George H. Proffit collection
Collection — Folder: S1087
Identifier: S1087
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photostats and photocopies of handwritten, daily journal entries written by George H. Proffit, from August 20 until October 27, 1837. These entries document the removal of the Potawatomi Indians from a camp on Crooked Creek on August 20th until the last entry made in Harmony, Missouri on October 27th. Proffit titled the entries "Journal of Emigration" and provies the number of miles traveled, rations issued, and facts about the trip.
Dates
- 1837
Creator
- Proffit, George H., 1807-1847 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
George H. Proffit was born on September 4, 1807, in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1828, he moved to Petersburg, Indiana, where he sold merchandise both there and in Portersville. After studying law, Proffit was admitted to the bar and practiced in Petersburg. In 1837, he was assistant agent for the removal of the Potawatomi people from Indiana. Proffit was a Whig, who served in the Indiana House of Representatives, as well as the United States Congress. President Tyler appointed him as minister to Brazil, where he served from 1843 to 1844. George H. Proffit died in Louisville, Kentucky, on September 7, 1847.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from the National Archives.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed 2014/09/25 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield. EAD finding aid revised 2025/09/09 by Brittany Kropf.
Creator
- Proffit, George H., 1807-1847 (Person)
- Title
- George H. Proffit collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
