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In Senate of the United States. April 28, 1828. Mr. Tazewell made the following report:

20th Congress, 1st session, doc no. 178. The Committee on Foreign Relations report declares Congress has no authority to find territory on the coast of Africa for colonization, or to appropriate money for colonization, because such powers are not...

GLC00267.045

Resolution of the legislature of Missouri, declaring, in their opinion, that Congress has no power to appropriate moneys to aid the American Colonization Society.

20th Congress, 2d Session, document no. 89. Congress has no power to appropriate money to aid the American Colonization Society (based on strict construction of the Constitution). The resolution mentions the concern that the next step would be...

GLC00267.046

In Senate of the United States. April 16, 1832. Mr. Clay, from the Committee on Manufactures, made, to the Senate, the following Report:

22d Congress, 1st Session, document no. 128. Discusses the history of land surveying and selling after the Revolution, the Louisiana purchase, and the acquisition of Florida. There was fear in the South that proceeds would be used to advance a...

GLC00267.047

In the Senate of the United States. May 18, 1832. Mr. King made the following report:

22d Congress, 1st Session, document no. 145. Unfavorable report on the proposal to use proceeds from sales of public lands for education, internal improvements, and "the colonization of free negroes upon the western coast of Africa."

GLC00267.048

Memorial of the society of the District of Columbia for the colonization and civilization of Africa, praying ...

28th Congress, 1st session, Senate document no. 218. Calls upon the government for "The establishment of a commercial agency at the colony of Liberia, and asking an appropriation to forward the objects of said society, and for the benefit of said...

GLC00267.053

Report of the Secretary of State communicating the report of the Rev. R. R. Gurley, who was recently sent out by the government...

(title continues)... to obtain information in respect to Liberia. Pamphlet bound as a book. With introductory note by Daniel Webster, Secretary of State 1850-1852. 31st Congress, 1st session, Senate Executive Document No. 75. Contains a...

GLC00267.054

The Impending crisis of the South: How to meet it

First edition. Signed as presented by Samuel A. Winsor. Published by the Burkick Brothers, New York. Bookplate removed. In 1857, Hinton Rowan Helper, the son of a western North Carolina farmer, published one of the most politically influential...

GLC00267.074

to Lodema

[Writes from Chantilly Camp]. Writes that they are still in their old camp. Has been out on a scouting expedition once since he last wrote. Started about 12 o'clock at night and returned the next day at four o'clock in the afternoon. Is certain...

GLC02596.06

The Indian Question Past and Present

One pamphlet entitled, "The Indian Question Past and Present" dated December 1890. Pertains to criticism of the colonization of indigineous people in North America.

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The Indian Situation

One pamphlet entitled, "The Indian Situation" dated December 1890. Details an account from Edward Ashley visiting a reservation.

GLC10051.35

A Hideous System

One pamphlet entitled, "A Hideous System" dated December 1890. Attempts to humanize indigineous people to congressional members.

GLC10051.36

A Crisis in the Cause of Indian Education

One pamphlet entitled, "A Crisis in the Cause of Indian Education" dated January 30, 1892. Pertains to the possibility that Congress will reduce the budget meant fund the education of indigineous peoples.

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To Members of the Indian Rights Association, and to all who are Interested in a Prompt and Wise Solution of the Indian Problem

One pamphlet entitled, "To Members of the Indian Rights Association, and to all who are Interested in a Prompt and Wise Solution of the Indian Problem" dated Februay 9, 1893. Provides details of the Indian Appropriation Bill which contained a...

GLC10051.38

A Dangerous Assault Upon the Integrity of the Civil Service Law in the Indian Service

One pamphlet entitled, "A Dangerous Assault Upon the Integrity of the Civil Service Law in the Indian Service" dated November 1893. Pertains to adjustments of the structure of the Indian Service.

GLC10051.39

The Enforcement of Liquor Laws a Necessary Protection the Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "The Enforcement of Liquor Laws a Necessary Protection the Indians" dated November 1893. Pertains to rising rates of alcoholism among the population of indigineous people. Text mentions that they are self-sufficient.

GLC10051.40

The Secretary of the Interior and the Indian Educational Problem--A Rift inthe Cloud

One pamphlet entitled, "The Secretary of the Interior and the Indian Educational Problem--A Rift inthe Cloud" dated January 10, 1894. Pertains to improve the quality of education for indigineous people.

GLC10051.41

An Immediate Pressing Need of the Navajo Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "An Immediate Pressing Need of the Navajo Indians" dated March 1, 1894. Includes description of the Navajo people. Refers to them as self-sufficient due to asking for money owed to him.

GLC10051.42

The Position of Superintendent of Indian Schools Threatened--A Serious Danger to be Averted

One pamphlet entitled, "The Position of Superintendent of Indian Schools Threatened--A Serious Danger to be Averted" dated April 12, 1894. Regarding the possibility that the superintendent's office will be removed.

GLC10051.43

Indian School Welfare

One pamphlet entitled, "Indian School Welfare" dated April 27, 1894. Regarding the possibility that the superintendent's office will be removed.

GLC10051.44

Civil Service Reform Essential to a Successful Indian Administration

One pamphlet entitled, "Civil Service Reform Essential to a Successful Indian Administration" dated April 1895. Pertains to the internal organization of the Indian Service office.

GLC10051.45.01

Civil Service Reform Essential to a Successful Indian Administration

Two items printed by the Indian Rights Association. Consists of a pamphlet and its insert.

GLC10051.45

Senator Intrigue and Inspector Noseby

One pamphlet entitled, "Senator Intrigue and Inspector Noseby" dated May 15, 1895. Pertains to the spoils system.

GLC10051.45.02

Senator Intrigue and Inspector Noseby

One pamphlet entitled, "Senator Intrigue and Inspector Noseby" dated May 15, 1895. Pertains to the spoils system. (second copy of GLC10051.45.02)

GLC10051.46

Ring Rule

One pamphlet entitled, "Ring Rule" dated February 13, 1896. Critiques the spoils system.

GLC10051.47

Held Up By the Senate

One pamphlet entitled, "Held Up By the Senate" dated February 24, 1896. Opposes government officials selected by appointment.

GLC10051.48