Report of Mr. Wood's Visit to the Choctaw and Cherokee Missions. 1855

"Report of Mr. Wood's Visit to the Choctaw and Cherokee Missions, 1855" by George W. Wood is a record of a journey to Choctaw and Cherokee missions in the 1850s, a time of great change in America. It tells about the work of missionaries with Native American communities, particularly their schools, and how new laws affected their work. Mr. Wood describes his travels to different missions, the warm welcome he received, and the dedication of the missionaries despite difficulties, focusing on a new law from the Choctaw Council that changed how the missionary boarding schools were run which led to important discussions on how to follow the law while keeping their values, especially about slavery. The report highlights the achievements and challenges faced by the missions and shows deep care for the well-being of the Choctaw and Cherokee people during this complex moment in American history.