1836/10/15

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph manuscript

Title: to Carey A. Harris re: criticizing paying John Ross to attend Congress

Written in the third person. "If Mr. Bell had been as attentive to the pay of the volunteers as he was to John Ross & others to have them paid for attending Congress & opposing the treaty the appropriation would have been made as required."

GLC05722.03

1836/12/01

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph manuscript

Title: to Carey A. Harris re: interpretation of 14th Sect. of Choctaw Treaty

Asking Harris to bring Samuel Gorman's letter regarding Choctaw Treaty. Written in the third person.

GLC05722.04

1873/12/18-20

Thomas, W. N., fl. 1873

Manuscript document

Title: [1873 Army Letters and Telegrams]

The retained copy book record of army officers' letters and telegraphs concerning the affairs of the Twentieth Infantry. Discusses the removal of the Winnebago tribe of Indians, the plan to capture a chief named Big Hawk, and the training and rations for soldiers. Most of the letters were composed by W.N. Thomas, with a signature at the bottom. It is possible that he wrote and signed these copies himself, since those letters from other men are written in different hands, making it possible that each man was putting his own entries into the book and signing them. Also contains letters from E…

GLC05731.01

1839/07/30

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas G. Morgan

A detailed personal letter of condolence for the death of Bedford Morgan during the second Seminole War, written to Morgan's brother, Judge Morgan of Baton Rouge, at the insistence of their sister, Ann Gibbes Barker. Explains the circumstances of Morgan's death, as one of eighteen killed on a mission to trade with the Seminole Indians. Claims that the surprise attack and murders by the Seminoles violated a recent peace agreement made with General Macomb at Fort King. Describes the Seminoles as "the most evil & treacherous savages that ever existed."

GLC05737

1791/06/23

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Humphreys re: trade, laws of European countries against US commerce

Extensive ink bleedthrough obscures Jefferson's writing. Written to America's secret agent in Lisbon concerning laws of France, Spain and England damaging American commerce. "Our best interest would be to employ our principal labours in agriculture.... Hanging prosperity on the fluctuating counsels and caprices of others renders it wise... to turn seriously to manufactures.... The Indians north of the Ohio have hitherto continued their little depredations, but we are in daily expectation of hearing of the success of a first excursion [i.e., Gen. Scott's expedition] to their towns...."…

GLC05967

1867/09/11

De Smet, Pierre J., fl. 1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Orville H. Browning re: accepting appointment as peace envoy among Indians

Written at St. Louis University

GLC05788.02

1867/03/12

De Smet, Pierre J., fl. 1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lewis W. Bogy re: outlining Smet's services to U.S. as mediator

With docket and stamp of Dept of Interior 9/16/1867 and assorted newsclippings.

GLC05788.03

1876/02/02

Gordon, G. A., fl. 1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theophilus Rodenbough re: Indians as skirmishers

"The Indians are the best skirmishers in the world." Gordon says he received orders from Sheridan to join the regiment in Chicago. He says that fighting Indians is hard and dangerous since they are frequently better armed, better shots and better horsemen than his own men.

GLC06008

1875 ca.

Goff, O.S., fl. 1875

Photograph

Title: Fort Lincoln, Dakota Territory

Cabinet card photograph by O. S. Goff. View of Fort taken from adjacent hill. Inscription on verso: "Fort Lincoln. Dakota Territory. It was from Fort Abraham Lincoln on May 17, 1876 that the fateful Yellowstone Expedition under command of General Alfred H. Terry, the Department Commander, marched out to the music of "Garry Owen" played by the band of the 7th Cavalry. Gen. Terry's headquarters were at that time at St. Paul, Minn."

GLC06185

February 27, 1750

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1107 (February 27, 1750)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Open letter from "Britannicus" to "The Fool" discussing conscience. Poem from Mrs. Jenny Hamilton to Mrs. Duck about love and marriage. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Discussion of the Pennsylvania lottery and announcement of prize amounts. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

GLC06670.133

February 17, 1743

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 740 (February 17, 1743)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents and the return of runaway slaves.

