Memorial Of The Choctaw Citizens Of The State Of Mississippi To The Congress Of The United States

By Citizen Choctaw Citizens of Mississippi and Choctaw Citizens of Mississippi

Book Overview

The book ""Memorial Of The Choctaw Citizens Of The State Of Mississippi To The Congress Of The United States"" is a historical document that contains a collection of petitions and letters written by Choctaw citizens residing in the state of Mississippi. These documents were addressed to the Congress of the United States, and they express the concerns and grievances of the Choctaw people during the 19th century.The Choctaw were one of the many Native American tribes that were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands and relocated to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) by the US government under the Indian Removal Act of 1830. This book documents the Choctaw's experiences during this period of forced relocation and their ongoing struggles to protect their rights and interests.The book is divided into several sections, each of which contains a different petition or letter written by Choctaw citizens. The documents cover a wide range of topics, including land rights, treaty obligations, and political representation. Many of the petitions express the Choctaw's desire to be recognized as a sovereign nation and to have their rights protected under the law.Overall, ""Memorial Of The Choctaw Citizens Of The State Of Mississippi To The Congress Of The United States"" provides a valuable historical record of the Choctaw people's struggles and contributions to American history. It sheds light on the injustices and challenges faced by Native American communities during the 19th century and serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for indigenous rights and sovereignty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162994746
• ISBN13: 9781162994741
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"