SIDNEY CLARKE COLLECTION
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F 1: Legislation - Military Affairs, Military Reservations, Fort Leavenworth. Missouri River Bridge.  H. R. 400, "authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Missouri river upon the military reservation at Fort Leavenworth, and to provide for the reduction of said reservation."

a. Photocopy of letter from SC to Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War (January 21, 1868).  Re:  request for estimate of advantages to the government of the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River at Leavenworth.  Handwritten.  2 pages.

b. Photocopy of bill.  Printed.  5 pages.

F 2: Legislation - Military Affairs, Military Reservations, Fort Leavenworth. Missouri River Bridge. Correspondence.

a. Anthony, George T., to SC (November 28, 1867).  Re:  thanks for assistance in getting commission, forming of Missouri River Bridge Company, Washburn's objection to giving more public lands for railroads, need for strong newspaper at Leavenworth, attitude of House about impeachment.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

b. Babcock, C. W., to SC (December 5, 1867).  Re:  inclusion of Smith party in bridge company, gathering of information for SC, advice to SC to stick to those indebted to him, opposition of Plumb.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

c. Douglas, John C., to SC (February 11, 1867).  Re:  probability of passage of bridge bill.  Handwritten.  1 page.

Houston, S. D.  See Box 3 F 34-j, Political Affairs, Campaign, letter, Houston, S. D., to SC (March 15, 1868) re securing proceeds of Ft. Leavenworth for a bridge across the Missouri.

d. Insley, [M. H.], to SC (December 16, 1867).  Re:  importance of getting at least a part of Fort Leavenworth reservation for building the Missouri River Bridge.  Handwritten.  2 pages.

e. Morehead, C. R., to SC (December 27, 1867).  Re:  enhancement of value of Reservation land which would result from building of bridge, importance of keeping Fort Leavenworth the chief depot of the West.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

f. Shriver, Edmund, Inspector General, War Department, to SC (January 24, 1868).  Re:  desire of Secretary of War to see SC concerning Missouri River Bridge Company.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Weary, John, Jr., to SC (February 27, 1867).  Re:  appropriation for bridge over the Mississippi at Rock Island, desire that SC try to get an appropriation for the Missouri River Bridge.  Handwritten.  1 page.

See also Outsized Materials Box A F 1-e for newspaper clippings, "The Kansas Delegation" and "Kansas Affairs" (no source or date), re SC's introduction of bill and its referral to the Committee on Military Affairs.

F 3: Legislation - Military Affairs, Military Reservations, Fort Leavenworth. Railroads. Correspondence.  H.J.R. 150, "authorizing the Leavenworth and Northwestern Railroad Company and the Leavenworth and Des Moines Railroad Company to construct their lines through the mili- tary reservation at Fort Leavenworth."  Letter.  McKay, H. D., to SC (November 15, 1867).  Re:  right of way through Fort Leavenworth for the Leavenworth and Fort Des Moines Railroad Company.  Handwritten.  2 pieces.

F 4: Legislation - Military Affairs, Military Reservations, Fort Leavenworth School Lands.  Letter.  Ralston, William H., President, Board of Education, Leavenworth, and Brewer, David, Clerk, Board of Education, to SC (November 12, 1867).  Re:  application for portion of Fort Leavenworth Reservation for the free schools of Kansas.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

F 5: Legislation - Military Affairs, Military Reservations, Fort Riley.  Missouri River Bridge. Correspondence. 

a. Chandler, Daniel L., to SC (January 28, 1868).  Re:  grant of land from Ft.  Riley Reserve for building bridge across the Kansas River at Ogden, SC's introduction of Missouri River Bridge bill.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides. 

b. Harvey, James M., Mitchell, H., Dixon, Thomas, Chandler, Daniel L., Weichselbauer, S., and [?] to SC (January 10, 1868).  Re:  sending of map and petition to SC, request for reply concerning advisability of requesting grant of land to build bridge across the Kansas River at Ogden, formation of a joint stock company upon receipt of SC's approval.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Harvey, James M., and Johnston, D. M., to SC (January 23, 1868).  Re:  possibility of passage of joint resolution granting portion of Ft. Riley Reserve for bridge across Kansas River at Ogden, efficacy of passing a state resolution.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 6: Legislation - Military Affairs, Military Reservations, Fort Riley.  Letter.  Beates, G. E., to SC (January 20, 1868).  Re:  possibility of the state's acquiring Fort Riley for use of public institutions, appointment of Blakely as trader at Fort Lyon.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  Handwritten note by SC expressing agreement concerning Fort Riley, mentioning Sherman's opposition, promising aid for Blakely, and admitting obligations to Davis County for political support.

F 7: Legislation - Mississippi, Preservation of Falls of Saint Anthony.  Form letter from the Union Board of Trade of the Cities of Minneapolis and St. Anthony to SC signed by Charles E. Flandran, President of the Board and T. H. Williams, Secretary of the Board (December 8, 1868).  Re:  SC's support in last Congressional session of measure for the preservation of the Falls of Saint Anthony.  Printed with handwritten addressee.  1 page.

F 8: Legislation - Mississippi River, Reconstruction of Levees.  S. R. 44, "directing an examination and estimate to be made of the cost of reconstructing the levees of the Mississippi river," introduced by Alexander Ramsey (Senator, Minnesota).  "Memorial of the Chamber of Commerce of New Orleans to the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.  Presented through the Mississippi River Convention by the Central Committee Thereof" (1867).  Re:  repair of Mississippi River levees, removal of obstructions in river from highest navigable point to the Balize, opening of canal across the Isthmus of Central America.  Printed.  19 pages.

F 9: Legislation - Pensions, War of 1812 Veterans.  Letter.  Wakefield, John A., to SC (January 5, 1868).  Re:  introduction of bill and referral to committee.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 10: Legislation - Railroads, Denver Pacific.  S. 871, "to authorize the transfer of lands granted to the Union Pacific, eastern division, to the Denver Pacific, and Telegraph Company, and to expedite the completion of railroads to Denver, in the Territory of Colorado."  Letter.  Perry, John D., to SC (November 28, 1868).  Re:  passage of Denver Bill and Cheyenne Bill, application for further aid to New Mexico and Arizona, meeting with SC in Washington, Indian depredations as result of delay in passage of bill.

F 11: Legislation - Railroads, Miscellaneous. 

a. Bangs, Anson, to SC (November 8, 1867).  Re:  trip to Mexico to obtain legislation to extend railroad to the Pacific and to Mexico City, request that SC retain position on the Committee and keep bill in hand, request for names of Pacific Railroad Committee of the House.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

b. Bangs, Anson, to SC (January 8, 1868).  Re:  endorsement of grant and of special committee of Congress, expectancy of having law signed by President.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Barlow, Bradley, to SC (December 18, 1868).  Re:  request that SC discourage project to provide government guaranteed bonds as subsidy for the Pacific Railroads until after recess, preference for same kind of subsidy provided for the Union and the Central Pacific Railroads.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

d. Houston, S. D., to SC (January 31 and February 10, 1868).  Re:  importance of bill introduced by SC opening up even-numbered sections of Pacific Railroad land.  2 pieces.

e. Maxson, P. B., to SC (March 5, 1867).  Re:  request for copy of bill by SC proposing a line of railroad to Guaymas, pleasure with Congressional delegation.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Sherwood, Thomas, to SC (March 13, n.y.).  Re:  introduction of bill by Pomeroy to extend the Southern Branch of the Pacific Railroad from Fort Riley up the Republican Valley and its effect on settlers who felt defrauded by the change of route for Eastern Division.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

g. Wheeler, Joshua, to SC (January 7, 1869).  Re:  approval of SC's stand on land monopoly, need for actual settlers to develop resources of state, request for materials.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

h. Edmunds, Jno. H.; Geiger, George;, Miller, James; Hill, George Wallace; Vaughan, G. W.; and Snezeg, W. D. to SC (December 3, 1867).  Re:  change of route of railroad to the Pacific so that the point of departure is Ellsworth.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

F 12: Legislation - Reconstruction. 

a. Memorial to the Reconstruction Committee of the House of Representatives from Jno. W. C. Watson of Mississippi (February 6th, 1869).  Re:  reasons for rejection of constitution by the voters of Mississippi, plea that it not be forced upon the state.  Printed.  8 pages.

b. Brown, John D., to SC (March 11, 1867).  Re:  resultant evils of Stevens bill without protective legislation, increase of so-called Union men who are really rebel at heart but who desire office, request for public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

See also Box 2 F 139, Legislation, Impeachment, letters, Strasburg, James M., to SC (March 9, 1867) and Van Winkle, R. A., to SC (March 15, 1867) re Reconstruction legislation.

F 13: Legislation - Suffrage. Correspondence.

a. Gladden, Seth C. C., to SC (December 26, 1867).  Re:  defeat of suffrage in Kansas election, hope that Congress will give right to vote to all colored people.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

b. Matthews, William D., to SC (November 3, 1867).  Re:  thanks for SC's efforts on behalf of colored people of Kansas, hope that SC will do all he can in Congress to obtain the vote for them.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

F 14: Legislation - Unidentified. Correspondence.

a. Cone, D. D., to SC (November 28, n.y.).  Re:  SC's vote on the Ross Resolution, McCulloch's management of nation's finances.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Kelly, P. J[?]., to SC (January 10 and 27, 1868).  Re:  petition signed by Wyandotte city officials and private citizens to be presented in House by SC.  2 pieces.

c. McKee, H. E., to SC (November 28, 1868).  Re:  matter coming up before SC's committee, desire that SC press it through, desire that subsequent matter be laid over for inquiry, arrival of Luce in Washington.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

d. Sinks, T., to SC (December 4, 1867).  Re:  announcement of SC's introduction of bill, keeping quiet concerning "action in reference to procuring a new lease," assurance that SC "will not be forgotten," dropping attempt of School Board to get part of Reserve for school purposes.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 15: Military Academies. Correspondence.

a. Addy, Dr. R., to SC (June 19, 1867).  Re:  place for son at West Point.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Babcock, C. W., to SC (July 8, 1867).  Re:  appointment of son to military academy.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Bluchly, Frank, to SC (September 18, 1868).  Re:  appointment to West Point.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Burris, John T., to SC (December 7, 1868).  Re:  appointment of son to cadetship at West Point, place and date of examination.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

e. Davis, James.

(1) Davis, James, to S. Pomeroy (November 20, 1867).  Re:  son graduating from Exeter who desires to get into West Point, request for pamphlet containing rules and regulations for preparation.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.  Handwritten note from S. C. Pomeroy forwarding letter to SC.

(2) Davis, James, to SC (November 23, 1867).  Re:  son's desire to get into West Point, request for catalog and SC's assistance.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

f. Fisk, Josiah, to SC (March 6, 1867).  Re:  appointment of son to West Point either from Kansas or from Texas, son's experience, recommendations from prominent Texans.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

g. Moore, Elwood J., to SC (November 8, 1867).  Re:  desire for appointment to Military Academy, requirements for applicants.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Shanklin, H., to SC (June 1, 1867).  Re:  return of son's appointment because of inability to pass examination.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 16: Military Affairs - Appointments. Correspondence.

a. Bassett, Bradford.

