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Title: Letter from Joseph Browne to Colonel Thomas Hunt, March 17, 1807
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Date: 1807-04-17
Description: Letter from Joseph Browne to Colonel Thomas Hunt in March of 1807 on the subject of distributing provisions to Indians at Fort Belle Fontaine.
Text: St Louis March 17th. 1807 Dr Sir I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter of the 16th inst. and beg leave to observe, that I know of no Law or regulation for the distribution of provisions to Indians at the Cantonment at Bellfontaine. except under particular circumstances; I know of no orders for the giving of Provisions to Indians who may be disposed to trade with any
Show moreSt Louis March 17th. 1807 Dr Sir I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter of the 16th inst. and beg leave to observe, that I know of no Law or regulation for the distribution of provisions to Indians at the Cantonment at Bellfontaine. except under particular circumstances; I know of no orders for the giving of Provisions to Indians who may be disposed to trade with any
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Title: Copy of Letter from William Clark, May 15, 1807
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Date: 1800-05-17
Description: Handwritten copy of a letter from William Clark to Colonel Hunt about arrangements to return a group of Sioux Indians safely to their lands in May of 1807.
Text: No 12 St Louis May 15 1807 Dear Sir A few days ago a Deputation from Several Bands of the Sieaux In Habiting the border of the Missouri arrived at this place with Mr. Durion Sub Agent (appointed by Genl. Wilkinson) for the Missouri. On their way down they down they were fired on by a party of Indians Supposed to be Ottoes, which has alarmed them very much Those Sieux have requested protection A...
Show moreNo 12 St Louis May 15 1807 Dear Sir A few days ago a Deputation from Several Bands of the Sieaux In Habiting the border of the Missouri arrived at this place with Mr. Durion Sub Agent (appointed by Genl. Wilkinson) for the Missouri. On their way down they down they were fired on by a party of Indians Supposed to be Ottoes, which has alarmed them very much Those Sieux have requested protection Asked forgiveness for their past Conduct and wish to be on friendly terms with our Government they also request to be sent in safety to their Country. These bands of Sieoux are numerous and from their Literation and habits it is in my oppinion importent that the UStates accept of their Solicitations and be on the most friendly terms with them. I shall fur nish this deputation with Medals and Flags which they view as raised emblements of Attachment and protection. Also such other Articles as may be necessary at this time to Jolease and give them an entitled oppinion of the paternal effection of our government I have every reason to believe that the Secretary of War had no Expectation that those Savage Bands would seek the protection of our Government as early as this and he has made no arrangements for their returning in safety to their Country. I have no authority to demand a Military protection but under the view you may have of this Subject if you should think yourself justifiable in furnishing a Small Detachment for the protection of those people (residing 1200 miles up the Missouri) to their Country in safety it would signify and most probably facilitate the ends which the Government wishes to promote the perfect harmony with all the Indians in that quarter. The Boats which I have purchased for the Detachment for the Mandans will require thirteen men independent of a Sergeant. With the highest respect I have the honor to be your Most Obed. Servant William Clark Indian Agent
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Title: Letter from Zebulon Pike to Captain Daniel Bissell, June 11, 1806
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Date: 1806-06-11
Description: Letter from Zebulon Pike to Daniel Bissell in June of 1806 discussing military affairs and the maintaining of Pike's home.
Text: No 5 Bell Foutain. 11 June 1806. Dr. Sir Yours of the 28th June & 2� July was handed me by W. Nughz and shall be noticed in rotation, as in the first you are more than commonly complementary, but work me up after by the notice of my omission in not sending you a return of the Detachment but see here a plain tale will put you down. I was informed on my return, that all my Detachment with mys...
