William Clark Papers
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Title: Letter from Indian Agent, Fort Leavenworth (Jno Daugherty) To S.I.A.St.L. (Genl. William Clark)
Date: 1836-11-06
Volume: G Page: 30 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): Jno Daugherty (Indian Agent, Fort Leavenworth);
Recipient(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St.L.);
Contents: Sends duplicate abstracts & estimates, lists of persons employed between October, 1835 and October 1836, trade licenses, and census of Indians.
Description: Copy of letter. 2p.
Title: Letter from Indian Agent, Northern Agcy, Western Terr. (R. W. Cummins) To S.I.A.St.L. (Genl. William Clark)
Date: 1836-11-15
Volume: G Page: 32 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): R. W. Cummins (Ind Agt North Agcy, West. Terr.);
Recipient(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St.L.);
Contents: Sends balance of returns & estimates for the year 1836. Apologizes for tardiness due to illness in the family.
Description: Copy of letter. 1p.
Title: Letter from Major Morgan To Indian Agent for the Delawares (R. W. Cummins)
Date: 1836-12-06
Volume: G Page: 34 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): Major A. G. Morgan;
Recipient(s): R. W. Cummins (Agent for the Delawares);
Contents: Morgan attempts to correct Cummins' impression that he, Morgan, was interfering with Delaware Chiefs. Morgan mentions Capt. Swannack whom (he says) told him that the chiefs wanted to go with him to Washington. Swannack also told Morgan that Gen. Clark had promised the chiefs he would enable them to settle their claims.
Description: Copy of letter. 1p.
Comments: (see letter from Cummins to C. A. Harris, Comm. Ind. Affs., dated 12/23/1836)
Title: Letter from Capt Nat. Koomin, Ketchum, Nonindogomina, Rockatawha, Tittongerman, (witnessed by) J. D. Blanchard & Charles Ketchum , & certified by R. W. Cummins To S.I.A.St.L. (Genl. William Clark)
Date: 1836-12-13
Volume: G Page: 34 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): Capt Nat. Koomin; Charles Ketchum, witness; J. D. Blanchard, witness; Ketchum; Nonindogomina; Rockatawha; R. W. Cummins (Affiant); Tittongerman;
Recipient(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St.L.);
Contents: Contains a plea to the Great Father to help them correct their error in allowing certain Delaware chiefs to travel to Washington, claiming they were rushed into the decision. They blamed Capt Swannock for their current problems and hope the Great Father will stop the group before they get away from St. Louis.
Description: Copy of letter. 2p.
Comments: (see letter of 12/23/1836 from Cummins to C. A. Harris, Commr. Ind. Affs. & also letter of 12/6/1836 from Major A. G. Morgan to R. W. Cummins)
Title: Letter from S.I.A.St.L. (William Clark) To Indian Agent (Major R. W. Cummins)
Date: 1837-01-07
Volume: G Page: 36 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St.L.);
Recipient(s): R. W. Cummins (Indian Agent);
Contents: States that comments made by Captain Swannack regarding alleged promises made by William Clark to the Delaware chiefs, and your (Cummins') part in it are entirely unfounded. The Commissioner has been so informed.
Description: Copy of letter. 1p.
Comments: See letter from Cummins to C.A. Harris dated 12/23/1836. Also letter from various Indian chiefs to Major R. W. Cummins dated 12/13/1836. Also see letter from Major A. G. Morgan to Major R. W. Cummins dated 12/6/1836.
Title: Letter from S.I.A.St.L. (William Clark) To Indian Agent, (Major R. W. Cummins)
Date: 1837-01-07
Volume: G Page: 35 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St.L.);
Recipient(s): R. W. Cummins (Indian Agent);
Contents: Discusses process by which funds may be allocated and transmitted for Robert Johnson, supplier of provisions for the Shawonees.
Description: Copy of letter. 1p.
Title: Letter from S.I.A.St.L. (William Clark) To Indian Agent (R. W. Cummins)
Date: 1837-01-10
Volume: G Page: 36 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St.L.);
Recipient(s): R. W. Cummins (Indian Agent);
Contents: Discusses funds for Delaware teacher. Also discusses $100 in Delaware annuity. Requests Cummins to see if there is a claim for this money.
Description: Copy of letter. 1p.
Title: Letter from Asst. Ind Agt (Anthony L Davis) To S.I.A.St.L. (William Clark)
Date: 1837-01-26
Volume: G Page: 37 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): Anthony L Davis (Asst. Indian Agent);
Recipient(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St. L.);
Contents: Reports much sickness among Potawatomie, Ottawa, & Chipewa Indians, and lack of medical care due to the distance from medical facilities. Advocates the hiring of a physician to live "amongst" them.
Description: Copy of letter. 1p.
Title: Letter from Indian Agent, Fort Leavenworth (Jno Daugherty) To S.I.A.St.L. (William Clark)
Date: 1837-02-01
Volume: G Page: 38 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): Jno Daugherty (Indian Agent, Fort Leavenworth);
Recipient(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St.L.);
Contents: Reports numerous complaints & dissatisfaction with the way the U.S. government is treating Indians. States opinion that much of the trouble is caused by certain half breeds who drink too much and spread false tales to various tribes. Mentions that the government needs to help settle the problems through civilizing and Christianizing the Indians and the half breeds.
Description: Copy of letter. 3p.
Title: Letter from Indian Agent, Fort Leavenworth (Jno Daugherty) To S.I.A.St.L. (William Clark)
Date: 1837-02-02
Volume: G Page: 40 (Microfilm reel MF-3166)
Author(s): Jno Daugherty (Indian Agent, Fort Leavenworth);
Recipient(s): William Clark (S.I.A.St.L.);
Contents: Reports various tribes are complaining about the high cost of goods delivered as part of the annuities. Concurs with the Indian's complaint. Advocates a change in rules making the U.S. Govt. responsible for the risk of delivering the supplies from St. Louis. It is this risk that has added to the cost. Apologizes for making suggestions to one with Clark's service & experience.
Description: Copy of letter. 2p.
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