(1) Bassett, Bradford, to SC (July 12, 1867).  Re:  substitution of BB for B. B. Mitchell who has declined his appointment.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(2) Akin, Eugene L., to SC (June 25, 1867).  Re:  recommendation of BB for commission in Regular Army; declining of appointments by several appointees from Kansas.  Handwritten.  2 pieces.

Blakely, W. S. See Box 3 F 6, Legislation, Military Reservations, Fort Riley, letter, Beates, G. E., to SC (January 20, 1868) re appointment of Hon.  W. S. Blakely as trader at Ft. Lyon.

b. Davidson, General J. W.

(1) Reynolds, M. W., to SC (January[?] 6, 1867).  Re:  appointment of Davidson as Professor of Military Tactics at the University.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

(2) Starrett, W. A., to SC (December 6, 1867).  Re:  forwarding to Secretary of War the request for appointment of JWD as Military Instructor at the University, desire for Lawrence to be location of the University, new president of University.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

c. Davis, Sam B., to SC (January 11, 1869).  Re:  support of SC for application for appointment as Paymaster.  Handwritten.  1 page.

Hershberger, G. A., see File 16-g below.

d. Marsh, D. W.  Anthony, D. R., to SC (July 9, 1867).  Re:  recommendation of confirmation of DWM as military trader to Ft. Berthold, Dacotah Territory, request that SC see that he is confirmed.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Piatt, Ben M.

(1) Piatt, Ben M., 2nd Lt. 44th U. S. Infantry, to SC (December 2l and 27, 1867).  Re:  endorsement of letter of application for Brevet Major, invitation to call.  Handwritten.  2 pieces.

(2) Piatt, Ben M., to SC (June[?] 29, n.y.).  Re:  getting papers from Surgeon General, thanks for SC's help.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

g. Thomas, Chester, to SC (January 9, 1868).  Re:  desire for appointment as trader at Fort Hays or Fort Cobb, promotion of G. A. Hershberger.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. True, Colonel Lew C.

(1) Oglesby, R. J., Governor of Illinois, to S. J. Crawford, Governor of Kansas (August 24, 1867).  Re:  recommendation of LCT for commission in volunteer regiments to suppress Indian troubles.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

(2) Yates, Rich., to Governor Crawford (August 24, 1867).  Re:  recommendation of LCT as officer for defense against the Indians.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 17: Military Affairs - Army Register.  Official Army Register for August, 1868.  Printed.  165 pages.

F 18: Military Affairs - Bounties. Correspondence.

a. Clapp, Quartus, to SC (January 4, 1869).  Re:  bounties for regular soldiers who enlisted in 1860.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

b. Foster, C. G., to SC (July ll, 1867).  Re:  delay in payment of bounties under the Act of July 28, 1866, request for SC's aid in speeding up payment.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

c. Goulding, John, to SC (January 22, 1868).  Re:  chance of his receiving a bounty.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.  Handwritten.  Handwritten note by SC indicating little chance of any change in Bounty laws this session.

d. Lanham, S. M., to SC (January 18, l868).  Re:  dissatisfaction of ex-soldiers with slowness in payment of bounties, request that SC look after his claim.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  Handwritten note by SC re difficulty of taking up claims out of order.

e. Packard, G. W., to SC (February 9, 1868).  Re:  likelihood of help for those swindled by H. G. Loring.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Handwritten.  Handwritten note by SC re impossibility of getting action this session.

f. Stewart, Samuel, to SC (March 9, 1868).  Re:  reasons for delay in bounty payment, request for materials.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 19: Military Affairs - Claims, Simpson Vouchers.  Letter.  Graham, R. St. Clair, to SC (March 11, 1867).  Re:  dispensation of case before Court of Claims said to contain same points as in Simpson Vouchers; chance of anything being done on Simpson Vouchers.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 20: Military Affairs - Claims, Miscellaneous. Correspondence (B-M).

a. Bonton[?], E. F., to SC (January 8, 1868).  Re:  back pay for service as a 1st Lieutenant in the 79th U. S. Colored Infantry and for mustering out pay, request for materials for neighbor.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  At end of letter is a handwritten note from William B. Slosson, P. M. at Albany, requesting SC's attendance to EFB's application.

b. Clark, Albert, to SC (March 8, 1868).  Re:  claim for extra bounty, turning Johnson out of White House.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

Converse, L. P.  See Box 3 F 47-d, Postal Affairs, Mail Routes N-T, letter, Converse, L. P., to SC (July 1, 1867) re pay for officers of 4th and 5th Indian Regiments.

c. Edwards, Jno. H., to SC (November 25, 1867).  Re:  claims for losses from fire carelessly set by government employees on Elkhorn, chances of having Santa Fe route of Union Pacific start from Ellsworth, Kansas.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

d. Insley, M. H., to SC (December 4, 1867).  Re:  claim for supplies furnished Montana troops.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

e. Lacy, H. B., to SC (January 6, 1868).  Re:  claim for corn furnished Governor Geary's militia in 1856.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

f. McDougall, James H., to SC (January 22, 1868).  Re:  payment for "Unfortunate trouble which General Bowen and myself were involved in" and which was revoked by the War Department.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  Handwritten note by SC to write to War Department.

g. Miller, Josiah, to SC (December 5, 1867).  Re:  correction of Capt. J. A.  Finley's papers.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Moonlight, Thomas, to SC (November 22, 1867).  Re:  payment of vouchers in favor of Thomas C. Kelsey for service as scout under Major H. H. Heath, Provost Marshal.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 21: Military Affairs - Claims, Miscellaneous. Correspondence (N-W).

a. Niles, Samuel V., to SC (April 19, 1866).  Re:  claim of Michael Hogan for cord wood, etc.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Neill, Lee A., to SC (November 19, 1868).  Re:  voucher in Quartermaster's Office for collection.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Pipher, John W., to SC (December 17, 1867).  Re:  request that SC obtain payment for JWP's services, political opposition to SC, proposal to run George Green for Congress.  Handwritten.  1 page. Handwritten note on reverse side re payment of draft by JWP.

d. Rankin, W. A., to SC (March 20, 1867).  Re:  SC's taking papers concerning settlement of WAR's accounts to Third Auditor's Office, request for seeds and documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Sanford, Amos, to SC (January 1, 1868).  Re:  payment for horse lost in service.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

f. Ward, R. G., to SC (January 11, 1869).  Re:  SC's assistance in procuring RGW's back pay and allowances due him as Captain of the 1st Kansas Regiment Colored Volunteers.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

g. Whitney, D. C., to SC (December 15, 1868).  Re:  request that SC forward papers concerning the claim of John Landers with a letter to General Meigs.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 22: Military Affairs - Correspondence, Miscellaneous (A-H).

a. Andrews, W. W., to SC (January 28, 1868).  Re:  availability of Berdann Rifles for fighting Indians in the summer, request for documents.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

b. Conron, P. F[?]., to SC (March 4, 1867).  Re:  inquiry concerning increase in clerk's salary during period of his duties as paymaster's clerk.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

c. Crawford, George A., to SC (June 27, 1867).  Re:  desire to keep Chaplain Charles Reynolds in Kansas.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Edmund, Jno. H., to SC (December 9, 1867).  Re:  inadvisibility of proposed move of Quartermaster's Department from Fort Harker to Fort Hays.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

e. Harrington, S. C., to SC (November 20, 1868).  Re:  payment required for discharge.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Houston, S. D., and Martin, George W., to SC (June 28, 1867).  Re:  request that SC see Secretary of War concerning keeping Chaplain Charles Reynolds at Fort Riley, Indian troubles.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

g. Hughes, A. J., to SC (February 4, 1868).  Re:  delivery of enclosed document to the State Military Agent for Kansas.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 23: Military Affairs - Correspondence, Miscellaneous (K-W).

a. Kerr, R. H., to SC (February 9, 1868).  Re:  order for discharge.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Martin, George W., to SC (July 12, 1867).  Re:  distress of Charles Reynolds at being ordered to Colorado, request that SC give "persistent attention" to the matter.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  See also F 23-f above.

c. McAfee, J. B., to SC (November 16, 1867).  Re:  copy of papers for the case of Col. C. R. Jennison.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Pendery, I. L., to SC (January 16, 1868).  Re:  suit for amount of Henry Q.  Addams' bond, request for relief, poverty of Addams since leaving service.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.  Handwritten note by SC saying best action is to ask Congress for relief.

e. Reynolds, Charles, to SC (June 22, 1867).  Re:  request to have order for removal to Ft. Lyon changed.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.  Attached is handwritten copy of letter from Charles C. Parsons to Charles Reynolds (June 21, 1867) re regret at CR's removal to Ft. Lyon and description of present circumstances at Fort Riley.

f. Rucker, D. H., Acting Quartermaster General, to SC (December 4, 1867).  Re:  forwarding of General Order containing names of soldiers interred in cemeteries of the states of New York, Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, and the Territories of Utah and Colorado (list not included).  Printed with handwritten name of addressee.  1 page.

g. Whitney, N. W., to SC (January 15, 1868).  Re:  Congressional action to obtain votes of soldiers in next election, suggestion of monthly stipend for all under the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, Plumb as opponent of SC next fall.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

F 24: Military Affairs - Forage Contract.  Contract between Capt.  J. A. Belcher, A. Q. M., and Jacob A. Stewart for delivery of oats (March 16, 1867).  Printed with handwritten entries.  1 page; both sides.  Attached is handwritten receipt for oats signed by R. T.  Jackson (May ll, 1867).

F 25: Military Affairs - Telegraphic and Signal Communication.  "Report of the Chief Signal Officer to the Secretary of War for the Year 1868."  Re:  progress in regard to equipment and instruction in telegraphic and signal communication.  Printed.  30 pages.

F 26: Naval Affairs.  Letter.  Monroe, James, to SC (December 25, 1867).  Re:  revocation of order of discharge to allow him to remain in the Navy until spring.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

F 27: Naval Affairs - Claims, Ross.  "Abstract of Evidence submitted by A. Q. Ross to the Naval Committees of the two Houses of Congress...in support of his Memorial praying compensation for valuable services rendered during the Rebellion."  Re:  testimonials concerning the use of Captain Ross's invention for fighting fire, repelling boarders, keeping ordnance magazines and coal barges afloat, and eradicating yellow fever.  Printed.  4 pages.

F 28: Newspapers - Leavenworth Bulletin. 1867 Correspondence.

a. Anthony, George T., to SC (June 25, 1867).  Re:  reasons for leaving the Bulletin, proposed trip through state with SC, application to Topeka Record.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet and 1 single sheet; both sides.

b. Pinckney, J. S., to SC (June 29, 1867).  Re:  purchase of Col.  Anthony's interest in the Bulletin, lack of effect on SC's ownership, terms of agreement with SC, unconditional agreement with SC's conditions.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

c. Anthony, D. R., to SC (July 20, 1867).  Re:  financial condition of Bulletin, draft on Senator Pomeroy, trip to Edgartown, death of youngest child, invitation for SC to come to Edgartown.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

d. Evans, C. T., to SC (December 5, 1867).  Re:  correspondent to send weekly news concerning state and SC, designation as authorized publisher of advertisements for the War Department and other government departments, advisement of SC's best political interests, combination of Carney and S. J. C.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

e. Evans, C. T., to SC (December 5, 1867).  Re:  desire to be connected with successful enterprise, possibility of combination with Conservative or of "taking hold of Bulletin" to "make it a power."  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

f. Evans, C. T., to SC (December 13, 1867).  Re:  search for correspondent.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Evans, C. T., to SC (December 23, 1867).  Re:  Holmes suit against SC, D. R. Anthony and CTE for payment of account, difficulty in meeting next payment to A., importance of preventing D.R.A.'s getting control of Bulletin again, request for 60 day loan from SC, lack of answer from SC on consolidation.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

See also Box 3 F 2, Legislation, Fort Leavenworth, letter, Anthony, George T., to SC (November 28, 1867) re talk about consolidation and need for strong paper; and Box 3 F 30, Newspapers, Leavenworth Conservative, letters, Insley to SC (June 25, November 24, and December 27, 1867) re consolidation and selling of SC interest to pay overdue account.