Show moreNo 5 Bell Foutain. 11 June 1806. Dr. Sir Yours of the 28th June & 2� July was handed me by W. Nughz and shall be noticed in rotation, as in the first you are more than commonly complementary, but work me up after by the notice of my omission in not sending you a return of the Detachment but see here a plain tale will put you down. I was informed on my return, that all my Detachment with myself belonged to Russell- this information came from the Maj. if our Regt. And the Aid De Camp to the Commander in Chief- who, should know the transfers which had taken place if they did not?-as for the affair of the two men it was partly forced on me, and I am sure more qauling to my feelings at that time; then it can be to yours now. Lt. James Wilkinson (who accompanies me) had two favorite men in Lockwood Company whose times were nearly oute and after much
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Title: Letter from William Clark to Colonel Thomas Hunt, May 15, 1807
Page From: info:fedora/umsl:39462
Date: 1807-05-15
Description: Letter from William Clark to Thomas Hunt in May of 1807 discussing arrangements for the protection of a group of Sioux Indians who wish safe passage back to their lands.
Text: No 11 St Louis May 15th, 1807 Dear Sir A few days ago a Deputation from Several Bands of the Sieoux inhabiting the borders of the Missouri arrived at this place with Wm. Durion fed. agent (appointed by Genl. Wilkinson) for the Missouri. On their way down they were fired on by a party of Indians supposed to be Ottoes; which has alarmed them very much. Those Sieoux have requested protection, aske...
Show moreNo 11 St Louis May 15th, 1807 Dear Sir A few days ago a Deputation from Several Bands of the Sieoux inhabiting the borders of the Missouri arrived at this place with Wm. Durion fed. agent (appointed by Genl. Wilkinson) for the Missouri. On their way down they were fired on by a party of Indians supposed to be Ottoes; which has alarmed them very much. Those Sieoux have requested protection, asked forgiveness for their passed conduct and wish to be on friendly terms with our Government. They also request to be Sent in Safly to theer Country. These band of Sieoux are noumerous, and from their Situations and habits, it is in my oppinion, important, that the U.States accept of theer Solicitations, and be on the most friendly terms with them. I shall furnish this Deputation with medals and Flags on which they view as Sacred emblements of attachment and protection. Also Such other articles as may be necessary at this time to please and give them an exalted oppinion of the paternal
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Title: Letter to Henry Dearborn, January 22, 1806
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Date: 1806-01-22
Description: Copy of a letter to the Secretary of War Henry Dearborn in January of 1806. A scrap of paper bound with the letter suggests that it was written by a Colonel Armstrong in 1803.
Text: No 3 Bell Fontain Jany 22. 1806 Myself and Mr Connor the agent for Mr Smith examined the voucher for September 1805 and found them to agree and I signed the abstracts on this day. But Mr Connor putting the voucher in his pocket I without having the voucher in my possession signed the abstract that the commander might get his money that he has been laid out by Mr Cendrick of his agent Mr Connor

Title: Letter from Governor William Henry Harrison to Captain Daniel Bissell, October 8, 1806
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Date: 1806-10-08
Description: Letter from William Henry Harrison to Daniel Bissell in October of 1806. Harrison tells Bissell of his actions with regard to the case of Zebulon Pike.
Text: the letter was returned to me & I intended to have written by Mr Greater but he left this place without my knowing it having called at my house when I was absent. Your letter of the 4th of April last was duly received & invoiced every difficulty with regard to the affairs of T. Harrison. indeed I never had an idea that Lt. Pike for whom I have a great esteem & friendship had done anything more
Show more the letter was returned to me & I intended to have written by Mr Greater but he left this place without my knowing it having called at my house when I was absent. Your letter of the 4th of April last was duly received & invoiced every difficulty with regard to the affairs of T. Harrison. indeed I never had an idea that Lt. Pike for whom I have a great esteem & friendship had done anything more
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Title: Letter from General James Wilkinson to Captain Daniel Bissell, May 17, 1800
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Date: 1800-05-17
Description: Letter from James Wilkinson to Daniel Bissell in May of 1800. Bissell discussing logistics and accommodations.
