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This series contains correspondence, legislation, reports, clippings, military papers, and publications by Sidney Clarke and by others. The arrangement is chronological by year, and within the year by subject. Major topics are the 1864 political campaign; political, military, postal, and Indian affairs; the Quantrill and Price Raids; and suffrage. Prominent correspondents include James H. Lane, W. W. H. Lawrence, J. G. Blunt, and J. J. Ingalls.
F 1: Legislation Mexican Boundary. Executive Document No. 55, 33rd Congress, Second Session, Report of the Secretary of the Interior in compliance with a resolution of the Senate, of January 22, communicating a report and map of A. B. Gray, relative to the Mexican boundary (1855). 50 pages.
F 2: Political Affairs - Massachusetts. Announcement of Grand Banquet to celebrate election victory of Eli Thayer on November 25 in Worcester (November 14, 1856). Printed. 1 folded page.
F 3: Newspapers - Manhattan, Kansas. Promissory note signed by John W. Robinson, President of Manhattan Town Association (June 3, 1858). Re: payment to SC for establishment and maintenance of weekly paper. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 4: Political Affairs - Kansas. Letter. James Jamison to SC (April 29, 1858). Re: recommendation of Mr. Whitman and Judge Conway as information resources. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 5: Military Affairs - Harper's Ferry Invasion. Senate Committee Report No. 278, Thirty-sixth Congress, First Session (June 15, 1860). Reports of the majority and minority of the Select Committee on the Harper's Ferry Invasion. Bound volume. 256 pages.
F 6: Political Affairs - Massachusetts. Photocopy of letter at the Kansas Historical Society. SC to Rev. T. W. Higginson (September 20, 1860). Re: endorsement of Eli Thayer for Congress. Handwritten. 3 pages.
F 7: Military Affairs - Correspondence.
a.Letter. Edward M. McCook to General James H. Lane (June 2, 1861). Re: request to be detailed as JHL's aid. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Statement of Capt. Israel Reinhard concerning George W. Dietzler's disappearance and possible theft of funds (May 13, 1861). Handwritten. 1 page; both sides. [Envelope indicates statement was forwarded from J. H. Lane to Caleb B. Smith, Secretary of the Interior.] 1 page; both sides.
F 8: Military Affairs - Frontier Guard. Photocopy of SC's honorable discharge from the Frontier Guard obtained from the Kansas Historical Society (May 3, 1861).
F 9: Military Affairs - Irregular Service. Vouchers for teamsters' claims in Capt. S. W. Quimby's Co. Irregular Service from Lyon County for Lincoln and return (September 20, 1861). All are signed by William B. Godfrey, acting Q. M. for the Fort Lincoln Rangers. 13 pieces.
F 10: Military Affairs - Col. Dixon S. Miles. Senate Executive Document No. 7, Thirty-Seventh Congress, Second Session (December 26, 1861). Message of the President in answer to a resolution of the Senate and proceedings of a Court of Inquiry in the case of Col. D. S. Miles. 56 pages.
F 11: Military Affairs - Nominations of Officers. Executive Document, No. 457, Thirty-seventh Congress, First Session (July 16, 1861). Nominations of Don Carlos Buell and others to be Officers in the Army. 23 pages.
F 12: Correspondence, Miscellaneous. Letter. J. H. Lane to Hiram Lane[?] (February 28, 1862[?]). Re: sending of funds for tour[?] for Lane[?]. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 13: Legislation - Internal Revenue. Bill reported in the House of Representatives, Thirty-Seventh Congress, Second Session by Mr. Stevens from the Committee of Ways and Means, (March 3, 1862) "to provide internal revenue, to support the government, and pay interest on the public debt." Printed. 53 pages.
F 14: Legislation - Internal Revenue. "Laws relating to the Direct and Excise Taxes, passed during the First and Second Sessions of the Thirty-Seventh Congress" (1862). Printed. 115 pages.
F 15: Legislation - Military Affairs, Nominations of Officers. Executive Document, Thirty-seventh Congress, Third Session (February 14, 1862). Nominations reported from the Committee on Military Affairs and the Militia, printed in confidence for the use of the Senate. [Kansas personnel have been marked in ink.] 17 pages.
F 16: Legislation - Military Affairs, Nominations of Officers. Executive Documents, Nos. 74-98, Thirty-seventh Congress, Third Session, Nominations for Appointments and Promotions (December, 1862January 16, 1863). 88 pages. Executive Document No. 85 (December 26, 1862) lists SC's appointment as Assistant Adjutant General in the Volunteer Force of the United States with the rank of Captain. [Appointments for Kansans are marked in ink.]
See Outsized Materials Box I F 1b for photocopy of appointment certificate for SC (February 11, 1863).
F 17: Military Affairs - Correspondence and Orders.
a.Letter. SC to Major Johnson (June 2, 1862). Re: preparation of papers for the conveyance of Sarcoxie's bond. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Copy of orders. J. H. Lane, Com. Recruiting, to Col. Bowen, Comg. 13th Reg., K. V. (October 11, 1862). Re: ordering of regiment to northern and western boundaries ofKansas for protection of families of volunteers. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Orders. J. H. Lane, Com. Recruiting, to Col. C. McAdams Commandg. 12th Reg. K. V. (October 9, 1862). Re: ordering of regiment of patrol eastern Kansas border to prevent entry of Missouri guerillas. Handwritten. 2 pages.
d.Letter. J. H. Lane to Messrs. Delahay or Thomas (May 10, 1862). Re: detail by Blunt of officer superior in rank. Handwritten. Partial sheet.
e.Letter from W. A. Van Nostrand, Marshal of Police and Civil Prv. Marshal, 8th Army Corps, requesting passes for Wm. P. Smith (December 11, 1862). Handwritten. 1 page.
F 18: Appointments - Non-Military or Unspecified. Correspondence.
a.Caniff, H. J., to SC (June 13, 1863). Re: desire for any work. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Hall, John W., to SC (June 25, 1863). Re: clerkship. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Lillie, George H., to SC (December 27, 1863). Re: assistance in securing Legate's position as U. S. Assessor. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Welch, H. P., to SC (July 4, 1863). Re: assistance in appointment to Dept. U. S. Assessor. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 19: Claims. Correspondence.
a.Blackford, W. D., to SC (July 3, 1863). Re: sending of report on Kansas Claims No. 104 and sending of other documents to various persons.
b.Fletcher, James, to SC (May 16, 1863). Re: Fisher's claim, possible Commission session in Leavenworth, SC's appointment as Provost Marshal, Indian regiment, request for certificate from adjutant, removal of General Curtis. Handwritten. 1 page folded; both sides.
c.Fletcher, James, to SC (July 20, 1863). Re: allowance of Fisher's claim, need for statement from Lane concerning Wright's claim. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Fletcher, James, to SC (August 16, 1863). Re: appointment of JF as Special Paymaster or as Secretary of the Commission. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
e.Gardner, Sarah M., to SC (December 28, 1863). Re: death of husband at Fort Gibson; request for assistance in collecting money due her from government. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f.Montgomery, W. P., to SC (August 7, 1863). Re: request for information concerning funds for payment of C. M. Meek's claim. 1 page; both sides.
g.Niles, Sam V., to SC (July 18, 1863). Receipt of declaration of H. S. Jones and filing of his claim. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 20: Correspondence, Lane, J. H., to SC (January-June).
a.(January 5, 1863). Re: sending of draft by SC after March 4th, sending Waterbury speech. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.(May 26, 1863). Re: SC's appointment as Asst. Provost Marshal Genl. for Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado, advice concerning appointments and procedures. Appended is letter from A. C. Wilder re congratulations and suggestions for procedure, new governor, newspaper announcement of appointment, Legate. Handwritten. 1 sheet folded; both sides.
c.(May 27, 1863). Re: opposition of Pomeroy and Carney, recommended policy andprocedures. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d.(May 30, 1863). Re: appointment of clerk for Judge Miller of the Supreme Court, Pomeroy's arrival and possible opposition to SC, full understanding of Osborne and Fishbeck. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e.(June 19, 1863). Telegram. "Harmonize as far as possible. Shannon OK." Handwritten on printed form. l piece.
f.(June 20[?], 1863). Re: Carney's arrival, Legate matter, obtaining letters from Blunt and others charging fraud and corruption, fight for department for Blunt, creation of public sentiment against Halleck, election of Senators, provision for Alexander, Cloud, and Elliott. Handwritten. 1 page folded; both sides.
F 21: Correspondence, Lane, J. H., with SC and VanAntwerp (July-December).
a.(July 8, 1863). Telegram. Re: "Two (2) districts McCann Russells Sinks north. Bank Shannon Tolman south." Handwritten on printed form. 1 piece.
b.(July 6, 1863). Re: plan for division of Kansas into two districts, postponement of Legate matter, attempt to revoke order stopping Blunt's pay, payment of JHL's taxes, silence about the P.M. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
c.(August 19, n.y.). Re: SC's coming over with Hallet & Winchell and "Cart," arrangements for meeting. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.T. P. VanAntwerp to J. H. Lane (November 25, 1863). Re: tardy receipt of letter, delivery of enclosure to McKee and its appearance in the Democrat, President's giving up Schofield, election of Brown, low Republican morale. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e.To "Dr Friend" (December 15[?], n.y.). Re: removal of opponents including Schofield, prevention of damage by Legislature, support of Lincoln and Stanton, payment of bill, support of Democrat, praise of Topeka speech. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f.(December 21, 1863). Re: establishment of department with Leavenworth as headquarters, removal of Schofield. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g.[to SC?] (December 23, 1863). Re: fight over Delahay's nomination, letter to Lyman Trumbul [sic], Chairman, Senate Committee on the Judiciary asking for confirmation. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.(n.d.). Re: agreement with Crawford to cease fighting him, Carney, Ewing, Scofield, Banks, and Legate in exchange for postponement of Senatorial election and support of SC. Handwritten. 2 folded sheets; both sides.
F 22: Correspondence, Miscellaneous.
a.Bacon, F. C., to SC (July 6, 1863). Re: purchase of lightning rods. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b.Baker, F. P., to SC (November 24, 1863). Re: assistance for brother, G. D. Baker. Handwritten. Partial sheet.
c.Chase, Salmon P., Secretary of the Treasury, from SC (September 23, 1863). Re: removal from office of James F. Legate, U. S. Assessor for state of Kansas. Draft of letter. Handwritten but unsigned. 1 page.
d.Insley, M. H., to SC (November 5, 1863). Re: land information. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Jones, H. S., to SC (August 17, 1863). Re: receipt and signing of affidavit, sending ofpower of attorney and desire for acknowledgment. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Newlon, J. F., (December 8, 1863). Re: arrival in city. Handwritten. Partial page.
g.Ross, J. P., to SC (July 6, 1863). Re: absence of promised letter and decision. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Speer, John, [to SC?] (December 19, 1863). Re: absence in St. Louis, request that SC remain while he is gone, Thacher's article about the Journal. Handwritten. 1 page.
i.Stocton, J. B., to SC (August 17, 1985). Telegram. Re: trip to Colorado. Handwritten on printed form. 1 piece.
j.Wanless, Jno., to SC (September 17 and 21, 1863). Telegrams. Re: SC's location and JW's time of arrival. Handwritten on printed form. 2 pieces.
k.Wilder, D. W., to SC (October 17, 1863). Telegram. Re: Gen. Lane's arrival. Handwritten on printed form. 1 piece.
l.Langston, C. H., William D. Mathews, and John Turner to SC (December 31, 1863). Re: invitation to address meeting in Leavenworth concerning proposition in Conservative. 1 page; both sides.
F 23: Court Case - Soley & Clark vs. Hale. Correspondence.
a.McArthur, Hiram, Clerk (July 17, 1863). Re: SC's statement to James Fletcher concerning payment of costs. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.McArthur, Hiram, Clerk (July 28, 1863). Re: receipt of payment from SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 24: Military Affairs - Appointments (A-Fi).
a.Blanton, N. B.
(1)Blanton, N. B., to SC (June 23, 1863). Re: appointment in Invalid Corp. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2)Blanton, N. B., to SC (September 20, 1863). Re: Thanks for appointment in Invalid Corp. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Boyd, Capt. John J.
(1)Grant, Edwin H., to SC (July 11, 1863). Re: appointment for Boyd as Quartermaster or Commissary of Volunteers in new Indian Brigade. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2)Grant, Edwin H., to SC (August 3, 1863). Re: possibility of help. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Buck, Asahel, to SC (December 1, 1863). Re: readiness to receive appointment and readiness of partner to act as clerk to Shannon. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Callen, A. W., S. M. Strickler to SC (November 9, 1863). Re: appointment of A. W. Callen as detective under the Provost Marshal. Handwritten. 1 page.
Clarke, Sidney. See Outsized Box I F 1b for photocopy of appointment certificate for Sidney Clarke as Assistant Adjutant General of Volunteers with the rank of Captain as of February 9, 1863 (February 11, 1863).
Cook, Hugh, see Box 1, F 26i, letter, W. W. H. Lawrence to SC (October 14, 1863).
e.Crowell, William. G. A. Colton to SC (June 13, 1863). Re: recommendation of Crowell for Deputy Provost Marshal. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
f.Connery[?], M. F., to SC (October 5, 1863). Re: request that SC obtain signatures on apetition for MFC's appointment to an unnamed position. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g.Ellis, A., to SC (August 16, 1863). Re: willingness to accept appointment in SC's department, reasons for unwillingness to accept position from Lane. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet and 1 single sheet; both sides.
h.Everhart, John F., [to SC?] (October 15, 1863). Re: position in SC's department. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
i.Fishback, W. H. U.
(1)Fishback, W. H. U., to SC (May 27, 1863). Re: application for Deputy Provost Marshalship, raising regiment of Home Guards for border protection. Appended is a recommendation by J. H. Lane. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
(2)Lane, J. H., to SC (June 1, 1863). Re: recommendation of Fishback. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 25: Military Affairs - Appointments (Fl-Ja).
Fletcher, James, see Box 1, F 18d, letter, James Fletcher to SC (May 16, 1863).
a.Fletcher, John.
(1)Fletcher, James, to SC (October 21, 1863). Re: appointment of his brother as Detective for Shawnee County. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2)Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (October 21, 1863). Re: existence of more fitting candidates for detective or special agent. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Fuller, A., to SC (June 17, 1863). Re: unwillingness to sacrifice home interests for position in the Army unless necessary. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Gove, M. J., to SC (June 27, 1863). Re: appointment as enrolling officer for draft. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Grant, Edwin H.
(1)Grant, Edwin H., to SC (June 10, 1863). Re: appointment as Examining Surgeon for Kansas district, possible influence of the Patriot. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2)Grant, Edwin H., to Gen. J. H. Lane (June 10, 1863). Re: appointment as Examining Surgeon for Northern District of Kansas, enlargement of the Patriot. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Haskell, J. C.
(1)Haskell, J. C., to SC (June 8, 1863). Re: SC's appointment as Provost Marshal General, request for assistance in securing position [on Gen. Blunt's staff?]. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2)Haskell, J. C., to SC (July 17, 1863). Re: assistance from Judge Bailey, Speer, and Babcock in obtaining quartermastership of the 14th Regiment, progress in influencing Stotler, reply to Judge Ruggles' article, raising of regiment. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
See also Box 1, F 26e, letter, Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (April 3, 1863).
f.Ingersoll, Charles, to SC (August 12, 1863). Re: result of interview with Blair concerning position of Special Agent for Kansas, readiness to serve SC. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g.Jacks, R. M., to SC (July 9, 1863). Re: appointment as Deputy Provost Marshal for Bourbon County. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 26: Military Affairs - Appointments (Je-Sh).
a.Jennison, Colonel. A. C. Wilder to SC (July 17, 1863). Re: appointment of Jennison as recruiting officer and commanding officer of new cavalry regiment. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
b.Lambdin, C. S., to SC (September 12, 1863). Re: prospects for work. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Lillie, George H., to Gen. J. H. Lane (June 7, 1863). Re: Deputy Marshal's or Deputy Provost Marshal's position. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Newlon, J. F.
(1)Newlon, J. F., to SC (August 15, 1863). Re: position as surgeon, opposition of Stotler to Lane and Blunt, ground lost by Lane, fall canvass. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2)Eskridge, C. V., to SC (November 23, 1863). Re: removal of Page and appointment of Newlon. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Page, F. R. W. W. H. Lawrence to SC (April 3, 1863). Re: position enrolling under Conscription Act. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Parham, Robert., to SC (July 20, 1863). Re: position as detective. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Pipher, John W., to SC (June 14, 1863). Re: keeping him in mind. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.St. John. Daniel M. Adams to SC (October 30, 1863). Re: Asst. Marshalship, removal of Orr. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i.Schuyler, Judge. W. W. H. Lawrence to SC (October 14, 1863). Re: Banks' removal from board, reason for not appointing Judge Schuyler, appointments for Thomas and Cook. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
j.Shook, D., to SC (November 2, 1863). Re: position under the "Provo" south of the Kansas River. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 27: Military Affairs - Appointments (St-W).
a.Stonebraker, Sam A., to SC (n.d.). Re: guerilla raid on Black Jack, appointment as provo marshal in his district. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Stratton, E. W. Edwin H. Grant to SC (June 22, 1863). Re: position for Stratton. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Strickler, S. M.
(1)Strickler, S. M., to SC (June 4, 1863). Re: position which will pay but which will not necessitate vacating seat in Senate, Carney's fight against Lane.
(2)Wilder, A. C., to SC (May 27, 1863). Re: recommendation of Strickler. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Tallman, G. J., to SC (July 6, 1863). Re: recommendation by Lane for special favor from SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Thomas, Adolphus S.
(1)Thomas, A., to SC (June 15, 1863). Re: Gen. Lane's desire to see Thomas, existence of open positions in SC's department.
(2)Baker, F. P., to SC (October 24, n.y.). Re: copy of assignment of judgment against Ross to Carney and blank assignment, appointment of Thomas as clerk to Shannon. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3)Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (August 29December 5, 1863). Re: appointment for Thomas; request for information concerning L. & B., Delahay's clerk, and Assessor. Handwritten. 6 pieces.
f.White, Charles. J. B. Abbott to SC (n.d.). Re: recommendation of CW as qualified to recruit and command a colored company. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Woodworth, M. F. D. Shook to SC (June 23, 1863). Re: desire of Woodworth for a clerkship. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 28: Military Affairs - Appointment (Unnamed Nominees).
a. Eskridge, C. V. to SC (June 14, 1863). Re: appointment in SC's department for an unnamed friend. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Unsigned partial letter (filed with November, 1863, correspondence). Re: obtaining letter from Lane recommending writer to Secretary of War for position as special Paymaster. Handwritten.
F 29: Military Affairs - Cattle Purchases. Correspondence and receipts from Hard & Reynolds to SC (July 130, 1863). Re: purchase of cattle and oxen. Handwritten. 8 pieces.