F 29: Newspapers, Leavenworth Bulletin. 1868 Correspondence.

a. Evans, C. T., to SC (January 10, 1868).  Re:  Holmes suit, assignment from SC in favor of Insley, terms of consolidation with the Conservative.  Handwritten.  2 folded sheets; both sides.

b. Anthony, D. R., to SC (January 22, 1868).  Re:  Holmes' draft on Bulletin, payment by draft on SC, debts and ownership of Bulletin, DRA's support of SC's election.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

c. Evans, C. T., to SC (February 17, 1868).  Re:  need for encouragement and help from SC, fight on slate of candidates, pledge to use personal influence to keep Bulletin favorable to SC.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

d. Pinckney, F. S., to SC (February 17, 1868).  Re:  inability to publish SC's speech, attitude that transfer of SC's share of Bulletin to Insley puts end to the understanding between SC and the Bulletin.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

e. Evans, C. T., to SC (March 10, 1868).  Re:  payment of Holmes claim, atttachment of SC's interest in Bulletin, assignment of judgment, request for instructions on course to take.  Handwritten.  2 pages; both sides.

f. Receipt for bill of sale for one-seventh interest in the Bulletin from SC, signed by D. R. Anthony (June 19, 1868).  Handwritten.  Partial sheet.

g. Copy of receipt for one dollar and relief of all liabilities "on account of my past-ownership in the old Bulletin Printing Company debts" from D. R.  Anthony, signed by SC (June 19, 1868).  Handwritten.  Partial sheet.

h. Anthony, D. R., to SC (November 23, 1868).  Re:  dismissal of suit of S. W.  Wheelock against SC, clearing of all claims against SC, payments by DRA, possible trip to Washington.  Handwritten.  1 page.

See also Box 3 F 30, Newspapers, Leavenworth Conservative), letter, Insley to SC (March 11, 1868) re SC's interest in Bulletin and giving up of Bulletin to Anthony, no chance of consolidation; and Box 3 F 34-c, Political Affairs, Campaign 1868, letter, Crawford, George A., to SC (March 9, 1868) re Bulletin's falling into Anthony's hands.

F 30: Newspapers, Leavenworth Conservative. Correspondence from Insley to SC.

a. (June 25, 1867).  Re:  D. R. Anthony's proposed sale of his interest in the Bulletin to his printers.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. (November 24, 1867).  Re:  intention to either enlarge or sell out or to consolidate with the Bulletin.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. (December 3, 1867).  Re:  sending of Conservative to SC, going East after January 1.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. (December 7, 1867).  Re:  Hoyt's drinking, possible use of George T. Anthony.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. (December 27, 1867).  Re:  Bulletin claims against SC, advice to SC to make and forward bill of sale for his interest.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. (March ll, 1868).  Re:  payment for Mr. Hinton's correspondence, inability to afford a Washington correspondent, attachment of SC's interest in the Bulletin, inability to finance consolidation, existence of combinations against SC.  Handwritten.  3 pages.

F 31: Newspapers, Miscellaneous. Correspondence.

Garnett paper.  See Box 3 F 37-a, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Houston, D. W., to SC (November 11, 1867) re need for newspaper in Garnett.

a. Lawrence Tribune.  Telegram.  Barricklow, W., to SC (December 18, 1867).  Re:  Dwight Thatcher's offer for Tribune, need to borrow or sell.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

b. Leavenworth Daily Commercial.  Prescott and Hume per Abell to SC (December 9, 1867).  Re:  Sending of paper.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Topeka Record.

(1) Baker, F. P., to SC (November 18, 1867).  Re:  advance on payment for publishing U. S. Laws.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(2) Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (December 18, 1867).  Re:  purchase of Record and division of shares.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(3) Baker, F. P., to SC (December 19, 1867).  Re:  arrangements for sale of paper.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 32: Office Memorandum and Invoices. 

a. Handwritten notes by SC re obtaining materials with which to answer letters inquiring about Kansas (n.d.).  1 page.

b. Invoices.

(1) SC to Publisher of the Chronicle (December 6, 1867) for printing blanks.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

(2) SC to The Great Republic (February 7, 1868) for 300 speeches of Hon. Thomas Williams.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

(3) SC to The Great Republic (February 13, 1868) for 1000 speeches of Hons. G. W. Scofield and Jno. A. Bingham.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

F 33: Pensions, Miscellaneous. Correspondence.

a. Foster, C. G., to SC (November 29, 1867).  Re:  pension for J. J. Snyder.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Wray, S. L., to SC (January 8, 1869).  Re:  Pension for Sarah A. Crose[?].  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

F 34: Political Affairs - Campaign 1868. Correspondence (C-L).

Chess, John.  See Box 3 F 41-a, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Cowan, H. W., letter from Chess, John, to SC (January 1, 1868) re election of state convention delegate favoring SC.

a. Cone, D. D., to SC (November 22, 1867).  Re:  canvass of Gen. Cary from Cincinnati, preparation of D. R. Anthony for similar canvass, advice that Republican party adopt same ideas and that SC watch out for Anthony.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  Attached to letter is a newspaper clipping concerning General Cary's campaign platform.

b. Crawford, George A., to SC (January 3, 1868).  Re:  recommendation of G. C. Swallow as head of Bureau of Mining, opposition of Carney to GAC or SC, newspaper attitude toward Carney.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Crawford, George A., to SC (March 9, 1868).  Re:  desire to see Johnson out, attempt of Carney to carry convention, public support for Grant, Carney's attempt to get the Governor to run against SC, approval of SC's course in national politics, likelihood of Anthony getting the Bulletin eventually.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Delahay, M. W., to SC (January 29, 1868).  Re:  suggestion that SC make concessions to Carney, Anthony's anti-SC attitude, convention delegates, national fiscal policy.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

e. Dyer, John H., Deputy County Clerk, Cherokee County, to SC (December 22, 1868).  Re:  election results in Cherokee County.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Finney, D. W., to SC (March 30, 1868).  Re:  organization of Grant Club, attempt of Democrats to carry state, need for decisive action by Senate for impeachment case and for a thorough canvass, request for a copy of SC's speech on finance and taxation.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

g. Henley, Frederick, P. M., Coffey County, to SC (December 28, 1868).  Re:  election results, distribution of speeches and papers, Negro suffrage, sorrow for Indian extermination.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Horn, John, to SC (February 18, 1868).  Re:  request that SC work for Grant for President, Kansans support for Grant, request for materials.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Horton, Albert H., to SC (December 5, 1868).  Re:  casting of state electoral vote for Grant, AHH to convey vote to Senate, total State vote, SC's majority.  Handwritten.  2 pages.

j. Houston, S. D., to SC (March 15, 1868).  Re:  public approval of SC's action, quieting of plotting powers, advice not to conciliate the Kansas press, possible candidates for Governor, bridge across the Missouri River at Leavenworth, postponement of attempt to obtain Ft. Riley for public institutions, bridging of Kansas River at Ogden.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

Hoyt, George H. See Box 2 F l07-g, Appointments, Hoyt, letter, Hoyt, George H., to SC (September 10, 1868) re payment for teams used in canvass.

k. Legate, James F., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  appointment of Kline as Route Agent on the U.P.R.R., appointment of Tom Osborn as contractor to supply the Indians, Carney's determination to beat SC, desire for permission to come to Washington.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

l. Lindsay, I. L., to SC (November 25, 1868).  Re:  attempt to have SC's name "scratched at the polls," abuse of SC by Taylor, county politics and election results.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

m. Lucas, N. B., to SC (March 8, 1868).  Re:  SC's efforts for "adopted American Citizens" in foreign lands, impeachment, hope that SC will run again, Blair[?] as Democratic candidate, request for public documents.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

F 35: Political Affairs - Campaign 1868. Correspondence (M-W).

a. Maxson, P. B., to SC (January 18, 1868).  Re:  opposition to SC in some localities, desire to know whether SC plans to run again, and whom he is allying himself with in southwestern part of state.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

b. Moonlight, Thomas, to SC (November 15, 1867).  Re:  intent to retain Osbun Shannon, annoyance of TM by Riggs family, desire to know SC's plans, changes which require playing different cards, importance of not allowing Jemison to retain franchise, SC's attitude toward finance question, dissension in Republican Party, need to watch Carney.  Handwritten.  2 pages.

c. New York Tribune Editorial Department, Jno. Russell Young, Managing Editor, to SC (October 24, 1868).  Re:  request for telegraphic dispatches on evening of November 3 giving election returns.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Price, S. D., to SC (January 29, 1868).  Re:  request for campaign documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Handwritten note by SC concerning sending of speeches.

e. Sleeper, C[?]. S., to SC (December 23, 1867).  Re:  use of contract interests as opposition to SC in coming campaign, support of SC by Tom Osborne.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

f. Sutherland, D. H., to SC (December 29, 1867).  Re:  Chase as nominee of "Genuine" Republicans and flocking of "weak-kneed" Republicans to Grant, questioning of support of Grant's political views by Republicans, request for documents.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

g. Thomas, A. S., to SC (January 18, 1868).  Re:  inability to find opposition to SC, advice to assist George L. Young, probable application of Major Farnsworth for appointment with Indian affairs, support of Hanks and Delahay.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

h. Thomas, A. S., to SC (March 2, 1868).  Re:  progress of organization, filling offices with friends, belief that it will not pay to be friendly with Democrats, necessity of standing on Chicago Convention platform, prevention of any charges until after nomination.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

i. Whitford, John, to SC (December 22, 1868).  Re:  SC's request for election returns of Wallace County, lateness in forwarding to Topeka, no entry in book left with JW.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Williams, Elias, to SC (n.d.).  Re:  opposition to SC's election, belief that SC's party will ruin country, request for documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 36: Political Affairs - Kansas. Correspondence (A-Ha).

a. Adams, M. S., to SC (January 13, 1869).  Re:  election of MSA as Speaker of the House, House to be run by SC's friends, approval of Governor's message.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

b. Bailey, S. D., to SC (January 20, 1868).  Re:  resolution in favor of Grant and Pomeroy, Plumb as opposing candidate to SC, Carney's and Crawford's desire for Governorship, taking of orders from Ewing by Ross and Plumb.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

c. Barker, R. A., Kansas Secretary of State, to SC (February 18, 1868).  Re:  forwarding of concurrent resolution passed by Kansas legislature.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Blunt, James G., to SC (November 14, 1867).  Re:  Jenison's attempt to have disability removed, his desire for house speakership, and his statement concerning running SC out of the state if he supported the negro franchise, holding in committee of joint resolution concerning Choctaw and Chickasaw claims until JGB's arrival.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

e. Blunt, James G., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  defeat of Schofield and Carney, healing of breaches, addition of tier of counties of western Arkansas[?] to his department, cordial reception in Washington.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