GLC06670.005

February 19, 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 845 (February 19, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

GLC06670.048

1867/10/03

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William T. Sherman re: Indian Peace Commission. Signed with initials

GLC03927

1909/06/03

Cody, William F., 1846-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph K. Dixon re: his suggestions for an Indian monument

Written on stationery of Buffalo Bill's Wild West. Also thanks Dixon for films.

GLC03911.04

1910/04/27

Cody, William F., 1846-1917

Typed letter signed

Title: to Joseph K. Dixon re: Indian sign language & plans to write an Indian book

Written on stationery of Buffalo Bill's Wild West. Writes that he was struck by the Indian sign language in the films.

GLC03911.05

1910/04/27

Cody, William F., 1846-1917

Typed letter signed

Title: to Joseph K. Dixon re: Dixon's filming Indian councils at Little Big Horn

Praises Dixon's filming of one of the last great Indian councils and describes how the film was seen by President Taft and other dignitaries. Written on his colorful letterhead.

GLC03911.06

[1908-1920]

Dixon, Joseph K., 1856-1926

Header Record

Title: Photographs of American Indians, ceremonies, councils and Little Big Horn

This collection consists of 40 photographs of Native Americans taken by Joseph K. Dixon, a prominent photographer, filmmaker, and champion of Native Americans. Probably taken in the period from 1908-1920, all of these prints were retained for Dixon's personal collection. These photographs include individual portraits (both full and half length), processions, group gatherings, and other scenes. Details of Native American dress are clearly visible in these photographs, and the scenery in which they have been photographed is often remarkable. While most of the Native Americans depicted here…

GLC03911.08

1843/12/18

McKenney, Thomas Loraine, 1785-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles W. Brewster re: agreeing to speak on Indians at meeting in NH

Written as former Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs for speaking at a meeting of the Portsmouth, N.H., Atheneum.

GLC03935

1850/03/06

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Martindale re: special counsel to Indians

GLC03948

1777/03/24

Warren, James, 1726-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elbridge Gerry

Warren indicates that he has recently written "a long letter to Mr. Adams" that communicated all consequential information, so this letter is written out of friendship rather than to provide intelligence. Comments on the arrival of a French officer, who did not receive a proper welcome because of he arrived on a Sunday. Notes "Impatience for the Arrival of the ships from France destined to" Boston. Discusses concern over matters in the House regarding the army and the embargo, lamenting the venal spirit that he views as destroying patriotism during the American Revolution.…

GLC03962

1818/07/19

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Gales

Discusses his "second speech on Internal Improvements," which Gales had copied down for him. Briefly comments on the activities at Pensacola during the first Seminole War, noting "that the Executive must feel embarrassed." Mentions expecting a good corn crop.

GLC04353.01

1814/09/22

Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Livingston

The letter touches on various points of business relating to the men's steamboats. Assigns captains to their respective boats. Advises Livingston to try to get protection from the government against Indians.

GLC04353.04

1902/08/14

Buffington, Thomas Mitchell, 1855-1938

Typed letter signed

Title: to Theodore Roosevelt re: urging sale of buildings to benefit Cherokee Indians

Buffington writes the President to urge approval of an act to allow sale of buildings at Fort Gibson, owned by the Cherokee Nation, but occupied by various people. Was written while it was Cherokee Nation Territory.

GLC04612

1793/02/27

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Printed document signed

Title: [Two signed acts of the second Congress on one page]

Two acts of Congress, the first repeals a law that placed duties on imported livestock, the second providing compensation to families of two soldiers "killed by the said Indians." Signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State.

GLC04722

1863 ca.

Header Record

Title: Carte de visites of men of Co. M 7th Iowa cavalry who fought against the Sioux [word processed inventory available]

Many of the men's cartes have been signed or otherwise identified. Almost all the men are in uniform. Most come from the Sioux City studio of Gurnsey.

GLC04506