Memorial of the Choctaw Citizens of the State of Mississippi to the Congress of the United States

By Citizen Choctaw Citizens of Mississippi

Book Overview

Memorial Of The Choctaw Citizens Of The State Of Mississippi To The Congress Of The United States is a historical document that presents the plea of the Choctaw citizens of Mississippi to the Congress of the United States. The book is a compilation of letters, petitions, and other documents that were submitted by the Choctaw people to the Congress, expressing their grievances and concerns.The Choctaw people were one of the indigenous tribes of the United States who were forcibly relocated from their ancestral lands in the southeastern region of the country to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) in the 1830s. The Choctaw citizens of Mississippi, who were left behind during the relocation, faced numerous challenges and injustices, including land disputes, lack of representation, and discrimination.The book provides a detailed account of the struggles of the Choctaw people in Mississippi and their efforts to seek justice and recognition from the federal government. It includes letters and petitions addressed to the Congress, as well as speeches and statements made by Choctaw leaders and representatives.The Memorial Of The Choctaw Citizens Of The State Of Mississippi To The Congress Of The United States is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of the Choctaw people in Mississippi during a critical period in American history. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles of indigenous peoples for recognition, justice, and equality in the United States.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: 1428656693
• ISBN13: 9781428656697
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"