F 30: Military Affairs - Forage Issue Orders. Orders to the Forage Master signed by W. H. Ruel, Clerk, to issue oats, corn, and hay to SC (August 26, September 15, October 24, and November 24, 1863). Handwritten. 4 partial pages.
F 31: Military Affairs - Forms and Invoices (June-August).
a.Form 10, List of Articles Expended (June 30, 1863), signed by SC, Captain and Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General. Re: stationery supplies. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
b.Form 10, List of Articles expended, lost or destroyed...in the month of July, 1863 (July 31, 1863). Signed by SC, Captain and Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General. Re: stationery supplies. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
c.Form 13, Purchases. The United States to Drake Brothers (July 31, 1863). Signed by SC, Captain and Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General. Re: stationery supplies. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
d.Form 13, Purchases. The United States, to M. Shaw and Company (July 31, 1863). Signed by SC, Captain and Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General. Re: Ex. Congress letter paper. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
e.Form 13, Purchases. The United States, to Woods and Abernathy (July 31, 1863). Signed by SC, Captain and Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General. Re: furniture. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
f.Form 14, Postage, &c., The United States to Sidney Clarke, Captain and Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General. Re: postage and telegrams. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page. Attached are copies of four telegrams:
(1)To SC from J. Wanless, Captain and Provost Marshal 1st District (July 14, 1863). Re: surgeon and commissioner of environment for district. Handwritten copy on printed form. 1 page.
(2)To Captain John Wanless, Provost Marshal, District of Colorado, from SC (July16, 1863). Re: no appointed Commissioner or Surgeon. Handwritten copy on printed form. 1 page.
(3)To Colonel James B. Fry, Provost Marshal General, from SC (July 16, 1863). Re: no officers to recruit for Invalid Corps. Handwritten copy on printed form. 1 page.
(4)To Colonel James B. Fry, Provost Marshal General, from SC (July 18, 1863). Re: letter about division of District of Kansas. Handwritten copy on printed form. 1 page.
g.Form 18. The United States to D. W. Wilder & Co. for printing services (July, 1863). Signed by Sidney Clarke, Captain and Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General. Attached to front of form are the following:
(l)General Orders No. 3 (July 28, 1863). Signed by Sidney Clarke, Capt. and Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General. Re: inclusion of Dacotah Territory in SC's jurisdiction, enrollment for draft of persons arriving in Territory, furnishing to Boards of Enrollment any names overlooked by enrolling officers. Printed. 1 page.
(2)Blank printed form letter signed by Sidney Clarke, Captain and Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General. Re: lists of deserters and reward for apprehension and delivery of deserters. 1 page.
(3)Blank form for pass from Headquarters Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General. 1 page.
(4)Circular (July 14, 1863). Signed by Sidney Clarke, Captain and Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General. Re: War Department Circular No. 40, signed by James B. Fry, Provost Marshal General concerning division of Kansas into two Enrollment Districts and resultant changes. Printed. 1 page.
(5)Blank Form of Receipt. Printed. 1 page.
h.Invoice of Ord. and Ordnance Stores turned over by Major F. D. Callender Commanding St. Louis Arsenal to Captain Chas. Parsons, Assistant Quartermaster U.S.A., for transportation to Captain Sidney Clark [sic] for the 1st Battalion Invalid Corps. (July 15, 1863). Signed by F. D. Callender, Major Ordnance. Re: shipment of arms and ammuni tion. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
i.Invoice of Ord. and Ordnance Stores turned over by Major F. D. Callender Commanding St. Louis Arsenal, to Capt. Chas. Parsons, Assistant Quartermaster U.S.A. for transportation to Captain Sidney Clark [sic], for the use of the 1st Battalion Invalid Corps (July 22, 1863). Signed by F. D. Callender, Major, Ordnance. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
See also Outsized I F 1 for additional forms; see Section XI for description of those forms.
F 32: Military Affairs - Forms and Invoices (August-December).
a.Form 10, List of Articles expended...in month of August, 1863 (August 31, 1863). Signed by SC, Captain and Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General. Re: stationery used. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
b.Depot of Army Clothing and Equipage. Invoice of Stores turned over by Captain R. M. Potter, Md. K. to Major S. Van Vliet, Quartermaster U.S.A., for transportation to Captain Sidney Clarke, 3rd U. S. Arty, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General, atLeavenworth City, Kansas, for Invalid Corps (August 5, 1863). Signed by Reuben M. Potter. Re: insignia and jackets. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
c.Form 2(b.), Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, turned over by Major J. McNutt, Ordnance Department, to Captain Sidney Clark [sic], U. S. Army, at Leavenworth City on the 3rd day of September, 1863. Signed by J. McNutt, Major of Ordnance, Commanding. Re: revolvers, swords, plates, and packing boxes. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
d.Form No. 7(a.), Receipt of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores by Captain Sidney Clarke (September 3, 1863). Signed by James Crane, 1st Lieutenant 9th K. V. Cav. & Acting Assistant Quartermaster & Acting Assistant CS for Invalid Corps. Re: weapons and ammunition. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
e.Form No. 7(a.), Receipt of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores By Captain S. Clark [sic], Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General (September 3, 1863). Signed by James Crane 1st Lt. 9th K. V. Cav. & Acting Assistant Quartermaster, for Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General. Re: arms and ammunition. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
f.Form 10, List of Articles expended...while in possession and charge of Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General...in the quarter ending on the month of September, 1863 (September 30, 1863). Signed by Sidney Clarke, Captain and Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General. Re: stationery used. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
g.No. 27, List of Quartermaster's Stores, &c., Received by Lieutenant James Crane, Acting Assistant Quartermaster & A. A. C., Invalid Corps, U. S. Army, of Captain Sidney Clark [sic], Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General, U. S. Army, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, on the 3rd day of September, 1863. Signed by James Crane, 1st Lt. 9th K. V. Cav. & Acting Assistant Quartermaster & A. A. C. Invalid Corps. Re uniforms and insignia. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
h.Form No. 40, Special Requisition (n.d.) for uniform jackets and chevrons "For the use of the detachment...at the Rendezvous at Fort Leavenworth Kansas." Signed by James Crane, 1st Lt. 9th K. V. Cav. and Acting Assistant Quartermaster for Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General, State of Kansas. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page. (3 copies)
i.Form No. 51, Quarterly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage received and issued at Leavenworth City, Kansas by Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General for Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado & Dakota during the month ending on the Thirtieth day of September, 1863. Re: uniform jackets and chevrons. Handwritten on printed form. 7 pages.
j.Form 15, List of articles expended...while in possession and charge of Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General, in the month of October, 1863 (October 31, 1863). Unsigned. Re: wood and office supplies. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
k.Form 15, List of articles expended...while in possession and charge of Captain Sidney Clarke Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General, Leavenworth City, in the month of November, 1863 (November 30, 1863). Unsigned. Re: wood and office supplies. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
l.Form 15, List of Articles expended...while in possession and charge of Captain SidneyClarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General, Leavenworth, Kansas, in the month of December, 1863 (December 31, 1863). Unsigned. Re: wood and office supplies. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
See also Outsized I F 2 and 3 for additional forms; see Section XI for description of those forms.
F 33: Military Affairs, Miscellaneous. Correspondence (A-F).
a.Adams, C. W., to SC (July 7, 1863). Re: unfitness for duty in the field of Capt. R. H. Hunt. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Adams [?] M., to SC (May 10, 1863). Re: Appointment of Banks as Provost Marshal General. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Burlingame, Ward, to SC (June 15, 1863). Re: access to records of governor's office and cooperation of governor in law enforcement.
d.Burr, Ned, to SD (October 13, 1863). Re: superseding of Banks by Shannon, commissioning of Baker.
e.Cone, W. O. K., to SC (June 29, 1863). Re: processing of pay accounts for presentation to the Commission. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Curtis, H. Z., to SC (July 27, 1863). Re: forwarding package to Gen. Blunt. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Daily, S. G., to SC (November 23, 1863). Re: introduction of his brother William Daily; expense of arresting deserters. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Evans, Jno., Governor Colorado Territory, to SC (June 24, 1863). Re: receipt of order No. 1, willingness to cooperate with SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
i.Fair [?], Sam F., A. A. Surg. in charge Gen. Hospital, to SC (July 11, 1863). Re: admission to hospital of Private Tho.[?] H. Cox, Co. G. 1st Kans. Vol. Handwritten. 1 page.
j.Fitch, Estee & Co., to SC (May 22, and June, 1863). Two form letters. Re: supplying stationery and books. Printed. 1 page each.
k.Fry, Col. James B., from SC (August 5, 1863). Re: furnishing to the Adjutant General the number of men from Kansas in the U. S. volunteer forces. Handwritten. 1 page folded; both sides.
F 34: Military Affairs, Miscellaneous. Correspondence (H-O).
a.Hall, John A., to SC (September 9, 1863). Re: request for information about organization and command of the 3rd colored regiment. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Henning, B. S., Major and District Provost Marshal, to SC (July 27, 1863). Re: reporting of Shook to SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Jaques, W. H., to SC (June 27, 1863). Re: sending of article which SC wished to see. Handwritten. 1 piece.
d.Joy, Capt. L. D., to SC (August 5, 1863). Re: thievery by white and black people, searching of blacks, denial of robbing blacks of their property. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Kemble, J. R., to SC (July 8, 1863). Re: assignment of bearer to light duty rather than field duty. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (November 19, 1863). Re: list of bounty payments for Alfred Cappen, Recruiting Officer. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Leland, C. M., to SC (November 11, 1863). Re: loyalty of O. D. Wilcox, granting ofpermit, election results. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
h.Liebschutz, A., to SC (July 20, 1863). Re: prospects of application. Handwritten. 1 page.
i.O'Brien & Diefendorf to SC (December 9, 1863). Re: inspection of rolls to determine who signed on Nelson Ladd. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 35: Military Affairs, Miscellaneous. Correspondence (P-Sh).
a.Page, F. R., to SC (July 16, 1863). Re: permit for Mr. Mosher to go to Wisconsin. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Plumb, P. B., to SC (July 9, 1863). Re: need for enlistment blanks. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Russell, Ed., to SC (September 10, 1863). Re: extension of furlough. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d.Russell, Ed., to SC (October 25, 1863). Re: illness. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Saunders, Alvin, Governor of Nebraska, to SC (June 19, 1863). Re: offer of services for defense of country. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
f.Shook, D., to SC (July 8, 1863). Re: obtaining information on Indian affairs, cattle matter, and irregular claims; Maj. Adams' working for Carney. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
g.Shook, D., U. S. Dect., to Lieut. Meeks (July 1, 1863). Re: return of mules. Appended is note to SC asking him to see that Meeks returns the mules. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Shook, D., to SC (August 4, 1863). Re: illness. Handwritten. 1 page.
i.Shook, D., to SC (August 21, 1863). Re: information on Carney and Stephens, recruiting problem in Indian regiment, Carney's attempt to change Indian regiments into Negro regiments; letter for Tallman. Handwritten. 1 page.
j.Shook, D., to SC (September 12, 1863). Re: assistance to Maj. Van in cattle matter, sending of statements. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 36: Military Affairs, Miscellaneous. Correspondence (St-W).
a.Stevens, , to SC (May 28, 1863). Re: Carney, Banks & Russell's recruitment for border defense, SC's plan for organization of citizen companies, Coffin's need for help. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
b.Wilder, A. C., to SC (August 10, 1863). Re: leave for Ed. Russell. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Wilder, A. C., to SC (December 22, 1863). Re: placement of Curtis in command of Kansas Department, defeat of Carney, Pomeroy's opposition to Delahay's appointment. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
F 37: Newspapers. Correspondence.
a.Emporia paper. Newlon, J. F., to SC (December 25, 1863). Re: newspaper for Emporia, removal of Jake from post office, Wilder's attitude toward his political friends, position for JFN. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Emporia News. Proctor, A. G., to SC (December 11, 1863). Re: purchase of Emporia News at later date. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Lawrence Tribune. Speer, John, to SC (October 7, 1863). Re: SC's getting out paper. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Lawrence Tribune. Lane, J. H.; Blunt, James G.; and Barber, Oliver; to SC (October 24, 186[?]). Re: transmittal of funds to purchase a power printing press to establish and run a daily, tri, and weekly paper at Lawrence in the interest of the Radical Republicans. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Lawrence Tribune. Speer, John, to SC (n.d.). Re: getting press, Wilder's getting out paper. Note on partial page.
f.Leavenworth Daily Times. Pages from draft of letter from SC to the Editor, Leavenworth Daily Times (November, 1863). Re: attack on SC published in paper of November 25. Handwritten. Pages 1, 3, 6, and 7.
g.Omaha Nebraskian. Reynolds, Geo. A. (August 11, 1863). Re: publication of orders in Omaha Nebraskian; hard fight ahead for Blunt. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 38: Political Affairs- Kansas. Correspondence (A-I).
a.Abbott, J. B., to SC (Sunday, n.d.). Re: seeing Fisher, Lane and Davis. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Baker, F. P., to SC (June 20, 1863). Re: not receiving letter from SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Baker, F. P., to SC (June 24, n.y.). Re: Carney in Washington, sending assignment to Lane, getting judgment out of Carney's hands. Handwritten. Partial page.
d.Baker, F. P., to SC (July 23, 1863). Re: wish to be in position to strike, publication of circular dividing the district. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Blunt, J. G., to SC (June 28, 1863). Re: fight against JGB in Washington, sending claims for signature. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f.Blunt, J. G., to SC (October 26, 1863). Re: inability to meet with SC and others until after turning over command to Gen. McNeil. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
g.Drinkwater, D. F., to SC (November 22, 1863). Re: entitlement to good position. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Graham, Robert, to SC (August 14, 1863). Re: assistance in getting nomination of his son as Chief Justice of Kansas. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Hall, John W., to SC (June 25, 1863). Re: funds deposited for defeat of Lane, suggestion for candidates from Prairie City or Black Jack to replace Carney candidate. Handwritten. 1 sheet; both sides.
i.Ingalls, Jno. J., to SC (September 15, 1863). Re: meeting of Central Executive Committee to nominate Chief Justice. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 39: Political Affairs - Kansas. Correspondence (J-L).
a.Jones, H. L., to SC (December 9, 1863). Re: impossibility of his sustaining[?] Banks as clerk if he has backers like Sam Wood. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (August 19, 1863). Re: adjustment in matter of dun, presence of SC and "Grim Chieftain" on Friday. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (September 24, 1863). Re: death of Judge Williams, laying matter before Lane and Wilder. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (November 29, 1863). Re: advice concerning answer to the Private Secretary concerning article in today's Topeka Tribune entitled "Sidney." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e.Leland, C. M., to SC (July 9, 1863). Re: statement of Deputy U. S. Assessor to CML and affidavit from CML instead of direct statement from Deputy, hope of establishing newspapers in upper counties of Kansas. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 40: Political Affair - Kansas. Correspondence (M-Sh).
a.McBratney, R. M., to SC (November 24, 1863). Re: keeping Orr as Deputy Marshal, Strickler not in favor of Carney. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Manning, E. C., to SC (December 6, 1863). Re: Brumbaugh support for Emmert over Banks, request for SC's assistance in getting payment from McMahon for his services. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c.Newlon, J. F., to SC (October? 5, 1863). Re: sending proxy. Handwritten. Partial page.
See also Box 1, F 37a, letter, Newlon to SC (December 25, 1863), re Wilder's attitude toward his friends.
d.Osborn, T. A., to SC (May 29, 1863). Re: urging Russel to cooperate with SC in Provost business, consultation before appointment of deputy, patronage for Otis, SC papers sent from War Office, George S. Hough. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e.Parham, P., to SC (July 28, 1863). Re: I. H. Watson as possible author of articles in Emporia News, Watson's street corner speeches. Handwritten. 1 page.
Reynolds, George. See Box 1, F 37g, Reynolds to SC, (August 11, 1863) re hard fight ahead for Blunt.
f.Rogers, D., to SC (December 9, 1863). Re: SC's opinion of soundness of Kellogg and Emmert as Speaker of the House and Chief Clerk respectively. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g.Shannon & Back to SC (November 1, 1863). Re: printing order, declining of nomination by Gen. Deitzler. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Shook, S. E., to SC (July 8, 1863). Re: time of husband's return home, report on success after he returns. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 41: Political Affairs - Kansas. Correspondence (St-W).
a.Steele, S. B., to SC (November 5, 1863). Re: Gove's blaming of Steele for his defeat, election of Fullington and Taylor.
b.Steele, S. B., to SC (December 11, 1863). Re: handling of matter before Legislature meets or after men get to Topeka.
c.Stevens, R. S., to SC (May 11, 1863). Re: need to urge Lane to check Carney, get Banks out, and to mount a Negro regiment, selling of stock. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
d.Stevens, R. S., to SC (May 26, 1863). Re: Chester's excitement, permit for Blunt, building of telegraph from Leavenworth to Lawrence and on to Ft. Scott, activity of Carney men. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Stevens, R. S., to SC (November 23, 1863). Enclosure of letter from former clerk of Fuller & Carney at Sac & Fox Agency who is also posted on cattle trades, going to Washington, profitable Indian contract for Perry Fuller. Handwritten. 1 page. Letter enclosed from S. Sheppard to Stevens (August 28, 1863) re: willingness to help in fight against Carney and news of Lawrence disaster. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
f.Strickler, W. M., to SC (December 15, 1863). Re: SC's endorsement of his letter to Col. Hoyt about St. J. R. McClure.
g.Twiss, Capt. Charles P., 5 Reg. Indian Brigade, to SC (July 17, 1863). Re: introduction of Major E. H. Corruth, Agent in charge of the Refugee Indians. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Web [sic] to SC (Monday morning, n.d.). Re: importance of suggestion in appended letter to be first to nominate Lincoln. Handwritten. 1 page, written on letter from W. W. H. Lawrence to Webb (December 18, 1863) suggesting that a meeting of the Radicals of the state be called to commit themselves to the reelection of Lincoln.
i.Wilder, A. C., to SC (October 8, 1863). Re: appointments for Delahay, Web, and Shannon, and removal of Legate. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 42: Political Affairs - Republican State Central Committee. Draft of form letter from SC to successful candidates (August 13, 1863). Re: collection for payment of political printing bill. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 43: Postal Affairs. Letter. Stonebraker, Sam. A., to SC (n.d.). Re: false statements of Rankin to Lane about SAS's part in campaign, attempt of Rankin to have someone else appointed Postmaster. Handwritten. Partial page.
F 44: Quantrill Raid, Lawrence.
a.First page of draft of statement by SC expressing appreciation to the press for coverage of the Quantrill Raid with the exception of Sam. Wood of the Council Grove Press. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Correspondence.
