1836/09/10

Green, Thomas J., 1802-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas W. Ward re: asking for buttons for soldier's uniforms

Written as Brigadier General in the Texas Army, to Ward at New Orleans. With address on recto.

GLC02145.71

1845/02/18

Long, James M., fl. 1845

Document signed

Title: Oath of J.W. O'Hara forswearing drunkenness, signed and sealed

Signed as Supreme Court Justice of the Republic of Texas. The clerical docket on verso indicates that James William O'Hara broke the oath less than two months later "by the most shameful drunkenness."

GLC02145.72

1847/12/10

Gibbs, George, fl. 1847

Document signed

Title: Gift acknowledgement by N-Y Historical Society for Mexican musket to Ward

Signed by Gibbs as librarian. The musket came from the battlefield at San Jacinto.

GLC02145.73

1845/10/21

Hull, Jonathon, fl. 1845

Document signed

Title: Receipt to Thomas Ward for materials, including chemicals

Hull was apparently Ward's purchasing agent.

GLC02145.74

1843/04/17

Leach, A.H., fl. 1843

Document signed

Title: Certificate relative to the Texas archives

Attesting to his presence at the opening of boxes containing property of Major Bringham.

GLC02145.75

1847/08/07

McKinny, Thomas F., fl. 1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Col. Thomas Ward re: sending him a blood hound

A bloodhound called "Feroz"

GLC02145.76

1840/01/20

Tucker, L. W., fl. 1840

Document signed

Title: Republic of Texas promissory note for land in city of Austin

Printed document signed as purchaser.

GLC02145.79

1824/01/05

Clark, William, 1770-1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Graham

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 application by Chief Anderson for provisions. Indicates that he will not purchase the needed corn, remarking that the Delaware Indians of Illinois will "join their friends on White River" and mentions the prospect of inducing the Kickapoo to move in the spring. Discusses some politics and one man's pursuit of a position as an Indian agent. Address…

GLC02146.01

1827/05/14

Clark, William, 1770-1838

Letter signed

Title: to Richard Graham

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 information from his agency in the Illinois Territory.

GLC02146.02

1827/05/04

Clark, William, 1770-1838

Letter signed

Title: to Richard Graham

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 Territory). Emphasizes that such laws must be rigidly observed across all Indian Country.

GLC02146.03

1824/09/05

Clark, William, 1770-1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Graham

Notes that apparent strife between Indians and whites in Arkansas has dissipated. Reports a conversation with Secretary of War John C. Calhoun on the topic of establishing Indian agents, in which Calhoun asserted that he would not make any arrangements that did not follow "strict Construction of the Law." Discusses some personal business. Indicates that Graham's explanations to Calhoun regarding "the payment of the Osage annuities...has bee[n] quite Satisfactory." Reports that orders have been issued "to take the necessary steps in relation the hostile attitude of the Indians high up the…

GLC02146.04

1818/12/29

Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850

Letter signed

Title: to Richard Graham and Joseph Philips

Secretary of State Calhoun denies an appropriation request because he did not receive a detailed estimate of expenses. Indicates that he will attempt to have the senate increase the appropriation but advises them to keep their disbursements to the original appropriation.

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1780/06/18

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox re: sending Knox to stop NJ from forming its own Army

Sending Knox in an attempt to keep New Jersey from forming a separate army.

GLC02147

1861/01/02

Pickens, Francis Wilkinson, 1805-1869

Manuscript document

Title: to Gen. James Simons re: defense of Charleston Harbor (retained clerical copy)

Retained clerical copy of Pickens letter, as governor of South Carolina, regarding the defense of Charleston harbor.

GLC02277.02

1861/01/14

Arthur, B.F., fl. 1860-1863

Document signed

Title: Official extract of minutes... re: notifying foreign nations of independence

Written as clerk of the South Carolina Seccession Convention. Resolves telling the Governor to forward copies of the secession Ordinance to other states in the union and foreign nations.

GLC02279

1827/07/26

Clark, William, 1770-1838

Letter signed

Title: to Richard Graham

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

1823/05/31

Graham, Richard, 1786-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Clark [draft]

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 scarcity. Tells how he had a "'swimming' time" coming up because of canoe problems. In a postscript, reports that the Osage sent a war party against the Pawnee and returned with 120 horses and 22 scalps, only four coming from warriors. Docketed by Graham, who indicates that this is "A copy of a letter to Gen. Clark..." Several alterations…

GLC02146.06

1827/08/28

Graham, Richard, 1786-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Clark [draft]

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 dissatisfaction and confusion over a map. Indicates that he has "very little doubt" they will go and notes that "it is the Cherokees that draws them to the South." Graham plans to go to White River, but asks if Clark would like him to go immediately. Writes that he has informed Campbell of the Delaware Indians desire to have him removed and that Clark…

GLC02146.07

1827/08/28

Graham, Richard, 1786-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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, who indicates that this is a "Copy of a letter to Campbell enclosed t[o] Genl. Clark."

GLC02146.08

1827/08/19

Campbell, John, fl. 1827-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Graham

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 Kickapoo annuities, horse thefts, and the lack of an interpreter; the imminent arrival of the Cherokee and their (and the Delaware) war with the Osage; and, a drunken associate that was giving him no assistance.

GLC02146.09

1829/05/17

Graham, Richard, 1786-1858

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for annuity payment of $300 from Richard Graham to the Peoria Indians]

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 March 1819. Signed docket on verso by Graham, who labeled the receipt No. 2.

GLC02146.11

1829/06/01

Graham, Richard, 1786-1858

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for annuity payment of $4000 from Richard Graham to the Kickapoo Indians]

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 with acts of Congress from 15 May 1820 and 17 May 1822. Signed docket on verso by Graham, who labeled the receipt No. 6.

GLC02146.12

1829/05/17

Graham, Richard, 1786-1858

Document signed

Title: [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 acts of Congress from 6 May 1796 and 3 March 1807. Signed docket on verso by Graham, who labeled the receipt No. 4.

GLC02146.13

1829/05/20

Graham, Richard, 1786-1858

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for annuity payment of $1000 from Richard Graham to the Haskaskia Indians]

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 and 7 May 1822. Signed docket on verso by Graham, who labeled the receipt No. 5.

GLC02146.14

1829/05/17

Graham, Richard, 1786-1858

Document signed

Title: [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 1806, 1 May 1810, and 3 March 1819. Signed docket on verso by Graham, who labeled the receipt No. 3.

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