Documents, 1820
File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of photostats of letters recorded in the Office of the Secretary of the War Department from 1815 to 1820. The letters (originals from the National Archives) were written by and to Indian agents: B.F. Stickney, W. Turner, and John Johnston; Military Officer J. Whistler; Governor Lewis Cass; Secretary of War John C. Calhoun; and President James Monroe. One letter, a written copy of which appears in the collection, was written by Thomas Jefferson and addressed to the Ottawas, Chippewas, Potawatomis, Wyandottes, and Shawnees. Other Tribes mentioned in the collection are the Delawares, Senecas, Mingos, and Kickapoos. Fort Wayne is a frequent center of activity and discussion.
Distinct documents, in addition to the letters, are accounts and receipts for annuities distributed to the Indians under treaty provisions, abstracts of food distributions (beef, corn, bread, etc.) the listing of geographic locations and numbers of members of Western tribes, and sworn testimony against Stickney over alleged charges. Topics covered in the collection are the building of mills for Indians, the building of river defenses and of military buildings at Fort Wayne, the consolidation and the activities of the Prophet (Tenskwatawa, brother of Tecumseh) and Jean-Baptiste Richardville (a former Miami chief). Treaties mentioned are those of Fort Meigs, Juan’s Creek, and St. Mary’s.
An item-level inventory is available upon request.
Distinct documents, in addition to the letters, are accounts and receipts for annuities distributed to the Indians under treaty provisions, abstracts of food distributions (beef, corn, bread, etc.) the listing of geographic locations and numbers of members of Western tribes, and sworn testimony against Stickney over alleged charges. Topics covered in the collection are the building of mills for Indians, the building of river defenses and of military buildings at Fort Wayne, the consolidation and the activities of the Prophet (Tenskwatawa, brother of Tecumseh) and Jean-Baptiste Richardville (a former Miami chief). Treaties mentioned are those of Fort Meigs, Juan’s Creek, and St. Mary’s.
An item-level inventory is available upon request.
Dates
- 1815-1820
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.3 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: United States. War Department (Organization)
- From the Collection: United States. National Archives and Records Administration (Host institution, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
