims due the Cherokees remaining and that the aggregate amount exceeds 150,000.
repository: Hoskins Special Colections Library, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
collection: MS2058 William Holland Thomas
box: 1
folder: 1
document: wt036
subject headings:

Cherokee Indians--Claims

Letters

Cherokee Indians--Government relations

North Carolina

Page: [1] [djvu image | jpg image]

Washington City July 24, 1839

A [Allen] Fisher
Scotts Creek
Dear Sir

The investigation of Cherokeeclaims is progressing. I hope next week to receive information which will enable me to return home as to time it is uncertain

One claim due the Cherokeesfor commutations amounting to about $50,000 has been been as uncertain as throwing up a dollar ever since I have been here. at present I am inclined to think I will get it placed in a situation which will ensure its payment. I have nearly finished the report of claims due Cherokeesremaining and find the aggregate amount exceeding $150,000 besides the above claims. I may possibly be detained here until the 10th of next month. I have been looking for a letter from you and presumed one is on the way (Informed him of the letter written to PriceNewlin& co. this day) give my respects to inquiring friends

yours & c [et cetera]
[Signed] WHT [William Holland Thomas]