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1836/09/10
Green, Thomas J., 1802-1863
to Thomas W. Ward re: asking for buttons for soldier's uniforms
Written as Brigadier General in the Texas Army, to Ward at New Orleans. With address on recto.
GLC02145.71
1845/02/18
Long, James M., fl. 1845
Oath of J.W. O'Hara forswearing drunkenness, signed and sealed
Signed as Supreme Court Justice of the Republic of Texas. The clerical docket on verso indicates that James William O'Hara broke the oath less than two months later "by the most shameful drunkenness."
GLC02145.72
1847/12/10
Gibbs, George, fl. 1847
Gift acknowledgement by N-Y Historical Society for Mexican musket to Ward
Signed by Gibbs as librarian. The musket came from the battlefield at San Jacinto.
GLC02145.73
1845/10/21
Hull, Jonathon, fl. 1845
Receipt to Thomas Ward for materials, including chemicals
Hull was apparently Ward's purchasing agent.
GLC02145.74
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
1847/08/07
McKinny, Thomas F., fl. 1847
to Col. Thomas Ward re: sending him a blood hound
A bloodhound called "Feroz"
GLC02145.76
1840/01/20
Tucker, L. W., fl. 1840
Republic of Texas promissory note for land in city of Austin
Printed document signed as purchaser.
GLC02145.79
1840-1862
Ward, Thomas W., fl. 1842-1862
Miscellaneous receipts for purchases and land sale documents [Decimalized .01- .17]
As follows:
1) Thomson Gregory DS Receipt for Dr. Hull re: Muslin. n.d. 1 p. 2) Jas H. Starr DS Certifying land purchase of Edward C. Smithson, 7/6/1840. 2 p. 3) Receipt for Ward from Hyslop & Brother 1/29/1841. 1 p. + docket. 4) John Ford (Dr.)...
GLC02145.80
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
1829/05/20
[Receipt for annuity payment of $1000 from Richard Graham to the Haskaskia Indians]
Witnessed by Raphael Wielen and Anthony C. Lediuk, and signed with "X" by Haskaskia chiefs and headmen: Kimansa, Baptiste Paschal, Pemicciwai, and Petagogue. Payment made for the annuity due for 1829 in accord with acts of Congress from 6 May 1796...
GLC02146.14
[Receipt for annuity payment of $3000 from Richard Graham to the Wea Indians]
Witnessed by J.B. Wells, A. Shane, and Neil Dagenet. Also signed "X" by four Wea chiefs: Jacco, Ke-ke-qui, Ne-go-to-co-poy, and Ma-qua-co-mon-go. Payment made for the annuity due for 1829 in accord with acts of Congress from 6 May 1797, 21 April...
GLC02146.15
[Receipt for annuity payment of $5600 from Richard Graham to the Delaware Indians]
Witnessed by William Myers, Jr., James Comier, Joseph Philbert, Jr., and William Gittiss, and signed with "X' by eight Delaware chiefs and headman: William Anderson, Patters an, Pushes, Shawnach, Simon Girty, Capt. Peipe, Jan a quick, and Capt...
GLC02146.16
1829/02/05
Daismenue, N., fl. 1829
A settler near St. Louis seeking compensation for damages to timber (156 trees debarked and many saplings taken for making camps, sleeping places etc.) by Indians. Misspells Graham "Grayham."
GLC02146.18
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