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5 March 1866
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
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
13 February 1866
Treaty Between the United States and the Winnebago Tribe of Indians
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
GLC04099.63
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
12 July 1864
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
to Harriet W. Dewey
He thinks the "Head of the Nation" is frightened by the raid into Maryland and want to protect Washington. He would like to hear that the Johnnies are burning Buffalo.
GLC02161.134
20 March 1867
Kelton, A.C., fl. 1867
[Commissions to Second Lieutenant]
Partially printed. The adjutant general officiallly offers Dewey the commission of 2nd lieutenant.
GLC02161.156
18 September 1864
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
He has someone else in mind for president. Someone who takes the bull by the horn. Someone like Sherman. He knows the war is coming to an end soon. He saw Charley recently.
GLC02161.140
9 October 1864
Smith, E.W., fl. 1864
[Honorable discharge of O. S. Dewey]
Partially printed. Having tendered his resignation, Dewey is honorably discharged and will receive payment when it is determined that he owes nothing to the government.
GLC02161.145
circa 27 October 1863
Frazier, Charlotte, fl. 1863
[Petition of a free black to become a slave of Jefferson S. Nash]
Petition to the District Court of Texas. "Charlotte Frazier...respectfully states and shows that she is a free person of African descent - that she is... mother of Six children under the age of Fourteen ... to wit ... Mack ... Betsey ...Luke...
GLC09123
circa July - August 1789
Washington, George, 1732-1799
[Indian treaties]
Discusses treaties with the Indians, particularly the Creeks. Mentions a land dispute between the natives and settlers in Georgia, which has been a major roadblock to obtaining a treaty. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09985
1861
Second Presbyterian Church of Memphis
Petition to Abraham Lincoln
re: returning control of the church to Union clergy. With AES of Abraham Lincoln (4 March 1864) re: necessity of separation between church and state; and AES of Maj. Gen. Stephen A. Hurlbut (18 March 1864) re: "no military necessity" for taking...
GLC04813.01
11 March 1864
Chaplain Association of Memphis
Petition to P.J.D. Irwin
Petition to Army Surgeon P.J.D. Irwin re: attesting to church's Confederate leanings. With endorsement of surgeons in charge of U.S. general military hospitals (11 March 1864) and AES of P.J.D. Irwin (14 March 1864).
GLC04813.02
14 March 1864
Citizens of Memphis
Petition to Maj. Gen. Stephen A. Hurlbut
Petition to Maj. Gen. Stephen A. Hurlbut re: defence of existing clergy.
GLC04813.03
15 March 1864
Hurlbut, Stephen A., 1815-1882
to unknown general
re: postponing decision pending further investigation.
GLC04813.04
13 May 1793
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Henry Lee
Discusses the action of March 18 [the Battle of Neerwinden] and French politics and military. Comments that "[u]pon viewing the affairs of France according to the present reforms the most whole cause ever embraced by men, seems to be verging fast to...
GLC02437.10266
21 November 1781
Jones, Thomas, fl. 1777-1782
to Henry Knox
Cannot yet send the stores left in his charge because he has so far been unable to obtain fatigue men to help haul them. He will not be able to take a survey of the stores until he gets to Richmond. Fears he will not be able to remove them this...
GLC02437.01294
22 November 1793
to Thomas Jefferson
Informs Jefferson that "General Stewart declines accepting the appointment of Inspector for the port of Philadelphia and would have done the same with the naval office had it been offered to him. He says that he made the application at the influnce...
GLC02437.10285
15 May 1784
Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800
Mifflin, President of Congress, encloses an Act of Congress directing Knox to ascertain from the British Commander in Chief of North America precisely when the British will leave their posts within the boundaries of the United States (possibly refers...
GLC02437.02998
12 November 1781
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Written by Brigadier General Knox to General Lincoln. Says he was concerned for him, but hopes he is safe at Head of Elk, Maryland. Tells him to "pray take care of the trophies and carry them triumphantly into rome." Reports from Mount...
GLC02437.01288
10 July 1782
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Written from the "War Office." Informs Knox that Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch has begun casting shells for them, and that Captain [William] Stevens "must immediately go there to prove the shells." Tells Knox to provide Stevens with instructions for how...
GLC02437.01481
1-3 March 1787
Discusses the convention (referring to the upcoming Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia) and his views of the people's ideas of changes Congress would bring about. "I have not the most distant idea that the people would adopt any...
