Delaware Indians
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
A Map of the Indian Territory, Northern Texas, and New Mexico Showing the Great Western Prairies, 1842 or 1844
Hand written biography of John Conner or Tah-Tann-Ner-Shea, head chief of the Delewares, 1850s
Biography reads: "A half and born 1807, went to Texas in 1842, took an action part in the war with Mexico, was a member of Capt. Smith's company of Rangers, …". Folder 255A
Hand written biography of Rev. Charles Ketchum or Wan-do'-hwas, third councilor of the Delewares, 1850s
Biography reads: "Born 1812, has always been an advocate of education and Religion among his people and still labors to that end". Folder 255A
Handwritten biography of James Conner, Second Councilor of the Dellawares, 1850s
Biography reads: "Born 1819, Brother to the Head Chief of the Dellawares [sic], Served as a guide and hunter to Col Fremont in 1846, Engaged in several skirmishes with the Indians of the mountains and survived a wound in the leg in one of the engagements." Folder 255A
Indian Refugees in Kansas, 1862
Indian refugees in Kansas. Folder 1397
Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Chief John Ross, November 3, 1863
Letter and envelopes from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Chief John Ross in Philadelphia seeking meeting to discuss Cherokee relief and homes for Delaware and other Kansas Indians. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages, one envelope with handwriting on recto and verso. Folder 1194
Letter from Delaware Delegation to 'Friends and Brothers' (Cherokee), November 28, 1860
Letter from Delaware Delegation (Sarcoxie, Neconnocoa, Charlie, Big Nigger, and Joseph Thompson) to 'Friends and Brothers' (Cherokee) seeking to buy 200 sections of Cherokee Land. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1084
Map of the eastern United States, 1838
Traveller's Guide- S. Augustus Mitchell
Printed Communication to Congress from Cherokee Delegation, 1797 - 1897
Printed communication to Congress from Cherokee Delegation (L. B. Bell and J. G. Schrimsher). Regarding leasing of Cherokee Outlet exclusion of Shawnees, Delawares, and Negroes from per capita payment. (March, 1884 per Wardell 1938-234). Sheets of paper with typed text in ink. Folder 1333B
Printed Statement of the Cherokee Funds requested by D. W. Bushyhead, Treasurer, July 1866 - July 1874
Printed Statement of the Cherokee Funds requested by D. W. Bushyhead, Treasurer of the Cherokee Nation, and supplied by Edward P. Smith, Office of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior. It includes information on the sale of neutral lands, the amount paid by the Delaware and Shawnee tribes for Cherokee land, proceeds from sales of the Cherokee strip in Kansas, and totals of the Cherokee Stock Account. Folder 45