1865

Wallace, James, 1810-1877

Pamphlet

Title: The Amendment of the federal Constitution : an Address Before the Christian Association for National Reformation, of Southern Illinois by James Wallace, in Rev. S. Wylie's Church, Eden, November 8, 1864.

Argues that the constitution needs to be amended "so as to become the fundamental law of a christian republican government." States that when the Southern states seceeded from the Union, they were not only rejecting the authority of the Constitution, but were rejecting the authority of God.

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1865

Thayer, M. Russell (Martin Russell), 1819-1906

Pamphlet

Title: The Great Victory -- Its Cost and Its Value : an Address Delivered at Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, July 4th 1865 by Hon. M. Russell Thayer.

Published by King & Baird, printers. States that through the blessings of God, it has finally been established that the country is one and indivisible. Encourages the congregation to be thankful to the men have who have fought and that peace has finally come to the nation.

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1865

Goddard, Dighton, 1822-1910

Object

Title: Red wood heart of Dighton Goddard

Small, carved wooden heart painted red with writings in pencil, "Appomattox April 9th, 1865."

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1865

Goddard, Dighton, 1822-1910

Object

Title: Wooden heart of Dighton Goddard

Small unpainted wooden carved heart with writing in pencil, "Lee surr. at App., Apr. 9, a time of rejoy and shouting."

GLC03608.03

14 March 1815

Lovett, John, 1761-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Van Rensselaer

Informs that the bank bill has passed. Expresses his opposition to charter of second Bank of United States being granted. Talks negatively about the methods used to get the bank bill passed. Remarks, "In these days, I find, it is a very easy thing to become Rich, but I shall die Poor - so be it - I am sickened & disgusted at what I see, & believe; but do not know." Mentions his grandmother, who raised him and told him to "Do right & fear not." Expects that William H. Crawford will be nominated for President by a Republican caucus. Written as member of Congress. Addressed to…

GLC04309.01

16 January 1818

Roberts, Jonathan, 1771-1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Sellers

Discusses local Pennsylvania politics and governmental appointments. Mentions that he disagrees with a movement to tax the second Bank of the United States and its branches because he believes it will effect the bank's credit. Reports that the trial of John Anderson is over and he has been discharged. Addressed to Doctor Tobias Sellers of the Assembly, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

GLC04309.02

5 May 1864

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Red Lake and Pembina Bands of Chippewas

Concerns the cession of Chippewa land in Minnesota and the Dakota Territory, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Abraham Lincoln. Treaty arranged by Alexander Ramsey and Ashley C. Morrill, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the Chippewa leaders on 2 October 1863 (and ratified on 5 May 1864). Includes a supplement concluded on 12 April 1864 and ratified on 25 April 1864.

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5 May 1866

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Boise Fort Band of Chippewa Indians

Concerns the cession of Chippewa reservation land near Lake Vermillion in Minnesota, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Johnson. Treaty arranged by Dennis N. Cooley and E.E.L. Taylor, Commissioners on the part of the United States, and the Chippewa leaders on 7 April 1866 (and ratified on 5 May 1864).

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9 July 1860

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Swan Creek and Black River Chippewas, and the Munsee or Christian Indians

Concerns the cession of reservation land in Minnesota, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President James Buchanan. Treaty arranged by David Crawford, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the Chippewa and Munsee leaders on 16 July 1859 (and ratified on 9 July 1860).

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21 February 1835

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the United Nation of Chippewa, Ottowa, and Pattawatamie Indians

Concerns the cession of land along the western shore of Lake Michigan, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by George B. Porter, Thomas J.V. Owen, William Weatherford, Commissioners on the part of the United States, and the Chippewa, Ottowa, and Pattawatamie leaders on 9 May 1836 (and ratified on 20 May 1836).

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24 March 1837

Pamphlet

Title: Convention Between the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians

"Articles of Convention and Agreement" made on 17 January 1837 allowing the Chickasaw to create a district within the Chocktaw land and to have representation in the Chocktaw General Council. Authorized by President Martin Van Buren. Ratified on 24 March 1837.

