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Treaty Between the United States and the Upper Yantonais Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians

concluded October 28, 1865
proclaimed March 17, 1866

GLC04099.55

Treaty Between the United States and the Yanktonai Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians

concluded October 20, 1865
proclaimed March 17, 1866

GLC04099.56

Treaty Between the United States and the Winnebago Tribe of Indians

concluded March 8, 1865
proclaimed March 28, 1866

GLC04099.57

Supplemental Article to the Treaty Between the United States and the Pottawatomie Tribe of Indians

concluded March 20, 1866
proclaimed May 5, 1866

GLC04099.58

Treaty Between the United States and the Apache, Cheyenne and Arapahoe Tribes of Indians

concluded October 17, 1865
proclaimed May 26, 1866

GLC04099.59

Treaty Between the United States and the Camanche and Kiowa Tribes of Indians

concluded October 18, 1865
proclaimed May 26, 1866

GLC04099.60

Treaty Between the United States and the Woll-Pah-Pe Tribe of Snake Indians

concluded August 12, 1865
proclaimed July 10, 1866

GLC04099.61

Treaty Between the United States and the Deleware Tribe of Indians

concluded July, 4 1866
proclaimed August 10, 1866

GLC04099.62

Treaty Between the United States and the Chippewa Indians of Saginaw, Swan Creek, and Black River, Michigan

concluded October 18. 1864
proclaimed August 16, 1866

GLC04099.63

Treaty Between the United States and the Seminole Nation of Indians

concluded March 21, 1866
proclaimed August 16, 1866

GLC04099.64

Treaty Between the United States and the Great and Little Osage Indians

concluded September 25, 1865
proclaimed January 21, 1867

GLC04099.65

Treaty Between the United States and the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Tribes of Indians

concluded October 14, 1865
proclaimed February 2, 1867

GLC04099.66

Supplemental Treaty Between the United States and the Ponca Tribe of Indians

concluded March 10, 1865
proclaimed March 28, 1867

GLC04099.67

Treaty Between the United States and the Chippewa Indians of the Mississippi

concluded March 19. 1867
proclaimed April 18, 1867

GLC04099.68

Treaty Between the United States and the Nez Perce Tribe of Indians

concluded June 9. 1863
proclaimed April 20, 1867

GLC04099.69

Treaty Between the United States and the Sissiton and Warpeton Bands of Dakota or Sioux Indians

concluded February 19. 1867
proclaimed May 2, 1867

GLC04099.70

Supplemental Article to the Treaty of July 19, 1866, between the United States of America and the Cherokee Nation of Indians

concluded April 27, 1868
proclaimed June 10, 1868

GLC04099.71

Treaty between the United States of America and the Pottawatomie Tribe of Indians

concluded February 27, 1867
proclaimed August 7, 1868

GLC04099.72

Treaty between the United States of America and the Crow Tribe of Indians

concluded May 7, 1868
proclaimed August 12, 1868

GLC04099.73

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

[The White Patent application]

GLC03136.119.01

[The White Patent application]

GLC03136.120

to William Lintner

GLC03136.105

to C. Bert Padon

Leather postcard with the phrase "Friends are like mellons shall I tell you why? To find one good, you must a hundred try." There are numerous names burned into the leather card.

GLC03136.106

I love to tell the story

Also includes the poem "Nothing but Leaves"

GLC03136.107

Mama

"From Marjorie lots of love"

GLC03136.108

[Photograph of a young man]

GLC03136.109

Little Tail of Little Pig

GLC03136.110

Wm L. Oakes The Old house

List of family members written on verso.

GLC03136.117.01

[Copy of Wm L. Oaks The Old house]

GLC03136.117.02

Col. Leonard Fisk Muzzy

Written on verso "Named for Admiral Fisk taken in 1863 in camp. Wm. Harley Muzzy, Kate Cora Muzzy Oakes, Robert C Muzzy in chair"

GLC03136.118

[Sail boat on water]

GLC03136.119.02

[Oakes Family grave]

Collateral items of 6 photographs taken of the Oakes family grave, including Sylvanus P. Oakes, Kate Oakes, William L. Oakes, Margaret A Oakes.

GLC03136.122

to Father

He arrives in Albany and travels from Albany to Troy. Then he took a train and described the scenery as "splendid." He gives his address where he will receive mail.

GLC07705.001

to Father

He makes stops in Crowne Point, Port Henry and a place called "Maria." He describes Maria as a great place for hunting and fishing. At one point they camped in a deserted log hut.

GLC07705.002

to Father

He stayed in a house owned by a Mr. Barlow and developed a terrible toothache and had to see the doctor. Then he went sailing and visited Rattle Snake Mountain.

GLC07705.003

to Father

He is about to leave Rikers Island and assures his father he is safe and leaves him some instructions. He wants him to call after his weekly salary. He writes he could not rest "until I took and shouldered my musket in defence of my country."

GLC07705.004

to Father

He currently has excellent accomodations. He expects to get to the city by Sunday and is enjoying good health.

