William Clark Papers
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Title: Letter from Indian Sub Agent, Westport (A. L. Davis) To Com Ind Affs, Washington (C. A. Harris)
Date: 1837-05-29
Volume: G Page: 46 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): A. L. Davis (Ind. Sub Agent to Potawatomies);
Recipient(s): C. A. Harris (Com. Ind. Affs., Washington City);
Contents: Announces his appointment as Indian Sub Agent to the Potawotomies who have & are emigrating from Indiana. Expresses the belief that these Indians will need some subsistence aid like they received when they first came to their present location. Davis states he has hired Johnston Lykins to assist the moving of the Indians to their land on the Osage River.
Description: Copy of letter. 2p.
Title: Letter from Indian Sub Agent near Ft. Leavenworth (Edwin James) To S.I.A.St.L. (William Clark)
Date: 1837-06-27
Volume: G Page: 47 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): Edwin James (Indian Sub Agent near Ft. Leavenworth);
Recipient(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St.L.);
Contents: James states that the Potawatomies being removed from the "Platte Purchase" to their new location are in need of, and are entitled to subsistence for the period of one year from the time they arrive. Speaks about the Indians bartering their horses & supplies for whiskey. Discusses the Sioux threat to carry on war with the Pottawatomies when they arrive in their new lands; asks for govt. protection for these Indians.
Description: Copy of letter. 3p.
Title: Letter from Indian Sub Agent, Ioway Sub Agcy (Andrew S Hughes) To S.I.A.St.L. (William Clark)
Date: 1837-06-29
Volume: G Page: 50 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): Andrew S. Hughes (Indian Sub Agent, Ioway Sub Agcy);
Recipient(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St.L.);
Contents: States that most of the Ioways & Sacs have complied with treaties and are on their land south of the Missouri River. Describes their condition as "starving" and asks that something be done. Mentions complying with the treaty.
Description: Copy of letter. 1p.
Title: Letter from Ind Sub Agt, Ft. Leavenworth (A. L. Davis) To S.I.A.St.L. (William Clark)
Date: 1837-07-12
Volume: G Page: 53 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): A. L. Davis (Ind Sub Agt., Ft. Leavenworth);
Recipient(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St.L.);
Contents: Answers Clark's query as to what materials are needed to remove Potawatomies on Kickapoo lands to their designated land on the Osage River. Davis' answer included wagons for baggage and subsistence.
Description: Copy of letter. 1p.
Title: Letter from Ind. Sub. Agt., Council Bluffs (E. James) To S.I.A.St.L. (William Clark)
Date: 1837-09-25
Volume: G Page: 63 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): E. James (Ind. Sub. Agt., Council Bluffs);
Recipient(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St.L.);
Contents: Expresses fear that bloodshed will occur if Potawatomies are not supplied with necessary agricultural assistance. States that they believe it is due them under the Treaty of Chicago. Further states that Missouri & Otoe tribes have never ceded the land designated for the Potawatomies and will hunt on it.
Description: Copy of letter. 2p.
Title: Letter from Indian Agent, Potawatomie Landing (John Daugherty) To S.I.A.St.L. (William Clark)
Date: 1837-09-26
Volume: G Page: 65 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): Jno Daugherty (Indian Agent, Potawatomie Landing);
Recipient(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St.L.);
Contents: States that he will arrive in St. Louis about Oct. 15, 1837 with a deputation of Indians from Otoe, Omaha & Pawnee tribes on the way to Washington. Says it is a good time to confer, as the Otoe & Omahas are unhappy with the "no hunting" policy of the Potawatomies. Thinks it would be good to have Caldwell, the Potawatomie chief go to Washington also.
Description: Copy of letter. 2p.
Title: Articles of a treaty made at the city of St. Louis between the United States and the Ioway Indians
Date: 1837-11-23
Volume: 1 Page: 295 (Microfilm reel MS-94)
Author(s): Chiefs and Delegates of the Ioway Indians; Joshua Pilcher;
Recipient(s):
Contents: Articles of a treaty made at the city of St. Louis, between Joshua Pilcher, thereto specially authorised by the President of the U.S. and the Ioway Indians, by their chiefs and delegates.
Description: Copy of document, 1p.
Comments: Cession of lands to clear interpretation of Article 2 of treaty of July 15, 1830.
Title: Letter from Ind Sub Agt, Council Bluffs (Edwin James) To S.I.A.St.L. (William Clark)
Date: 1837-12-18
Volume: G Page: 76 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): Edwin James (Ind Sub Agt, Council Bluffs);
Recipient(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St.L.);
Contents: Fears supplies & implements for 1838 will not arrive when needed. Enumerates a long list of what is needed. This list includes supplies needed to build the sub agent's house. Also mentions the ongoing controversy regarding Otoe hunting on Potawatomie lands.
Description: Copy of letter. 5p.
Title: Letter from F. Saugrairi To S.I.A.St.L. (William Clark)
Date: 1837-12-28
Volume: G Page: 81 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): F. Saugrairi;
Recipient(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St.L.);
Contents: Reports visit to Harmony Mission per Clark's instruction. Describes confrontation with Mr. Allen who refused to vacate the premises in spite of written request by Clark and by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Describes land and buildings.
Description: Copy of letter. 3p.
Title: Letter from Indian Sub Agent, Council Bluffs (Edwin James) To S.I.A.St.L. (William Clark)
Date: 1838-02-19
Volume: G Page: 104 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): Edwin James (Ind Sub Agt, Council Bluffs);
Recipient(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St.L.);
Contents: Announces the Pottowattomies alleged to be trespassing on Sac lands have agreed to come in as soon as their horses are rested. Acknowledges Clark's letter transferring him (James) to the Osage Sub Agency. Will begin journey when relieved by Major Dougherty.
Description: Copy of letter. 1p.
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