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19 June 1858
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Treaty Between the United States and the Mendawakanton and Wahpakoota Bands of Dakota or Sioux Tribe of Indians
GLC04099.29
11 April 1859
Treaty Between the United States and the Dwamish, Suqamish, and Other Allied Subordinate Tribes of Indians in Washington Territory
written on January 22, 1855
GLC04099.31
18 April 1859
Treaty Between the United States and the Makah Tribe of Indians
written on January 31, 1855
GLC04099.33
27 April 1859
Treaty Between the United States and the Mo-Lal-La-Las Indians
written on November 29, 1854
GLC04099.35
29 April 1859
Treaty Between the United States and the Nez Perce Indian
written on June 11, 1855
GLC04099.37
22 August 1860
Treaty Between the United States and the Deleware Tribe of Indians
written on May 30, 1860
GLC04099.39
23 March 1861
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
Treaty Between the United States and the Winnebago Tribe of Indians
written on April 15, 1859
GLC04099.41
15 April 1862
Treaty Between the United States and the Pottawatomie Nation of Indians
concluded November 15, 1861 proclaimed April 19, 1862
GLC04099.43
7 March 1864
Treaty Between the United States and the Shoshhonee-Goship Bands of Indians
concluded October 19, 1863 proclaimed January 17, 1865
GLC04099.45
13 February 1866
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Treaty Between the United States and the Omaha Tribe of Indians
concluded March 6, 1865 proclaimed February 15. 1866
GLC04099.47
5 March 1866
Treaty Between the United States and the Lower Brule Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians
concluded October 14, 1865 proclaimed March 17, 1866
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Treaty Between the United States and the O'Gallala Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians
concluded October 28, 1865 proclaimed March 17, 1866
GLC04099.51
Treaty Between the United States and the Sans Arc Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians
concluded October 20, 1865 proclaimed March 17, 1866
GLC04099.53
Treaty Between the United States and the Upper Yantonais Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians
GLC04099.55
concluded March 8, 1865 proclaimed March 28, 1866
GLC04099.57
22 May 1866
Treaty Between the United States and the Apache, Cheyenne and Arapahoe Tribes of Indians
concluded October 17, 1865 proclaimed May 26, 1866
GLC04099.59
5 July 1866
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 Chippewa Indians of Saginaw, Swan Creek, and Black River, Michigan
concluded October 18. 1864 proclaimed August 16, 1866
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26 June 1866
Treaty Between the United States and the Great and Little Osage Indians
concluded September 25, 1865 proclaimed January 21, 1867
GLC04099.65
7 March 1867
Supplemental Treaty Between the United States and the Ponca Tribe of Indians
concluded March 10, 1865 proclaimed March 28, 1867
GLC04099.67
17 April 1867
Treaty Between the United States and the Nez Perce Tribe of Indians
concluded June 9. 1863 proclaimed April 20, 1867
GLC04099.69
6 June 1868
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
25 July 1868
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 Northern Cheyenne and Northern Arapahoe Tribes of Indians
concluded May 10, 1868 proclaimed August 25, 1868
GLC04099.75
14 October 1868
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
16 February 1869
Treaty between the United States of America and the Eastern Band of Shoshonees and the Bannack Tribe of Indians
concluded July 3, 1868 proclaimed February 24, 1869
GLC04099.79
Grant, Ulysses S., 1822-1885
Treaty between the United States of America and the Eastern Bands of Shoshonee Indians
concluded July 2, 1863 proclaimed June 7, 1869
GLC04099.81
2 July 1863
Treaty between the United States of America and the Klamath and Moadac Tribes and Yahooskin Band of Snake Indians
concluded October 14, 1864 proclaimed February 17, 1870
GLC04099.83
30 November 1862
Jackson, Edwin (fl. 1862-1865)
to William Jackson
re: He discusses the cold weather and the regiment's need to build their own winter quarters. He grumbles about the hardships of the soldier's life (food, work, etc.) and writes about how much the regiment has walked since August, boasting that he...
GLC00203.02
14 June 1863
re: He informs his brother to send mail to Fort Abercrombie so it will reach him on the plains. Henry will get his discharge within the next few days.
GLC00203.06
31 January 1864
re: As he has not heard from Bill, he repeats much of what he said in #8 about the "Moscow Expedition"; he talks about the large amount of clothing that he wore during that time and about how his regiment 3,000 freezing Indians at Fort Thompson in...
