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

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

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.

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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

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).

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