GLC07705.005

to Father

He will call on his father when he reaches the city. He wants to know the details of his interview with Mr. Choate.

GLC07705.006

to Father

He is glad to finally be leaving Rikers Island, and says he would have deserted if they had been there one more week. Once they reach Fort Monroe, everyone will have to have a rifle. He insists his father draw his pay every month as it will be of no...

GLC07705.007

to Father

He writes that he is very busy and cannot write much now but will write a long letter soon.

GLC07705.008

to Father

He briefly outlines a battle that took place at Bethel where the enemy was 8,000 strong. They expect them to attack again. the union lays siege with 10,000 federal troops.

GLC07705.009

to Father

Lately the accomodations are very bad and he begs his father to entreat his discharge and promises never to enlist again.

GLC07705.010

to Father

Once again asks his father to writer to the Colonel asking for his discharge. He thinks he can get it because he is underage.

GLC07705.011

to Father

He begs his father to get him discharged on account of his age.

GLC07705.012

to Father

He thanks his father for his kind letter and for writing to the Secretary for his discharge. Sorry to hear his father feels bad about it.

GLC07705.013

to Father

He writes about the capture of four Lousiana Zouaves and a secession flag. He thinks his father has a better chance of getting his discharge if he applies to the magistrate on a writ of Habeus Corpus.

GLC07705.014

to Father

He thanks him for all he is doing to try to get his discharge, but says he does not want his father to feel bad if he does not succeed.

GLC07705.015

to Father

He no longer cares whether he goes home or not. Says he was only homesick and has grown accustomed to his circumstances.

GLC07705.016

to Father

A gun-boat called Penguin lies there for the purpose of watching the movements of the enemy. He heard the sound of muskets firing while at brigade drill. He later learned it was a sham battle between regiments.

GLC07705.017

to Father

Since General Wool took over, things have improved greatly, down to the cook. He witnessed a naval battle between the Frigate Savannah and a Secession gun-boat. He writes that he received more clothes including a regular's fatigue suit. He now longs...

GLC07705.018

to Father

He anticipates that they will move to Fort Clark on Saturday and tells him not to write until he hears from him first.

GLC07705.019

to Father

He writes that he really likes this life and would like it even more if he were fighting...reminds him to call on John's sister.

GLC07705.020

to Father

Written onboard a steamer. He describes Fort Hattera where they met two schooners on their way to Philadelphia. They have captured five vessels since the boys have been there. He describes the island as the one that Robinson Crusoe lived on. The...

GLC07705.021

to Father

They are in possession of Fort Clark. He describes it as dreary and desolate, just like Coney Island. There are no inhabitants for five miles except mosquitos, but well populated five or six miles from the mainland. got a pass and explored. The...

GLC07705.022

to Father

He saw an English vessel and a ship from Cuba called the Neptune's Car headed for Philadelphia. He is enclosing this letter in a box of shells. Written at Fort Clark.

GLC07705.023

to Father

One of their boats, the Fanny, was captured and the crew was taken unaware near Roanoke Island. Written at Fort Clark.

GLC07705.024

to Father

The post master came and delivered his salary up to Sept. 1. later he tells the dramatic story of how they rescued the Indiana men from the boat, the Fanny. Written at Fort Clark.

GLC07705.025

to A. Leonard

contains two letters both from E. Storrs. Second one dated 26 July 1863

GLC09182.11

to friend

GLC09182.12

to Henry

GLC09182.13

to father and mother

stamp on last page, "Department of the Interior Pension Office APR 16 1877"

GLC09182.14

to Corin

GLC09182.15

to Bymers

GLC09182.16

to A. G. Hart

GLC09182.17

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Paul and Joyce, Rose and Bess.

GLC09414.0284

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia attends a party.

GLC09414.0285

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia recounts her morning and how she discovered that the D-Day invasion had occurred. She mentions the crowds around newspaper booths and the quiet on the train as everyone read about the events.

GLC09414.0286

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says there are issues with receiving mail, and mentions Irving Davidson.

GLC09414.0287

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a visit to her parents, and ongoing issues with mail.

GLC09414.0288

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Marge, Adele, Jimmy, Pepi and parents.

GLC09414.0289

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia complains about the mail again, is glad that he is kept busy, misses him.

GLC09414.0290

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia tried a new Russian restaurant, and goes to a new doctor.

GLC09414.0291

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about how nice the weather is, and refers to a letter of Moe's about English pastures.

GLC09414.0292

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions the location of the new office she will be working at in Harlem, as well as how different the neighborhood is from what she is used to.

GLC09414.0293

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions her activities with draft board. Also that her Father is ill.

GLC09414.0294

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about father's illness.

GLC09414.0295

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about a union function where she heard a lecture on race and politics.

GLC09414.0296

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says her family received letter from Pepi saying she's coming come because she split from Willie.

GLC09414.0297

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about the erratic weather, and mentions that she saw Margie and Joe.

GLC09414.0298

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia finally received all of Moe's letters and immediately responds to them all.

GLC09414.0299

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia received more of Moe's letters, and responds to each one.

GLC09414.0300