Documents and Proceedings Relating to the Formation and Progress of a Board in the City of New York: For the Emigration, Preservation, and ... of America, July 22, 1829 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780265203675: Documents and Proceedings Relating to the Formation and Progress of a Board in the City of New York: For the Emigration, Preservation, and ... of America, July 22, 1829 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265203678 ISBN 13: 9780265203675

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Explore a pivotal 1829 effort to guide Native American emigration, preservation, and improvement through public meetings, letters, and policy debate.

This edition gathers correspondence, speeches, and official documents surrounding the formation of an Indian Board in New York. It covers how leaders, policymakers, and citizens discussed the treatment and relocation of Indigenous peoples, including negotiations with the Cherokee and Creek nations and reactions from the U.S. government.

Readers will see firsthand the tone and arguments of the era, from calls for humane policy and protection to arguments about sovereignty and state authority. The material includes addresses, resolutions, and reflections on the responsibilities of a young nation toward its Indigenous neighbors.

Primary letters and official statements from figures like Andrew Jackson and War Department correspondents.
Public addresses and board proceedings that shaped early 19th‑century Indian policy debates.
Context on emigration plans, land considerations, and the balance between federal and state power.
Contemporary viewpoints on humanity, civilization, and the future of Indigenous communities.

Ideal for readers of history and policy who want a contemplative look at early American Indian affairs and the people who shaped them.

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