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1835/08/01
Balmaceda, Jose Maria, fl. 1831-1835
Land grant in Spanish on Nueces River
On printed stationery "Sello Tercero / Para el bieno de / Dos Realse."
GLC02145.63
1835/07/14
Land grant in Spanish
GLC02145.64
1831/10/06
Written on "Sello Segundo / Doce Reales" stationery.
GLC02145.65
1842/10/17
Mexican land document certifying Juan Carol in Spanish
Written on printed stationery, "Sello Cuarto: Dos Reales"
GLC02145.66
1848/10/28
Bean, Aron H., fl. 1848
to Col. Thos. Ward re: selling Texas land in Ireland
GLC02145.67
1845-1846
Ward, Thomas W., fl. 1842-1862
Three receipts for purchases: 10/20/1845, 12/24/1846 and 12/29/1846
GLC02145.68
1841/12/17
Burnet, David G., fl. 1830-1870
to Thomas Ward re: asking for a favor for Messrs Booth & Dumman
Written at Dunman's near San Jancinto
GLC02145.69
1837/06/17
Cenas, H. B., fl. 1837
Protest of non-payment for bill drawn by Ward on William Christy
Partly printed document signed by Cenas as Notary Public. According to the document, a draft drawn by Ward "in favour of Thomas Mitchel on Wm Christy" for $700.83 was not paid. (Possibly related to Republic of Texas business?)
GLC02145.70
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
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
1829/03/01
[United States Indian Department payroll receipt for $125 issued to John Campbell]
Docketed (and docket signed) by Graham. Acknowledges receipt of his salary as sub-Indian agent for the period from 1 December 1828 to 1 March 1829, issued by Richard Graham. Docket identifies it as No. 1.
GLC02146.19
1852/05/01
[Richard Graham and Catharine Graham give power of attorney to John Wickham]
Cosigned by Catherine, with a signed attestation at end by Thomas L. Mead, notary public. Outlines the powers and responsibilities being given to Wickham. Written on blue paper with corrections (possibly in Graham's hand).
GLC02146.20
23 July 1862
Mallory, Stephen R., 1813-1873
to Joseph Claybrook
Written on stationery of the Confederate Navy and signed by Secretary of Navy Mallory to Acting Midshipman Claybrook. Says the president has appointed him a midshipman in the Confederate Navy and he needs to respond if he accepts. Says if should...
GLC02149
1762-1939
Noyes, Thomas, 1754-1819
Thomas Noyes archive and collateral [Decimalized .01 - .56.03]
Collection contains Continental Army commissions papers, a company journal, a Continental Congress pamphlet, and family scrapbooks and genealogy.
GLC02150
26 August 1776
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Commission of Thomas Noyes.
Assigns Noyes as Lieutenant of the Eleventh Company in the Second Regiment of the Brigade raised by the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Signed by Hancock as President of Congress and countersigned by Charles Thomson as Secretary.
GLC02150.01
January - July 1776
Stanton, Agustes, fl. 1776
A short journal of the transactions of Capt. Augustus Stanton's company.
Grey-blue paper boards, 12 mo. A delicate and tiny 5 page long record, fully entitled: "A short jornal [sic] of the Transactions of Capt. Agustus Stanton's Company. and their Marchings and Camping in the Service of this Colony." Includes specifics...
GLC02150.02
1774
Continental Congress, 1774-1789
Extracts from the votes and proceedings of the American Continental Congress.
Held at Philadelphia on the 5th of September, 1774. Containing the Bill of Rights, a List of Grievances, Occasional Resolves, the Association, an address to the people of Great Britin, a memorial to the inhabitants of the British-American Colonies...
GLC02150.03
December 4, 1776
The names of those in Captain Arnold's company which crossed the North River Dec 4th, 1776
A list of the men in Captain Arnold's company who crossed the North River on December 4, 1776.
GLC02150.04
1863-1920
Noyes Family, 1863-1920
Two genealogical collateral books, plus genealogical scrapbook [Decimalized .01-.03]
GLC02150.56
1907
Noyes, Charles P., 1842-1921
Noyes-Gilman ancestry.
Title continues "Being a series of sketches, with a chart of the ancestors of Charles Phelps Noyes and Emily H. (Gilman) Noyes, his wife." Published in St. Paul, Minnesota by Gilliss Press (New York). Inscription on flyleaf reads "This Book is one of...
GLC02150.56.01
1900
Noyes, LaVerne W., fl. 1849-1900
Descendants of Reverend William Noyes
Direct line to LaVerne W. Noyes and Frances Adelia Noyes-Giffen. Allied families of Stanton, Sanford, Thompson, Holdredge, Saunders, Jessup, Rundle, Lockwood, Lord, Coddington, Fellows, Berry, Clarke, Studwell, and Ferris.
GLC02150.56.03
1865/02/10
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Endorsement on Winfield Scott ALS 3 p. 2-8-1865 re: paroling nephew E. P. Scott
Scott's ALS to William Hoffman, Commissary General of Prisoners, 2/8/1865 has been endorsed by Lincoln, asking that Capt. E. P. Scott be paroled to Lieut. General Scott. Young Scott was the elder's grand nephew, serving as a Confederate Prisoner of...
GLC01889.01
1821/05/26
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Peter Hagner
Argues that he it is wrong to make him pay for his food and quarters during an previous stay in Washington. Claims costs were supposed to be covered for him during his stay. Written as territorial governor of Florida, to Hagner, third auditor of...
GLC01900
30 May 1865
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Special field order no. 76
Brigade-level copy of Sherman's farewell message to his troops and orders for their triumphant march, the Grand Review, through Washington, D.C. "The General Commanding announces to the Army of Tennessee, and Georgia, that the time has come for us...
GLC01909
9 December 1864
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
to Lester A. Beardslee
Written by Secretary of the Navy Welles to Lieutenant Commander Beardslee of the USS "Wachusett." References Beardslee's letter of 4 December, which contained information on the effects of Commander Morris, late of the captured steamer CSS "Florida."...
GLC01920.04
1789/05/10
Walton, George, 1740-1804
to Henry Osborne re: rations contract for Indian treaty negotiation
Signed as Governor of Georgia. The Treaty was to be made with the Creeks. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC01878.01
1789/09/08
to the Commissioners of Indian Affairs re: treaty negotiation reimbursals
Written as Governor of Georgia, informing him to consult with persons having vouchers to verify accounts. Concerns treaty negotiation with the Creeks at Rock Landing. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC01878.02
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