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Elijah Hicks Letter to John Ross, 1837 September 24

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Creator:
Hicks, Elijah (1797-1856)
Collection Creator:
Princeton University. Library. Special Collections
Dates:
1837 September 24
Located In:
Box B-002124, Folder 2
Extent:
1 item
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

Consists of a letter from Elijah Hicks to John Ross written during Hicks' travels with General John E. Wool. The letter is written near the end of Hicks' journey with Wool, just before his return to Washington. Hicks shares that he met Thomas Ritchie, who was at the time the editor of the Richmond Enquirer, but notes that he "had no opportunity to introduce the Cherokee questions," referencing the diplomatic work that he and other Cherokee delegates were undertaking to prevent the forced removal of their people. Hicks' letter also touches upon the Second Seminole War, the Panic of 1837, and other events.

Biography:

Hicks, Elijah (1797-1856)

Elijah Hicks was born in the old Cherokee Nation east of the Mississippi River, and assumed a high position as a leader in 1832 and 1833. After the signing of the Treaty of New Echota, he was part of an anti-treaty faction led by John Ross that worked to prevent the forced removal of the Cherokee though diplomatic means.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Acquisition:

Purchased from Augur Down Books in July 2023 (AM 2025-038).

Credit this material:

Elijah Hicks Letter to John Ross; Princeton University Library Single Item Acquisitions, C1771, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
Firestone Library (mss)
Boxes B-002124
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Processing Information:

This item was processed and described by Amy C. Vo in December 2024, incorporating dealer-supplied description.

Subject Terms:
Cherokee Indians -- Relocation
Cherokee Indians. -- 19th century -- Correspondence
Indian Removal, 1813-1903
Indigenous peoples of North America -- History -- 19th century -- Sources
Trail of Tears, 1838-1839
Names:
Ross, John (1790-1866)

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Consists of a letter from Elijah Hicks to John Ross written during Hicks' travels with General John E. Wool. The letter is written near the end of Hicks' journey with Wool, just before his return to Washington. Hicks shares that he met Thomas Ritchie, who was at the time the editor of the Richmond Enquirer, but notes that he "had no opportunity to introduce the Cherokee questions," referencing the diplomatic work that he and other Cherokee delegates were undertaking to prevent the forced removal of their people. Hicks' letter also touches upon the Second Seminole War, the Panic of 1837, and other events.

Collection History

Acquisition:

Purchased from Augur Down Books in July 2023 (AM 2025-038).

Appraisal

No material was separated during processing.

Processing Information:

This item was processed and described by Amy C. Vo in December 2024, incorporating dealer-supplied description.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Elijah Hicks Letter to John Ross; Princeton University Library Single Item Acquisitions, C1771, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
Firestone Library (mss)
Boxes B-002124