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4 March 1856

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States and the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians [Bilingual]

The first treaty printed in an Indian language. Bilingual, in Choctaw and English, printed in parallel columns and with back to back title pages, each in one of the treaty languages. Choctaw title: "United States Micha Chahta Micha Chikasha Aiena Treaty Anumpa Ai Itim Apesa Tok." Concerns questions of land, compensation, protection of the Choctaws and Chickasaws (who were hostile to each other), and, most importantly, the establishment of a Chickasaw territory and government. Authorized by President Franklin Pierce. Treaty arranged by George W. Manypenny, Commissioner on the part of the…

GLC08055.16

16 May 1836

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Comanche and Witchetaw Nations, and their Associated Bands or Tribes of Indians

Concerns hunting and fishing rights. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by Governor Montfort Stokes, Brigadier General M. Arbuckle, Commissioners on the part of the United States, and the leaders of the Comanche and Witchetaw Nations, and their associated bands, on 24 August 1835 (and ratified on 16 May 1836).

GLC08055.17

17 July 1854

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Delaware Indians

Concerns the cession of Delaware land at the fork of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Franklin Pierce. Treaty arranged by George W. Manypenny, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the Delaware leaders on 6 May 1854 (and ratified on 17 July 1854).

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15 May 1837

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Ioway Tribe of Indians and the Band of Sacks and Foxes of the Missouri

Concerns the cession of Indian land between the State of Missouri and the Missouri River, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by William Clark, Superintendent of Indian Affairs on the part of the United States, and the leaders of the Ioway tribe and the Sacks and Foxes of Missouri on 17 September 1836 (and ratified on 15 May 1837).

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16 March 1863

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Kansas Tribe of Indians

Concerns paying settlers for improvements made to Kansas land and a gift of land from the Kansas Indians to Thomas S. Huffaker in return for his missionary, educational, and counseling services. Authorized by President Abraham Lincoln. Treaty arranged by H.W. Farnsworth, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the Kansas leaders on 13 March 1863 (and ratified on 16 March 1863).

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15 February 1837

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Menomonie Nation of Indians

Concerns the cession of Menomonie land in Wisconsin and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by Henry Dodge, governor of the Territory of Wisconsin, and the leaders of the Menomonie on 3 September 1836 (and ratified on 15 February 1837).

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2 August 1854

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States and the Menomonee Indians

Concerns the cession of Menomonie land in Wisconsin, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Franklin Pierce. Treaty arranged by Francis Huebschmann, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, and the leaders of the Menomonee on 12 May 1854 (and ratified on 2 August 1854).

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2 August 1854

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States and the Menomonee Indians

Concerns the cession of Menomonie land in Wisconsin, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Franklin Pierce. Treaty arranged by Francis Huebschmann, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, and the leaders of the Menomonee on 11 February 1856 (and ratified on 24 April 1856).

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22 December 1837

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Miami Tribe of Indians

Concerns the cession of Miami land in Indiana, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Martin Van Buren. Treaty arranged by William Marshall, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the Miami leaders on 23 October 1834 (and ratified on 22 December 1837).

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28 March 1867

Pamphlet

Title: Supplemental Treaty Between the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Indians of Middle Oregon

Rescinds hunting, fishing, root and berry gathering, and pasturing rights provided by an earlier treaty and outlines remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Johnson. Treaty arranged by J.W. Perit Huntington, Oregon Superintendent of Indian Affairs, and the leaders of the Confederated Indians on 15 November 1865 (and ratified on 28 March 1867).

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15 February 1837

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Otoes, Missouries, Omahaws, and Yankton and Santee Bands of Sioux

Concerns the cession of Menomonie land in Wisconsin and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by John Dougherty, United States agent for Indian Affairs, Joshua Pilcher, United States Indian sub-agent, and the leaders of the Otoes, Missouries, Omahaws, and Yankton and Santee Bands of Sioux on 15 October 1836 (and ratified on 15 February 1837).

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12 April 1834

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the United Bands of the Otoes and Missourias

Concerns the cession of Menomonie land in Wisconsin and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by Henry L. Ellsworth, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the leaders of the Otoes and Missourias on 21 September 1834 (and ratified on 12 April 1834).

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21 June 1854

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States and the Ottoe and Missouria

Concerns the cession of lands west of Missouri River, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Franklin Pierce. Treaty arranged by George W. Manypenny, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the leaders of the Otoes and Missourias on 15 March 1854 (and ratified on 21 June 1854).

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12 April 1834

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Four Confederated Bands of Pawnees

Concerns the cession of Pawnee land south of the Platte River, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by Henry L. Ellsworth, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the leaders of the Pawnees on 9 October 1833 (and ratified on 12 April 1834).

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