“We wish to remain on the land of our fathers. We have a perfect and original right to remain without interruption or molestation. The treaties with us, and the laws of the United States, made in pursuance of treaties, guaranty our residence and our privileges, and secure us against intruders.... Shall we be compelled by a civilized and Christian people, with whom we have lived in perfect peace for the last forty years, and for whom we have willingly bled in war, to bid a final adieu to our homes, our farms, our streams, and our beautiful forests? No. We are still firm.”
-- “Memorial of the [...],” as reprinted in Niles Weekly Register, 1830
Who likely authored the above quote?
“We wish to remain on the land of our fathers. We have a perfect and original right to remain without interruption or molestation. The treaties with us, and the laws of the United States, made in pursuance of treaties, guaranty our residence and our privileges, and secure us against intruders.... Shall we be compelled by a civilized and Christian people, with whom we have lived in perfect peace for the last forty years, and for whom we have willingly bled in war, to bid a final adieu to our homes, our farms, our streams, and our beautiful forests? No. We are still firm.”
-- “Memorial of the [...],” as reprinted in Niles Weekly Register, 1830
Who likely authored the above quote?
The Cherokee Nation
The Supreme Court Justices
Members of the Whig Party
Supporters of President Andrew Jackson