Treaty Between the United States [and] Confederated Tribes of Sac & Fox Indians
Title:
Treaty Between the United States [and] Confederated Tribes of Sac & Fox Indians
Subject:
1800-1832
Description:
#6 In the 1830s, Lincoln grew from farmer's son to local leader. Soon after his family's move to Illinois, he took a job as a clerk in a general store, gaining access to current events and freeing him from strenuous labor. He began reading history books and attending debate society meetings. In March of 1832, he ran in but lost an election for state legislator. A month later, at the start of the Black Hawk War, he joined the state militia to push back Sauk and Fox peoples trying to regain their lands. The above map shows the disputed area. Lincoln never saw combat, but he was elected company captain; outside of his presidency, he called this "a success which gave me more pleasure than any I have had since."
Creator:
[?author unknown?]
Date:
1837
Citation:
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of Sac & Fox Indians. [1837].
Item Sort:
Section 1: 1809–1832
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