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1842/04/15
Jones, Henry, fl. 1842
to Th. Ward re: informing Ward that there are enough wagons to remove archives
With certification of delivery on p. 2 by Joseph Daniels. Mistakenly addressed to [Thomas] "Wm. Ward"
GLC02145.16
1844 ca.
Resolve re: Thomas Ward's dispute with Texas House over archive war
Clerical manuscript.
GLC02145.24
1843/02/01
Winn, Walter, fl. 1843
to Thomas Ward re: resignation of Winn & Mitchell as clerks due to Archive War
Winn and Mitchell argue that they cannot perform their clerical duties because of the Archives war and because local antagonism "renders their situation unpleasant."
GLC02145.27
1849/09/24
Jones, Anson, 1798-1858
to Thomas Ward re: Ward's recent defeat
GLC02145.32
1845/08/28
Rusk, Thomas J. (Thomas Jefferson), 1803-1857
to Thomas Ward re: resolution commending Ward as Commissioner of Land Office
Transmitting a resolution passed by convention (not included).
GLC02145.35
January 1843 ca.
Mitchell, Nathan, fl. 1843
Statement re: capture of Texas archives by Austin vigilantes
Countersigned by Walter Winn.
GLC02145.36
1853/06/12
to Thomas Ward re: congratulations on Ward's appointment as consul to Panama
Also mentions possibility of running a Pacific railroad through Texas
GLC02145.37
1842/07/25
Shaw, James B., 1820-?
to Col. Thomas Ward or Capt Joseph Daniels re: forwarding books to Shaw
Written as Comptroller of Texas, asking for account books in Ward's possession.
GLC02145.42
1842/09/06
Snively, J., fl. 1842
to Thomas Ward re: authorizing Ward to use government stores
Damaged. Written as Acting Quarter Master General.
GLC02145.43
1842/09/24
Whiting, Samuel, fl. 1797-1798
to Thomas Ward re: removal of archives from Austin
Whiting, "chairman of the Committee of Safety," was a vigilante supporting Austin
GLC02145.44
1846/09/22
Johnson, R.D., fl. 1846
Certificate of deposit for James Cook
Signed as portmaster at Galveston, apparently part of Ward's business at that city. Written at Galveston
GLC02145.50
1843/04/17
Leach, A.H., fl. 1843
Certificate relative to the Texas archives
Attesting to his presence at the opening of boxes containing property of Major Bringham.
GLC02145.75
1818-1852
Clark, William, 1770-1838
Collection of documents re: Indian agents, payments to tribes [decimalized .01-.20]
GLC02146
1824/01/05
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...
GLC02146.01
1827/05/14
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...
GLC02146.02
1827/05/04
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...
GLC02146.03
1827/07/26
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
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...
GLC02146.06
1827/08/28
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...
GLC02146.07
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...
GLC02146.08
1827/08/19
Campbell, John, fl. 1827-1829
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...
GLC02146.09
1 March 1829 - 1 June 1829
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...
GLC02146.10
1829/05/17
[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...
GLC02146.11
1829/06/01
[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...
GLC02146.12
[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...
GLC02146.13
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