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to Aaron Hobart

Briefly reports the passage of the Missouri Compromise: "The question, so long debated in Congress of excluding slavery from our territories is settled, by the passage of a bill...which excludes slavery forever, from the whole of the American...

GLC06313.03

to Mary Kelly

Assures her that Colonel Johnson [Johnston?] has not moved before now because he is awaiting the arrival of pack animals. Moore states that Johnson's original orders were to establish a military post at or near Salt Lake City and that Johnson will...

GLC04194.08

General orders No. 5

A printed copy issued by Headquarters, New York, commending Assistant Surgeon John Moore for his immediate and kind attention to the wounded after an engagement with Indians on 14 August 1853. Includes description of the skirmish near Box Elder...

GLC04194.23

Extract from a letter from the Reverend Samuel D. Hinman

Discusses missionary work with the Indians along the Sioux River who renounced tribal claims and took plots of land in accordance with the Homestead Act.

GLC02429.56

to Thomas C. Pinckney

Writes to his brother after returning from Houston, where the Texas legislature was in session. Discusses the activities of the General Land Office and plans for surveying and opening lands. Also discusses the removal of several Native American...

GLC06623.20