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23 February 1836
Caldwell, Matthew, 1798-1842
[Certification of James Gibson service in the Texas Volunteer Army]
Captain Caldwell certifies Gibson's two months of service and his honorable discharge.
GLC06624.14
29 April 1836
Parmer, Martin, 1778-1850
[Receipt for gun and gun servicing for the Army of the Republic of Texas]
Written while a delegate from San Augustine to the Convention of 1836, Parmer indicates that he has received "of Seth Parker a gun" worth $12 and "services in repairing guns" worth $14.50 and asks that "the treasurer of said Republic...please pay...
GLC06624.15
14 March 1815
Lovett, John, 1761-1818
to Stephen Van Rensselaer
Informs that the bank bill has passed. Expresses his opposition to charter of second Bank of United States being granted. Talks negatively about the methods used to get the bank bill passed. Remarks, "In these days, I find, it is a very easy thing...
GLC04309.01
16 January 1818
Roberts, Jonathan, 1771-1854
to Tobias Sellers
Discusses local Pennsylvania politics and governmental appointments. Mentions that he disagrees with a movement to tax the second Bank of the United States and its branches because he believes it will effect the bank's credit. Reports that the...
GLC04309.02
5 May 1864
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Red Lake and Pembina Bands of Chippewas
Concerns the cession of Chippewa land in Minnesota and the Dakota Territory, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Abraham Lincoln. Treaty arranged by Alexander Ramsey and Ashley C. Morrill, Commissioner...
GLC08055.11
5 May 1866
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Boise Fort Band of Chippewa Indians
Concerns the cession of Chippewa reservation land near Lake Vermillion in Minnesota, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Johnson. Treaty arranged by Dennis N. Cooley and E.E.L. Taylor...
GLC08055.12
9 July 1860
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Swan Creek and Black River Chippewas, and the Munsee or Christian Indians
Concerns the cession of reservation land in Minnesota, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President James Buchanan. Treaty arranged by David Crawford, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the...
GLC08055.13
24 March 1837
Convention Between the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians
"Articles of Convention and Agreement" made on 17 January 1837 allowing the Chickasaw to create a district within the Chocktaw land and to have representation in the Chocktaw General Council. Authorized by President Martin Van Buren. Ratified on 24...
GLC08055.15
4 March 1856
Treaty Between the United States and the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians [Bilingual]
The first treaty printed in an Indian language. Bilingual, in Choctaw and English, printed in parallel columns and with back to back title pages, each in one of the treaty languages. Choctaw title: "United States Micha Chahta Micha Chikasha Aiena...
GLC08055.16
17 July 1854
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Delaware Indians
Concerns the cession of Delaware land at the fork of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Franklin Pierce. Treaty arranged by George W. Manypenny, Commissioner on the part...
GLC08055.18
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