1818-1852

Clark, William, 1770-1838

Header Record

Title: Collection of documents re: Indian agents, payments to tribes [decimalized .01-.20]

GLC02146

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

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

1 March 1829 - 1 June 1829

Graham, Richard, 1786-1858

Autograph document

Title: Abstract of Annuities paid to Indians by R Graham U.S. Indian Agent

A ledger sheet recording 1829 annuities paid to the Delaware, Peoria, Wea, Piankishaw, Haskaskia, and Kickapoo Indians between March 1, 1829 and June 1, 1829. Lists the amount, location of transaction, voucher number, from whom the funds came and to whom they were paid. Richard Graham's signature is found in the body of the ledger.

GLC02146.10

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.

GLC02146.15

1829/05/17

Graham, Richard, 1786-1858

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for annuity payment of $5600 from Richard Graham to the Delaware Indians]

Witnessed by William Myers, Jr., James Comier, Joseph Philbert, Jr., and William Gittiss, and signed with "X' by eight Delaware chiefs and headman: William Anderson, Patters an, Pushes, Shawnach, Simon Girty, Capt. Peipe, Jan a quick, and Capt. Beaver. Payment made for the annuity due for 1829 in accord with acts of Congress from 6 May 1797, 1 May 1810, and 3 March 1819. Signed docket on verso by Graham, who labeled the receipt No. 1.

GLC02146.16

1829/02/05

Daismenue, N., fl. 1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Graham

A settler near St. Louis seeking compensation for damages to timber (156 trees debarked and many saplings taken for making camps, sleeping places etc.) by Indians. Misspells Graham "Grayham."

GLC02146.18

1829/03/01

Campbell, John, fl. 1827-1829

Document signed

Title: [United States Indian Department payroll receipt for $125 issued to John Campbell]

Docketed (and docket signed) by Graham. Acknowledges receipt of his salary as sub-Indian agent for the period from 1 December 1828 to 1 March 1829, issued by Richard Graham. Docket identifies it as No. 1.

GLC02146.19

1852/05/01

Graham, Richard, 1786-1858

Document signed

Title: [Richard Graham and Catharine Graham give power of attorney to John Wickham]

Cosigned by Catherine, with a signed attestation at end by Thomas L. Mead, notary public. Outlines the powers and responsibilities being given to Wickham. Written on blue paper with corrections (possibly in Graham's hand).

GLC02146.20

23 July 1862

Mallory, Stephen R., 1813-1873

Letter signed

Title: to Joseph Claybrook

Written on stationery of the Confederate Navy and signed by Secretary of Navy Mallory to Acting Midshipman Claybrook. Says the president has appointed him a midshipman in the Confederate Navy and he needs to respond if he accepts. Says if should accept, he should be ready to report before the Board of Officers. Is being assigned to the second class after his time in the third class. Docketed at bottom by George N. Hollins, flag officer, who said Claybrook reported to them in Mobile on 29 August. Document appears to have been framed. The paper behind the frame is a brighter hue of blue than…

GLC02149

1762-1939

Noyes, Thomas, 1754-1819

Header Record

Title: Thomas Noyes archive and collateral [Decimalized .01 - .56.03]

Collection contains Continental Army commissions papers, a company journal, a Continental Congress pamphlet, and family scrapbooks and genealogy.

GLC02150

26 August 1776

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Document signed

Title: Commission of Thomas Noyes.

Assigns Noyes as Lieutenant of the Eleventh Company in the Second Regiment of the Brigade raised by the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Signed by Hancock as President of Congress and countersigned by Charles Thomson as Secretary.

GLC02150.01

January - July 1776

Stanton, Agustes, fl. 1776

Autograph manuscript

Title: A short journal of the transactions of Capt. Augustus Stanton's company.

Grey-blue paper boards, 12 mo. A delicate and tiny 5 page long record, fully entitled: "A short jornal [sic] of the Transactions of Capt. Agustus Stanton's Company. and their Marchings and Camping in the Service of this Colony." Includes specifics of daily life for the troops and their comings and goings. One highlight includes a description of skirmishing on the Pactuck River in April. 4 pages at the back list books. The journal was acquired later on by Thomas Noyes, whose handwritten note on the front pastedown (writen in a different hand than that of the journal writer) reads: "Tho.[…

GLC02150.02

1774

Continental Congress, 1774-1789

Pamphlet

Title: Extracts from the votes and proceedings of the American Continental Congress.

Held at Philadelphia on the 5th of September, 1774. Containing the Bill of Rights, a List of Grievances, Occasional Resolves, the Association, an address to the people of Great Britin, a memorial to the inhabitants of the British-American Colonies, and an address to the inhabitants of Quebec. Published by order of the Congress.

GLC02150.03

December 4, 1776

Autograph document

Title: The names of those in Captain Arnold's company which crossed the North River Dec 4th, 1776

A list of the men in Captain Arnold's company who crossed the North River on December 4, 1776.

GLC02150.04