GLC00203.09
19 June 1864
The regiment is in Cairo, IL, on its way to Helena, AK, where Jackson is happy to be going. He describes a parade they were in, where the regiment's "Silver Band" played and ladies blew them kisses and waved their handkerchiefs. He talks about his...
GLC00203.12
27 October 1864
re: He is over his fever and is well again. He also recently voted, along with the rest of his regiment. He proudly notes that only 10 or 12 of them voted for "the Traitor Little Mac," so his regiment is a "true Union Regtiment." He talks of...
GLC00203.15
26 September 1862
to John J. Key
The letter is accompanied by a copy of General Orders No. 144 of September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments. The note describes meeting on 27 September with Key and...
GLC00228.01
4 April 1832
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Creek Tribe of Indians
GLC04099.01
8 April 1834
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Quapaw Indians
GLC04099.03
11 June 1821
Hale, Aurelia (ca. b. 1798)
to Sarah Hale
Letter to her sister, which is apparently the first since she left home. She describes quickly becoming accustomed to the lifestyle in Georgia and says that she prefers it, including the number of blacks in the area: she mentions that they "find it...
GLC08934.004
11 August 1861
Norton, Levi W.
to wife
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell near Mt. Hope. Has just commenced his work as chaplain for the 3rd Regt. Excelsior. A committee of two colored men from the nearby church asked him to preach at...
GLC09006.01
13 October 1861
to Fred
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell. Writes that Fred's [his son] letters give him assurance that he has a "good and faithful boy at home to look after things" in his absence. Receiving letters about...
GLC09006.05
30 March 1862
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Wool. Received food from his family, which pleased him greatly as it means that they are "as comfortable as when" he left. Discusses an unnamed woman who has passed away....
GLC09006.10
22 May 1863
Clapp, George (fl. 1839-1892)
to parents
Received their letter last night. "It is hot enough to roast a nigger alive out here." Everyone has sat down under a row of pine or cedar trees for shade or has created improvised shade with tree branches. It looks "like the town hall when they have...
GLC09355.003
21 June 1863
Has received two letters from them since he last wrote. Has not had time to write because "we have been on a continued move." Has been here for three days, but "expect to move every moment." It is impossible to know where they are going. Is now "a...
GLC09355.007
3 April 1864
to Parents
Will be home 17 months from tomorrow. "God grant that the cloud which now hangs over our nation" will be gone by then. The war is God's punishment. "There was never a more corrupt and sinful government than ours has been" for the past 20 years...
GLC09355.058
24 July 1864
Has not received a letter from them in two weeks. Marched up to Washington. Then went through much of Virginia Maryland over the past two weeks. Now is back only 6 miles from Washington D.C. "The whole trip has not amounted to anything" besides...
GLC09355.080
16 June 1897
Unknown
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
Letter to Senator Bruce in regards to trying make an appointment with the senator concerning school issues. The name is unclear but it looks like W.J.S. Jackson
GLC09400.002
14 April 1877
Redpath, James, 1833-1891
A Policy for the Blacks. Letter to a Colored Mississippian
This broadside is titled "A Policy for the Blacks. Letter to a Colored Mississippian" and is summarized at the top in a paragraph "The President's Policy Discussed by a Radical Republican - Duty Of The Colored People - No Further Allegiance due to...
GLC09400.007
17 September 1877
Ousley, J.E., (fl. 1876-1877)
This letter from J. E. Ousley is concerning a debt that he owes to Senator Bruce. There are also mentions of a sheriff election between two men R. M. Wilson and W. R. Campbell. The docket is written over the text in red pen.
GLC09400.011
6 June 1875
Tilley, M.E., Mrs. (fl. 1875)
This letter from Mrs. Tilly covers a few topics. The major topic is her asking the Senator for support in being re-appointed to her job, at a higher salary on the 1st of July. She asks the Senator to remember her, and put in a good word in for her...
GLC09400.012
22 May 1877
Taggart, James, (fl. 1877)
James Taggart wrote to Senator Bruce in thanks for helping him get a job in the treasury. Also mentions that he used Bruce's name during the examination.
GLC09400.014
26 March 1879
Dr. Tachmyrtis, (fl. 1879)
A letter to Senator Bruce who was a member of the Education and Labor committee, from Dr. Tachmyrtis in regards to a positing on the Woodruff Scientific Expedition.
GLC09400.015
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