Text: Fort Adams 17th May 1800 ______ Dear Sir I have your two letters for the 3rd & 8th -Jany and note the contents. If no other accommodation presents, which you if possible to charter the Julian, if she can be got at such price or will enable me by taking a partial Load, to reimburce myself within 4. 5. or 6. or 700 dollars- but no passenger is to be permitted on Board the vessel engaged for me
Show moreFort Adams 17th May 1800 ______ Dear Sir I have your two letters for the 3rd & 8th -Jany and note the contents. If no other accommodation presents, which you if possible to charter the Julian, if she can be got at such price or will enable me by taking a partial Load, to reimburce myself within 4. 5. or 6. or 700 dollars- but no passenger is to be permitted on Board the vessel engaged for me
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Title: Letter from Henry Dearborn to Colonel Thomas Hunt, October 13, 1806
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Date: 1806-10-13
Description: Letter from secretary of war Henry Dearborn to Colonel Thomas Hunt in October of 1806. The letter confirms the return of ordinance to Fort Belle Fontaine and an appointment of an officer named Joseph Shimball.
Text: No 9 War Department October. 13th. 1806 Sir, Your letters of the 15th. and 16th. inst the former covering a Return of Ordnance and Mily Stores at Belle Fontaine, have been duly reserved. The appointment of Lieut. Joseph Shimball as Assst. Mily Agent in the room of Mr. Carson is confirmed. I am respectfully, Sir, Your Ob. Servt. H. Dearborn Col. Thomas Hunt
Show moreNo 9 War Department October. 13th. 1806 Sir, Your letters of the 15th. and 16th. inst the former covering a Return of Ordnance and Mily Stores at Belle Fontaine, have been duly reserved. The appointment of Lieut. Joseph Shimball as Assst. Mily Agent in the room of Mr. Carson is confirmed. I am respectfully, Sir, Your Ob. Servt. H. Dearborn Col. Thomas Hunt
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Title: Letter from Zebulon Pike to Captain Daniel Bissell, May 13, 1806
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Date: 1806-05-13
Description: Letter from Zébulon Pike to Daniel Bissell in May of 1806. Bissell discussing logistics the rejection of Colonel Hammond's promotion to Lieutenant Colonel.
Text: of paper. I am much oblidged to you for the pains you took relative to the letter addressed to Gove. Harrison by S. Harrison- I shall address a letter to the former, relative to his strictures on that letter; which may insince him to think, that he wanted foundation for his assertion: relative to my makeing use of the Arms of the United States de de. I have made a demand of the depositions you...
Show more of paper. I am much oblidged to you for the pains you took relative to the letter addressed to Gove. Harrison by S. Harrison- I shall address a letter to the former, relative to his strictures on that letter; which may insince him to think, that he wanted foundation for his assertion: relative to my makeing use of the Arms of the United States de de. I have made a demand of the depositions you requested
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Title: Letter from Zebulon Pike to Captain Daniel Bissell, June 15, 1806
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Date: 1806-06-15
Description: Letter from Zebulon Pike to Daniel Bissell in June of 1806. Pike asks for Bissell to handle various troop transfers.
Text: No 6 Dr. Sir St. Louis. 15 June 1806 When I last wrote to you I did not know that the Detach meet under my command belonged to you company; but within a a day or two since I learnt that piece of information. I have therefore enclosed you a muster Roll of the Detachment & have marked an R. opposite to those, who are mustered as [ ] Bissells- You will see on this Role the Alterations which ha...
