John T. Cochrane - Choctaw Papers
Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from John T. Cochrane terminating General Cooper and a discussion of Choctaw funds , June 1, 1861
John T. Cochrane's letter to J. B. Luce gives an update about the removal of Cooper as Indian Agent. Cochrane’s letters also introduces the new Indian Agent named Richardson from Missouri. Tensions about whether the Choctaw will continue to support the cause of the Union versus the Confederacy is discussed, and Cochrane explains how much money it has taken to keep the Choctaw on the side of the Union.
Note: typed transcript is available.
Letter from John T. Cochrane to A. Pike regarding money due the Choctaws, April 25, 1861
Letter from John T. Cochrane to attorney A. Pike stating that "they" refused to pay the Choctaw notes, April 23, 1861
John T. Cochrane's letter to Captain A. Pike. In the letter, Cochrane is in distress because the Choctaw business negotiations have fallen through, and the Choctaw refused to accept the bid. Cochrane is left without money, and he pleas with Captain A. Pike to help.
Note: typed transcription available.
Letter from John T. Cochrane to Captain Pike indicating he is ruined because of the non payment, May 9, 1861
John T. Cochrane states he is ruined in his letter to Capatain A. Pike. The threat of approaching Southern soldiers, lack of food provisions, and disheartening monetary funds loom in Cochrane’s report. He also discusses the continued tenuous situation with the Choctaw.
Memorandum from Cochrane regarding payment to Cooper and Pitchlynn, circa 1862
A newspaper clipping discussing the payment to the Choctaw Nation under the eleventh and twelfth articles of the June 22, 1855, treaty. Then, the second section of the clipping gives the Wichita agent’s salary. The third section talks about relief funds for tribes due to failing crops and drought. There is also a separate memorandum included in which John T. Cochrane breaks down how much Cooper and Pitchlyn should be paid.
Note: typed transcript is available.
Statement of the Choctaw Claims, circa 1862
Statement of the Choctaw Claims. This speaks of a $500,000 appropriation fee and account of funds paid out.
Note: typed transcript is available.