Guidebook to Manuscripts Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: This collection contains various papers pertaining to business affairs among the Chickasaws. There is correspondence with such people as Charles E. Mix and N. G. Taylor, Commissioners of Indian Affairs, and General Samuel G. Smoot, Special Agent of the Department of the Interior. One letter is addressed to "Hon. Cox," Secretary of the Interior. Included is a photostatic copy of the constitution and laws of the Chickasaw...

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Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: There are two Chickasaw ledger books. Some items are receipts for funds paid, and disbursements of treaty monies. There are several letters between A. Harlan, on behalf of the $24,303.00 estate of a Chickasaw member Up-Pa-La and various Indian Affairs agents, especially N.G. Taylor, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. There is also an Act of Legislative Council of the Chickasaw granting rights to J. Wes Parker, W.M. Guy, C.D....

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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.