Chess, John.  See Box 3 F 102-a and b, Suffrage, letters, Chess, John, to SC (November 9 and December 4, 1867) re stand for negro enfranchisement as cause of election defeat in Coffey County, need for universal suffrage.

f. Crawford, George A., to SC (March 11, 1867).  Telegram.  Re:  Pomeroy's inability to come to meeting at Atchison, GAC's meeting with SC.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

g. [Crawford, George A.], to "Mac" (June 8, 1868).  Re:  great feeling against Sturgis treaty, advice to hold it over until next session, attack in Times on Fuller, Pomeroy, Clarke, and Ross, partnership of Carney and Fuller, pushing of Carney papers for Carney as Governor, article in St. Louis Democrat on Carney's corruption, list of papers against GAC.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Unsigned, perhaps partial letter.

h. Crawford, George A., to S. C. Pomeroy (June 26, 1868).  Re:  nomination of Captain Anthony, provision somewhere else for Moonlight, personal interest in preventing Anthony's defeat.  Handwritten.  1 page.  On reverse side is short handwritten note from S. C. Pomeroy asking SC's opinion and lengthy handwritten note by SC re Anthony's nomination by Senator Ross, political implications to Ross of displacing Moonlight, SC's intention to join Pomeroy in standing by principles and integrity of the party.

i. Emery, J. S., to SC (March 19, 1867).  Re:  rumor that he is out, request that if rumor is incorrect he be given time to consult with SC and that successor not be sworn in until after April term, views on impartial suffrage, Simpson's intention to act with SC's friends in Lawrence.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Goble, W. F., to SC (February 9, 1868).  Re:  receipt of appointment as postmaster without applying for or desiring it, desire to keep position in order to beat Republican bolters and Johnson County Border Ruffian democracy, request that SC stand by him.  Handwritten.  2 pages; both sides of second page.

Green, Louis F.  See Box 2 F 139-d, Legislation, Impeachment, letter, Green, Louis F., to SC (February 28, 1868) re convention of Democrats, and replacement of office-holding Democrats when Johnson is out.

k. Hanks, C. J., to SC (February 12, 1868).  Re:  thanks for reappointment, advice to beware of Whiting and French, intent to pass resolutions concerning reinstatement of Stanton, request for documents.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

Van Winkle, R. A., see Box 2 F 139-h, Legislation, Impeachment, letter, Van Winkle, R. A., to SC (March 15, 1867) re election of Ross and Pomeroy, feelings about Lane, publication by Bulletin of statement concerning not trusting those born south of the Mason-Dixon Line.

F 37: Political Affairs - Kansas. Correspondence (Ho-V).

a. Houston, D. W., to SC (November 11, 1867).  Re:  gladness at election defeat since political equality was also defeated, necessity of keeping the issue alive, need for dependable paper before next campaign, assistance from SC in getting paper, encouragement to Grant.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

b. Jackson, T.[?], to SC (December 13, 1868).  Re:  request for advice concerning introduction of a joint resolution asking Senator Ross to resign because of his vote on impeachment, request for report of investigation committee which Ben Butler chaired.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

c. Maynard, James B., to SC (December 20, 1868).  Re:  proposed candidates for SC's place, support of George Crawford by Leland and Price.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

d. Metcalf, D. P., to SC (February 17, 1868).  Re:  request for seeds and public documents, organization of Democrats for "presidential conflict," defeat of scheme for changing county lines to make LeRoy a center, approval of SC's action in Congress.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

Moonlight, Thomas, see Box 2 F 117-k (Correspondence, Miscellaneous), letter, Moonlight, Thomas, to SC (January 11, 1868).  Re:  prediction that Plumb will be defeated as House Speaker and that Goodin will be chosen.

e. Sleeper, H. S., to SC (June 30, 1867).  Re:  request for SC's vigilance in thwarting designs of Ross.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

f. Smith, Calvin, to SC (March 6, 1868).  Re:  request for documents, approval of SC's speech on rights of Americans abroad, approval of impeachment, Crawford's desire to go to Congress, Carney's desire to be Governor and then Senator when Ross is out, predicts SC will have no trouble defeating Crawford.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

g. Stevens, Thomas, to SC (December 24, 1868).  Re:  law suit against Carney, difficulty of obtaining facts, accusations against Carney of unauthorized use of funds in senatorial campaign, obtaining TS's interest in Missouri Pacific Railroad and Delaware lands, and the trading of Kansas State bonds for Sac & Fox script, Carney's attempt to starve TS out of Carney & Stevens, request that SC assist him in getting a position as Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Montana or on the commission to investigate the Montana Militia Vouchers, confidence in assistance from McDonald, Ross, Pomeroy, and Fuller.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

h. Thomas, A. S., to SC (December 2, 1867).  Re:  Delahay's and AST's joining Temperance organization, good political climate for SC now.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Price, Jno. M.; Moonlight, Thomas; Downs, W. F.; and Martin, Jno. A., to SC (September 28, 1868).  Telegram.  Re:  necessity that Gould and Harrison cases not come to trial, request that SC join Pomeroy in effort to have them dismissed.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

See Outsized Materials Box J F 5-b and c for printed lists of members of the State Legislature of Kansas, State Officers, and District Court Judges for 1868 and 1869.

F 38: Political Affairs - Republican State Committee[?] Checks. 2 pieces.

F 39: Political Affairs - Union Republican Congressional Committee.  Correspondence. 

a. Form Letter from Hon. E. D. Morgan, Chairman, and Thomas L. Tullock, Secretary (December, 1867).  Re:  caucus of Union Republican members of both houses of Congress. Printed.  1 page.

b. Morgan, Hon. E. D., Chairman, and Tullock, T. L., Secretary, to SC (January, 1868).  Re:  important meeting of the Union Republican Congressional Committee.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 40: Postal Affairs - Appointments (A-Cl).

a. Armstrong, Rupel B. 

(1) Petition to Hon. A. Randall, Postmaster General, for the appointment of RPA as mail agent on the Union Pacific Railway, Eastern Division (June 27th, 1867).  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides. On reverse side is handwritten referral by S. C. Pomeroy.

(2) Petition to Hon. A. Randall, Postmaster General, for the appointment of RPA as mail agent on the Union Pacific Railway, Eastern Division (December 6, 1867).  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.  On reverse side is handwritten approval of appointment signed by S. C. Pomeroy, Sidney Clarke, and E. G. Ross; and handwritten note by SC[?] indicating no vacancy.

b. Blodgett, C. C.

(1) Baird, Alex H., to SC (February 4, 1868).  Re:  SC's promise of mail agency for CCB, filling of vacancy with Armstrong, request for SC's aid now that appointment is to be remade.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

(2) SC to Alex H. Baird (February 8, 1868).  Re:  lack of notice to SC concerning appointment and consequent supposition that there was no vacancy, fiction concerning influence of lady, impossibility of fighting an administration while commanding its favors, intention to do his best for his friends.  Handwritten copy of letter.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

c. Blair, A. M., to SC (January 11, 1869).  Re:  Major Elder's approval of AMB's appointment, meeting of SC's friends on the subject, reasons for not conferring with Major B.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

d. Carr, H. H.  Shannon, Osbun, and Knowlton[?], James W., to SC (December 23, 1867).  Re:  recommendation of HHC as mail agent of the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Galveston Rail Road.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Handwritten note by SC indicating no service yet on the road but will get Carr appointed if possible.

e. Carter, M. P., to SC (February 11, 1868).  Re:  desire for mail contract from Prairie City to Burlingame, request for pamphlet of instructions.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Clark, Albert, to SC (January 26, 1868).  Re:  desire to secure contract to carry mail from Seneca to Centralia.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  Handwritten note by SC saying contract will be let to lowest bidder.

g. Clark, Jeremiah.

(1) Clark, Jeremiah, to SC (November 22, 1867).  Re:  necessity of putting in a personal appearance to obtain appointment as postmaster of Leavenworth.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(2) Clark, Jeremiah, to SC (January 22, 1868).  Re:  lack of reply to letter re postmastership, importance of removal of J. L. McDowell, willingness to compromise with D. R. Anthony by not moving post office, advice for Congress to stand firm and to hold Johnson "with double bit and rein."  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  Handwritten note by SC saying removal of McDowell is doubtful.

F 41: Postal Affairs - Appointments (Co-H).

a. Cowan, W. H.

(1) Cowan, W. H., to Gen. T. Moonlight (December 12, 1867).  Re:  enclosure of petition.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(2) Cowan, W. H., to SC (December 28, 1867).  Re:  request that SC use his influence to have him appointed postmaster at LeRoy.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(3) Cowan, W. H., to Gen. T. Moonlight (December 28, 1867).  Re:  writing to Ewing asking him to use his influence to have WHC appointed postmaster at LeRoy, request that TM ask SC and Ross to use their influence.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(4) Cowan, W. H., to SC (January 15, 1868).  Re:  enclosure of petition signed by principal men of the town, probable remonstrance of Mr. Robinson.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(5) Chess, John, to SC (November 23, 1867).  Re:  desire for appointment of WHC as postmaster at LeRoy.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(6) Chess, John, to SC (January 1, 1868).  Re:  Ewing's recommendation of WHC, delegate for state convention in favor of SC. Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

(7) Moonlight, Thomas, to SC (January 3, 1868).  Re:  enclosure of petition for appointment of WHC as postmaster of LeRoy, recommendation of WHC as "young action worker," advice to "make a break on some popular western measure."  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Cowell, J. Q[?]., to SC (December 29, 1868).  Re:  assistance in keeping his position as postmaster, or in obtaining some other position, request for public documents for distribution.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

c. Delaney, John W..  Martin, George W., to SC (January 5, 1869).  Re:  recommendation of JWD for Junction City post office, request that SC keep Pomeroy non-committal.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Goble, W. F.  Burris, John T., to SC (February 8, 1868).  Re:  appointment of WFG as postmaster at Olathe without his requesting it, desire of WFG to keep appointment, previous forwarding of petition in favor of Mrs. Kingsley, request for SC's aid in retaining WFG, request for Congressonal Globe for 39th Congress, misplacement of earlier letter from SC.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

See also Box 3 F 36-j, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Goble, W. F., to SC (February 9, 1868) re receipt of unrequested appointment as postmaster at Olathe.

e. Haver[?], M. B., to SC (March 16, 1867).  Re:  request that SC secure for him appointment and confirmation as postmaster at Fort Leavenworth.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Signed concurrence on reverse side by D. R. Anthony and J. McCahon.

F 42: Postal Affairs - Appointments (J-M).

a. Johnson, Mrs. N. P., to SC (December 30, 1869).  Re:  request for aid in securing for her the appointment as Postmistress at Leavenworth, SC's possible candidacy for the Senate, forwarding of petition.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

b. Piercy, Y[?]. R.  Kappel, John, to SC (January 5, 1869).  Re:  recommendation of YRP for postmaster upon JK's resignation rather than Michael Sword.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

c. Kent, Orson, to SC (December 7, 1867).  Re:  desire for appointment as postmaster at Burlington, arrangement for deputy by present holder of appointment, approval of Mr. Prouty.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  Handwritten endorsement of application by S. S. Prouty appears at the end of the letter.  On reverse side is handwritten note by SC saying he cannot get him the appointment without petition.

d. Kenyon, E. W.