(l)Chadsey, J. W., from SC (n.d.). Re: thanks for contribution to aid sufferers of the Quantrill Raid. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2)Jagger, E. L., to/from SC (September 21 and 30, 1863). Re: contribution from church members for distribution to victims of raid, listing of people receiving aid, and thanks for assistance. Handwritten. 1 page folded; both sides.
(3)Ross, John P., from SC (n.d.). Telegram. Re: destruction of Lawrence by Quantrill, safety of family. Handwritten copy on printed form.
(4)[Ross, John P.?], from SC (August 26, 1863). Re: description of raid and SC's experiences during it. Handwritten. 3 folded sheets; both sides.
(5)Sibley, Knowles, to SC (written by J. W. Chadsey, Clerk) (October 16, 1863). Re: contributions collected from shop for victims of the raid. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 45: Suffrage. Draft of letter from SC to "Gentlemen" (December 31, 1863). Re: inability to accept invitation to speak at meeting, SC's sympathy with the attempt to change clause in state constitution which denies suffrage to "colored citizens, colored taxpayers, and colored soldiers," and endorsement of such action. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
1864
F 46: Appointments, Miscellaneous. (B- H).
a.Bartlett, William K. S. M. Strickler to SC (June 14, 1864). Re: recommendation that Bartlett be appointed in Mr. Hersey's place. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Brenner, Adam, see Box 1, F 85, Political Affairs Campaign, letter from Low to SC (December 3, 1864).
b.Britton, Z. E., to SC (November 15, 1864). Re: assistance in obtaining position of Dept. U. S. Assessor for Leavenworth. 1 page; both sides.
c.Drinkwater, D. F., to SC (November 1, 1864). Re: position as paymaster or Indian agent for the Kaws, prediction of win for Republicans. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d.Garvey, E. C., to SC (November 11, 1864). Re: appointment to position held by Col. Holliday. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Hanson, Wm. H., to SC (June 4, 1864). Re: consideration for situation in Rocky Mountains. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Hazen, Capt. S. O. J. Hanks to SC (July 21, 1864). Re: appointment as Deputy Assessor for Leavenworth instead of John Hosick. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Hunt, Jont. H.
(1)Hunt, Jont. H., to SC (November 28, 1864). Re: SC's endorsement of JHH for deputy U. S. Assessor. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2)Eskridge, C. V., to SC (December 5, 1864). Re: request by Editor Hunt that SC ask Mr. Sternberg to make no change at present.
F 47: Appointments, Miscellaneous. (J-T).
a.Johnson, D. M. W. W. H. Lawrence to SC (April 4, 1864). Re: position for DMJ. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Leland, C. M., to SC (February 2, June 3, and September 12, 1864). Re: appointment to Assessorship in place of Legate. Handwritten. 3 pieces.
c.Randolph, J. V.
(1)Randolph, J. V., to SC (May 20 and December 14, 1864). Re: appointment to U. S. Assessorship. Handwritten. 2 pieces.
(2)Maxson, P. B., to SC (May 15, 1864). Re: recommendation of R. V. Randolph for deputy U. S. Assessor. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Smallwood, Wm. H., to SC (December 17, 1864). Re: resigning commission, desire for appointment as agent for the Sac & Fox Indians. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e.Tholen, [Wm.]. Telegram. Lane and Wilder to SC (April 19, 1864). Re: appointment of Tholen in place of Russell[?]. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
f.Thompson, Robert T., to SC (October 24, 1864). Re: appointment as Deputy U. S. Marshal, addresses at three meetings. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Unnamed applicant. Steele, S. B., to SC (July 12, 1864). Re: someone to replace Hersey as Legate's deputy, if district is divided, appointment of man now in Manhattan. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 48: Cattle Stealing. Correspondence.
a.Ashmore, M. L., to SC (April 15, 1864). Re: information concerning cattle stealing by Carney men from Indians, request for authority to investigate. Handwritten. l folded sheet; both sides.
b.Newlon, J. F., to SC (April 12, 1864). Re: request for permit to purchase cattle. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Printz, S. S., to SC (March 13, 1864). Re: permission for McMahan and Mansen to purchase cattle in the Indian Territory. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 49: Correspondence, Miscellaneous. (A-I).
a.Adams, F. G., to SC (September 21, 1864). Telegram. Re: meeting SC at Leavenworth. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
b.Blunt, James G., to SC (November 25, 1864). Telegram. Re: team to take Senator Harlan to Baldwin City. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
c.Blunt, James G., Maj. Gen., to SC (December 23, 1864). Telegram. Re: Capt. Insley's departure for Leavenworth. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
d.Bright [?], W. P., to SC (June 16 and 24, July 9, 1864). Re: sending of money. Handwritten. 3 pieces.
e.Burr, Edmund, to SC (July 14, 1864). Telegram. Re: Lane's arrival. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
f.Burr, Ned, to SC (May 17, 1864). Telegram. Re: request that SC come to Leavenworth. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
g.Dunn, J. C., to SC (August 26, 1864). Re: praise of Arizona, canvass for Congressional delegate, letter from SC vouching for JCD. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h.Insley, M. H., to SC (December 23, 1864). Telegram. Re: request that SC come to Leavenworth. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
F 50: Correspondence, Miscellaneous. (K-R).
a.King, W. W., to SC (November 11, [1864]). Telegram. Re: settlement of matters before departure for East. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
b.King, W. W., to SC (December 5, 1864). Re: decision to settle in Kansas. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Lillie, Geo. H., to SC (May 4, 1864). Re: introduction of T. M. Crewell. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Lincoln Association of Kansas, W. W. H. Lawrence, Chairman, Ex. Committee, to SC (February 17, 1864). Re: assessment of $25. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Masonic Lodge Investigating Committee, C. N. James, Secretary, to SC (June 25, 1864). Re: appearance concerning Moore & Hinson case. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Pipher, John W., to SC (October 2, 1864). Re: return of horse. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Reynolds, G. A., to SC (May 24, 1864). Telegram. Re: opposition to Capt. Gorton. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
h.Robinson, W. W., to SC (July 18, 1864). Re: departure of S. H. Doge, postponement of sending man to trade. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 51: Correspondence, Miscellaneous. (S-W and Anonymous).
a.Schofield, William H., to SC (November 22, 1864). Re: real estate business, donation or purchase of town property by SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Shannon, A. J., to SC (September 16, 1864). Telegram. Re: arrival today. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
c.Shannon, A. J., Capt., to SC (December 2, 1864). Telegram. Re: arrival of Genl. Blunt, meeting with Crawford and SC. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
d.Speer, John, to Hawkins Taylor or SC (September 19, 1864). Telegram. Re: purchase of [?] and possession taken. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
e.Speer, John, to SC (September 20, 1864). Telegram. Re: SC's arrival on stage if possible. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
f.Strickler, S. M., to SC (May 23, 1864). Re: sending of vouchers and papers. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Strickler, S. M., to SC (December 18, 1864). Re: desire to see SC in Leavenworth. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Tholen, William, to SC (May 20 and 24, 1864). Re: bailing out of John Hickey. Handwritten. 2 pieces.
i.W. R. R. Office, H. P. , Clerk, to Thos. S. Green (December 23, 1864). Circular. Re: tracing of undelivered box sent to John Ross. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
Wright, W. P., see Box 1, F 49d, W. P. Bright.
j.Unsigned note on scrap of paper (February 23, 1864). Re: sending of money to A. Beattie & Co. Address on back of E. H. Grant. Handwritten.
k.Unsigned note on half page (n.d.). Re: exchange of legal tender notes for bonds. Handwritten.
F 52: Indian Affairs. Correspondence.
a.Coffin, W. G., from SC (May 11, 1864). Re: understanding with WCG about transportation for the removal of the Indian refugees. Copy of letter. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Coffin, W. G., to SC (May 19, 1864). Re: procedures in hiring teams; denial of any violation of agreement. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Stevens, R. S., to SC (April 14, 1864). Re: Sac & Fox treaty, plans for land. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 53: Military Affairs - Appointments. (A-G).
a.Bliss, J. F., to SC (April 22, 1864). Re: appointment as detective. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Bowen, Thomas M., to SC (November 27 and 30, and December 14, 1864). Re: request for Brigadiership, suggestions for other appointments, feelings about promises. Handwritten. 3 pieces.
c.Boyer, James W., to SC[?] (February 3, 1864). Re: position. Handwritten. Partial sheet.
d.Brewer, W. J., to SC (November 15, 1864). Re: appointment to Job Throckmorton's position in Provost Dept. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Buck, Asahel, to SC (January 20, 1864). Re: position as detective. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Clarke, Capt. Chas.
(1)Clarke, Capt. Chas., to SC (February 27, 1864). Re: commission to raise a colored company or a position with SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2)Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (February 6, 1864). Re: position for CC on SC's staff or that of General Curtis. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Cook, Thomas F. Reid, Aquila, to SC (February 12, 1864). Re: appointment of TFC, Benjamin E. Gump, and James H. McVay as lieutenants in the 1st Indian Regiment. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h.Cummings, J. F., to SC (May 18, 1864). Re: appointment as Deputy Provost Marshal. Handwritten. 1 page.
i.Draper, William, to SC (March 3, 1864). Re: position, reason for keeping back pay of the enrolling officers of the Southern Dist. Handwritten. 1 page.
j.Fenimore, M., to SC (September 10, 1864). Re: vacancy for Post Chaplaincy. Handwritten. 1 page.
Grant, Edwin H., see Box 1, F 82c, Political Affairs, Campaign, Grant, Edwin H., to SC, letters, (April 9 and May 2, 1864) re position as Asst. Surgeon.
Gump, Benjamin E., see Cook, Thomas F., item g in this folder.
F 54: Military Affairs - Appointments. (H-W).
a.Herrick, T. P., to SC (February 12, 1864). Re: completion of application, request for recommendation, persuasion by Adjutant General of TPH's men to take recruiting commissions for the 16th. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Leonard, M. R., to SC (March 23, 1864). Re: appointment as enrolling officer of county or Senatorial district. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Lillie, George H., to SC (February 1, 1864). Re: appointment as detective in Page's district. Handwritten. 1 page.
McVay, James H., see Box 1 F 53g, Cook, Thomas F.
Moore, Capt., see Box 1, F 76b, Political Affairs Campaign, letter, Adams to SC March 30, 1864, re: Moore as successor to Insley.
d.Moore, H. G., to SC (April 10, 1864). Re: appointment as enrolling officer. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Murdock, Lieut. T. B. Stotler, Jake, to SC (February 12, 1864). Re: promotion of JBM to A. Q. M. or Commissary of Subsistence. Handwritten. 1 page.
Murdock, M. M., see Box 1, F 84e, Political Affairs Campaign, letter, Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (February 1, 1864) re appointment of Murdock as Special Agent and Detective.
f.Newbury, William S., to SC (June 16, 1864). Re: appointment as U. S. Detective for Kansas, George Crawford's campaign for Governor, distrust and dislike for Lane created by Twiss. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g.Tuttle, C. C. Cutler, G. A., to SC (March 9, 1864). Re: appointment for Tuttle as detective to catch cattle thieves. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
h.Van Horn, B. H.
(1)Van Horn, B. H., to SC (March 2, 1864). Re: position as Deputy or Detective in south or southwestern part of state. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2)Ashmore, M. L., to SC (March 19, 1864). Re: reasons for not appointing Van Horn. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i.Waldron, H. B., to SC (March 30, 1864). Re: acceptance of position of clerk in SC's office. Handwritten. 1 page.
j.Webber, John L., to SC (November 27, 1864). Re: desire for position, return of commission as 2nd Lieut. to governor, inability to deliver poll books and tickets toregiment. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 55: Military Affairs Claims, S. N. Wood. Correspondence.
a.SC to W. W. H. Lawrence (June 18, 1864). Re: request for transcript of proceedings of expulsion of S. N. Wood from the state House of Representatives. Handwritten copy of letter. 1 page; both sides.
b.SC to R. B. Lockwood (June 18, 1864). Re: request for affidavit from RBL and three or four reliable citizens as to S. N. Wood's rendering any service to the government as claimed. Handwritten draft of letter. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Lockwood, R. B., to SC (June 24, 1864). Re: difficulty in getting affidavits because of Wood's position as Brig. General of the militia, contraband cattle herds. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d.SC to [Henry?] Shanklin, Clerk Dis. Court, Douglas County (July 11, 1864). Re: HS's knowledge of indictment for perjury against S. N. Wood. Handwritten. 1 page with corner torn off.
F 56: Military Affairs - Claims, Miscellaneous. Correspondence.
a.Carpenter, W. B.., M. D., to SC (January 13, 1864). Re: payment for medical services rendered. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Carter, William Bell (August 15, 1864). Authorization for SC to collect, receive and receipt payment due WBC as 2nd Lieut. and Aide de Camp. Witnessed by Sam F. Atwood. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Colton, G. A., to SC (July 2, 1864). Processing of vouchers for advertisement, political support for Lane. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d.Welsh, H. P., to SC (January 27, 1864). Re: payment of enrolling officers, including himself. Handwritten. 1 partial page.
F 57: Military Affairs - Cattle Purchases and Trading. Correspondence.
Lockwood, B. R., to SC (June 24, 1864). See Box 1 F 55c.
a.Page, F. R., to SC (June 12, 1864). Re: inability to seize cattle, operations of Marcell & Reynolds with Shook & Dunlap, Sam Wood arrangement. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Stevenson, R. W., to SC (September 14, 1865). Re: discharge from Shannon's office, investigation of cattle fraud. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 58: Military Affairs - Forage Receipt. Receipt for oats from the Forage Master signed by W. H. Ruel. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 59: Military Affairs - Forms and Receipts (January-July 23).
a.Form 15, List of Articles expended...while in possession and charge of Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General Leavenworth Kansas, in the month of January, 1864 (January 31, 1864). Signed by Sidney Clarke, Captain and Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General. Re: wood and office supplies. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
b.Form 15, List of Articles expended...while in possession and charge of Captain SidneyClarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General Leavenworth Kansas, in the month of February, 1864 (February 29, 1864). Unsigned. Re: wood and office supplies. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
c.Invoice of Clothing and Camp and Garrison Equipage, Delivered by Captain C. A. Alligood M.S.K. at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Captain Sidney Clarke, A. A. G. and Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service, on the 13th day of July, 1864. Signed by C. A. Alligood, M.S.K. Re: axes, picks, hatchets, cookware, drums and drum equipment. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
d.Receipt for Articles of Clothing and Equipage received at Leavenworth, Kansas, from Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General Kansas (July 13, 1864). Signed by B. D. Evans, 1st Lieutenant & Quartermaster, 17th K.V.I. Re: hatchets, axes, picks, cookware, drums and drum equipment. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
e.Invoice of Clothing and Camp and Garrison Equipage, Delivered by Captain C. A. Alligood, M.S.K., at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Captain Sidney Clarke, Assistant Adjutant General and Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service (July 14, 1864). Signed by C. A. Alligood, M.S.K. Re: tents and poles. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
f.Invoice of Clothing and Camp and Garrison Equipage, Delivered by Capt. C. A. Alligood, M.S.K., at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Captain Sidney Clarke, Assistant Adjutant General and Superintendent Recruiting Service (July 15, 1864). Signed by C. A. Alligood, M.S.K. Re: blankets and spades. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
g.Receipt for Articles of Clothing and Equipage received at Leavenworth, Kansas, from Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General Kansas &c. (July 15, 1864). Signed by B. D. Evans, 1st Lieutenant and Quartermaster 17th K.V.I. Re: blankets and spades. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
h.Invoice of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, Delivered by Captain C. A. Alligood M.S.K. at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Captain Sidney Clarke, Assistant Adjutant General and Superintendent Recruiting Service (July 19, 1864). Signed by C. A. Alligood M.S.K. Re: uniforms, fifes, drums and drum equipment. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
i.Receipt for Articles of Clothing and Equipage received at Leavenworth, Kansas, from Captain Sidney Clarke, Assistant Adjutant General and Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service (July 19, 1864). Re: uniforms, drums and drum equipment, fifes. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
j.Invoice of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, Delivered by Captain C. A. Alligood M.S.K. at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General, Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service (July 23, 1864). Signed by C. A. Alligood M.S.K. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
k.Receipt for Articles of Clothing and Equipage received at Leavenworth, Kansas, from Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General (July 23, 1864). Signed by B. D. Evans, 1st Lieutenant and R. Quartermaster 17th Regiment Kansas Volunteers. Re: blankets and cookware. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
For additional forms see Outsized Materials Box I F 4. For complete listing of outsized formssee Section XI.
F 60: Military Affairs - Forms (July 26-September 30).
a.Invoice of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, Delivered by Captain C. A. Alligood M.S.K. at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General and Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service (July 26, 1864). Signed by C. A. Alligood M.S.K. Re: tents. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
b.Invoice of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, Delivered by Captain C. A. Alligood M.S.K. at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General and Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service (July 26, 1864). Signed by C. A. Alligood M.S.K. Re: uniforms, haversacks, canteens, knapsacks, axes, hatchets, picks, pick handles, and spades. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
c.Receipt for Articles of Clothing and Equipage received at Leavenworth, Kansas, from Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General, (July 26, 1864). Signed by B. D. Evans, 1st Lieutenant and R. Quartermaster 17th Reg. Kansas Volunteers. Re: uniforms, axes, picks, pick handles, hatchets, haversacks, knapsacks, canteens, and spades. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
d.Invoice of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, Delivered by Captain C. A. Alligood M.S.K. at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General and Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service (July 27, 1864). Signed by C. A. Alligood, M.S.K. Re: canteens, haversacks, knapsacks, drums and drum equipment, fifes, and regimental books. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
e.Receipt for Articles of Clothing and Equipage received at Leavenworth, Kansas, from Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General (July 27, 1864). Signed by B. D. Evans, 1st Lieutenant and R. Quartermaster 17th Regiment Kansas Volunteers. Re: canteens, haversacks, knapsacks, drums and drum equipment, fifes, and regimental books. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
f.No. 51, Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage Received and issued at Leavenworth City, Kansas, by Captain Sidney Clarke, Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Dakota during the month of July, 1864 (July 31, 1864). Unsigned. Handwritten on printed form. 8 pages.
g.Invoice of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, Delivered by Captain C. A. Alligood M.S.K. at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado & Dakota (August 1, 1864). Signed by C. A. Alligood M.S.K. Re: uniforms, equipment, and cookware. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
h.Receipt for articles of Clothing and Equipage received at Leavenworth, Kansas, from Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General U. S. Army (August 1, 1864). Signed by Lieutenant B. D. Evans, R. Quartermaster 17th Regiment, Kansas Volunteers. Re: uniforms, equipment, and cookware. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
i.Invoice of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, Delivered by Captain C. A. Alligood M.S.K. at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal, Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service (August 5, 1864). Signed by C. A. Alligood M.S.K. Re: canteens, haversacks, and knapsacks. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
j.Receipt for articles of Clothing and Equipage at Leavenworth, Kansas, from Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General, U. S. Army (August 5, 1864). Signed by Lieutenant B. D. Evans R. Quartermaster 17th Regiment Kansas Volunteers. Re: canteens, haversacks, and knapsacks. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
k.Form No. 51, Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, Received and issued at Leavenworth City, Kansas, by Captain Sidney Clarke, Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado & Dakota during the month of August, 1864 (August 31, 1864). Signed by Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General, Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado & Dakota. Handwritten on printed form. 8 pages.
l.Form No. 51, Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, Received and issued at Leavenworth City, Kansas, by Captain Sidney Clarke, Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Dakota during the month of September, 1864 (September 30, 1864). Unsigned. Handwritten on printed form. 8 pages. (2 copies)
For additional forms, see Outsized Materials Box I F 4 and 5. See Section XI for complete listing of Outsized forms.
