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John Howard Payne papers, 1794-1841

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Open book John Howard Payne papers [vol. 12], 1794-1841

Title John Howard Payne papers, 1794-1841

Creator Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852

Date 1794-1841

Place Georgia

Language English

Subjects Cherokee Indians, Creek Indians, Trail of Tears, 1838-1839

Description Vol. 10 - Sketch of the Creek Country: contents removed and rehoused.

Summary The John Howard Payne Papers primarily relate to the Cherokee Indians between 1794 and 1841 (bulk 1814-1841). This extensive collection contains fourteen volumes of manuscript notes, memoranda, incoming correspondence, and unpublished works. The subject matter includes among others the political and social history of the Cherokee nation, accounts of religious customs, myths, and legends, and government relations and treaties with the United States.

Biographical/Historical Note John Howard Payne, actor, editor, and diplomat, was born in New York City in 1791. While in Georgia in 1835 in search of material for his magazine, Payne became acquainted with John Ross of the Cherokee nation whose affairs with the United States government were in turmoil. Ross gave Payne original material which he used in a series of published articles in an effort to obtain justice for the Cherokee Indians and served as source material for an unpublished history of the Cherokee nation. Payne later served as U.S. consul in Tunis where he died in 1852.

Extent 4 linear feet (14 volumes and 1 oversize volume)

Format Correspondence, Manuscripts, Transcripts, Treaties

Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Collection, John Howard Payne papers

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BibID 150391

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

Newberry Open Access Policy The Newberry makes its collections available for any lawful purpose, commercial or non-commercial, without licensing or permission fees to the library, subject to these terms and conditions.

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