Cherokee materials, Peale-Sellers Family Collection

English
1839; 1855
Sellers, Rachel Brooks Parrish | Sellers, George Escol
Indian Removal, 1813-1903 | Trail of Tears, 1838-1839 | Oklahoma--History | United States--History
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Correspondence
2 items
Letters between Rachel Brooks Parrish Sellers and George Escol Sellers. In 1839, George describes his midwestern travels, including condition of the Cherokees following removal and the lack of improvements on their property. In 1855, Rachel writes that Lucy would name the new city Swannanoa, signifying "the beautiful" in Cherokee.
Peale-Sellers Family Collection Mss.B.P31