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1842/06/22
Ward, Thomas W., fl. 1842-1862
to Houston re: resignation as guardian of Texas archive due to marauding Indians
Clerical copy. Ward feared his inability to protect the archives from marauding Indians.
GLC02145.07
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
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