(1) Rust, P. B., to S. C. Pomeroy (December 27, 1867).  Re:  appointment of EWK to new post office at Netawaka instead of Mr. Baughn, carrying of mail from station to Holton will supply New Eureka without expense.  Handwritten referral from S. C. Pomeroy to SC is on reverse side as well as handwritten note by SC saying that Kenyon is appointed.

(2) Rust, P. B., to SC (December 28, 1867).  Re:  appointment of EWK to new post office at Netawaka instead of Mr. Baughn, daily mail service from Netawaka to Holton, request for seeds and documents.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.  Handwritten note by SC saying it has been done.

(3) SC to Alexander McCreery (February 2, 1868).  Re:  removal of Powhattan post office to Wetmore and appointment of EWK as postmaster.  Handwritten.  1 page.  [Copy of letter?]

See also Box 3 F 43-d, Postal Affairs - Appointments, Simpson, letter, McCreery, Alexander, to SC (December 16, 1867) re resignation of McCreery and prevention of A. Simpson's appointment.

Kingsley, Mrs., see Box 3 F 41-d, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Goble, letter, Burris, John T., to SC (February 8, 1868) re petition in favor of Mrs. Kingsley.

e. Lambdin, Judge J. C., to SC (December 16, 1868).  Re:  appointment of JCL as postmaster at Emporia.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Martin, Henry, to SC (January 12, 1868).  Re:  request for materials to distribute, appointment of HM as postmaster at Eldorado in place of D. Stine who is resigning.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 43: Postal Affairs - Appointments (P-W).

a. Pillsbury, J. H. 

(1) Pillsbury, J. H., to SC (December 14, 1868).  Re:  appointment as postmaster at Manhattan when change can be made, inadequate payment for position as Dept. Collector.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(2) Higinbotham, George W., to SC (December 5, 1869).  Re:  removal of Ross-Adams man as postmaster and appointment of JHP.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Pipher, John W.

(1) Pipher, John W., to SC (December 14, 1868).  Re:  railroad pass, appointment as Special Mail Agent for Kansas.  Handwritten.  2 pages.

(2) Pipher, John W., to SC (January 5, 1869).  Re:  defeating of attempt to remove Sternbergh and his deputy, securing Special Mail Agent position for JWP.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(3) Pipher, John W., to SC (January 27, 1868).  Re:  lack of reply to letters, desire for appointment as Special Mail Agent in order to receive railroad pass, getting the Club out of Booth's hands.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

c. Shook, D., to SC (November 1, 1868).  Re:  dismissal by the Sturges dynasty, request for mail agency on the L.L.& G.R.R.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

d. Simpson, A.  McCreery, Alexander, to SC (December 16, 1867).  Re:  request that SC use his influence to prevent appointment of AS as postmaster of Powhattan, sending of resignation in favor of Nathaniel Morris as replacement, desire to keep appointment himself if suitable person not appointed.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.  Handwritten note of referral by S. C. Pomeroy to SC on reverse side.

See also Box 3 F 42-d, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Kenyon, letter, SC to Alexander McCreery (February 2, 1868) re removal of Powhattan post office to Wetmore and appointment of EWK as post- master.

e. Spalding, Azel, to SC (December 13, 1868).  Re:  desire for mail agency for the State.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Thomas, P., to SC (June 29, 1867).  Re:  reinstatement as mail agent on U.P.R.R., removal because of false statement, opinion that W. S. Webb should be removed as postmaster at Junction City.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

g. Waterson, Thomas W., to SC (January 23, 1868).  Re:  SC's aid in securing of contract to carry mail between Marysville and Frankfort.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  Handwritten note by SC at end of letter saying he will do what he can to help.

h. Welsh, .  Bowles, Theodore C., to SC (December 7, 1868).  Re:  reasons for signing Welsh's request for confirmation as postmaster of Ottawa, request for voice in selection of post master at change of administration, request that appointment not be disposed of until SC hears from him, request for public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

F 44: Postal Affairs - Correspondence, Miscellaneous (A-P).

a. Bartholomew, A. J., to SC (n.d., received December 30, 1867).  Re:  request that SC obtain information from the Postmaster General's office for use in a suit concerning a Massachusetts mail contract.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  Handwritten note of referral on reverse side with reply.

b. Bowles, Theodore C., to SC (May 31, 1867).  Re:  appeal to Post- master General on behalf of postmaster at Ottawa.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

c. Branscomb, C. W., to SC (August 3, 1868).  Re:  schedules for mail transport for Lawrence, Topeka, Burlingame, and Ottumwa.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

d. Lauter, J. T., to SC (November 25, 1868).  Re:  congratulations on SC's renomination and election, request for information regarding removal of Mr. Taylor as postmaster.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

e. Legate, James H., to SC (December 5, 1867).  Re:  sending report of examination in his monthly report, need for legislation, necessity for people up north, Carney's intent to fight with all resources.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Mead, S. G., to SC (December 22, 1868).  Re:  need for improved mail facilities, sending of Eureka Herald articles, request for public documents.

g. Pipher, John, to/from SC (November 23, 1867, and February 3, 1868).  Re:  JP's post office accounts.  Handwritten.  2 pieces.

h. Pipher, John, to SC (January 11, 1869).  Re:  removal of postmasters to be replaced by Clarke men, removal of friends by Ross Cabinet, request for railroad pass.  Handwritten.  2 pages.

F 45: Postal Affairs - Correspondence, Miscellaneous (S-W).

a. Smith, H. B.., & Company to/from SC (December 9, 1867, and February 3, 1868).  Re:  securing information concerning the amount of the first draft issued to W. J. Ellis for carrying mail on Route No. 14046.  Handwritten.  2 pieces.

b. Sutherland, D. H., to SC (January 24, 1868).  Re:  compensation for McCreery for carrying mail to Wetmore Station, need to unite Repub- lican Party.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  Handwritten note of referral on reverse side.

c. Thompson, E. F., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  request for documents and seeds, request for change in Aubry postmaster.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Watters, Dr. James, from SC (February 3, 1868).  Re:  unsuccessful attempt to get salary increase for JW, establishment of daily mail route from Netawaka to Holton, order to receive bids, change expected with new administration.  Handwritten copy of letter.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

e. Wilkerson, Thomas R., to SC (January 20, 1868).  Re:  securing copy of TRW's account as postmaster at Stanton under the name of Thomas R. Wilkinson.  Handwritten note of referral by SC on reverse side.

F 46: Postal Affairs - Mail Routes.

a. Ellsworth to Larned.  Edward, Jno. H., to SC (January 23, 1868).  Re:  enclosed petition for mail service between Harker, Ellsworth, Zarah, and Larned, status of Union Pacific Railroad, possibility of having Baden Sandison & Company[?] come back to Harker.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Handwritten note by SC on reverse side re forwarding of petition and his assistance.

b. Ft. Scott to Chetopa.  Clark, George I., to SC (October 17, 1867).  Re:  petition for semi-weekly mail from Ft. Scott to Chetopa via Sherman City and Oswego, transporting of mail by William Gallaher.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  Handwritten note on reverse side states "no more special service will be ordered in Kansas, route will be advertised next month."

c. Garnett to Ft. Scott.  Rankin, John R., to SC (December 3l, 1867).  request for daily mail from Garnett to Ft. Scott.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Handwritten note by SC on reverse side re lettings of advertisements.

d. Highland to Hiawatha.  Morrill, E. W., to SC (December 8, 1868).  Re:  petition for daily mail from Highland to Hiawatha, request for "A Dictionary of Congress."  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Humboldt to Chetopa.  Cowen, John W., to SC (December 3, 1868).  Re:  first issue of Chetopa Advance, request for documents, land legislation, sending of petition for increase of mail service between Humboldt to Chetopa from tri-weekly to daily.

f. Humboldt to Ft. Gibson.  Rogers, D., to SC (March 12, 1867).  Re:  petition for increase of mail service from Humboldt to Ft. Gibson via Roger Mills, Canville, Erie, etc. to three times a week.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

g. Humboldt to Galveston, Texas.  SC to Hon. George W. McClellan, Acting Post Master General (n.d.).  Re:  increase of mail facilities between Humboldt and Galveston, Texas, via Catholic Mission, Baxter Springs, Ft. Gibson, Washitou[?], Sherman, McKinney[?], Waco, Millican, and Houston, rapid building of railroads along or near this line, business demands for such a route.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.  [Copy of letter?]

h. Junction City to Marion Center.  "Many citizens" to SC (n.d., answered February 5, 1968).  Re:  petition for service on Mail Route No. 14063 from Junction City to Marion Center.  Handwritten.  Partial page.  Handwritten note by SC on reverse side saying he has tried but Department thus far refuses.

i. Louisville to Warnego.  Hick, R. S., to SC (January 20, 1868).  Re:  petition requesting change in schedule.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Handwritten.  Handwritten note by SC on reverse side re referral to Mr. Legate, mail agent.

j. Marysville.  Brumbaugh, J. D., to SC (November 7, 1867).  Re:  Atchison to Marysville, Frankfort to Marysville, moving of post office from Notingham to Frankfort, removal of tri-weekly service from Guittard Station to Marysville.  Handwritten.  1 page.

Notingham to Frankfort.  See j. above.

F 47:  Postal Affairs - Mail Routes (O-T, Multiple, and Miscellaneous).

Osage Mission to Petersville, see Petersville to Carthage, Missouri.

a. Petersville to Carthage, Missouri.  Peters, A. V., to SC (Decem- ber 20, 1868).  Re:  petition for mail route from Petersville to Carthage, Missouri, lack of service on route from Osage Mission to Petersville, purchase of Neutral Lands by Joy, hope that Congress will become the purchaser of this land.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

b. Prairie City to Burlingame. 

(1) Staunton, G. R., to SC (November 25, 1867).  Re:  petitions for route from Prairie City via Centropolis to Burlingame, location of three post offices, request for course to pursue to obtain route and post offices.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(2) Staunton, G. R., to SC (February 10, 1868).  Re:  presentation of act to Congress establishing route.  Handwritten copy of letter.  1 page.

c. Topeka to Netawaka.

(1) Dodge, W. H. to SC (November 12, 1867).  Re:  request for tri-weekly mail from Topeka via Holton to Netawaka, aid from Senators Ross and Pomeroy.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(2) Watters, Dr. James, to SC (December 24, 1867).  Re:  disappointment in November election, elective franchise, President's message, mail distribution, need for tri-weekly mail from Topeka to Netawaka.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

See Box 3 F 45-d, Postal Affairs, Miscellaneous Correspondence, for reply from SC (February 3, 1868) re establishment of route from Netawaka to Holton.

(3) Rust, P. B., to SC (February 23, 1868[?]).  Re:  request for documents, desire for mail route from Topeka north via Holton and New Eureka to Netawaka.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Union Pacific Railway Mail Route.  Converse, L. P., to SC (July 1, 1867).  Re:  importance of Union Pacific Railway, Eastern Division, mail route being made a regular postal route with more room in cars, payment due to 4th and 5th Regiments of the Indian Brigade, for services at Ft. Gibson, praise of SC's political and private action.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

e. Unspecified mail route.  Hutchings, W.[?], to SC (December 24, 1867).  Re:  endorsement of enclosed petition for Neosho[?] County and Southwestern Kansas.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Stotler, Hugh, to SC (February 10, 1868).  Re:  advertisement of mail routes to be let, difficulty of SC's demanding too much from present administration, waiting until Grant is President.  Handwritten copy of letter [?].  1 page; both sides.

