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Indian Agent

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Art & Architecture Thesaurus\AGENTS FACET\Organizations\organizations\agencies\Commission of Indian Affairs\

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Certification that Nation has given John Drew an Order to the Agent Regarding Treaty of 1828, February 10, 1834

 Item — Folder 90: [Barcode: 187.90]
Identifier: 4026.126
Description

Certification that nation has given John Drew an order to the agent under the Treaty of 1828 for $1,200. $856 has been spent and Drew is responsible to the Nation for $344. Old Settlers. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 90

Dates: February 10, 1834

Copy of letter from Secretary of War J. H. Eaton to Colonel Ward, August 2, 1830

 Item — Folder 40: [Barcode: 187.40]
Identifier: 4026.77-.9
Description

Copy of letter from Secretary of War J. H. Eaton to Colonel Ward transmitting a copy of his July 29th letter to Colonel Montgomery, Cherokee Agent, setting forth the President's views on Indian removal. Five folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on 19 pages. Folder 40



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"

Dates: August 2, 1830

Destitution Among Cherokees, 1883

 Item — Folder 1397: [Barcode: 187.1397]
Identifier: 4126.85.4
Description

Destitution among Cherokees. Folder 1397

Dates: 1883

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to 'Sir' (John H. Sherburne, Special Agent), 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 297: [Barcode: 187.297]
Identifier: 4026.1912
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross (January 1838?) to 'Sir' (John H. Sherburne, Special Agent) concerning rumor circulating about Seminole Deputation. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 297

Dates: 1797 - 1897

Letter from Chief John Ross to C. A. Harris, June 27, 1838

 Item — Folder 371: [Barcode: 187.371]
Identifier: 4026.597
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross, Washington City, to C. A. Harris, Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Enclosing affidavit [not found] regarding death of Catharine Stephens (See John Howard Payne. REG. NO. 3826.1981). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 371

Dates: June 27, 1838

Letter from E. A. Hayes to W. G. Robinson concerning permits for farm laborers, January 20, 1879

 Item — Folder 445: [Barcode: 61.445]
Identifier: 4026.2031
Description

Letter from E. A. Hayes, Commissioner for the Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs who was in Washington. Hayes informed W. G. Robinson that he had received his application for farm laborer permits but needed testimonials of character and fitness to be in Indian Country before the permit could be granted. Letter signed, E. A. Hayes. Folder 445

Dates: January 20, 1879

Letter from Lewis Ross in Washington D.C. to his son, Henry Ross in Pennsylvania, March 29, 1864

 Item — Folder 6: [Barcode: 188.6]
Identifier: 4026.260
Description

In this letter, Lewis Ross gives advice to his son, Henry on behavior at school at Nazareth Hall as well as information about the Indian Regiment assignments during the Civil War. Folder 6

Dates: March 29, 1864

Letter from nephew to William Potter Ross, April 3, 1866

 Item — Folder 1303: [Barcode: 187.1303]
Identifier: 4026.1878
Description

Letter from nephew (signature page missing) in Washington City to William Potter Ross reporting on Chief John Ross' illness and visit by Commissioner Cooley, Superintendent Sells, and Agent Harlan. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1303

Dates: April 3, 1866

Letter from Secretary of War William H. Crawford to Return J. Meigs, March 2, 1816

 Item — Folder 7: [Barcode: 187.7]
Identifier: 4026.21
Description

Letter from William H. Crawford, Secretary of War, to Return J. Meigs, Cherokee Indian Agent. This letter also contains instructions to President Andrew Jackson regarding removal of intruders upon Indian lands. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 7



Inscription(s)

The number 16 is written in pencil on the back. There is a watermark on the inside of the document of a dove, olive branch, and 'Amy's'

Dates: March 2, 1816

Letter from Secretary of War William H. Crawford to Return J. Meigs, March 2, 1816

 Item — Folder 7: [Barcode: 187.7]
Identifier: 4026.22
Description

Letter from William H. Crawford, Secretary of War, to Return J. Meigs, Cherokee Indian Agent. This letter also contains instructions to President Andrew Jackson regarding removal of intruders upon Indian lands. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 7



Inscription(s)

The number 16 is written in pencil on recto.

Dates: March 2, 1816