GLC02437.03476
3 March 1783
to Alexander McDougall
Discusses with McDougall the possible result of his mission, informing him that everyone is anxious for it and continues to deplore the lack of a strong Congress.
GLC02437.01975
10 February 1788
to Robert R. Livingston
Original of GLC02437.03790. Knox relates details of the Massachusetts ratifying convention: "On Wednesday the 30th ultimo, Mr. Hancock was well enough to take his seat in the convention. On Thursday he brought forward the proposition for adopting...
GLC02437.03793
19 February 1783
McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
Written by General McDougall to Major General Knox. Says that Colonel Brooks has no doubt reached him before this letter, but hopes to give an update to events in Congress since. Says "Nothing has since been done by Congress on the Subject of our...
GLC02437.01933
1 October 1792
to David McClure
This letter was copied in an unknown hand. Writes to the Reverend David McClure and thanks him for the "remembrances of the pure friendship of our early years." Goes on to discuss his views on the Indian Wars and his ideas for intermarriage between...
GLC02437.10255
Later copy. Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Congratulates Lincoln on the "glorious termination of our struggles." References Lincoln's letter of 22 February. Agrees with Lincoln on "the efficacy of the funds you mention...
GLC02437.01972
16 March 1783
Later copy of GLC02437.02009. References his letter from "a few days past." Says that letter mentioned a meeting of officers called for by a paper circulating around camp. Says "The meeting was had yesterday, and the General will forward the...
GLC02437.02007
13 July 1782
Marked "copy." Writes, "The bearer of this is a Mr. [Burnet] who is connected with some person who contracted in 1779 for [Cartridge] boxes. I do not remember exactly the circumstances, but generally that Mr. Ruddock was directed by the board of...
GLC02437.01485
9 September 1782
Marked "private." Writes that Congress has recently repeated its "solution respecting the additional allowance to the commanding officer at west point." Does not think there is any chance Congress will help them. Suggests Knox talk to his "good...
GLC02437.01592
7 February 1783
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
Written by Morris as the Assistant Superintendent of Finance to Major General Knox. Wants to give him an update on affairs. Says "It has given me much Pain to see the army looking wildly for a Redress of Grievances" -- a reference to the half-pay...
GLC02437.01897
25 January 1787
to Gouverneur Morris
Later copy. Writes to update Morris on the status of the fight against the Massachusetts insurgents. First, mentions that Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth is unavoidably detained for a few days. Then, outlines the actions of Generals [William] Shepard...
GLC02437.03424
7 March 1860
Brady, James, fl. 1860
to Alfred Edmund Burr
Declines invitation to aid the Democratic Party in Connecticut.
GLC02925.25
1863
The rebuke of secession doctrines
Includes three speeches delivered by General Andrew Jackson, Honorable Horace Maynard, and Mr.Gaulden (delegate from Georgia). The speeches were delivered at various places; General Jackson's speech was delivered at the South Carolina Convention of...
GLC01265.20
7 June 1793
to unknown
Discusses the province of West Florida. Notes the boundaries that were ceded to Britain and the Treaty that was made with Spain. Mentions Britains then ceded [West Florida] to Spain and disposed the better part of the land to another country...
GLC02437.09828
3 September 1802
to Charles Vaughan
Discusses commissioners, settlers, and prices related to his lands in Maine.
GLC02437.10346
5 February 1788
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing the vote on whether to adopt the Constitution in Massachusetts and Virginia. Copy made 8 February 1854.
GLC02437.09339
19 November 1790
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing an expedition against the Wabash Indians. Expresses disappointment in General [Josiah] Harmer. Expected little from Harmer, after hearing he was a drunkard. Instructs Knox to present other...
GLC02437.09343
24 September 1792
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, thanking Knox for information he previously sent within his private letters. Mentions Mr. Hammond, Mr. Penn, and Andrew Hamilton. Asks how Pennsylvania State officers, including Mr. Morris (possibly...
GLC02437.09347
2 March 1797
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, thanking Knox for a letter recently received. Offer condolences to Knox for his recent losses (several of Knox's children died 1796-1797, including his seven year old son named after George Washington)...
GLC02437.09350
30 March 1788
Relates that he received a letter from Knox, and that Mr. Madison informed him Knox had recovered from a "severe indisposition." Discusses ratification of the Constitution at state conventions, commenting that New Hampshire's behavior has baffled...
GLC02437.09417
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