F 48: Postal Affairs - Mail Route Contract Bid Forms.  Printed form for submitting bid for conveying the mail on a particular route.  (2 copies).

F 49: Postal Affairs - Post Offices.

a. Bethel.  Taylor, J. E., to SC (July 16, 1867).  Re:  application for post office at Bethel.  Handwritten.  Partial page.  Handwritten note by SC on reverse side concerning distance from nearest post office and number of families to be served.

Fonsa.  See Box 3 F 49-i below.

b. Lawrence.  Crandall, LeRey, to SC (March 5, 1867[?]).  Re:  petition for removal of post office, election of B. F. Wade to presidency of U. S. Senate.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Medina. 

(1) Weaver, S., to Hons. Pomeroy, Clark & Ross (July 5, 1867).  Re:  request for reinstatement of post office at Medina, railroad company's influence in discontinuing Medina post office in order to establish post office at Perryville.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

(2) Pomeroy, S. C., to SC (July 10, n.y.).  Re:  request that SC see the Postmaster General to request post offices for both Medina and Perrysville.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Monrovia.  Snyder, S. J. H., to SC (January 1, 1868).  Re:  protest against railroad company attempt to remove post from Monrovia to town of their own.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.  Handwritten note by SC concerning reply to letter.

e. Netawaka.  Kenyon, Edward W., to SC (December 23, 1867).  Re:  petition for post office at Netawaka.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  Handwritten note by SC indicating establishment of post office and appointment of EWK as postmaster.

Perryville.  See Box 3 F 49-c above.

Powhattan.  See Box 3 F 42-d, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Kenyon, letter from SC to Alexander McCreery (February 3, 1868) re removal of postoffice from Powhattan to Wetmore.

f. Rockford.  Eves, P. R., to SC (March 5, 1867).  Re:  reestablishment of Rockford post office.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Salamanca.  Fair[?], Daniel C., to SC (June 2, 1867).  Re:  need for post office at Salamanca which will be county seat of Cherokee County.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Scandia.  Houston, S. D., to SC (December 14, 1868).  Re:  petition for post office in Republic County Swedish settlement.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Verdi. 

(1) Parris, E. K., to SC (December 21, 1867).  Re:  establishment of post office at Verdi instead of Fonsa. Handwritten.   1 folded sheet.

(2) SC to Parris, E. K. (February 10, 1868).  Re:  success in getting post office and postmaster as desired.  Handwritten copy of letter.  1 page.

F 50: Postal Affairs - Report of the Postmaster General (1867).  The Annual Report of The Postmaster General of The United States for the Fiscal Year 1867.  Printed.  175 pages.

F 51: Railroads - Correspondence, Miscellaneous (A-Ha).

Abell, P. T., see Box 2 F 124-e, Indian Affairs, Correspondence, Miscellaneous, letter, Abell, P. T., to SC (November 24, 1868) re interest in being in Washington for action on Central Branch.

a. Babcock, C. W., to SC (December 1, 1868).  Re:  Rankin matter, no quorum for the railroad company yet, arrival of Peck today and expected passage of resolution followed by Vliete's departure for Washington, timing of passage of treaty, desire for appointment as Surveyor General.

b. Bradt, D. R., to SC (February 11, 1869).  Re:  SC's stand against further land grants for railroads, request for materials.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Chandler, William E., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  request that SC confer with him on railroad matters.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Fuller, Perry, to SC (July 16, 1867).  Re:  statement of proposed railroad enterprise, acceptance of membership by SC.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Goss, N. S., to SC (December 3, 1868).  Re:  Joy's intention to get six-mile strip through Quapaw reserve and make junction of L.L. & G. and U.P.R.S.B.  outside state, request that SC defeat Joy and force junction to be within the state.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Hall, L. S., to SC (March 5, 1868).  Re:  request for introduction to president of the U.P.R.R., desire to help railroad by enticing emigrants to settle on the alternate sections, intention to settle either in Kansas or Nebraska.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

g. Hanks, C. J., to SC (July 12, 1867).  Re:  desire for position as ticket or freight agent on the U.P.R.W.E.D., request for public documents.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

h. Hard, A. B., to SC (December 11, 1867).  Re:  recommendation for position on the L. L. & Galveston Railroad.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

F 52: Railroads - Correspondence, Miscellaneous (He-S).

a. Henning, B. S., to SC (January 14, 1868).  Re:  completion of railroad to Ottawa, need for purchase in Osage Reserve, request that SC discourage interference by other parties.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

b. Hunt, F. G., to SC (December 14, 1868).  Re:  arrival of commission and taking possession of the books, voting of bonds for the Valley railroad, request of A.T. & S. Railroad for bonds to get the road to Emporia, question concerning truth of statement by Robb Stevens that road will be built anyway, Cross attempt to be instated before Johnson administration closes.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

c. Hunt, F. G., to SC (January 4, 1869).  Re:  selection of men to go to Washington on railroad interests and payment of expenses for trip, request that SC watch and assist the men chosen if they are acting in "our railroad interests," unfitness of Cross to be Supervisor of Internal Revenue.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

d. Insley, M. H., to SC (January 4, 1868).  Re:  publication in tomorrow's paper of article sent by SC, printing of copies for distribution in Congress.

e. Morrison, Joseph, to SC (March 4, 1867).  Re:  request for information concerning granting of alternate sections along the Neosho River to a railroad company and the prospects of sale under the homestead or preemption laws, request for public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

f. Munro, W. H., to SC (February 10, 1868).  Re:  desire for position as conductor on passenger train from Leavenworth to Lawrence, request for recommendation to John D. Perry.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

g. Rankin, John K., to SC (January 10, 1868).  Re:  Guaymas Railroad as a divisive interest in Emporia to destroy the Neosho Valley Interest, Carney's plan to run for Congress and control of newspapers.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

Reynolds, Samuel, see Box 2 F 155-b (Legislation - Military Affairs, Claims, Quantrill Raid, letter Samuel Reynolds to SC (January 6, 1868) re completion of L. L. & F. G. Railroad to Ottawa.

h. Shannon, W. H., to SC (December 1, 1867).  Re:  trip to Washington to attend to Fort Scott and Santa Fe Railroad interests concerning route from Fort Scott to Guaymas on the Gulf of California.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

Sloan, James.  See Box 2 F 121-a, Cherokee Lands, letter, Sloan, James, to SC (December 26, 1867) re railroad through the Neutral Lands from Ft. Scott to the border.

F 53: Railroad Frauds.  Circular.  Rufus Hatch's Circular No. 4, "Frauds in Railroad Management, and their Remedies.  Milwaukie & St. Paul R. R. Co." (n.d. [1869?]).  Re:  methods of fraud, scrip dividends, diversion of land grants, need for definition of mode of sale and prices to be paid for grants.  Printed.  3 pages.

F 54: Railroad Passes. Correspondence.

a. Blake, F. N., to SC (March 27, 1867).  Re:  pass from Detroit to Toronto and back, will try to get pass for the Grand Trunk also, need to see SC.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

b. Blake, F. N., to SC (March 27, 1867).  Re:  sending other ticket, directions for getting to Fort Erie.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Harris, Robert, General Superintendent, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R. Co., to SC (November 27, 1867).  Re:  sending of needed document.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Higinbotham, George W., to SC (January 15, 1869).  Re:  request for a year's pass on the U.P.R.R., shipping of grain.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  On reverse side of sheet is a printed description of "Manhattan and the Surrounding Country."

e. Insley, [M. H.?], to SC (December 12, 1868).  Re:  securing an annual pass for B. Dixon from Jno. D. Perry of the U.P.R.R.E.D.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Knowlton, William S., Gen'l Western Agency of the Grand Trunk and Vermont Central Railways to SC (July 16, 1867).  Re:  passes from Detroit to Portland and return.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Longan, O. W., to SC (November 16, 1868).  Re:  request for pass from "this end of the U.P.R.R. to Fort Hays and passes "for roads this side," congratulations on election.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

h. Kendall, H., Michigan Central Railroad, to SC (February 5, 1868).  Re:  enclosure of pass for 1868.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Messler, Thomas D., Assistant President, Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railway Co., to SC (March 21, 1867).  Re:  enclosure of pass from Pittsburgh to Chicago at the request of Mr. Brackenridge.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Phillips, E. B.., per [P. N.?], The Michigan Southern & Northern Indiana RailRoad Co., to SC (April 1, 1867).  Re:  enclosure of a trip pass, sending later of season ticket.  Handwritten.  1 page.

k. Phillips, E. B.., per H. P., President's Office, Michigan Southern & Northern Indiana Rail Road Company, to SC (December 28, 1867).  Re:  enclosure [of pass?].  Handwritten.  1 page.

l. Sturges, , to SC (February 13, 1868).  Re:  season tickets from Pittsburg to Chicago and return on Pittsburg, Fort Wayne, and Chicago Rail-Road.  Handwritten. Partial page.

F 55: Reconstruction. Correspondence.

a. Bateman, H., to SC (December 14, 1867).  Re:  sending of National Picture of Reconstruction.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Fletcher, Josiah G., to SC (March 19, 1867).  Re:  hope that SC will treat with justice the "downtroden & [loyal?] of the South," request for materials.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. McDiarmid, George N., to SC (December 13, 1867).  Re:  request for SC's views on further disfranchisement of rebels in the new constitution of Arkansas.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

d. Rice, C. B., to SC (February 11, 1868).  Re:  resolution concerning SC's faithful representation of the Republicans of Black Jack in his Congressional actions concerning reconstruction, organization for coming Presidential election, request for Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

d. Schenck, Robert C., Chairman, Union Republican Congressional Executive Committee, to SC (June 21, 1867).  Re:  importance of SC's presence at assembly of two houses on July 3 to pass declaratory act on Reconstruction.  Printed form letter with handwritten entries.  1 page.

e. Secrest, Ed, to SC (January 28, 1868).  Re:  constituent approval of Congressional action concerning Secretary Stanton and the Supreme Court and the thwarting of Johnson's schemes, request for materials.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Union Republican Congressional Executive Committee, Tullock, T. L., Secretary, to SC (July 1, 1867).  Re:  arrival of few as yet, advice that SC be present.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 56: Requests for Materials (A).

a. Abbey, Volney, to SC (January 1, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report. Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Abbey, Volney, to SC (March 24, 1868).  Re:  1866 Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Acton, Sidney, to SC (February 22, 1868).  Re:  1867 Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

d. Amann, G., to SC (February 8, 1869).  Re:  public documents and agricultural reports.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Ambrose, William H., to SC (December 6, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1868.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Andrews, W. M., to SC (February 6, 1869).  Re:  Patent Office Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Angell, H. H., to SC (January 12, 1868).  Re:  Agricultural Report and seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Armon, Thomas, to SC (December 27, 1867).  Re:  public documents, mislaying of questions concerning Spanish fever.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 57: Requests for Materials (Ba-Be).

