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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

1829/03/01

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

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