F 61: Military Affairs -Forms (October-December).
a.Receipt for Articles of Clothing and Equipage from Captain Sidney Clarke, Assistant Adjutant General and Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service (October 1, 1864). Official copy signed by C. A. Alligood, Military Store Keeper, and Sidney Clarke, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General and Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service. Re: tents, flies, poles, and pins. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
b.Receipt for Articles of Clothing and Equipage from Captain Sidney Clarke, Assistant Adjutant General, Superintendent of Volunteer Recruiting Service (October 3, 1864). Signed by C. A. Alligood, Military Store Keeper, Quartermaster Department. Re: tent and pole. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
c.Form No. 36, Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, Received and issued at Leavenworth City, Kansas, by Captain Sidney Clarke, Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado & Dakota during the month of October, 1864 (October 31, 1864). Unsigned. Handwritten on printed form. 8 pages.
d.Receipt for property belonging to the Provost Marshal Generals Bureau from Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General Kansas (November 17, 1864). Signed by J. McCahon, Captain and Provost Marshal, Northern District of Kansas. Re: record book. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
e.Receipt for property belonging to the Provost Marshal Generals Bureau from Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshall General Kansas (November 17, 1864). Signed by A. J. Shannon, Captain and Provost Marshal, Southern District of Kansas. Re: record book. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
f.Receipt for Articles of Clothing and Equipage from Captain Sidney Clarke, Assistant Adjutant General (November 25, 1864). Signed by C. A. Alligood, Military Store Keeper. Re: tents, flies, and poles. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
g.Form No. 36, Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, Received and issued at Leavenworth City, Kansas, by Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Adjutant General, Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Dakota during the month of November, 1864 (November 30, 1864). Unsigned. Handwritten on printed form. 8 pages.
h.Form No. 36, Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, Received and issued at Leavenworth City, Kansas, by Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Adjutant General, Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Dakota during the month of December, 1864 (December 31, 1864). Signed by Sidney Clarke, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General, Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service. Handwritten on printed form. 8 pages. (2 copies; second copy is unsigned and dated January 13, 1865)
For additional forms see Outsized Materials Box I F 5. See Section XI for complete listing of Outsized forms.
F 62: Military Affairs - Investigation of Cavalry Muster Rolls.
a.Copy of affidavit signed by Edmund Burr and witnessed by Samuel Atwood (February 1, 1864). Re: examination of Muster Rolls of the 16th Kansas. Handwritten copy. 1 page.
b.Correspondence.
(1)Blunt, James G., Maj. Gen'l U. S. Vols., to SC (February 2, 1864). Re: organization of 14th Kansas regiment. Handwritten copy. 1 page.
(2)Glick, G. W., Chairman, Special Committee, to/from SC (January 15 and 28, and February 4, 1864). Re: SC's meeting with Committee and the House to substantiate figures in his report, Carney's gross deception. Handwritten. 3 pieces.
Hinton, R. J., to SC, see Box 1, F 82h, letter January 28, 1864, re Wood's reaction to SC's official communications.
(3)Kemble, Lieutenant J. R., from SC (January 20 and 25, 1864). Re: furnishing official statement of number mustered into 16th Regiment up to November 27, 1863. Handwritten. 2 pieces.
(4)Thomas, Brig. Genl. L., to/from SC (January 26 and February 4, 1864). Re: furnishing official statement of number mustered into 16th Regiment and number enlisted prior to November 27, 1863. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 63: Military Affairs - Miscellaneous Correspondence. (A-B).
a.Adams, F. G., to SC (February 19, 1864). Re: names of reliable Deputy Provost Marshals and Detectives. Handwritten. Partial sheet.
b.Blackford, W. D., to SC (March 6, 1864). Re: request for certificate of enrollment in Kansas. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Blackford, W. D., to SC (June 28, 1864). Re: inability to send report of McDowell investigating committee. Handwritten. Partial sheet; both sides.
d.Blake, F. N., to SC (February 25, 1864). Re: enrollment and certificate, Lincoln club. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Blunt, James G., to SC (January 4, 1864). Re: biographical sketch. Handwritten. 1page.
f.Bowen, Thomas M., to SC (May 24, 1864). Telegram. Re: no leave for SC or Blunt. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
g.Bruner, F. F., to SC (November 25, 1864). Re: discharge of son. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Burr, E., to SC (September 3, 1864). Re: nonapproval of Rafferty's Rolls. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
i.Burr, E., Clerk, to SC (December 21, 1864). Re: inadvisability of removing McCahon until resignations are accepted, number from Lawrence County under new call. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 64: Military Affairs - Miscellaneous Correspondence. (C-G).
a.Clarke, Charles C., to SC (July 19, 1864). Re: orders to report as one of 100 day men, request for assistance in release. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Clarke, George B., to SC (December 1, 1864). Re: assistance in release from imprisonment because of health. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Cone, W. [?], to SC (June 23, 1864). Re: saving John Tilton's son from being mustered. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Curtis, S. R., Maj. Genl., to SC (July 9, 1864). Re: authenticity of proposal by Page to seize cattle and engagement of Dent in detective matters. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e.Curtis, S. R., Maj. Genl., to SC (November 27, 1864). Re: furlough or leave of absence to allow Sergt. Hendricks to attend legislature. Handwritten. 1 page.
Draper, William, see Box 1 F 53i, letter, March 3, 1864, re holding back pay of enrolling officers.
f.Evans, B. D., to SC (October 2, 1864). Re: disposition of tents. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Fry, James B., to SC (May 7, 1864). Telegram. Re: denial of leave for SC. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
h.Graham, Robert, to SC (February 8, 1864). Re: promotion for Captain Vander Horck. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
h.Guest, Thomas, to SC (December 11, 1864). Re: discharge for son Alfred. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 65: Military Affairs - Miscellaneous Correspondence. (H-P).
a.Hard, A. B., to SC (June 21, 1864). Re: detail of men to move Battery, lack of manpower to protect from massacre, and refusal of men to go with Colorado command. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides
b.Herrick, Thomas B., Col., to SC (February 20, 1864). Re: routing of application to merge the 16th Kansas with the 7th. Handwritten. 1 page.
Hinton, R. J., see Box 1, F 82i, letter, January 28, 1864, re request for inspection duty.
c.Houston, D. W., to SC (May 8, 1864). Re: pass to purchase cattle on southern boundary. Handwritten. 1 partial page.
See also Box l, F 83f for letter from Houston to SC, June 2, 1864, re: removal of McClure, Quartermaster at Fort Riley.
d.Jacks, R. M., Sheriff, Bourbon County, to SC (May 27, 1864). Re: chance to raise 100 day men to operate on the border. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Jacks, R. M., to SC (July 22, 1864). Telegram. Re: preventing assignment ofCapt. Gorton to Ft. Scott. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page. On reverse of form is referral to Lane from SC asking that Gorton not be sent to Fort Scott. (July 22, n.y.). Handwritten.
f.Kinney, E. P., to SC (October 10, 1864). Re: request not to be sent back to Little Rock with the Col. Handwritten. 1 page.
McAfee, J. B., see Box 1, F 84f, letter to SC, June 28, 1864, re: promotion of Col. Crawford.
g.Page, F. R., to SC (May 15, 1864). Re: instructions concerning "Contraband Property." Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Palmer, L. R., to SC (May 28, 1864). Re: request for assistance for T. E. Clardy. Handwritten. 1 page.
i.Printz, S. S., to SC (March 3, 1864). Re: warning about Bob Thompson's connections with Col. Phillips and Phillips' persecution of Lane. Endorsed by Col. S. H. Wattles, Commanding 1st Regiment, I.H.G. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 66: Military Affairs - Miscellaneous Correspondence. (R-W).
a.Reynolds, George, to SC (July 20, 1864). Re: opposition to assignment of Capt. Gordon to Fort Scott. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b.Steele, S. B., to SC (July l, 1864). Re: change of command at Fort Riley. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c.Stevens, R. S., to SC (August 4, 1864). Re: hiring of substitutes to fill draft quotas, recruiting negroes from Kansas to fill New York quotas. Handwritten. 2 pages; both sides of first page.
d.Strickler, S. M., to SC (April 28, 1864). Re: request for information from Major Heath concerning amount of pay for Callen. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Strickler, S. M., to SC (May 23, 1864). Re: request that SC collect for SMS vouchers, and arrange sale of corn to Insley. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f.Strickler, S. M., to SC (July 24, 1864). Re: ordering of Capt. Mobley's Company D 17th Regt. to Fort Riley. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Taylor, Hawkins, to SC (January 14, 1864). Re: freight contract. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
h.Thomas, A. S., to SC (June 16, 1864). Telegram. Re: arrival of Col. Bowen. Handwritten on printed form.
i.Whalen, J. B., Lt. Col. 13th K V Cavalry Post, to SC (May 18, 1864). Re: assistance in filling up his regiment.
F 67: Military Affairs - Price Raid.
a.Original and photocopy of announcement. SC to The People of Kansas (October 14, 1864). Re: discontinuation of Republican Mass Meetings because of Rebel Army approach, call to defend State. Printed. 1 page.
b."List of men killed at the Battle of Big Blue State of Missouri, October 22, 1864." List of Kansas men killed and number of wounded, Senate resolution requesting credit for said men. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 68: Military Affairs - Proposed Legislation. "To be made Joint Resolution or an amendment to the act of July 4th 1864" (n.d.). Re: supplies for the Loyal Refugee Indians supplied by the sanctionof Maj. Gen. Hunter, and claims for services rendered by Irregular Forces. Handwritten. 1 page; damaged.
F 69: Military Affairs - Rebel Passes.
a.Copy of passes.
(1)For Mr. McKinney, signed by Chas. W. Blair, Lt. Col. comdg. (n.d.).
(2)For John R. King, signed by Charles Harrison, Col. commanding Mo. Cav. C.S.A. (May 1, 1863).
(3)For J. R. McKinney, signed by C. W. Blair, Col. Comd Post (April 31, 1864).
(4)For Mr. McKinney, signed by Chas. W. Blair, Col. Comdg. (February 8, 1864). Handwritten. 2 pages.
b.Note concerning invoices from Wilson, Gordon & Ray which accompanied passes. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 70: Military Affairs - War Department Circulars.
a.No. 5 (February 5, 1864). Re: employment of guards, endorsement of communications, approval of rent agreements for offices.
b.No. 6 (February 20, 1864). Re: procedures for receipt of commutation money for draft exemption.
c.No. 7 (February 27, 1864). Amended Circular. Re: draft procedures.
d.No. 8 (March 1, 1864). Amended Circular. Re: enrollment of colored persons held to service.
e.No. 9 (March 2, 1864). Re: commencement of draft in Subdistricts with unfilled quotas.
f.No. 27 (July 19, 1864). Re: instructions and regulations concerning enlistments, bounties, and premiums.
g.No. 28 (July 25, 1864). Re: exemption of skilled mechanics and operatives employed in the armories, arsenals, and navy yards.
h.No. 29 (August 16, 1864). Re: computation of time in making payments to employees of the Government, computation and withholding of tax on salaries.
i.No. 30 (August 24, 1864). Re: list of substitutes and recruits who have deserted.
All of these circulars are signed by James B. Fry, Provost Marshal General. They are printed on a folded sheet. All but No. 29 are one page; No. 29 is three pages.
F 71: Newspapers (A-F). Correspondence.
a.Atchison. Adams, F. G., to SC (May 12, 1864). Re: need for job press, Col. Bowen's promises of assistance. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Burlingame Chronicle to SC (September 21, 1864). Re: urging by Democracy and Sam Wood to sell paper, request for aid. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c.Council Grove. Sanford, Jsh. H., to SC (July 5, 1864). Re: interest of Lockwood and Farnsworth in establishing press at Council Grove. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Box 1 F 85a, Lockwood, R. B., to W. W. H. Lawrence (March 23, 1864) re need for paper to counteract the Press.
d.Emporia News. M., M. M. to SC (March 15, 1864). Re: possible support of "Grim Chieftain" by Stotler, replacement of Stotler. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Box 1 F 88a, Proctor, A. G., to SC (March 15, 1864) re Stotler's support of Fraudites.
e.Fort Scott Daily.
(1)Lane, J. H., to SC (February 18, 1864). Re: enclosure of correspondence with D. R. Emmett [sic]. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2)Lane, J. H., to D. R. Emmett [sic] (February 18, 1864). Re: referral of matter to SC and C. W. Babcock for arrangement. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3)Emmert, D. R., to James H. Lane (February 9, 1864). Re: need for appointment and financial support of paper. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(4)Emmert, D. R., to SC (March 22, 1864). Re: sending of orders for past due notes, docility of "antiindigs." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(5)Emmert, D. R., to SC (March 29, 1864). Re: receipt of note, Nelles order, silence of Clark & Co. Handwritten. 1 page.
(6)Emmert, D. R., to SC (April 3, 1864). Re: arrangement with Hayward giving DRE control of paper; postponement of publication in order to cover whole campaign, passing of resolutions for Lincoln and against Senatorial swindle in Mill Creek and Marmaton, speech by Danford denouncing swindle, Insley as delegate to National Convention.
(7)McDonald to SC (April 3, 1864). Re: conclusion of arrangement between Emmert and Hayward. Handwritten. 1 page.
(8)Emmert, D. R., to SC (April 7, 1864). Re: Hayward's certificate, date of first issue, presence of himself and county delegates at state convention, city election disgrace. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 72: Newspaper (Holton Patriot). Correspondence.
a.Avery, W. L., to SC (March 15, 1864). Re: enclosure of letter from A. J. Francis at direction of Lane. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Francis, A. J., to SC (April 11, 1864). Re: readiness to make arrangement to start paper in Holton. Handwritten. 1 page. (Two copies of letter, one mailed to Lawrence and the other to Leavenworth.)
c.Francis, A. J., to SC (April 14, 1864). Re: readiness to make arrangements, expensiveness of waiting. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.[Clarke, ?], brother of SC, to SC (May 12, 1864). Re: statements by AJF to the Kansas Investigating Committee concerning Lane and Robinson and the judges and clerks at the Pleasant Hill Precinct, advice against having anything to do with AJF. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e.Baker, F. P., to SC (May 17, 1864). Re: sale of type to MacDonald and advice against starting paper at Holton. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f.Francis, A. J., to SC (May 26, 1864). Re: waiting for information from SC about type and press. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g.Francis, A. J., to SC (June 2, 1864). Re: still waiting for SC's answer about office, 300 paidup subscribers, request for immediate answer. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Craft, R. S., to SC (June 2, 1864). Re: if and when paper will be established in Holton. Handwritten. 1 page.
i.Francis, A. J., to SC (June 7, 1864). Re: press and type, surprise at turn of affairs indicated in SC's letter. Handwritten. 1 page.
j."Prospectus of the Holton Patriot!" (n.d.). Re: date of first issue, policies of the paper, cost and agents to receive payment. Printed. Partial page.
F 73: Newspapers (Hu-T). Correspondence.
a.Humboldt. Burnett, J. C., to SC (September 16, 1864). Re: establishment of a Republican newspaper at Humboldt. Handwritten. Partial page.
b.Jeffersonian.
(1)Speer, John, to SC (May 8, 1864). Re: contract for purchase of paper. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2)Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC and Speer (July 21, 1864). Re: timing of purchase of paper. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Junction City. Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (March 24, 1864). Re: sending of 100 copies of the Junction City paper to Council Grove and Morris County on a weekly basis with money from General Funds. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Leavenworth Bulletin.
(1)Lane, J. H., to SC (July 1, 1864). Re: purchase of Bulletin by Anthony and SC, Carney's loss of favor, confirmation of Delahay. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2)Anthony, D. R., to SC (September 14, 1864). Re: sending funds for paper, commencing campaign, beating McDowell. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3)Thomas, Chester, to SC (September 14, 1864). Re: advisable to open paper at once, heading of fraud ticket by Thatcher and McDowell, Saunders a possibility for Secretary of State. Handwritten. 1 page.
(4)Anthony, D. R., to SC and John Speer (September 15, 1864). Telegram. Re: sending funds, making of arrangements. Handwritten on printed form.
(5)Anthony, D. R., to John Speer (September 16, 1864). Telegram. Re: sending of notes. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
(6)Anthony, D. R., to SC (December 6, 1864). Re: Post office assessment, need for money to pay for printing. Handwritten. 1 page.
(7)Anthony, D. R., to SC (December 12, 1864). Re: request that SC come over and that he send money. Handwritten. 1 page.
(8)Anthony, D. R., to SC (n.d.). Re: arrangements for purchase of Bulletin. Handwritten. Partial page.
Leavenworth Conservative and proposed paper, see Box 1 F 98d, letter, S. M. Strickler to SC (September 13, 1864).
Manhattan Independent, see Box 1 F 83h,j, and k, letters, Houston to SC (June 27, August 12, and September 18, 1864).
e.Seneca Courier. Cone, John P., to SC (March 5, 1864). Re: continuing antifraud stand, sending papers upon receipt of money, feeling that free papers are branded as "electioneering documents."
Troy Patriot, see Box 1 F 82a,b, and c, letters, Grant, Edwin, to SC (January 12, April 8 and 9, and May 2, 1864).
F 74: Newspapers. Correspondence, Miscellaneous. Photocopy of letter. SC to R. K. McCartney (June 8, 1864). Re: postponement of arrangements concerning newspaper. Original letter is located at the Kansas Historical Society. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 75: Political Affairs, Campaign - Bolting Republican Convention. Correspondence.
a.Crawford, S. J., Governor, et al., to J. P. Usher, Secretary of the Interior (n.d.). Re: nominations by bolting Republican Convention, untruths in protest statement of Wilder and Pomeroy, denunciation of Lincoln Administration by majority of bolting convention members after convention adjournment, request for removal of Federal Officials in Kansas who united with Copperheads in late election against the Union Republican Party. Handwritten. 4 pages.
b.Copy of above letter in SC's handwriting. 4 folded sheets; both sides.
c.Pomeroy, S. C., U. S. Senator, and A. C. Wilder, M.C. to J. P. Usher, Secretary of the Interior (n.d.). Re: protest against "effort to induce the Executive to interfere in the internal dissensions of the Republican Party in Kansas." Handwritten copy of letter. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d.Dennison, Hon. William, to J. P. Usher, Secretary of the Interior December 10, 1864). Re: proceedings at two Republican conventions and Democratic convention, attempt of factionists to carry Kansas for McClellan and destroy the Republican organization, expectation that the Administration will remove factionist office holders from Federal positions. Handwritten. 5 pages.