a. Babcock, Frank, to SC (February 15, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture and Patent Office Reports.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Bacon, William, to SC (December 1868).  Re:  1968 Patent Office Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Bailey, C. A., to SC (December 30, 1867).  Re:  copies of Agriculture Report and report of the Mechanical Department.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Baker, T. W., to SC (February 20, 1869).  Re:  seeds for J. H. Brous.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Beck, H., to SC (January 14, 1869).  Re:  Patent Office and Agricultural Reports for 1868.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Bell, M. S., to SC (April 1, [1868]).  Re: last edition of Congressional Globe.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Bell, M. S., to SC (January 6, 1869).  Re:  bound volumes of the Congressional Globe for 1867 and 1868).  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Bennett, Abram, to SC (March 7, 1868).  Re:  rights of Americans abroad, seeds, Agricultural and Patent Office reports.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Benton, Jno. H., to SC (January 7, 1868).  Re:  speeches and documents for Frederick and Carl Morash, and J. C. Morgan. Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Berry, Joseph, to SC (December 14, 1867).  Re:  Patent Office Report for Department of Agriculture.  Handwritten.  1 page.

k. Beverly, Philetus, to SC (n.d.).  Re:  Agriculture Report and field and garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 58: Requests for Materials (Bi-Bl).

a. Bishop, George S., to SC (January 21, 1868).  Re:  garden seeds and Agriculture Report, flooding of garden and field crops last year.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Bishop, William, to SC (March 23, 1867).  Re:  public documents and Congressional Globe for 1850 to present, reports and seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Black, S. C., to SC (March 7, 1867).  Re:  Patent Office for 1866.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Black, William H., to SC (January 31, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office report for last year and other public documents, No. 65 and 66 Agricultural Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Blackford, Ira, to SC (February 19, 1869).  Re:  Agricultural Report and other public documents when convenient, receipt of SC's speech and pleasure with it.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

f. Blackman, J. A., to SC (December 3, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

g. Blackman, W. I., to SC (February 12, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report and Smithsonian.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Blake, Rev. W. R., to SC (April 9, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1866 or 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Blakeslee, Mrs. Mary E., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  variety of seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Bliss, H. H., to SC (February 13, 1868).  Re:  seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 59: Requests for Materials (Bo-Br).

a. Boles, L. M., to SC (December 18, 1867).  Re:  seeds and books.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Bonebrake, J. H., to SC (March 4, 1867).  Re:  Congressional Globe for last session of Congress.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Boten, John, per Terry Critchfield, to SC (March 23, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Report for 1867).  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Bowers, Jacob, to SC (February 2, 1868).  Re:  Agricultural Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Brassill, Dennis, to SC (January 27, 1868).  Re:  copy of SC speech to be delivered during this session of Congress.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Brewer, W. I., to SC (December 13, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report and garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Britton, Z. E., to SC (March 11, 1867).  Re:  copy of the Bankruptcy Bill.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

h. Brockway, Justus, to SC (16[?], 1868).  Re:  surplus books, papers, or other matter.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Browning, Asaph, to SC (December 4, 1868).  Re:  Agricultural Report for 1867 and any other hears available.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Bryant, David L., to SC (February 8, 1869).  Re:  garden seeds, failure of cabbage seeds last year except for those from Patent Office.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 60: Requests for Materials (Bu).

a. Buckles, M. A., to SC (January 15, 1868).  Re:  new varieties of seeds most suited to southern Kansas.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Bull, Thomas J., to SC (March 18, 1867).  Re:  Report of the Patent Office on Agriculture for 1866.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

c. Bullock, John W., to SC (February 3, 1869).  Re:  Sherman's and Sheridan's report, SC speeches for distribution, praise of SC's speech.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

d. Burkhart, John, to SC (February 6, 1869).  Re:  Patent Office garden seeds and field seeds including Norway oats, latest Patent Office Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Burns, A. M., to SC (January 25, 1868).  Re:  last Agriculture Report, Messages and Accompanying Documents, intended publication of journal on fruit culture.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

f. Burris, William, to SC (December 28, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for 1866 and 1867.  Handwritten.  Partial page; both sides.

g. Burton, Isaac, to SC (February 11, 1868).  Agriculture Report for 1866.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Butler, E. B., to SC (January 6, 1869).  Re:  Patent Office reports since 1861, varieties of seed wheat and garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Written on reverse side of blank printed agreement form for hedge planting by EBB.

i. Butler, J., to SC (March 17, 1869).  Re:  seeds for distribution and Agricultural Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Butts, W. C., to SC (February 10, 1868).  Re:  Report of the Commissioners of the Land Office for 1866.  Handwritten.  1 page.

k. Butts, W. C., to SC (April 13, 1868).  Re:  Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of the Patent Office Report "Mechanics" for 1865.  Handwritten.  1 page.

l. Butts, W. C., to SC (February 17, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 61: Requests for Materials (By).

a. Byram, E. T., to SC (November 12, 1868).  Re:  any Patent Office Reports on Agriculture after 1857, advice to avoid crooked politics.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

b. Byram, E. T., to SC (January 1, 1869).  Re:  receipt of Agriculture Report of 1866, request for those from 1862 to 1865.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Byram, J. W., to SC (January 1, 1868).  Re:  desire to test grain, vegetable and flower seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Byrd, John H., to SC (March 7, 1867).  Re:  Agriculture reports for 1865 and 1866, glorious record of 39th Congress.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 62: Requests for Materials (Ca).

a. Cameron, N., to SC (February 17, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report and seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Camp, C. L., to SC (January 1, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1867.  Handwritten on partial ledger sheet.

c. Campbell, Alexander, to SC (January 7, 1868).  Re:  garden seeds and Arnantka spring wheat.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Campbell, Sene, to SC (March 1, 1869).  Re:  vegetable and flower seed.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Campfield, E., to SC (January 1, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Capper, Alfred, to SC (December 1, 1868).  Re:  copy of Sac and Fox Treaty.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Handwritten note of referral by SC on reverse side.

g. Cardwell, W. A., to SC (January 31, 1868).  Re:  receipt of documents and garden seeds but spring wheat received too late to mature, desire to try it again.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Casler, O. C., to SC (April 3, 1868).  Re:  reports of department heads or other public books, scarcity of reading matter.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 63: Requests for Materials (Ch-Cl).

a. Chapman, J. B., to SC (March 22, 1867).  Re:  half dozen copies of William Stevens speech on his bill of Confiscation to distribute to friends.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Chapson, William O.[?], to SC (February 22, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture reports for 1866 and 1867.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

c. Charles, Robert T., to SC (February 4, 1869).  Re:  Black Locust and garden seeds for Kansas climate for spring planting.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Chase, J. P., to SC (January 3, 1869).  Re:  copy of Homestead and Pre-emption laws.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Chipman, A. J., to SC (March 2, 1867).  Re:  copy of Bankruptcy Bill.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Clark, C. M., to SC (January 18, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Clark, George W., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1867, choice wheat or rye.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

h. Clark, J. T., to SC (February 6, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for 1866, 1867, and 1868, monthly reports as they are issued, and Congressional documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Clay, H. P., to SC (March 23, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1866.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Cleveland, S. F., to SC (January 14, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report and seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Handwritten note by SC on reverse side indicates that Agriculture Department has stopped distributing seeds.

k. Clough, E. N. O., to SC (March 12, 1867).  Re:  Patent Office Report for 1863, Laws of the U. S. for 1st and 2nd sessions of the 37th Congress and 2nd session of the 39th Congress.  Handwritten.  1 page.

l. Clover, Seth, to SC (January 15, 1868).  Re:  assortment of grains, seeds, roots, vines, plants, and fruit trees of special quality as can be mailed.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 64: Requests for Materials (Cof-Coo).

a. Coffin, H. R., to SC (February 5, 1868).  Re:  garden and field seeds, particularly onion and tobacco seeds, offer to distribute seeds if SC wishes.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Coffinberry, Charles C., to SC (March 11, 1867).  Re:  seeds. Handwritten.  Partial page.

c. Cole, William S., to SC (February 16, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Coleman, A. W., to SC (November 23, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1865 or any year since, congratulations on election, travelling 135 miles to vote.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Coleman, H. E., to SC (April 17, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for William Robbins and T. H. Fitzpatrick, Patent Office reports on machinery.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Collins, H. C., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  documents from the Department of Agriculture.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

g. Collings, G. W., to SC (April 2, 1868).  Re:  speeches, Patent Office reports, etc.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Colten, G. A., to SC (April 12, 1868).  Re:  four copies of the Agriculture Report for 1866 and 1867, distribution of three of them.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Damaged.

i. Conantes, George E., to SC (January 1, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for 1862 and 1863 to complete set.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Inside of folded sheet is endorsement from L. J. Worden.

j. Cook, G. A., to SC (January 1, 1869).  Re:  thanks for Agriculture Report or 1866, first present received from any members of Congress.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

F 65: Requests for Materials (Cor-Cu)

a. Corbin, . M. M., to SC (March 19, 1867).  Re:  garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Corcoran, John, to SC (1868).  Re:  seeds, Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  Partial page.  Portion of letter missing.

c. Cornish, R. S., to SC (March 30, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report, passage of Mr. Julian's bill.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Constant, J. W., to SC (March 16, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for 1866 and 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Covel, William B., to SC (February 1, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Reports since 1861.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Cowan, W. A., to SC (February 14, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Reports, seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Cradit, N. C., to SC (February 10, 1868).  Re:  seeds and public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Criswell, J. E., to SC (January 12, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report, roots or cuttings or seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Cruise, James A., to SC (March 20, 1867).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1865.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Cushing, C. H., to SC (January 16, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

k. Cushing, C. H., to SC (February 22, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for 1866 and 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

l. Cutler, C. C., to SC (February 9, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 66: Requests for Materials (Da-De).

a. Dalcos, L. J., to SC (January 1, 1869).  Re:  Agricultural and Mechanical Patent Office Reports for 1867, interest in bee culture.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Darling, Thomas J., to SC (February 17, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report and other public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Davidson, A. S., to SC (January 14, 1868).  Re:  seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Handwritten note by SC at end of letter indicating suspension of seed distribution.

d. Davis, C. Wood, to SC (December 7, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Attached to letter is a newspaper clipping re readiness for distribution of Agricultural Report.

e. Davis, C. Wood, to SC (February 6, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for 1862 through 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Day, Horace A., to SC (February 8, 1869).  Re:  Agricultural Reports and other documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Diehl, Jno. A., to SC (February 7, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report and Smithsonian Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Deming, H. M., to SC (January 8, 1869).  Re:  Reports of Agriculture Department, Commissioner of Patents, and Commissioner of the General Land Office.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Denecke, Theodore, to SC (December 19, 1867).  Re:  Agriculture Reports and garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Denecke, Theodore, to SC (February 1, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

k. Denningerg, William H., to SC (December 4, 1868).  Re:  last year's Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 67: Requests for Materials (Di-Du).