Show moreNo 6 Dr. Sir St. Louis. 15 June 1806 When I last wrote to you I did not know that the Detach meet under my command belonged to you company; but within a a day or two since I learnt that piece of information. I have therefore enclosed you a muster Roll of the Detachment & have marked an R. opposite to those, who are mustered as [ ] Bissells- You will see on this Role the Alterations which have taken place- and can note them accordingly- I am aboute going on another long and Ardrous command and shall take the same Detachment- You would probably be serveing your company if you had them transferd to your Brothers- I acknowledge I am interested in the Idea, as it would then be possible I would get the m if promoted- but do not think that I ever have myself requested this thing to the Genl- and although they are a Darn�d set of rascals yet in the woods they are staunch fellows and very profile for such expeditions as I am engaged in- You have an account inclosed of the amount
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Title: Extract from a Letter from Zebulon Pike to William Henry Harrison, June 28, 1806
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Date: 1806-06-28
Description: Letter from Zebulon Pike to governor William Henry Harrison in June of 1806 discussing charges against him related to his seizure of property.
Text: No 7 Extract of a letter from Lieut. Pike, to Governor Harrison Dated 28th. June 1806 I have observed by a Letter and Deposition of Capt. Daniel Bissell, that Mr. L. Harrison wrote you a letter, complaining of me; and asserting that I had basely treated him (in conjunction with Captain Bissell) by taking a House from in his absence. This circumstance is fully explained by Capt. Daniel Bissell
Show moreNo 7 Extract of a letter from Lieut. Pike, to Governor Harrison Dated 28th. June 1806 I have observed by a Letter and Deposition of Capt. Daniel Bissell, that Mr. L. Harrison wrote you a letter, complaining of me; and asserting that I had basely treated him (in conjunction with Captain Bissell) by taking a House from in his absence. This circumstance is fully explained by Capt. Daniel Bissell
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Title: Letter from Frederick Bates to Colonel Thomas Hunt, July 22, 1807
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Date: 1807-07-22
Description: Letter from Secretary of the Louisiana Territory Frederick Bates to Colonel Thomas Hunt about the formation of a an association of Indians between the Missouri River and the Great Lakes that could be a source of future conflict.
Text: No 13 Saint Louis July 22nd. 1807 Sir, I have lately received informations, which were I disposed to place implicit reliance in them, I should consider of the most alarming nature. The Interpreters of the upper country, particularly Oberrnon of the Lac village, writes me, that there been formed a powerful association of all the Indians between the Lakes and the Missouri for commending a war on ...
Show moreNo 13 Saint Louis July 22nd. 1807 Sir, I have lately received informations, which were I disposed to place implicit reliance in them, I should consider of the most alarming nature. The Interpreters of the upper country, particularly Oberrnon of the Lac village, writes me, that there been formed a powerful association of all the Indians between the Lakes and the Missouri for commending a war on the frontiers of the United States. He farther assures me that several [ ] Euripenes from the province of Upper Canada have dispersed themselves throughout the country, and are greatly instrumental in promoting there hostile dispositions. � The Ioways only we are told withhold themselves from this threatening corroboration. All the other nations
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Title: Letter from James Wilkinson to Thomas Hunt, May 6, 1805
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Date: 1805-05-06
Description: Letter from General James Wilkinson to Colonel Thomas Hunt in May of 1805. The letter addresses troop movements under various officers.
Text: No 2 Pittsburgh May 6th 05 Dear Sir, I arrived the day before yesterday, at this place, where I met Lt. Pinckney, who surprized me by the information that on the 14th Ultimo you had received orders for your own movement, or that of Capt. Richmond- as those orders had been transmited long since, both by myself and the Inspector. I entertained no doubt, of their safe arrival to your hands, and I ...
Show moreNo 2 Pittsburgh May 6th 05 Dear Sir, I arrived the day before yesterday, at this place, where I met Lt. Pinckney, who surprized me by the information that on the 14th Ultimo you had received orders for your own movement, or that of Capt. Richmond- as those orders had been transmited long since, both by myself and the Inspector. I entertained no doubt, of their safe arrival to your hands, and I will still flatter myself, that they reached soon after Mr. Pinckneys departure from Detroit- but fearing this may not have been the case, I think proper to repeat the General import of those orders for your government- Capt. Richmond with his own company And
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