F 76: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (A).
a.Adams, C. W., to SC (November 5, 1864). Re: progress of canvassing at Fort Scott, change of Border Ruffians to favor SC, advice to arrange transfer of 12th Kan. Vols. to Dept. of Kansas and thus gain their favor. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Adams, F. E., to SC (March 30, 1864). Re: poor spirits of Legate and McBride, prevention of appointment of Capt. Moore as successor to Insley, accrediting of Insley as delegate from Leavenworth, pushing through of resolutions by N. Z. Strong. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c.Adams, F. G., to SC (September 23, 1864). Telegram. Re: putting Parrott on electoral ticket. Handwritten on printed form.
d.Anderson, T. [?] J., Maj., A.A. Genl[?], to SC (November 4, 1864). Re: arrival of poll books and tally lists, polling arrangements, writing for and circulation of New Era. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e.Anthony, D. R., to John Speer (September 16, 1864). Telegram. Re: no ticket raised, awaiting his coming. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
f.Anthony, D. R., to SC (October 21, [1864]. Telegram. Re: supporting Parrott or Moonlight, bringing of funds. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
g.Anthony, D. R., to SC (November 12, 1864). Re: SC's election indicated by returns, request to come and bring aid. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
F 77: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (Ba).
a.Babcock, C. W., to SC (April 4, 1864). Re: Carney's combining of all opposition to Lane and all opposition to Lincoln, need for more money or concentration on other places in County, request that SC come home at once. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Babcock, C. W., to SC (April 28, 1864). Re: closing out all bills except Martin's, no luck collecting, possible sources for funds. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Babcock, C. W., to SC (n.d.). Re: payment by McDonald, check for Emmert, Mayer's election. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Baker, F. P., to SC (June 5, 1864). solicitation by General Leayne[?], request for information about candidates. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e.Baker, F. P., to SC (June 24, 1864). Re: Carney's intention to have legislative caucus to elect new central committee, suggestion for election of delegates to National convention before that time. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Baker, F. P., to SC (July 7, 1864). Re: need for Sternbaugh to make changes in his deputies earlier than he presently plans to do so. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g.Baker, F. P., to SC (September 14, [1864]). Re: secret caucuses of committee and Democrats, proposed nominees, indecision of Crawford. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h.Baker, F. P., to SC (October 1, 1864). Re: campaign aid for Histed. Handwritten. 1 page.
i.Baker, F. P., to SC (n.d.). Re: sending enclosure "all along Kaw Valley," opposition's money flow. Handwritten. 1 page.
j.Bangs, I. S., to SC (December 12, 1864). Re: Lane's answer to Pomeroy and Wilder's protest, request that SC file stronger one. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 78: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence(Bl-Bowen).
a.Blanton, N. B., to SC (September 26, 1864). Re: fear that success of bolting convention will divide Presidential vote, offer of campaign aid. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Blunt, James G., to SC (September 5, 1864). Re: recommendation of Dr. King as speaker during canvass. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Blunt, James G., to SC (n.d.). Re: meeting in Lawrence, notification of Lane. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.B[owen, Tom], to SC (June 24, 1864). Re: sending of power of attorney, need for "positive power used with energy," sending of papers.
e.Bowen, Tom, to SC (August 15, 1864). Re: delivery of letter to Lane, inability to predict election results in "this army," suggested nomination of "assistant electors" for the army. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Bowen, Tom, to SC (September 17, 1864). Re: strength of Topeka Convention ticket, strong army support for Crawford and SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Bowen, Thomas M., to SC (October 8, 1864). Re: unanimous endorsement of September 8th ticket at Fort Smith meeting, plans for ratification meeting, brass band for election day, Gen. Thayer's support, subrosa editing of Ft. Smith paper. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Note on back about possible copy in mail and penciled poem[?].
h.Bowen, Tom, to SC (October 28, 1864). Re: handling of objection to SC's nomination, firm statement that SC will get every vote at TB's post. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
i.Bowen, Thomas M., to SC (November 4, 1864). Re: receipt of tickets, poll books, local candidates list, etc., support of McDonald, running of paper, Van Buren votes, assurance of election of SC and Crawford. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
j.Bowen, Thomas M., to SC (November 8, 1864). Re: election results from Van Buren, Arkansas, and Ft. Smith. Handwritten. 1 page.
Bowen, Thomas M. See Box 8 F 41, Second Addition, photocopy of letter, TMB to SC (November 9, 1864) re election results.
k.Bowen, Thomas M., to SC (November 13, 1864). Telegram. Re: election results. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
l.Bowen, Thomas M.., Col., to SC (November 14, 1864). Telegram. Re: election results. Handwritten on printed form. 2 pages.
F 79: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (Bowen-Bu).
a.Bowen, Thomas M., to SC (November 14, 1864). Telegram. Re: election results.
b.Bowen, Tom, to SC (December 5, 1864). Re: praise of aid during canvass of Tom Anderson. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet.
c.Bowles, J., to SC (November 6, 1864). Re: distribution of documents, poll books, etc., with the help of Cox, progress of canvass, political changes in Leavenworth. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d.Brockman, Thomas S., to SC (September 27, 1864). Re: Crawford's opposition to the September 8th convention and advocation of the convention of the 13th, readiness of TSB to canvass for nominees of the September 8th convention. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e.Brumbaugh, J. D., to SC (September 24, 1864). Re: opposition in Doniphan County, suggestion concerning meetings in the Northern Tier counties, lack of influence by Conservative. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f.Brown, John T., to SC (September 24, 1864). Re: inclination to support nominees of the September 13th convention, taking no active part in canvass, support by leading men of JTB's candidacy for Judgeship. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Burr, E., to SC (September 27, 1864). Telegram. Re: importance of SC's coming to Lawrence. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
h.Burr, Ed., to SC (November 14, 1864). Telegram. Re: election results from Bowen. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
F 80: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (C).
a.Carney, Thomas, Governor of Kansas, to Col. James B. Fry, Provost Marshal General (January 9, 1864). Re: copying of portion of letter from JBF to SC into Leavenworth Daily Conservative with accompanying "scurrilous remarks." Photocopy of handwritten copy of letter located at the Kansas Historical Society. 2 pages.
Carney, Thomas. See Box 8 F 41, Second Addition, for photocopy of letter from Carney, Thomas, to Amos Hanna (August 26, 1864) re opposition to Lane.
b.Clayton, Joshua, to SC (November 30, 1864). Re: congratulations on election without "having to fall back on the Soldiers Vote." Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Colton, G. A., to SC (October 29, 1864). Telegram. Re: request that SC and King come immediately, arrangements for canvassing county, candidacy for State senator, publication daily until election, need for money. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
d.Colton, G. A., to Hawkins Taylor (October 31, 1864). Telegram. Re: seeing dispatch, nomination for Senator, request that he send King down, need for money for the canvass. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page. Pencilled note on back of form of reply from Hawkins Taylor concerning money for canvass.
e.Cone, John P., to SC[?] (March 26, 1864). Re: legislative influence against JPC, secret of fraudites, resolution against fraud at America published in last week's Courier, need for public speakers. Handwritten. 1 page. At top of letter is receipt signed by JPC for draft on Clark & Co.
f.Cone, John P., to SC (September 17, 1864). Re: plan of operation for September 8th ticket. Handwritten. Partial page.
g.Cox, J. T., to SC (October 22, 1864). Re: distribution of poll books, tally sheets, tickets, etc., gaining of straight ticket. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Cox, John T., to SC (November 1, 1864). Re: sending tickets, placing of Moonlight's name at head as elector, King's desire to have Crawford at Atchison and Leavenworth, demoralization of enemy. Handwritten. 1 page.
i.Crawford, S. J., to SC (December 7, 1864). Re: apology for not seeing SC in Lawrence, Lane's expected arrival in Kansas, acceptance of SJC's resignation. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
j.Cutler, George A., to SC (September 21[?], 1864). Re: need for work in Bourbon and other border counties, influencing of Wilder's friends, George Reynolds work. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 81: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (D-E).
a.Delahay, [M. W.], to General Lane[?], (February 21, 1864). Re: need to work for control of State convention which should be held by third Monday in April, need for controlling interest in Evening Bulletin, Pomeroy circular, removal of Wilson at the Fort, value of Col. Anthony. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b.Delahay, M. W., to SC (February 21, 1864). Re: calling of and control of State convention, working of Pomeroy and Carney against Lincoln and for Chase, control of Bulletin. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Deveney, A. Smith, to SC (November 1, 1864). Re: money from party fund for canvassing and printing, reading of SC's speech in McCamish and Aubrey, publishing of speech as advertisement. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Deveney, [A. Smith], to SC (n.d.). Re: departure for Olathe, arranging for ratification meeting Monday night. Handwritten. Partial page.
e.Dutton, M. R., to SC (June 21, 1864). Re: business to help pay expenses of trip to Denver and Bannock Mines, return to help with campaign. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Elder, P. P., to SD (February 17, 1864). Re: chagrin in 1862 at nomination of Carney, strong disagreement with Lane's course, outrage at Topeka election and at fighting in political family, advice that Lane declare as candidate for Representative. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g.Ellis, Jno. C., to SC (September 23 and 27, 1864). Re: speaking in Lawrence. Handwritten. 2 pieces.
h.Emmert, [D. B.?], to SC (May 16, 1864). Re: support for Lowe in judicial position, importance of not making an issue of late Senatorial election. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i.Eskridge, C. V., to SC (September 21, 1864). Re: canvassing for SC and the regular nominees, financial help for Lillie. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 82: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (G-Hi).
a.Grant, Edwin H., to SC (January 12, 1864). Re: lack of communication, Carney's activity concerning newspapers and starting of paper in Troy, need for definite proposals. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Grant, Edwin H., to SC (April 8, 1864). Re: selling of Patriot, candidacy for Legislature and delegacy to State Convention. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Grant, Edwin H., to SC (April 9 and May 2, 1864). Re: settlement of accounts,appointment as Assistant Surgeon to superintend draft. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d.Grimes, E. H., to SC (July 19, 1864). Re: suggestions for nominees, suggestion that SC come and speak and confer with prospective nominees. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e.Hanks, Clark J., to SC (September 2, 1864). Re: opposition to Lane of majority of delegates from Leavenworth County, support of delegates for SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Hanks, C. J., to SC (November 6, 1864). Re: much larger vote for SC than previously expected, certainty of SC's and CJH's election. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Harrington, S. C., to SC (May 7, 1864). Re: ticket to Baltimore convention and cost of transportation. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Hinton, R. J., to SC (January 28, 1864). Re: necessity of Lane's presence at Topeka before adjournment, threats of Woods against SC, inadequacy of Lane's Waterbury speech, Carney's strategy against Lane, trip to gather material for RJH's book and help campaigns at the same time. Handwritten. 2 folded sheets; both sides.
i.Histed, William (July 23, 1864). Re: effect of draft on Carney supporters, lack of leader for Lane supporters and strong opposition. Handwritten. 1 page.
j.Histed, William (September 16, 1864). Re: request for record of Topeka nominees, Sherry's happiness upon his return, Lee's success. Handwritten. 1 page.
k.Histed, William (October 29, 1864). Re: notices re bolters meeting, need for another meeting after theirs, sending Anthony as speaker, number of converts as result of SC's speech. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 83: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (S. D. Houston to SC).
a.(March 17, 1864). Re: delivery and use of money for political purposes, Independent's support for Lincoln, need for careful handling of editor, opposition to Lane as candidate for governor. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.(April 1, 1864). Re: receipt of letters and certificate of deposit, payment to Independent for campaign printing, speech in Ogden and description of Manhattan meeting. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c.(April 6, 1864). Re: delegates to convention and Baltimore, tactics for convention to defeat fraudites. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d.(April 9, 1864). Re: carrying of Manhattan precinct and possibly county. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.(April 17, 1864). Re: election by fraudites of their own delegates to Topeka, planks for platform, delegate for Baltimore. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f.(June 2, 1864). Re: disapproval of plot to remove Quartermaster McClure at Fort Riley. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g.(June 26, 1864). Re: plea to spare Steel, advice to have Lane keep his hands off state ticket, suggestions concerning candidates for Governor and Representative, Lawrence's father as agent of Pottawatomies. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h.(June 27, 1864). Re: disbursement of funds, editing of Independent during campaign, advice not to nominate McBratney as western candidate but let delegates from the western counties name their man, warning not to let Leavenworth men hold up completion of the Pacific Railroad. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i.(July 7, 1864). Re: political situation in the western counties, advice against nominating McBratney, but will not oppose it if eastern men think him the best candidate. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
j.(August 12, 1864). Re: need for SC to write to Pillsbury, problems concerning ticket. Handwritten. Partial sheet; both sides.
k.(September 18, 1864). Re: lapse of contract with Independent editor, inability to canvass because of back injury, inquiry as to SC's attitude toward western demands for abolishment of post to protect frontier, wagon road from the Kansas Valley to Denver, and daily mail to the post, use of lightning rod to stir up laboring men, warning against spending too much time answering charges and not to dwell on controversial issues. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet and 1 partial sheet; both sides of both.
F 84: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (I-Li).
a.Insley, M. H., to SC (November 13, 1864). Re: returns from Bourbon County. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b.Kansas Union Club, C. A. Foster, President (February, 1864). Re: need to organize to campaign for Lincoln. Printed. 1 page.
c.King, W. W., to SC (September 10, 1864). Re: arrival in Lawrence to work for SC and the ticket, heavy opposition in Leavenworth, feeling that SC's defeat would be ruinous to Lane, WWK's speaking experience. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d.King, W. W., to SC (November 22, 1864). Re: pleasure at having contributed to triumph of SC and his party, possibility of his settling in Kansas at Atchison and allying himself with the Union party. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
Lane, James H., see Box 1 F 92, 93, and 94.
e.Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (February 1, 1864). Re: appointment of Murdock as Special Agent and Detective, bringing on of election by opposition, removal of Legate, importance of Lane's not coming. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f.Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (February 19, 1864). Re: catching and discharge of A. L. Fitzgerald who had been spying on opposition caucuses. Handwritten. 1 page, damaged.
g.Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (March 3, 1864). Re: printing and distribution of bills, arrangements for Saturday meeting, Sam Wood's following of WWHL, sending of money, lack of finances but willingness to labor. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides; damaged.
h.Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (April 6, 1864). Re: letter from Charles Clark about forwarding papers, inability to use check payable to Spriggs. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Enclosed is letter from Charles Clark to WWHL (April 2, 1864) concerning sending of papers and meeting at Mound City about fraudite election of Senator. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i.Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (May 10, 1864). Re: trip to Baltimore. Handwritten. 1 page.
j.Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (July 22, 1864). Re: making no combinations until they can meet, notification of Blackledge's return, traveling companion on "raid through the State." Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
k.Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (July 23, 1864). Re: holding off on commitment for governor until they can meet, travel method for trip. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides; damaged.
l.Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (November 2, 1864). Re: failure to meet SC because of illness; leaving for Rising Sun, Lecompton, and Franklin County. Handwritten. 1 page.
m.Lillie, George H., to SC (September 21, 1864). Re: strong opposition to ticket, need for funds, hard fight against Eskridge. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 85: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (Lo-McC).
a.Lockwood, R. B., to W. W. H. Lawrence (March 23, 1864). Re: need for the circulation of papers to counteract misrepresentations of Council Grove Press, need to campaign on different issues than in other part of the state, suggestion of Ewing for U. S. Senator, need to defeat Wood. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Lockwood, R. B., to SC (April 4, 1864). Re: importance of defeating Sam Wood, reasons for and objection to circulation of the Junction City Union, possibility of establishing local antifraud paper, advice concerning candidates. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Lockwood, R. B., to SC (April 11, 1864). Re: election to county convention, S. N. Wood's tactics and attempts to counteract them, need for paper to expose Wood's schemes. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d.Lockwood, R. B., to SC (September 14, 1864). Re: suggestion that Col. Cloud fill vacancy caused by death of N. McCracken. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Low, A., to SC (December 3, 1864). Re: election results, cost of printing tickets, recommendation of Adam Brenner as Kansas Commissioner of Foreign Emigration to Germany. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f.McAfee, J. B., to SC (June 28, 1864). Re: suggestions concerning compromise on candidates, contribution for electioneering and toward Grasshopper paper, need for two divisions to start Texasward in fall. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g.McBratney, R. M., to SC (September 23, 1864). Re: late notification concerning Central Committee meeting, conflict between being an electoral candidate and taking part in State canvass, worries about vote of state going against Lincoln. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h.McBratney, R. M., to SC (September 30, 1864). Re: acceptance of SC's advice not to step down as Electoral candidate, list of speakers and willingness to speak, suggestion for assignment to districts. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
i.McCahon, James, to SC (February 18, 1864). Re: inability to address convention of Douglas County to denounce the Senatorial fraud, necessity of resisting rule by money, contest actually between people and those who would usurp their rights. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
j.McCahon, J. M., to SC (July 13, 1864). Telegram. Re: third call, preserving line to prevent shystering. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
F 86: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (McG-N).
a.McGrew, James, to SC (September 22, 1864). Re: inability to attend meeting of Central Committee, desire that SC and Lane speak at Wyandotte. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.McGrew, James, to SC (September 28, 1864). Telegram. Re: advertising and expectation of arrival. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
c.Manning, E. C., to SC (February 15, 1864). Re: delay in receiving proceedings of legislature, plans for meetings to denounce fraud. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d.Manning, E. C., to SC (April 2, 1864). Re: attending Washington County convention, probability of ECM's going to State convention. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Moer, A. H., to SC (May 3, 1864). Re: Col. Blair's control of Insley, need for action to prevent control by opposition. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Note added to E. Burr concerning delivery to Capt. Loring if SC absent when letter is received.
f.Newbury, Wm. S., to SC (November 8, 1864). Re: vote of Iola Township, speech by WSN vindicating SC's course, vouching for Twiss. Note on back re election of Twiss. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Box 1 F 54f for letter from Newbury to SC (June 16, 1864) re Crawford's visit to area.
g.Newlon, J. F., to SC (January 12, 1864). Re: desire for paper friendly to "our" interest, employment in southern Kansas. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Newlon, J. F., to SC (February 1, 1864). Re: proposal to frame a policy and pursue it steadily, opposition in Emporia a hopeless minority, desire for capital from Lane, influence of Proctor and his service to Wilder. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i.Newlon, J. F., to SC (September 14, 1864). Re: strong opposition in Emporia, Hunt's negotiations for paper, desire to be on list of speakers for his area. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
j.Newlon, J. F., to SC (September 21, 1864). Re: inability to come to Lawrence, canvass for senate, hope that SC can come, request to be one of speakers, need for money and soldiers. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
k.Newlon, J. F., to SC (October 6, 1864). Re: furthering of cause at state annual meeting of the Christian Church, nomination of Eskridge. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 87: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (Ph-Po).
a.Phillips, James A., to Hon. A. Danford (November 9, 1864). Re: election results at Fort Gibson, request that letter be forwarded to Crawford and Clark [sic]. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Pipher, John W., to SC (February 14, 1864). Re: beating of Carney at his own game, Mead back on shelf, plea for news. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Pipher, John W., to SC (April 9, 1864). Re: election of Fullington as delegate to state convention. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Pipher, John W., to SC (April 17, 1864). Re: antifraud convention, appointment of JWP's father as elector for the state, Houston as candidate for national convention. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Pipher, John W., to SC (October 28, 1864). Re: return of horse, request for King and Lane as speakers in coming week. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Potter, F. U., to SC (February 5, 1864). Re: carrying of House by Carney and probably Senate, question concerning best policy for those against the fraud to pursue, presence of Lane before adjournment. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Potter, F. U., to SC (February 7, 1864). Re: passage of joint resolution, not mentioning Watson's removal to Kent, advice for SC to come after election. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Potter, F. U., to SC (February 8, 1864). Re: request that SC and Wilder come to Topeka to help determine antifraud policy, amendment to railroad bills asking for extension of the Neosho Valley branch, copies of FUP's anti fraud speech if published in Conservative, Job Throckmorton commission. Handwritten. 1 page.
i.Potter, F. U., to SC (February 12, 1864). Re: waiting for advice from Leavenworth or Washington, lack of communication from Lane since last November. Handwritten. 1 page.
j.Potter, F. U., to SC (February 12, 1864). Re: plans to speak in Coffey townships and twice in Osage, Emery's arrival, "Contracts" fire against Carney, no mention of FUP in connection with Job Throckmorton appointment.
k.Potter, F. U., to SC (March 10, 1864). Re: support for SC of Coffey and Osage delegates, Carney men in Coffey, time of convention. Handwritten. 1 page.
l.Potter, F. U., to SC (March 29, 1864). Re: return from trip south and west, antifraud delegates from Woodson and Greenwood, Scott and Saunders working in Leroy district, Anderson County antifraud, request for result of Leavenworth election and draft districts. Handwritten. 1 page.
m.Potter, F. U., to SC (April 11, 1864). Re: bad effect in Coffey from Leavenworth election, antiCarney delegates elected in Leroy township. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 88: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (Pr-Sc).
a.Proctor, A. G., to SC (March 15, [1864]). Re: accomplishment of mission in Topeka, benefits from Lane's amendment of railroad bill, handling of Stotler to retain News, political revolution caused by fraud in northwestern section, recommendation for wariness in making political promises and favors. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Proctor, A. G., to SC (April 14, 1864). Re: delegates for convention all in AGP's interest, request for no outside meddling in arrangements in his district. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Proctor, A. G., to SC (November 11, 1864). Re: election results at Fort Gibson. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Prouty, S. S., to SC (March 26, 1864). Re: reversal of SSP's statement about Col. Phillips' being a fraudite, Phillips ambitions. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e.Prouty, S. S., to SC (September 19, 1864). Re: necessity for some "of our friends" to be at Burlington fair to speak. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Reynolds, George A., to SC (July 5, [1864]). Re: reasons for opposition to Geo. A. Crawford as governor, preference for Col. Phillips. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g.Reynolds, George A., to SC (November 7, 1864). Telegram. Re: nomination of Col. Twiss, Neosho Valley, Potter. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
h.Reynolds, George A., to SC (November 18, 1864). Telegram. Re: Bourbon County inquiry whether SC elected or not. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
i.Reynolds, George A., to SC (December 8, 1864). Re: visit to Leavenworth to discuss matters in SC's letter, removal of Elder. Handwritten. 1 page.
j.Sanford, Jsh. H., to SC (November 17, 1864). Re: letter for Speer, agreeableness to him of action discussed last evening, wish for improvement in Crawford's health.
k.Scott, Jon. W., to SC (October 1, 1864). Re: expectation of powerful effort to beat ticket and SC, effects of Conservative stand, candidacy for State senator nomination, increased optimism about National ticket. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 89: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (St-Sw).
a.Steele, Samuel B., to SC (February 18, 1864). Re: indignation meeting in Manhattan, trip from Fort Riley to Clifton, finding strong opposition to Carney. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Steele, S. B., to SC (March 1, 1864). Re: sending Manhattan paper with publication of resolutions, trip through Pottawottamie County finding antiLane sentiment but strong opposition to Carney, list of State legislators in district who voted against fraud. Hand written. 1 page; both sides.
c.Steele, S. B., to SC (March 4, 1864). Re: indignation meetings in Louisville and Freemount[?], Pottawottamie County. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Steele, S. B., to SC (April 13, 1864). Re: sending of antifraud man from Pottawottamie and Riley to state convention. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Steele, S. B., to SC (April 16, 1864). Re: objection to fraudites' credentials at county convention, election of Gove as fraudite delegate at second convention to oppose Fullington. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Steele, S. B., to SC (September 26, 1864). Re: meeting with SC in Leavenworth to obtain funds. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Stotler, Jake, to SC (September 14, 1864). Re: carrying of Lyon and surrounding counties, request for funds, inability to attend Committee meeting, enclosure of letter for Lane. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 90: Political Affairs. Campaign. Correspondence (Hawkins Taylor to SC).
a.(February 26, 1864). Re: printing of protest and other documents by the Record, sending two thousand to Lawrence, getting General Shannon[?] to speak at Lawrence. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.(April 13, 1864). Re: plotting at Oskaloosa to defeat Barnes, seeing Barnes, Walsh, and Spear [sic], question of Russell's support of Lane and Wilder, removal of Ewing, possibility of saving LeCompton district by refusing the vote of the L[?]s, lateness of Leavenworth action, Carney's complete organization. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.(May 30, 1864). Re: presidential nominations, Baltimore and Chicago convention strategies. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d.(June 30, 1864). Re: organization of county Lincoln Clubs, purpose of encouragement by Leavenworth parties to Chester's running for governor. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e.(October 31, 1864). Telegram. Re: speech assignments. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
f.(October 31, 1864). Re: shortage of funds for canvass, advice to SC to send guarantees of funds and to work out an understanding with Lane for collecting funds. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g.(November 12, 1864). Re: desire to see SC before he goes to Washington, control of appointments, suggested changes in appointments. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
h.(December 20, 1864). Re: Supreme Court adjournment after case on soldiers' vote, investigation of election irregularities in an attempt to gain election certificates for Carney's friends in state legislature, arrangements for rooms. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 91: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (Th-W).
a.Thomas, A. S., to SC (March 3, 1864). Re: recommendation for using Jno. G. Otis. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Thomas, A. S., to SC (March 3, 1864). Re: meetings at Topeka and Auburn. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Thomas, Chester, to SC (July 19, 1864). Re: inclusion of A. H. Case on list of speakers. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Thomas, A. S., to SC (September 26, 1864). Re: wife's illness, Saturday meeting, possible assistance for SC from Buck, possible double voting, sending out hand bills, father's plan to canvass. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e.Thomas, Chester, to SC (March 28, 1864). Re: need for son to accompany him to Ft. Scott, election of son as delegate to Baltimore Convention from Cole[?], Lane`s desire for CT to be delegate from Kansas, importance of having a friend of Lane in Q.M.'s department. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f.Thompson, Robert T., to SC (September 16, 1864). Re: assurance of SC's nomination in Butler county, securing of permit, speeches. Handwritten. 1 partial page.
g.Thompson, Robert T., to SC (November 25, 1864). Re: reason for SC's loss in county, need for paying position. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Twiss, Charles P., to SC (December 7, 1864). Re: congratulations on election, CPT's election, request for wariness concerning patronage, desire to cooperate with SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i.Valentine, D. M., to SC (1864). Re: danger of SC's defeat, desire for nomination as District Court Judge, choices for convention delegates, fraudite canvass. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
j.Senate Roll (n.d.) with forecast of votes for and against unknown question. Handwritten on printed form.
For news clipping concerning SC's nomination as candidate, see Outsized A F 1c, "Clarke's Candidacy" (n.d. or source), re lightning rod story and Lane's opposition to candidate from his section of Kansas.
F 92: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (James B. Lane to SC, January-February).
a.(January 21, 1864). Re: recommendation of Delahay by Pomeroy and Vaughan for position of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to "Chili." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.(February 6, 1864). Telegram to Messrs. Babcock, Clark [sic], Wilder, and McCahon. Re: keeping clear of senatorial fracas. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
c.(February 6, 1864). Re: arrangements for funds, possible request for funds from Lane appointees, services against Carney of Senate aspirants. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d.(February 7, 1864). Re: furnishing of funds by Blunt[?], charge of fraud against Wood and Carney. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.(February 11, 1864). Re: fight against amendment to Constitution for Biennial[?] sessions, purchase of Bulletin or establishment of new Leavenworth paper, calling of state convention with opposition to election of Senator as qualification for delegates, removal of Legate or McDowell with Thomas as replacement. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f.(February 11, 1864). Re: collecting materials for presenting antifraud case to people. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g.(February 15, 1864). Telegram to SC and Hon. D. W. Wilder. Re: satisfaction with any arrangement, "close with colonel." Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
h.(February 16, 1864). Re: receipt of letter on [?], bad policy for JHL to leave seat and visit home. Handwritten. 1 page.
i.(February 28, 1864). Re: contacting Mr. Briggs, agent to investigate Legate, when he arrives. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 93: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (James H. Lane to SC, March-June).
a.(March 6, 1864). Re: thanks for effort in squelching "Carney iniquity," selection of delegates to national convention, precedence of Lincoln's election over personal gain, patronage for Carney opposers, JHL's protest against SC's removal, Lincoln's support of Lane, commissioner to investigate Carney, use of funds to elect right men to state legisla ture and fund supportive country papers, JHL's speech on setting aside portion of Texas for settlement of colored men. Handwritten. 2 folded sheets; both sides.
b.(March 8, 1864). Re: commencement of campaign now, appointments of Emory and Blunt as proof of administration's opposition to fraud and JHL's vindication, Sternbaugh as replacement for Leggitt, necessity that Briggs report against Leggitt. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.(March 9, 1864). Re: sending of JHL speeches, instructions to see Scott and Chesebrough. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet.
d.(March 23, 1864). Re: election of delegates, Lincoln's interest in JHL as delegate, conferring of whatever patronage necessary to accomplish it without risking everything, desire to hear from Thomas, removal of McDowell, Legate, Ross, Johnson, and Martin after state convention. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e.(April 8, 1864). Re: necessity of passage of resolution denouncing the fraud at state convention, selection of sound men as delegates to the National convention including JHL, support of Lincoln by entire delegation. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.(April 13, 1864). Re: fight for delegates to Baltimore, letter revealing Sam Woods' feelings toward Lincoln and hostility to Emporia and Council Grove, removal of Johnson with others to follow, JHL's remaining in Boston and leaving handling of convention to SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g.(April 21, 1864). Re: establishment of Leavenworth as Port of Delivery, recommendation for Surveyor of Customs. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.(May 6, 1864). Re: request for list of names and addresses of each delegate who voted "with us" at the state convention. Handwritten. 1 page.
i.(May 9, 1864). Telegram. Re: danger in pressing application, Legate removal made. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
j.(June 1, 1864). Re: enclosure of check for Busby[?]. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 94: Political Affairs, Campaign. Correspondence (James H. Lane to SC, July and December).
a.(July 10, 1864). Re: keeping committee together and doing nothing until JHL's arrival. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.(December 11[?], 1864). Re: answer to PomeroyWilder protest to be endorsed by Republican State Central Committee, filing of JHL's answer, removal of McCune and Tholen. Letter from I. S. Bangs containing message from and postscript by JHL. Handwritten. 1 page.
See Box l F 73d for letter from JHL to SC (July 1, 1864) re buying out the Bulletin, Carney's loss of favor with the President, Secretary of War, Secretary of Interior, and the Indian Bureau.
F 95: Political Affairs - Kansas Politics, Miscellaneous. Correspondence.
a.Bailey, L. D., to SC (February 5, 1864). Re: sending photograph of General Blunt, "big thing" done by House of Representatives. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Baker, F. P., to SC (February 2, 1864). Re: House election, hope that Senate will block it, printing affidavits relating to Indian Contract funds. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Baker, F. P., to SC (May 24, 1864). Re: assistance for Judge Claedy[?] and his possible control of Pott. County. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d.Delahay, M. W., to SC (January 30, 1864). Re: introduction to and recommendation of Hawkins Taylor. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (January 19, 1864). Re: appointment to Delahay's place, recommendation to Judge Safford. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
Taylor, Hawkins. See Box 1 F 99e, Postal Affairs, letter, Taylor, Hawkins, to SC (January 27, 1864) re ouster of Mize and appointment of Kennedy.
f.Union League of America of State of Kansas, Wm. Kempf, Grand Secretary, to SC (June, 1864). Re: voluntary subscription. Printed form letter with handwritten entries. 1 page.
g.Wilder, A. C., to SC (February 26, 1864). Re: importance of SC's seeing agent for Legate investigation and preventing his contact with "the enemy," removal of Legate, McDowell, Keith, and Fielding Johnson. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 96: Political Affairs - Republican State Central Committee. Accounts.
a.Invoice. John Speer to SC (September 23, October 1, and n.d.). Re: printing of tickets, posters, and bills. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Invoice. A. Klinesmith & Co. to Mr. Fry[?] Stable (October 9, 1864). Re: purchase of liquors and cigars. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
c.Invoice. John Speer to SC (October 30November 4). Re: printing of sheet bills. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Invoice. J. Landes, Mansion House, to SC (October 1November 3). Re: rooms, meals, and stable bills. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
e.Invoice. John W. Wright, Leavenworth Conservative Book and Job Printing Establishment, to Col. S. J. Crawford (November 7, 1864). Re: printing of posters and copies of Daily. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
f.Invoice. F. W. Marsh to SC (October 2November 8). Re: teams and driver, oats. Handwritten. Partial page.
F 97: Political Affairs - Republican State Central Committee. Correspondence (B-N).
a.Draft of form letter to J. C. Burnett, J. M. Rankin, Jacob Stotler, M. S. Hoagland, and A. Low (n.d.). Re: meeting of Republican State Central Committee. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See Box 8 F 41, Second Addition, for photocopy of notice of Assessments for Republican State Central Committee expenses for campaign November 19, 1864).
b.Baker, F. P., to SC (December 5, 1864). Re: assessment for committee. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Coffin, M. G., to SC (December 7, 1864). Re: committee assessment. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Delahay, M. W., to SC (January 13, 1864). Re: meeting of State Executive Committee and call for State Convention, expected attempt of legislature to control delegation to national convention, attempt of legislature against MWD. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Farnsworth, H. W., to SC (December 20, 1864). Re: committee assessment. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f.Graham, Robert, to SC (December 20, 1864). Re: committee assessment. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (February 18, 1864). Re: conference of executive committees of State Lincoln Association and State Central Republican Committee. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.McGrew, James, to SC (December 6, 1864). Re: committee assessment. Handwritten. 1 page.
i.Newbury, William S., to SC (November 10, 1864). Re: payment for speeches distributed. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 98: Political Affairs - Republican State Central Committee. Correspondence(P-W).
a.Proctor, A. G., to SC (April 29, [1864]). Re: organization of Central Committee with Stotler as secretary and SC as chairman, appointments to committee. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Rankin, J. M., to SC (July 11, 1864). Re: inability to attend meeting of the State Central Committee, instructions for proxy. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c.Safford, Jacob, to SC (December 6, 1864). Re: extension of time to pay assessment. Handwritten. 1 page.
Stotler, Jake. See Box 1 F 89g, Political Affairs Campaign, for letter from Stotler, Jake, to SC (September 14, 1864) re inability to attend committee meeting.
d.Strickler, S. M., to SC (September 13, 1864). Re: inability to attend meeting of the Central Committee, proxy instructions, course taken by Conservative, need for a good organ in Leavenworth, suggestion of McBratney as editor. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Strickler, S. M., to SC (December 8, [1864]). Re: committee assessment. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Swallow, J. R., to SC (December 7, 1864). Re: payment of assessment. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Weightman, M., for W. and W., to SC (November 26, 1864). Re: payment of bill. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 99: Postal Affairs. Correspondence.
a.Cook, H. W., to SC (December 6, 1864). Re: argument against an attempt by Hawkins Taylor to make a change in the Olathe post office, request that SC speak to Taylor. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b.Noteman, B. P., to SC (December 6, 1864). Re: McKee's printing of "Thacher ticket" but working for and voting for nominees of the 8th, request that SC try to prevent change in the Olathe post office. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Reynolds, John A., to SC (November 17, 1864). Re: application throughCol. G. A. Colton for position of mail agent our route agent on railroad route, request for recommendation to General Lane by SC. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d.Swallow, J. R., to SC (November 30, 1864). Re: protest against the removal of Mrs. Trask as post master. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e.Taylor, Hawkins, to SC (January 27, 1864). Re: actions of State House of Representatives, changes necessary in state postal arrangements and process of getting them authorized by Congress, suggestion that SC introduce himself to Sells, the Post Office Auditor. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f.Taylor, Hawkins, to SC (December 13, 1864). Re: receipt of reinstatement as mail agent, arrangements for trip to Washington with SC. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 100: Proclamation of Freedom Anniversary. Correspondence.
a.Langston, C. H., to SC (December 16, 1864). Re: invitation for SC to address the colored citizens and their friends at celebration of President's Proclamation of Freedom, January 2, 1865. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Incomplete draft of SC's reply to above invitation (December 26, 1864). Re: inability to attend celebration, appropriateness of celebration, grandness and incompleteness of proclamation. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 101: Legislation - 38th Congress. Acts and Resolutions of the Second Session of the Thirty-Eighth Congress, begun on Monday, December 5, 1864, and ended on Saturday, March 4, 1865 (1865). 203 pages including index.
F 102: Military Affairs - Accounts.
a.Invoice. W. W. H. Lawrence to the United States (January 5, 1865). Re: purchase of 200 cords of hard wood. Handwritten. 1 page. (2 copies on 1 folded sheet)
b.Invoice. L. Weil, Publisher, Kansas Zeitung, for insertion of attached advertisements of Major H. H. Heath, Provost Marshal in the daily Kansas Zeitung from August, 1864, to May 26, 1865. Handwritten on printed form with printed advertisements attached.
F 103: Military Affairs - Forms (January-February).
a.Form 13, Voucher for Purchases of Public Property Belonging to the Provost Marshal General's Bureau. The United States to W. A. Rose & Company (January 2, 1865). Unsigned. Re: office supplies. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page in two pieces; portion missing.
b.Form 19, The United States to John W. Wright (January 20, 1865). Signed by John W. Wright. Re: printing of envelopes and letterhead. Handwritten on printed form. Attached are samples of printed letterhead and envelope. Form is 1 page in two pieces with portion missing.
c.Form 13, Voucher for Purchases of Public Property Belonging to the Provost Marshal General's Bureau. The United States to S. Dodsworth (January 26, 1865). Unsigned. Re: two medical records for examination of drafted men, and two medical records for examination of enrolled men. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page in two pieces; portion missing.
d.Receipt for articles belonging to the Provost Marshal General's Bureau, received at Leavenworth, Kansas, from Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost MarshalGeneral (January 26, 1865). Signed by J. McCahon, Captain and Provost Marshal, Northern District Kansas. Re: medical record for examination of drafted men and medical record for examination of enrolled men. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
e.Receipt for articles belonging to the Provost Marshal General's Bureau, received at Leavenworth, Kansas, from Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General (January 26, 1865). Signed by A. J. Shannon, Captain and Provost Marshal, Southern District Kansas. Re: medical record for examination of drafted men and medical record for examination of enrolled men. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
f.Form 15, Postage, &c. (Provost Marshal General's Bureau). The United States to Captain Sidney Clarke Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado & Dakota (January 31, 1865). Re: postage on letters and packages for the month of January. Unsigned. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page in two pieces; portion missing.
g.Form 19, The United States to William S. Yohe (January 31, 1865). Unsigned. Re: office rent for January for rooms occupied by Captain Sidney Clarke, Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General at Leavenworth, Kansas. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page in 2 pieces; portion missing.
h.Form No. 36, Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage Received and Issued at Leavenworth City, Kansas, by Captain Sidney Clarke, Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and Dakota (January 31, 1865). Unsigned. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
i.Payroll receipt form. "We, the subscribers, do hereby acknowledge to have received... (January 31, 1865). Unsigned. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page in 6 pieces; portions missing.
j.Form No. 36, Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, Received and issued at Leavenworth City, Kansas, by Captain Sidney Clarke, Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service for Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and Dakota during the month of February, 1865 (February 20, 1865). Signed by Sidney Clarke, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General, Superintendent Volunteer Recruiting Service. Re: taking of tents in violation of orders by Lt. Col. S. A. Drake, 17th Kansas Infantry Volunteers. Handwritten on printed form. 8 pages.
For additional forms see Outsized Materials Box I F 5. See Section XI for complete listing of Outsized forms.
Materials in this series are correspondence, reports, legislation, clippings, military papers, congressional documents, and circulars. The series is arranged by congress and within the congress by subject. Major topics include Indian treaties and removal of Indian tribes from Kansas, the death of James H. Lane, the impeachment of Andrew Johnson, railroad land acquisition and construction in Kansas, Reconstruction, newspaper ownership and management, political campaigns, Quantrill and Price Raids, suffrage, settlement of Cherokee Neutral Lands, acquisition of military reservations for bridges and public institutions, military bounties, and legislation for Oklahoma Territory. Correspondents of note are D. R. Anthony, Susan B. Anthony, Louis V. Bogy, O. H. Browning, William F. Cody, George A. Crawford, Henry L. Dawes, O. O. Howard, James H. Lane, S. C. Pomeroy, Edmund G. Ross, and Joseph Wilson.
F 104: Agriculture, Department of.
a."Monthly Report of the Agricultural Department, October, 1866 (1866). Re: crop estimates, army worm, facts concerning Rocky Mountain areas, preservation of timber, agricultural statistics of Ireland, wheat experiments in Scotland, crops of Prussia, source of British revenue, notes on insect depredations, casual notes on crops, crop conditions, meteorology statistics for September. Printed. 34 pages.
b.Letter. Newton, G[?]. B., Acting Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, to SC (February 20, 1867). Sending of seeds and grape vines. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Box 2 F 29g, Legislation, Railroads, letter, Wood, John B., to SC (January 15, 1866) re comments on Commissioner Isaac Newton's choice of seeds sent for Kansas planting.
F 105: Appointments (A).
a.Adams, F. G.
(1)Adams, F. G., to SC (March 15, 1865). Re: declining of consideration for appointment as Kickapoo Indian Agent in favor of Caleb A. Woodworth. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2)Martin, Jno. A., to SC (March 26, 1865). Re: unfitness of FGA for position of Indian agent, thanks to SC for reappointment and cooperation with General Pomeroy. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Akin, Judge. Farnsworth, H. W., to SC (January 15, 1866). Re: recommendation of Judge Akin for a position, request for copy of SC's bill for regulating trade with the Indians, renewal of HWF's commission. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c.Allen, . Anthony, D. R., to SC (May 11, 1865). Re: employment for Mr. Allen with John Speer or admission to the Typographical Union. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 106: Appointments (B).
a.Baker, F. P., to SC (May[?] 11, 1865). Re: his appointment in place of Stark. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Barricklow, W.
(1)Barricklow, W., to SC (February 8, 1865). Re: position as agent for the Sac & Fox Agency. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2)Barricklow, W., to SC (March 21, 1865). Re: statement of Lawrence that Judge Schuyler will be appointed agent for the Sac & Fox Agency. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3)Barricklow, W. B., to SC ([March] 18, 1865). Telegram. Re: appointment of Schuyler. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
CR: Adams, Daniel M. See Box 2 F 77a, Reconstruction, for letter from Adams, Daniel M., to SC (December 25, 1865) re securing Pomeroy's assistance in obtaining appointment for Barricklow.
(4)Hard, A. B., to SC (March 3, 1865). Re: recommendation of WBB for Agency, loyalty of WBB to party and to Lane, vote for hotel in Lawrence, Speer's departure for Washington, ABH's support of SC. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(5)Speer, John to SC (February 26, 1865). Re: position for WBB, WBB'scooperation in dropping out as candidate for State Legislature, annexation of Douglas County, astonishment at payment for voting, legislation allowing railroad sale of delinquent stock, building in Lawrence, order for paper to be sent to SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Blanton, N. B.
(1)Blanton, N. B., to SC (February 12, 1867). Re: position as Register of the Land Office at Humboldt, promise of publication of respectable Radical paper, politics of present incumbent, Orlen Thurston. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2)Secrest, John, to SC (February 18, 1867). Re: prevention of confirmation of Col. Thurston, appointment of NBB as Register of Land Office, publication of reliable newspaper, request for regulations concerning quarantine and inspection of cattle driven into state from south. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d.Bowen, Thomas M., to SC (December 19, 1866). Re: appointment as U. S. District Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, removal of E. D. Hain. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Buck, Asahel, to SC (March 28, 1865). Re: resignation of Judge Sears, request for appointment in his place. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 107: Appointments (Cof-Con).
a.Coffinberry, C. C.
(1)Baker, F. P., to SC (n.d.). Re: appointment for CCC. Handwritten. Portion of sheet.
(2)Cone, John P., no addressee (March 7, 1865). Re: appointment as agent of the Otoe and Missouri Indians, CCC's refusal of bribe to vote for Ewing, vote for Lane. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3)Cone, John P., to SC (April 22, 1865). Re: effect on people of news of Lincoln's death, strengthening of party by appointment of Coffinberry. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(4)Cone, John P., to F. P. Baker (May 12, 1865). Re: question whether SC and Lane can control appointment of CCC, possible outbreak of Otoe Indians, Indian dissatisfaction with Daily, request that Baker write to SC or Lane, return of Drinkwater. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(5)Dutton, M. P., to SC (April 20, 1865). Re: no word to CCC about his appointment, CCC's efforts for ticket. Handwritten. 1 page.
(6)Histed, William, to SC (April 25, 1865). Re: recommendation of CCC, importance of getting appointment for him, prevention of the appointment being thought of as "another of Lane's humbugs." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(7)Histed, William, to SC (December 28, 1865). Re: likelihood of CCC's getting appointment. Handwritten. 1 partial page.
b.Colton, G. A., to SC (May 1, 1865). Re: Central Superintendency, request that SC see Harlan, Pomeroy, and Lane concerning his appointment. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Columbia, Charles, to SC (February 19, 1865). Re: appointment as Agent for Kansas Indians in Morris County, wisdom of a change in "Indian Farmers." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 108: Appointments (Coo-G).
a.Cook, H. W., to SC (January 16, 1866). Re: appointment as agent to Delaware Indians to supplement his income as lawyer. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Cook, Hugh A.
(1)Cook, Hugh A., to SC (April 21, 1865). Re: need for an appointment. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2)Goodnow, Isaac T., to SC (January 30, 1985). Re: appointment of HAC as Agent to the Sacs and Foxes, strong recommendation of HAC, books for State Colleges, attempt to replace Mudge with Swallow as State Geologist. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Cox, John T.
(1)Cox, John T., to SC (February 25, 1865). Re: appointment to Indian agency, claims for military service pay, draft. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
(2)Cox, John T., to SC (March 24, 1865). Re: appointment to Neosho Agency promised by Lane, rumor of promise by Lane of appointment of Houston to same position. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(3)Kent[?], Orson, to SC (February 5, 1865). Re: desire to know whether Cox will be appointed to the Osage agency so that he may make trading arrangements as soon as possible. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d.Dutton, M. R.
(1)Dutton, M. R., to SC (May 8, 1865). Re: disappointment in changes made after he left Washington concerning his position, short duration of appointment, need for another position. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2)Dutton, M. R., to SC (May 23, 1865). Re: mustering out, disappointment in not getting agency, Adams expectation of 15% on all goods sold as trader, request for mail agency or route agency. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e.Evans, George C. Parham, Robert, to SC (April 11, 1866). Re: application of GCE for position of Collector of Internal Revenue, request that SC join Senator Cowan in urging appointment from the President. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Farnsworth, H. W.
(1)Farnsworth, H. W., to SC (February 6, 1865). [Located inside letter listed in (2) below. Re: desire for reappointment to the Kansas Agency, reasons for not supporting SC's canvass, support of rest of radical ticket. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2)Ritchie, John, to SC (February 6, 1865). Re: recommendation of HWF, desire of Wm. Fitzpatrick for the Sac & Fox Agency. Handwritten. First page of folded sheet.
Fitzpatrick, William H., see above letter and Box 1 F 126j, letter, Smith, Ira H., to SC (February 20, 1865) re recommendation of WFF. Also see Box 2 F 38d, Military Affairs, Claims, letter, Fitzpatrick, W. H., to SC (February 15, 1865), re desire for government position.
g.Garvey, E. C. K.
(1)Garvey, E. C. K., to SC (January 16, 1865). Re: Lane's promise of consulship to Ireland, request for assistance from SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2)Garvey, E. C. K., to SC (January 31, 1865). Re: desire for answer from SC. Handwritten. Partial sheet.
F 109: Appointments (H).
a.Hard, A. B., to SC (December 20, 1865). Re: request that SC do something for ABH and for Barricklow, possibly with Harlan, sending of materials to Josiah H. Hard. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b.Harrington, S. C.
(1)Harrington, S. C., to SC (February 13, 1865). Re: appointment as Indian Superintendent in place of Col. Coffin, enclosure of copy of letter from R. G. Elliot to Gen. Lane. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2)Elliot, R. G., to J. H. Lane (February 13, 1865). Re: recommendation of SCH for Indian Superintendent. Copy of letter. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Heath, H. H., to SC (Dec. 18, 1866). Re: SC's reasons for securing revocation of HHH's appointment as commissioner to examine new country for Kansas Indians. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d.Hillyer, George S.
(1)Hillyer, George S. (April 1, 1865). Re: acceptance of resignation of clerkship. Handwritten. 1 folded page; both sides.
(2)Hillyer, George S. (May 7, 1865). Re: status of his application for inspector of internal revenue, complaints about postmaster. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Horne, D. H., to SC (March 1, 1865). Re: appointment as Marshal if Osborn should leave. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Howe, Church. Bartholomew, A. J., to SC (December 22, 1866). Re: assistance from SC in blocking confirmation of Howe as Internal Revenue Collector of the 8th Massachusetts District, reasons for not wanting Howe appointed. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g.Hudson, E. J.. Hoyt, George H., to SC (February 20, 1867). Re: recommendation of EJH as clerk or secretary. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Hughes, Dr. Strong, F. Z., to SC (February 14, 1865). Re: recommendation for a position. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 110: Appointments (I-L).
a.Insley, M. H., to SC (March 6, 1865). Re: Lane's promise of appointment as Commissioner of Indian Affairs, request for SC's aid, retaining of Manlove as Postmaster at Fort Scott, statement that the Conservative will support SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Knowlton, . Knowlton, Mrs. L. W., to SC (October 29, 1865). Re: postponing presenting letter on her daughter's behalf until arrival of Fessenden, Farnsworth, and SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Kelley, Phillip S., to SC (February 17, 1865). Re: appointment as U. S. Detective of Brown County, request for photographs. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d.Kennedy, J. R., to SC (April 16, 1865). Re: exclusive right to the trade of the Osage big hill portion. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.King, W. W., to SC (February 24, 1865). Re: request for SC's assistance in obtaining for WWK the appointment promised him by Lane, WWK's trip to Boston. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Lambdin, Judge. Mead, James R., to SC (January 15, 1865). Re: prevention of removal of Lambdin from his present position. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g.Lauter, J. T., to SC (January 31, 1865). Re: position as agent of the Sac and Fox Indians. Handwritten. 1 page.
Leland, Cyrus. See Box 2 F 38i, Military Affairs, Claims, letter, Leland, Cyrus, to SC (January 17, 1866) re position.
h.Leonard, M. R., to SC (January 30, 1865). Re: position as Kaw Agent if Farnsworth is removed or some other position. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i.Lillie, G. H., to SC (November 14, 1866). Re: assessorship, resignation of Hunt, request for loan to purchase cows and go into cheese business. Handwritten. 1 page.
j.Lines, C. B. Mitchell, William, to SC (March 9, 1865). Re: reappointment of Lines, request for seeds and agricultural reports. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See also Box 1 F 127i and j, Land Offices, Kansas, letters, Smith, Ira H., to SC (January 30 and February 20, 1865) re removal of Lines; and Box 2 F 77a, Reconstruction, letter, Adams, Daniel, to SC (December 25, 1865) re removal of Lines as Pension Agent.
k.Low, A.
(1)Low, A., to SC (May 3, 1865). Re: prospect of getting an appointment as promised by Lane. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2)Low, A., to SC (December 20, 1865). Re: absence from State House because of varioloid smallpox, need for a position, SC's assistance in having grain and freight shipped west from Doniphan. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 111: Appointments (M).
a.McIntosh, D. S. Chenowitz, Dr. A. W., to SC (January 27, 1866). Re: patronage for DSMcI. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Marsh, F. W., to SC (February 13, 1865). Re: position with Indian agency if G. Reynolds gets agency. Handwritten. 1 page.
Martin, Jno. M. See Box 1 F 105a for letter to SC (March 26, 1865) re his reappointment.
c.Martin, W. D.
(1)Martin, W. D., to SC (February 13, 1865). Re: appointment as agent for the Osage Nation. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2)Barricklow, W., to SC (February 25, 1865). Re: appointment for Dr. Martin of Baldwin City. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Martin, , Major. Barricklow, W., to SC (February 21, 1865). Re: Martin's trip to Washington to prevent his removal as agent of the Sac and Fox Indians. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Moore, A., to SC (January 29, 1865). Re: appointment as Agent to the Sac and Fox Indians, making Radical paper out of State Journal. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Moreau, P., M. D., to SC (February 22, 1866). Re: request that SC aid in his appointment as an emigrant agent in Europe by seeing Chester of the general land office. Handwritten. 1 page.
Mudge, . See Box 1 F 108b for letter from Isaac T. Goodnow to SC (January 30, 1865) re attempt to remove State Geologist Mudge.
g.Murdock, M. M., to SC (March 15, 1865). Re: need for temporary position. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Murphy, Thomas, to SC (May 2, 1865). Re: forwarding of petition for appointment as Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Central District.
F 112: Appointments (N-R).
a.Newell, Julia.
(1)Newell, Julia, to SC (February 18, 1865). Re: position as clerk or in the Greenback department. Handwritten, 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2)Newell, Julia, to SC (February 17, 1866). Re: position in Treasury or other department. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet.
b.Oldham, Jonathan, to SC (January 29, 1865). Re: appointment as Superintendent of Indian Affairs or as Agent to the Sac and Fox Indians, trip to Washington by "certain party" seeking Superintendency, reaping of benefits by those paying for the trip, importance of appointing friends and supporters of SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet.
c.Paddock, G. W. Hard, A. B., to SC (January 7, 1865). Re: appointment of GWP as a Regent of the State University. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Pignett, . Anthony, D. R., to SC (May 22, 1865). Re: position for Pignett. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Potter, F. W. Anthony, D. R., to SC (February 27, 1865). Re: FWP's trip to Washington to obtain appointment and his plan to run against SC in two years, FWP's statement about Crawford and SC's interest in freighting contract and stealing cattle, demand on city for $21,000. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f.Reynolds, George A., to SC (January 29, 1865). Re: appointment as Osage Indian Agent. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g.Rice, Henderson, to SC (February 6, 1865). Re: appointment as Osage Indian Agent. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 113: Appointments (S).
a.Safford, Judge. Blunt, James G., to SC (February 26, 1865). Re: recommendation of Safford for appointment as U. S. District Judge if Judge Delahay resigns. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Sleeper, H. S., to SC (February 15, 1865). Re: Insley's spleen toward Sleeper, protest against Wilder's removal, desire for unnamed position. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Smith, George W., to SC (February 26, 1865). Re: desire for Judge Delahay's place as position promised by Lane, second choice of Chief Justice of Dakota, interest in money rather than honor. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d.Smith, Henry, to SC (March 11, 1865). Re: application for consular position. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e.Smith, W. G. Barricklow, W., to SC (March 2, 1865). Re: appointment of WGS as assistant assessor in place of G. H. Rushmore. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Soley, S. C., to SC (April 9, 1865). Re: additional inspectors to be appointed in his district of Massachusetts. Handwritten. 1 page.
Stormont, Dr., see Box 1 F 127i and j, letters, Ira H. Smith to SC (January 30 and February 20, 1865) re appointment to receivership.
g.Stotler, Jacob.
(1)Stotler, Jacob, to SC (April 23, 1865). Re: greater usefulness than Potter as agent to the Kaws, JS's use of influence to send Potter to Baltimore convention, Potter's refusal to help Stotler in Kaw appointment, Potter's desire to succeed SC in Congress. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2)Stotler, Jacob, to SC (May 10, 1865). Re: request that SC not repeat statements about Potter, Potter's use of Kaw position to "shyster" with and his willingness for JS to have position if he did not accept it. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3)Sleeper, H. S., to SC (n.d.). Re: appointment of Stotler rather than Potter, Potter's plans to use position as "a club." Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Box 2 F 61b, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, JS to H. S. Sleeper (February 21, 1865) re appropriation bill and resolution praising Carney.
