As the top-ranked student, Ridge was asked to write an essay for President James Monroe, to be presented by Jedidiah Morse.
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The Ridges and other families joined the "Old Settlers" of the Cherokee Nation West under Principal Chief John Jolly.
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Among those who were executed under such laws were Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot.