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to Th. Ward re: informing Ward that there are enough wagons to remove archives
1842/04/15
Jones, Henry, fl. 1842
With certification of delivery on p. 2 by Joseph Daniels. Mistakenly addressed to [Thomas] "Wm. Ward"
GLC02145.16
Resolve re: Thomas Ward's dispute with Texas House over archive war
1844 ca.
Clerical manuscript.
GLC02145.24
to Thomas Ward re: resignation of Winn & Mitchell as clerks due to Archive War
1843/02/01
Winn, Walter, fl. 1843
Winn and Mitchell argue that they cannot perform their clerical duties because of the Archives war and because local antagonism "renders their situation unpleasant."
GLC02145.27
to Thomas Ward re: Ward's recent defeat
1849/09/24
Jones, Anson, 1798-1858
GLC02145.32
to Thomas Ward re: resolution commending Ward as Commissioner of Land Office
1845/08/28
Rusk, Thomas J. (Thomas Jefferson), 1803-1857
Transmitting a resolution passed by convention (not included).
GLC02145.35
to Thomas Ward re: congratulations on Ward's appointment as consul to Panama
1853/06/12
Also mentions possibility of running a Pacific railroad through Texas
GLC02145.37
to Col. Thomas Ward or Capt Joseph Daniels re: forwarding books to Shaw
1842/07/25
Shaw, James B., 1820-?
Written as Comptroller of Texas, asking for account books in Ward's possession.
GLC02145.42
to Thomas Ward re: authorizing Ward to use government stores
1842/09/06
Snively, J., fl. 1842
Damaged. Written as Acting Quarter Master General.
GLC02145.43
to Thomas Ward re: removal of archives from Austin
1842/09/24
Whiting, Samuel, fl. 1797-1798
Whiting, "chairman of the Committee of Safety," was a vigilante supporting Austin
GLC02145.44
Certificate of deposit for James Cook
1846/09/22
Johnson, R.D., fl. 1846
Signed as portmaster at Galveston, apparently part of Ward's business at that city. Written at Galveston
GLC02145.50
Certificate relative to the Texas archives
1843/04/17
Leach, A.H., fl. 1843
Attesting to his presence at the opening of boxes containing property of Major Bringham.
GLC02145.75
to Richard Graham
1824/01/05
Clark, William, 1770-1838
Complains of Graham's not writing enough. Mentions that he has written "to the Secty of War on Indn afs. in relation to the points suggested by you..." The only news from the Indians in the Illinois Territory, which Graham oversaw, was the...
GLC02146.01
1827/05/14
In order to comply with a congressional resolution passed on 27 April 1816 to make a report of all those employed in the Indian agencies (listing their names, states of origin, and compensation), Clark requests that Graham send the relevant...
GLC02146.02
1827/05/04
Discusses the detrimental effects of "the introduction of spirituous liquors among the Indian Tribes" and their "duty to put a stop to this increasing evil." Instructs Graham to enforce the liquor laws among the tribes under his agency (the Illinois...
GLC02146.03
1827/07/26
Circular letter announcing that the 1824 law requiring Indian agents to live and keep their agencies near or within the tribal territory being overseen will be strictly observed.
GLC02146.05
to William Clark [draft]
1823/05/31
Graham, Richard, 1786-1858
Discusses the transport of a horse thief named James Dunlap (aka John Ramey). Indicates that he expects the Osage Indians on their new land (Marias des Cygne, Kansas) in a few days and their corn is not yet planted; comments on the problems of food...
GLC02146.06
1827/08/28
Communicates news from John Campbell, a sub-Indian agent at the James Fork of the White River in Missouri, that the party of Delaware Indians led by Chief William Anderson oppose removal to Kansas and "have overruled Catchum's band." Reports...
GLC02146.07
to John Campbell
Discusses the refusal by some Delaware Indians to relocate to Kansas and the entries from all to have Campbell removed as their Indian agent because of his irritable temper. Also discusses issues relating to Kickapoo annuities. Docketed by Graham...
GLC02146.08
1827/08/19
Campbell, John, fl. 1827-1829
Campbell, a sub-Indian agent under Graham, reports on various difficulties he is encountering while dealing with Indians in Missouri: a party of Delaware Indians led by Chief William Anderson are opposing relocation to Kansas; problems related to...
GLC02146.09
[Receipt for annuity payment of $300 from Richard Graham to the Peoria Indians]
1829/05/17
Witnessed by J.B. Wells, A. Shane, and Neil Dagenet, and signed with "X" by four Peoria chiefs and headmen: Wape-sha-ha-na, Kemansa, Kemaranea, and Little Harry. Payment made for the annuity due for 1829 in accord with an act of Congress from 3...
GLC02146.11
[Receipt for annuity payment of $4000 from Richard Graham to the Kickapoo Indians]
1829/06/01
Witnessed by John B. Saisey, Alexander Berthold, and Jacques Mitte, signed with an "X" for by Kickapoo chiefs and headmen: Kiskeau, Wapainincai, Meschakoit, Napiskey, Wago, Sipiman and Naichikapa. Payment made for the annuity due for 1829 in accord...
GLC02146.12
[Receipt for annuity payment of $800 from Richard Graham to the Piankishaw Indians]
Witnessed by J.B. Wells, A. Shane, and Neil Dagenet, and signed with "X" by four Witnessed by Piankishaw chiefs and headmen: Non-do-qua-shin-go, Paseca-sha, La-pin-gha, Man-zan-gha, La-Man-ya. Payment made for the annuity due for 1829 in accord with...
GLC02146.13
[Receipt for annuity payment of $1000 from Richard Graham to the Haskaskia Indians]
1829/05/20
Witnessed by Raphael Wielen and Anthony C. Lediuk, and signed with "X" by Haskaskia chiefs and headmen: Kimansa, Baptiste Paschal, Pemicciwai, and Petagogue. Payment made for the annuity due for 1829 in accord with acts of Congress from 6 May 1796...
GLC02146.14
[Receipt for annuity payment of $3000 from Richard Graham to the Wea Indians]
Witnessed by J.B. Wells, A. Shane, and Neil Dagenet. Also signed "X" by four Wea chiefs: Jacco, Ke-ke-qui, Ne-go-to-co-poy, and Ma-qua-co-mon-go. Payment made for the annuity due for 1829 in accord with acts of Congress from 6 May 1797, 21 April...
GLC02146.15
[Receipt for annuity payment of $5600 from Richard Graham to the Delaware Indians]
Witnessed by William Myers, Jr., James Comier, Joseph Philbert, Jr., and William Gittiss, and signed with "X' by eight Delaware chiefs and headman: William Anderson, Patters an, Pushes, Shawnach, Simon Girty, Capt. Peipe, Jan a quick, and Capt...
GLC02146.16
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