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Treaty between the United States of America and the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Tribes of Indians

concluded October 28, 1867
proclaimed August 19, 1868

GLC04099.74

Treaty between the United States of America and the Northern Cheyenne and Northern Arapahoe Tribes of Indians

concluded May 10, 1868
proclaimed August 25, 1868

GLC04099.75

Treaty between the United States of America and the Tribe of Sac and Fox Indians of the Mississippi

concluded February 18, 1867

GLC04099.76

Treaty between the United States of America and the Senecas, mixed Senecas and Shawnees, Quapaws, Confederated Peorias, Kaskaskias, Weas, and Piankeshaws, Ottawas of Blanchard's Fork and Roche de Boeuf, and certain Wyandottes

concluded February 23, 1867

GLC04099.77

[Memorandum of an Agreement]

A contract between George May Powell of the Oriental Topographical Corps and Melancthon M. Hurd and Albert G. Houghton, Publishers and Booksellers, to publish Rawson's Bible Hand Book. GMP will provide illustrations at his cost and will retain...

GLC00687.128

to George May Powell

Letter is on American Collecting Agency letterhead. In the letter, A. L. Rawson asks George May Powell to cancel their current contract for a more definite agreement with details concerning the map plates and recognition of ownership of the drawings.

GLC00687.130

to H. O. Houghton

Letter is on Riverside Press letterhead. In the letter, George May Powell defines their objection to the contract, that while Prof. Rawson owns the book, the contract is in another name. The publishers have been asked to do things not included in the...

GLC00687.131

to George May Powell

Letter is on Riverside Press letterhead. In the letter, H. O. Houghton defines their objection to the contract, that while Prof. Rawson owns the book, the contract is in another name. The publishers have been asked to do things not included in the...

GLC00687.132

to George May Powell

He expresses concern about Powell's ownership of the plates of the Bible Hand Book and hopes that a corrected contract will be drawn up shortly.

GLC00687.133

[memorandum of agreement, George May Powell and A.L. Rawson]

GMP and Rawson make legal agreements between themselves to work with Hurd & Houghton Publishers on the publication of Rawson's Bible Hand Book, with royalty agreements.

GLC00687.134

to George May Powell

It is impossible to get the requested material for the Hand Book publication according to the present contract. H.O. Houghton & Co. will stop work immediately and issue a bill for work done.

GLC00687.135

to H.O. Houghton

Letter is on American Collecting Agency letterhead. In the letter, George May Powell mentions that he would like to work out a contract before any more work is done. He refers to other business matters.

GLC00687.136

to George May Powell

He offers to pay him for his services and would like to drop him from the contract.

GLC00687.137

to George May Powell

He warns George May Powell to deliver or annul their contract, or face legal consequences, which will surely be negative for Powell, listing names of witnesses against him. He has incriminating evidence against Powell both from the publisher and...

GLC00687.138

to George May Powell

He acknowledges George May Powell's invitation and will be pleased to attend the event at St. Andrews Church.

GLC00687.139

to Gentlemen

He writes about an offer some time previously of an art publication of his, which was declined. He wonders if the gentlemen would be interested in a new invention.

GLC00687.140

to D. Andrew of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church

They agree to engage George May Powell for a lecture. The contract includes a photograph, a map, and royalties from ticket sales.

GLC00687.141

to George May Powell

Because of an agreement to preach in Naugatuck, CT, he will not be in New York City tomorrow. He gives instructions to telegraph him to communicate plans.

GLC00687.142

to George May Powell

He acknowledges George May Powell's concern about capital and labor concerns in Homestead, PA and the lack of arbitration efforts among those concerned.

GLC00687.143

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Travels to Switz[?] recently for a family meeting. Samuel Voris [relationship unclear] was buried the day they arrived for the meeting. Describes the effort at home to gather clothing for soldiers ("Jake Davis....says he has a wagon bed full.")...

GLC07687.109

to Eleanor Hammond

Wishes her a happy new year. Everyone is healthy except Joseph, who has a cold but is recovering. Glad to hear she is all well. Heard about the note from Armstrong; thought Betsey was going to let her have some money. Advises her that if Betsey will...

GLC09273.18

to Eleanor Hammond

Most everyone is healthy. Leg is feeling fine, but an ulcer sore has developed on it above the ankle in addition to the sores that were already there below the knee. Received three letters, the ninth, tenth, and eleventh she has sent, from her this...

GLC09273.19

to Eleanor Hammond

Health is "first rate," and leg is well. Weather is nice right now, and hopes this letter finds her well. Sent her two letters, each with $20 in them. Will send some more money by express soon. Does not need more than $5, and if he does, he will ask...

GLC09273.30

to Eleanor Hammond

"My health is good," and Joseph and Fayette are both healthy too. Guernsey went to the hospital and got his discharge. He should be home soon if he does not get too sick to travel. Johnston has surrendered, and the war is now definitely over. "Most...

GLC09273.43

to Eleanor Hammond

All are healthy. Arrived after a long march at Manchester, which is across the river from Richmond. Will then march to Washington, which should take about eight or ten days. Hopefully will get home by the middle of June. Will write upon arrival in...

GLC09273.44