Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: John Charles Casey (1807-1856) was graduated from West Point in 1829 and later became a captain in the United States Army. He was a Special Agent to the Seminoles at the Agency on the Banks of the Caloosa-Halibee, and a good friend of the Seminole Chief, Ho-lah-ta (Billy Bowlegs). The collection consists of letters, both official and personal giving information on the removal of the Indians, the delegations from Arkansas, and...

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Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: This manuscript (7 pp.) is a proposal and constitution for the "New Jersey Organization for Helping the Indians." Written during the French and Indian War, it was intended to help bring about improved living conditions for the native New Jersey Indians. Along with the document is a letter (not signed) citing objections to the proposed association.

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Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: Peter M. Carter, Alderman of the City of New York and Judge of the Court of Common Pleas , makes affidavit that Joseph, a mulatto twenty-five years old, has always been and is now adjudged a free man according to the laws of the State of New York.

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: This collection of letters and documents is related to Indian affairs in North America during and just after the Revolutionary War. Included are letters to and from Sir John Johnson, General in the British Army. There are accounts of sundries issued to Indian scouts (Montreal, May, 1778) and others. Sir Frederick Haldimand (1718 - 1791), a Swiss soldier, was British governor and commander in chief in Canada from 1778 to 1784....

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: Holograph letter of Sir John Harvey, Governor of Virginia, reporting the arrival of the First Maryland Settlers, 27 May, 1634. This is a "Copie of my letter to the Board" in which Sir John Harvey ( -1650) acknowledges receipt of "His Maties [Majesty's] Letters of Privie seale directed to my selfe and Councell requiring all Lawfull helpe and assistance to his Noble Undertakings in Seateing himself and his associates Upon that...

Scope and Contents The Moran Papers comprise handwritten and typewritten primary sources as well as typed transcriptions of these sources. The collection includes correspondence, account books, published and unpublished manuscripts, autobiographical and biographical sketches, miscellaneous notes, published and unpublished articles, drafts of articles and manuscripts, diaries, newspaper and periodical clippings, photographs, pamphlets, and inventories of paintings and etchings, all related to the life and...

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: William Burnet (1688-1729) was appointed Governor of New York and New Jersey in 1720. In 1728 he transferred to Massachusetts where he also served as Governor. New York was the key colony in regard to the entire colonial policy concerning the Indians at this time. Burnet endeavored to prevent French trade with the Indians and to provide a wise and farseeing Indian policy for the British. There are eleven letters to and from...

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: William de la Montagne Cary (1841-1922), artist and traveler, was born in Tappan, New York, and was apprenticed to an engineer. When twenty years old, he made his first trip to the West and in 1861 he explored the Missouri River Country. In 1874 he accompanied the Northern Boundary Survey party on their return to Bismark. In this collection is a hard-bound notebook containing comments about his trip with this party. Other...

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Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: John Winthrop (1587-1649) was Governor of Massachusetts Colony from 1631-33, and 1638-39. This document is a petition to the Governor by the Military Company of Concord requesting the appointment of Lieutenant Willard as captain and Joseph Wheeler or Timothy Wheeler as ensign. The petition is signed by twenty-five members of the company.

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