F 114: Appointments (T-W and General Letters).
a.Taylor, Hawkins.
(1)Taylor, Hawkins, to SC (May 3, 1865). Re: assurance from Pomeroy that no one else will be appointed if he can prevent it, arrival of "Ticoon," fight between friends of Sherman and Stanton concerning arrangements for surrender. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2)Abbott, , to SC (December 3, 1866). Re: good position for HT in New Mexico, or confirmation of appointment as Agent of the Shawnees. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Tompkins, Augustus. Prouty, S. S., et al, to SC (November 15, 1866). Re: employment for and recommendation of AT. Handwritten. 1 page.
c.Van Horn, B. H.
(1)Van Horn, B. H., to SC (February 13, 1865). Re: appointment as agent of Sac and Fox, Osage, Kaw, or Pottawatomie Indians or some other position, reminder of his support of SC since 1862. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2)Van Horn, B. H., to SC (March 3, 1865). Re: lack of response from SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Welsh, H. P., to SC (January 29, 1865). Re: appointment as agent to the Osage Indians. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Woodard, Levi, to SC (January 18, 1866). Re: appointment as one of commissioners to appraise Absentee Shawnee Indian Lands. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.McAfee, J. B., to SC (January 17, 1865). Re: lack of rewards for political support of Jefferson County, request for the appointment of county citizen as Surveyor General. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g.Smith, C. S., to SC (March 2, 1865). Re: unnamed people suggested for appointment. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Thomas, A. S., to SC (February 22, 1865). Re: appointments, keeping personal interests in mind when distributing patronage. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 115: Banks. Correspondence.
a.A[nthony], D. R., to SC (January 15, 1866). Re: ownership of proposed bank by enemies, need for SC and Pomeroy to use influence. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Cadley [?], M., to SC (January 17, 1866). Re: resolution by legislature preventing establishment of additional banks at Lawrence or Leavenworth, possible trouble at Merchants National Bank and need for investigation by Comptroller. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Smith, E. A., to SC (January 18, 1866). Re: opening of Merchants National Bank, Lane's threat to publish protest, Lane's return as "full fledged Johnson Democrat," introductionin State Legislature of resolution to endorse Lane's "Democratic-AntiSuffrage-policy," democratic support in state legislature for Lane and Carney, need for Pomeroy and SC to weaken Lane's influence in Washington, questions about financing of Merchants National Bank and need for investigation, resolution by legislature to prevent additional banks. Attached is clipping concerning banking resolution of legislature. Handwritten. 3 pages; both sides.
F 116: Cattle Trade. Correspondence.
a.Clark & Co., to SC (February 17, 1866). Re: SC's charge that company is engaged in illicit cattle trade. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Clark & Co., to SC (March 7, 1866). Re: SC's denial of defamatory report, gratitude for prompt reply. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Outsized Box J F 1, for article, "The Cattle Traffic," Emporia News (February 25, 1865) re illegitimate cattle trade, plundering of Indian cattle, and action by Kansas legislature.
F 117: Claims. Correspondence.
a.Baker, George C., to SC (February 7, 1867). Re: his mother's claim, request for materials. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Bennett, Abram, to SC (February 20, 1866). Re: closing out accounts with Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Handwritten. 1 partial page.
c.Brackenridge, R., to SC (December 10, 1866). Re: claim re Pottawatomies. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Clark, Jeremiah, to SC (February 23, 1866). Re: claims for Indian depredations, feelings concerning reconstruction. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
Douglas, John C. See Box 2 F 6, letters, Douglass, John C., to SC (April 20 and December 4, 1866), re payment of claims for Indian depredations during the war.
Houston, G. W. See Box 2 F 55, Political Affairs, Campaign, letter, Houston, G. W., to SC (December 17, 1866) re payment of claims for Sac and Fox firing of prairie.
e.Insley, M. H.[?], to SC (January 19, 1866). Re: possibility that Commission will act on accounts. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Niles, Samuel V., to SC (March 24, 1866). Re: papers for the claim of J. W. McClure. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Thomas, F. P., to SC (April 5, 1866). Re: coming to Washington to assist SC in settling FPT's claim. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Wall, D. G., to SC (January 24, 1865). Re: enclosure of claim vouchers. Handwritten. 1 page.
For military claims, see Box 2, F 38 and 39.
F 118: Claims - Quantrill Raid. Draft of letter from "Claimant" to the Editor of the Tribune (n.d.). Re: illegal collection fee being charged to claimants by a "prominent lobbyist," suggestion that the Governor and the University Chancellor should investigate such actions on the part of a member of the Board of Regents of the University. Handwritten by SC. 12 pages, some are partial pages.
F 119: Constituent Requests, Miscellaneous.
a.Blacklidge, A. N., to SC (February 4, 1866). Re: Jones[?] claim, Neosho Valley Railroad, appointment of Postmaster at Agnes City, request for seeds. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Burge, William J., to SC (November 13, 1866). Re: hastening decision on application for patent. Handwritten. 1 page. On reverse side of folded sheet is handwritten letter from Jno. Martin to SC (n.d.) asking SC to comply with WJB's request.
c.Cleveland, S. F., to SC (January 22, 1867). Re: desire for SC to continue battling for truth and right, retention of mineral lands, enforcement of Monroe Doctrine, request for materials. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Gillpatrick, E. P., to SC (February 13, 1866). Re: possibility that state legislature will award land to colored soldiers in lieu of bounty, prospect of opening of Indian Territory for settlement soon. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d.Holloway, J. N., to SC (February 24, 1867). Re: material for history of Kansas. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e.Hughes, Dr. N. B., to SC (April 25, 1865). Re: request that SC collect NBH's letters at Washington post office. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Lines, Charles B., from SC (December 21, 1865). Re: returning paper with seal affixed. Photocopy of handwritten letter located at the Kansas Historical Society collections. 2 pages.
g.Palmer, L. R., to SC (March 17, n.y.). Re: request that SC inquire if Mrs. Groves' key is missing. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Schofield, W. H., to SC (November 19, 1866). Re: payment by SC of subscription to Baker University, fundraising trip to pay for completion of second story, moral advice. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
i.Strickler, S. M., to SC (May 15, 1865). Re: request that SC forward documents to General Lane. Handwritten. 1 page.
j.Watters, Dr. James, to SC (March 20, 1866). Re: request for seeds, approval of SC's letter in Atchison Free Press, printing of treason by papers in the north, complaints against Lane. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. , O. J., Brevet Major and C.S., to SC (May 20, 1866). Re: praise of SC's speech. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 120: Correspondence, Miscellaneous (A-D).
a.A , William L., to SC (December 12, 1866). Re: recommendation of attorney at Lawrence for collection of note against Lane's estate. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Blake, F. N., to SC (April 23, 1866). Re: expected visit, comments on conflict between President and Congress and gloating of Canada, threatened Fenian invasion, request for materials. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Bonebrake, J. H., Treasurer, Lane University, to SC (December 14, 1866). Re: request for materials to convert Democrats, comments on reconstruction, attempt to raise endowment for Lane University. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d.Bowen, Thomas M., to SC (February 6, 1865). Two telegrams. Re: progress of his "matter," Taylor's location, trip to Washington. Handwritten on printed forms. 1 pieces.
e.Brackenridge, N., to SC (February 27, 1866). Re: accommodations for SC, arrival of Bertrand, Bourasscan, and Lavarre. Handwritten. 1 page.
f.Bowles, J., to SC (April 4, 1865). Re: request that SC have Governor C. go to the President with Pomeroy about JB's "case." Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Burr, E., to SC (January 20, 1865). Re: money to pay for Bowen telegrams. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Burr, Ned, to SC (May 19, 1865). Telegram. Re: deposit of money with Gruber. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
i.Cutler, G. A., to SC (January 16, 1865). Re: failure to deliver letter to SC. Handwritten. Partial sheet.
j.Derby, J. C., to SC (December 12, 1866). Re: Kansas mineral exhibit at the Paris Universal Exposition. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 121: Correspondence, Miscellaneous (E-K).
a.Edwards, J. M., Commissioner, General Land Office, Department of the Interior, to SC (February 17, 1866,). Re: land grants for institutions for the deaf and dumb. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Francis, A. J., Chairman, Committee of Invitation and Arrangements, Hall of Sons of Temperance, to SC (January 17, 1865). Re: invitation to deliver lecture. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Griswold, H., to SC (November 22, 1866). Re: payment of note against SC and Lane. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d.Hard, A. H., to SC (December 18, 1866). Re: thanks for SC's offer of assistance in Washington. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Harlan, James, U. S. Senator from Iowa, to SC (January 15, 1867). Re: letter for SC which was inadvertantly mailed to Senator Pomeroy. Handwritten. Partial page.
f.Holcomb, J., to SC (February 21, 1866). Re: SC's entitlement to a set of Congressional Globe and Appendix. Handwritten. Partial sheet. Handwritten note on reverse side by SC re sending books to Lawrence.
g.Hoyt, George H.[?], to SC (October 27, 1866). Telegram. Re: finding of box[?]. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
h.H , M , to SC (January 26, 1865). Re: contention between Caldwell[?] and Lawrence over freight contracts. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i.Kempf, William, to SC (January 18, 1865). Telegrams. Re: need to see SC about League. Handwritten on printed form. 2 pieces.
j.Knowlton, Louise W., to SC (December 4, 1865). Re: assistance. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 122: Correspondence, Miscellaneous (LM).
a.Lane, J. H., to SC (February l, 1865). Telegram. Re: issuance of permit, suggestion that SC come. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
b.Lanman, Charles, to and from SC (March 8, April 11, and May 9, 15 and 20, 1865). Re: biographical information for Dictionary of Congress. Handwritten. 5 pieces.
Letters from SC are photocopies of letters at the Kansas Historical Society.
c.Lawler, J. J., to Major I.[?] P. Abbott, U. S. Senator (November 30, 1866). Re: application for increase in salary. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Library of Congress, A. R. Spofford, Librarian, to SC (March 15, 1866). Re: distribution of the Writings of James Madison. Printed with name of addressee added by hand. 1 page.
e.Martin, George W., to SC (December 5, 1866). Telegram. Re: possession, advice to SCabout hiring attorney and watching closely, lack of complaints and charges. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
f.McGill, Charles F. and George W., to SC (January, 1866). Re: solicitation of legal business. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Mattock, William H., to SC (n.d.). Re: advice concerning setting up legal and medical practices. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Merwin, J. B., to SC (December 8, 1866). Re: sending unnamed enclosure, promise to "do so some more." Handwritten. 1 page.
i.Metropolitan News Association, T. S. Seybold, Secretary, to [SC] (February 15, 1866). Form letter. Re: autographed Cart de Visite and biographical material for publication. Printed. 1 page.
j.Moys, Henry, to SC (February 16, 1865). Re: contribution for M.E. Church in Auburn. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
k.Mungen, Col. William, to SC (n.d.). Re: request for copy of newspaper article concerning charges against Samuel N. Wood. Handwritten. Partial sheet.
F 123: Correspondence, Miscellaneous (P-R).
a.Osborne, O[?] B., to SC (January ll, 1867). Re: sending list of names, offer of information. Handwritten. 1 page. [List of names not with letter.]
b.Paddock, G. W., to SC (April 11, 1865). Re: Lawrence celebration of Lee's surrender, contract for Eldridge, building for State University, request for contribution for church. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Paddock, G. W., to SC (May 19, 1866). Re: choosing of SC to speak at Centenary Meeting. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Parker, Charles, to SC (December 19, 1866). Re: signing of application for incorporation of the Peoples College, request for library materials. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e.Perry, C., to SC (February 24, 1865). Re: congratulations on SC's political prospects, joy at SC's success over Southbridge enemies. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f.Pipher, J.., and Co., to SC (January 13, 1865). Re: bill for keeping horse which SC borrowed at time of Price Raid. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g.Reynolds, M. W., to SC (January 9, n.y.). Re: paper and letter for George, arrival of Lane. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Ross, William, to SC (February 17, 1866). Re: SC's contribution to the State Temperance Society, plan of action for the Society, WR's illness. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 124: Correspondence, Miscellaneous (S-Y).
a.Safford, Jacob, to SC (January 25, 1865). Re: introduction to Hon. S. P. Chase, departure for Washington of Spriggs and Lawrence. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Sells,, E., Superintendent, to SC (August 23, 1865). Telegram. Re: appointment and arrival time of Commissioner. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
c.Shannon, A. J., to SC (January 17, 1865). Telegram. Re: sending of vouchers. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Smith, Mary Gurley, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, to SC (January 7, 1866). Re: admission to the House of Representatives to hear Bancroft's eulogy for Lincoln,copy of SC's speech. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e.Speer, John, to SC (July 8, 1865). Telegram. Re: departure plans. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
f.Spicer, Edward, Superintendent, Folding Room, House of Representatives, to SC (December, 1866). Re: list of public documents due to SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
g.Thomas, A. S., to SC (May 12, 1865). Re: visit to SC after Circuit Court term. Handwritten. 1 page.
h.Tyler, William H., to SC (February 19, 1866). Re: advice concerning settling in Kansas. Handwritten. 1 page.
i.Young, Isaac, to SC (December 26, 1866). Re: SC's reply to J. C. Derby concerning the Kansas exhibit in the Paris Universal Exposition and its publication. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 125: Indian Affairs. Correspondence.
a.Abbot, James B., to SC (February 2 and 12, 1866). Re: need for JBA to come to Washington with Shawnee delegation, treaty which JBA has drafted, Fish treaty. Handwritten. 2 pieces.
b.Bogy, Louis V., Commissioner, Office of Indian Affairs, to SC (February 2, 1867). Re: presence in Washington of tribal delegations, request for suggestions from SC concerning arrangements for removal of tribal Indians from Kansas. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Brockman, Thomas S., to SC (February 1, 1867). Re: request for copy of ratification of Osage treaty, inability of soldiers to pay for homesteads. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Colton, G. A., to SC (December 21, 1865). Re: suspension of approval of Indian deeds, establishing of regulations allowing sale of land. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e.Johnson, A. S., to SC (January 18, 1866). Re: possible effects on Abbot of treaty made by Black Bob Band of the Shawnee Indians, SC's actions concerning military claim of AJ. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f.Miller, W. L. G., to SC (February 8, 1866). Re: problems caused by delaying the removal of the Kansas Indian Refugees, recommendation of appointment of special agent. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g.Miller, W. L. G., to SC (August 29, 1866). Re: lack of action on removal of Cherokee refugees and its effect on the Indians and on WLGM, loyalty of the majority of Cherokees, Cherokee law abolishing slavery, request for action by SC, request for public documents. Handwritten. 3 folded sheets; both sides.
h.Phillips, W. S., to SC (February 14, n.y.). Re: delivery of letter to the Cherokee delegation. Handwritten. 1 page.
i.Reynolds, M. W., to SC (n.d.). Re: letter for Major Hinton, desire that Hinton consult Perry or SC concerning treaties for removing Indians. Handwritten. Partial sheet; both sides.
j.Storrs, C., to SC (March 21, 1866). Re: information concerning Shawnee treaty. Handwritten. 1 page.
k.Thompson, J. D., to SC (January 23, 1865). Re: advice on procedure for obtaining donation of land on Indian reservation for construction of canals and request for SC's assistance. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See Outsized Materials Box A F 1d for clipping "Letter from Washington" (January 15, no year or source) re official records about administering of contract of Perry Fuller and Sells for feeding and clothing destitute Indians in 1865 and 1866.
F 126: Internal Revenue, Department of. Correspondence.
a.Sternbaugh, T. J., to SC (February 21, 1865). Re: charge of dereliction of duty during last election. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. to [SC] (n.d.). Postscript to letter. Re: SC's obtaining Internal Revenue Stamps for writer. Handwritten. Partial page.
F 127: Land Offices - Kansas. Correspondence.
a.Houston, S. D., to SC (January 28, 1865). Re: possible attempt by McBratney to oust Houston from Land Office, SC's aid in appointment as Register, suggestions concerning other appointments, praise of Hawkins Taylor, protection from Indian raids by establishing post on the Solomon. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b.Houston, S. D., to SC (February 17, 1865). Re: request for SC's and Lane's aid in fighting ouster charge based on SDH's nonresidency. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c.Houston, S. D., to SC (April 5, 1866). Re: SDH's confirmation in the Senate. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d.Low, A., to SC (January 18, 1866). Re: signing of receipt for Mr. Smith, job prospects, desire to move on farm. Handwritten. 1 page.
e.Martin, George W., to SC (November 21, 1866). Re: error in name of new appointee on papers, possibility of stalling turnover of office until Congress adjourns, lack of word on Houston's removal. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f.Martin, George W., to SC (December 3, 1866). Telegram. Re: information concerning name on Register appointment papers, request that SC insist on new appointment. Handwritten on printed form; l page.
g.Martin, George W., to SC (December 5, 1866). Re: summary of Register appointment name mixup, petitions for GWM's retention and his desire to remain in office. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h.Martin, George W., to SC (December 9, 1866). Re: turning over to Willans, cause of GWM's ouster, clearing of Houston's connection with ouster. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i.Smith, Ira H., to SC (January 30, 1865). Re: suggestion that offices of Register and Receiver be combined, prospects of Lines' removal, Lines' statements against Lane and Republican Party during canvass, request that SC prevent time limitation on Brown University land locations along Atchison and Pikes Peak Rail Road, Dr. Stormonts nomination. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
j.Smith, Ira H., to SC (February 20, 1865). Re: Lines' behavior in the canvass and after his son's death, reasons for removing Lines, appointment to Sac & Fox agency for Fitzpatrick. Handwritten. l folded sheet; both sides.
k.Strickler, S. M., to SC (February 18, 1865). Re: request that SC prevent removal of Houston. Handwritten. 1 page.
l.Strickler, S. M., to SC (February 20, l865). Re: military changes in department, appointments of Lt. Jno. E. Tappan and W. S. Blakely as Commissarys, reasons for notappointing McBratney, not using Taylor's name in connection with affair. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 128: Land Office, General. Correspondence.
a.Cowell, J. Q., to SC (December 17, 1866). Re: location and amount of land which can be held under Osage treaty. Handwritten. 1 page.
b.Iler, George W., to SC (January 21, 1865). Re: obtaining patent for land preempted by Chapman and later sold. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c.Ingels, I. J. H., to SC (Jan 21, 1866). Re: patent for McDonald. Handwritten. 1 page.
d.Wamsley, James, to SC (December 14, 1866). Re: obtaining titles to land in Cherokee County. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 129: Lane, James H. Anonymous reminiscences of JHL's activities in 1857 elections, Lecompton convention, Free State Militia, and harassment of Price's army. Handwritten. 5 pages.
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