He stated, “One can never forget the sadness and solemnity of that morning.” This tells us that John Burnett was troubled by the sight of the Cherokees having to struggle and push through these difficulties. He also said, “. . .many of the children rose to their feet and waved their little hands good-by to their mountain homes, knowing that they were leaving them forever.” This tells us that John Burnett witnessed the innocent little children having to suffer and leave behind their childhood and home.
If I was a soldier, I would have felt so upset. Witnessing people suffer in front of your own eyes is something I would never be able to bare. So many children and adults had to suffer. Having to go through all that pain at such a young age must have had been a tough experience for those little children. If I was a Cherokee, I would have felt nothing but hate for Andrew Jackson. I would have had hate just boiling within me, with the only bit of satisfactory being revenge. Also, I would have felt sorrow for my family and I.
Dear Alexiana, So much has been happening lately. As a result of Andrew Jackson’s new law, I will be moving to the west. In this bitter journey, please pray that all will end well. I am afraid that I might never see you again. Though I am unsure of many things, know that you are an amazing friend and I will always have you in my heart.
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