Brainerd Mission School account book, 1819-1854 (bulk 1819-1838).

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Brainerd Mission School account book, 1819-1854 (bulk 1819-1838).

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The book records receipts and disbursements for food and supplies for the missions, staff, and Indian agents at both Brainerd and the Carmel mission. Includes also post office accounts. Entries after 1838 are for sawmill accounts and freight accounts with the Georgia Railroad.

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Georgia Department of Archives and History Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6837281

Georgia Department of Archives and History Library

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American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions

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Organized 1810; incorporated 1812; consists of members of National Council of Congregational Churches in the U.S., and 150 additional members elected by the board in biennial meetings; the foreign missionary arm of Congregational Christian Churches of the U.S.; headquartered in Boston, Mass.; also known as ABCFM. From the description of Records, 1804-1964 (bulk 1900-1960). (American Congregational Association). WorldCat record id: 70927016 Organized 1810; incorporated in 181...

Brainerd Mission School (1817-1838)

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Brainerd was established in 1817 by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions to train and educate Cherokee Indian children at what is now Chattanooga, TN. It was closed in 1838 after the U.S. Government removed the Cherokee peoples West. Brainerd had a satellite mission at Carmel, Pickens Co., GA, and accounts at post offices in Carmel and "Taloney" (Talona), Gilmer Co., GA. From the description of Brainerd Mission School account book, 1819-1854 (bulk 1819-1838). (Geo...