[Ration Book #16, Ross's Landing, 1-22 September 1838.] A roll of the names of heads of Creek Indian families drawing Rations at the Indian Camp near Ross's Landing, Ten.

Item

Title
[Ration Book #16, Ross's Landing, 1-22 September 1838.] A roll of the names of heads of Creek Indian families drawing Rations at the Indian Camp near Ross's Landing, Ten.
Date Created
1 September 1838 – 22 September 1838
Description
Ration book created and/or maintained by federal issuing agent Albert S. Lenoir during the forced removal of the Cherokee, 1836-1838. Ration books record the volume and types of food and clothing supplies issued to the heads of Cherokee and some Muscogee (Creek) families at removal camps in the vicinity of present-day Chattanooga, Tennessee and New Echota, Georgia. Supplies included bacon, corn, and cornmeal, and sometimes beef, salt, and flour.

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Geographic Coverage
Ross's Landing, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Extent
1 volume
Collection
Z. Cartter Patten and Albert S. Lenoir papers (Acc. 34). Folder/item 7.3
Provenance
Gift of Mrs. Zeboim Cartter Patten and Mrs. Z. Cartter Patten, circa 1939 and 1946.
Rights
No Copyright
Citation
Z. Cartter Patten and Albert S. Lenoir papers (Acc. 34). Chattanooga Public Library,
Identifier
ACC-034_16_F7B3
Type
Text
Language
English

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