a. Dickerson, John M., to SC (February 19, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report for either 1867 or 1868.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Dille, C. S., to SC (February 1, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report and garden seed, tea plants.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Donnell, Thomas, to SC (February 6, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report and three volumes of the Patent Office Reports.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

d. Dougherty, W. J., to SC (January 26, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1867 or other public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Draper, A. G., to SC (April 20, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Report, Department of Agriculture.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Duncan, John A., to SC (February 4, 1869).  Re:  latest Patent Office Report.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

g. Dudley, E. D., to SC (December 11, 1867).  Re:  books.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Dunn, Allen, to SC (February 13, 1868).  Re:  grape cuttings, apple, pear, and peach grafts, best variety of sorghum, garden seeds, speech on suffrage "as a natural right or on the constitutional right."  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Dunn, Allen, to SC (April 11, 1868).  Re:  impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson, especially the speeches of the managers of the trial, thanks for former favors.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Dunn, D. M., to SC (February 7, 1869).  Re:  public documents.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

F 68: Requests for Materials (E).

a. Earl, Robert, to SC (December 21, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Reports, Department of Agriculture 1860-1868, hard times, sickness, loss of crop, insects, and Indian hostility.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Eastwood, J. M., to SC (January 30, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report of the Patent Office, cuttings, and seeds, lack of seed distribution in his part of the state.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Eberly, Abraham[?], to SC (February 17, 1869).  Re:  latest Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Eberlee, John, to SC (January 24, 1868).  Re:  last report of the Agriculture Department.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Eckert, Thomas J., to SC (November 29, 1868).  Re:  garden and tobacco seed, spring wheat, Patent Office Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Edwards, Solomon, to SC (February 4, n.y.).  Re:  public documents of Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Elder, George, to SC (January 2, 1869).  Re:  public documents, ardent support of SC .  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Ewing, William, to SC (February 6, n.y.).  Re:  last annual report of the Agriculture Department and report of the Committee on the Conduct of the War.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Ewing, William O., to SC (February 10, 1869).  Re:  two copies of Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 69: Requests for Materials (Fa-Fl).

a. Failyer, J. E., to SC (January 22, 1869).  Re:  thanks for Agricultural Report for 1866, request for 1867 report, other public documents of interest to farmers, rumor that documents sometimes do not reach addressee, help for settlers of Neutral Lands.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Falley[?], E. R., to SC (March 29, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Reports and other public documents, John Beaty's election to Congress from Ohio.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Farrar, W. D., to SC (March 24, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Agricultural Report and other public documents.  Handwritten.  Partial sheet.

d. Ferrin, I. R., to SC (January 4, 1867).  Re:  documents and books.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

e. Fields, H. C., to R. L. Ream (November 25, 1867).  Re:  bulbs.  Handwritten.  1 page.  At end of letter is handwritten note from Robert L. Ream to SC offering to pack and send the bulbs.

f. Finney, J. P., to SC (January 9, 1869).  Re:  public documents for farmer, mechanic, politician and preacher.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Fisk, Wilbur, to SC (January 31, 1868).  Re:  Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for 1866.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

h. Fitsworth, J. H., to SC (February 13, 1868).  Re:  Department of Agriculture Report, riots in New Orleans, Patent Office Reports, circulars from the General Land Office, and seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Fletcher, J. G., to SC (December 21, 1867).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1866.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 70: Requests for Materials (Fo-Fu).

a. Fort, A. C., to SC (January 31, 1868).  Re:  assortment of garden seeds and vine seeds.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

b. Fort, J. M. B., to SC (January 29, n.y.).  Re:  public documents, Agriculture Report, and assortment of seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Foster, P. D., to SC (March 30, 1867).  Re:  garden seeds for his father.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Foster, P. D., to SC (January 28, 1868).  Re:  garden and flower seeds for his father's people.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Foulds, W. H., M. D., to SC (December 30, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Mechanical Reports for 1863 to the last issue, and Agriculture Reports for the last three or four years.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Fountain, O., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  vegetable seeds adapted to Kansas.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Fox, Thomas, to SC (December 16, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Report, Queen Victoria Rhubarb seed, acquaintance with Schuyler Colfax.    Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Franz, H., to SC (January 6, 1869).  Re:  Patent Office Report of 1866.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Furnas, David, to SC (January 26, 1869).  Re:  Agricultural Report for 1868.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Furse, George H., to SC (March 13, 1867).  Re:  cuttings or plants.  Handwritten.  1 page.

k. Furse, George H., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  Agricultural Report.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

F 71: Request for Materials (G).

a. Gardner, Z. H., to SC (December 9, 1867).  Re:  seeds for Bourbon County Agricultural Society.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Gibbons, E. C., to SC (February 9, 1869).  Re:  last Patent Office Agricultural Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Gillett, Almerin, to SC (March 19, 1867).  Re:  Congressional Globes and public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Gillett, Almerin, to SC (March 19, 1868).  Re:  Public Laws of Congress for 1867 and 1868.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Gilpatrick, W. C., to SC (December 17, 1868).  Re:  forthcoming Agriculture Report for 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Glick, G. W., to SC (February 7, 1869).  Re:  Norway oats.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Glover, Jno. G., to SC (March 4, 1867).  Re:  Agriculture and Patent Office Reports.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Goss, William, to SC (December 25, 1867).  Re:  Patent Office Report for 1866 (Agricultural).  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Gove, A., P.M., to SC (February 14, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report of 1866, satisfaction with SC's Congressional action.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Green, W. H., to SC (January 15, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1865.  Handwritten.  1 page.

k. Griffin, B. F., to [SC] (n.d.).  Re:  seeds and public documents.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

l. Gruwell, T. M., to SC (January 19, 1868).  Re:  public documents. Handwritten.  1 page.

F 72: Requests for Materials (Had-Hat).

a. Hadley, A., to SC (January 15, 1868).  Re:  Agricultural, Mechanical, and other public documents for James V. Hadley.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Hairgroves, Asa., to SC (January 27, 1868).  Re:  field or garden seeds, or documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Hamilton, William, to SC (January 24, 1868).  Re:  last two reports of the Agriculture Department and other public documents.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

d. Hamilton, William, to SC (December 17, 1868).  Re:  last Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Hampton, John, to SC (February 8, 1868).  Re:  thanks for documents, Agriculture Report for son, approval of SC's Congressional action.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

f. Hanson, Noah, to SC (February 15, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Reports of the Patent Office since 1865, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports of Education Department.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Hardman, James, to SC (March 25, 1869).  Re:  garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Harington, N., to SC (February 12, n.y.).  Re:  latest Agriculture Report for himself and Mr. Tuthill.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Harrington, G. K., to SC (March 6, 1867).  Re:  Bankruptcy Bill and Provost Marshal General's Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Harrison, I. Findlay, to SC (March 10, 1869).  Re:  Agricultural Patent Office Report, tobacco and grass seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

k. Hathaway, V. E., to SC (March 17, 1867).  Re:  thanks for Agricultural Report, hopes for later one.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 73: Requests for Materials (Hau-Hi).

a. Haub, Henry, to SC (March 30, 1868).  Re:  This year's or last year's Agricultural Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Haviland, John, to SC (March 9, 1868).  Re:  garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Hawkins, B. H., to SC (April 5, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Agricultural Report for 1866 and later ones as published.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Heisinger, P. E., to SC (March 10, 1867).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1865 and garden seeds, destruction of seeds by grasshoppers.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

e. Henley, Frederic, to SC (December 23, 1867).  Re:  Agricultural Report for 1866, cuttings, seeds, documents, fruits harvested last year, conditions when first settling in 1861.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

f. Herman, Henry M., to SC (November 20, 1867).  Re:  flower and garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Hick, R. S., to SC (December 5, 1867).  Re:  non-receipt of Congressional Globe.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Hick, R. S., to SC (December 12, 1868).  Re:  Congressional Globe again this session.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Higgins, Harry, to SC (January 30, 1868).  Re:  seeds for himself and other families, document on forest trees, Agricultural Report, and Patent Office Report for 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

j. Higgins, Harry, to SC (December 16, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1867 and Patent Office Reports for 1866 and 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

k. Hill, L. B., to SC (February 2, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report, and garden and field seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 74: Requests for Materials (Ho).

a. Hoffman, J. J., to SC (December 24, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Reports and other documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Holyoke, Lyman F., to SC (December 18, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for him and his neighbor.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Hornor, William H., to SC (March 2, 1868).  Re:  Acts of Congress from 1860 to 1866 inclusive to answer questions concerning Public Land.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Horton, B. F., to SC (March 21, 1868).  Re:  thanks for speech and Agriculture Report, request for full series of reports and "other treates."  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Houston, S. D., to SC (November 21, 1868).  Re:  desire to send public documents to prominent men of land district.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Howard, C. H., to SC (January 4, 1868).  Re:  department reports, maps, and speeches.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Howard, H. C., to SC (March 12, 1868).  Re:  latest Agricultural Report and garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Howard, H. H., to SC (March 10, 1868).  Re:  enjoyment in reading SC's February 11th speech, intent to recommend to members of the Grant club, request for all of SC's speeches and others for use as campaign documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Howe, George W., Jr., to SC (January 8, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1866.

F 75: Requests for Materials (Hu-Je).

a. Hutchinson, W. E., to SC (December 25, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

b. Hutt, E. W., to SC (February 6, 1869).  Re:  seeds for distribution, losing of crops.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Ingersoll, Charles, to SC (December 16, 1867).  Re:  speech and report of Thomas A. Jenckes on the Civil Service, and documents on the finances.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Insley, [M. H.?], to SC (January 6, 1868).  Re:  Daily Globe for Leavenworth paper.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Ives, Charles P., to SC (February 8, 1869).  Re:  public documents of interest to state and about agricultural affairs, admiration for and confidence in SC.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Jackson, J. H., to SC (March 23, 1867).  Re:  seeds for distribution.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

g. Jenkins, Jno. W., to SC (November 26, 1867).  Re:  copy of evidence taken before the Impeachment Committee of the House.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Jerome, William W., to SC (December 5, 1868).  Re:  copies of Homestead and Preemption Laws for use in real estate business.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 76: Requests for Materials (Jo-Ki).

a. Johnson, L. W., to SC (February 10, 1868).  Re:  recent Agriculture Reports, cuttings, and seed.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Jones, Andrew, to SC (December 28, 1868).  Re:  1867 Agriculture Report and seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Jones, John M., to SC (January 9, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Reports, statistical reports, and other public documents.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

d. Jones, Thomas[?], to SC (April 20, 1868).  Re:  1866 Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Jones, W. W., to SC (March 4, 1867).  Re:  Joint Committee on Reconstruction.

f. Kearny, Charles, to SC (March 18, 1867).  Re:  1865 and 1866 Agriculture Reports. Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Kellogg, C. M., to SC (January 12, 1869).  Re:  public documents. Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Kelsey, Thomas. P.M., to SC (January 16, 1868).  Re:  sending list of households, request for documents, particularly Agriculture Reports.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

i. Keyes, Hiram, to SC (March 24, 1868).  Re:  seeds and Patent Office Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. King, J. B., to SC (March 18, 1867).  Patent Office Report on [?].  Handwritten.  1 page.  [Ink has faded.]

k. Kirkpatrick, E., to SC (January 8, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report and seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

F 77: Requests for Materials (Kn-La).

a. Knight, John, P.M., per S. F. Cleveland, Asst. P.M., to SC (February 21, 1868).  Re:  public documents in German for listed patrons.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Knowlton, J. W., to SC (November 19, 1867).  Re:  Wilson's late report on the Public Lands.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Knowlton, J. W., to SC (November 30, 1867).  Re:  receipt of Agricultural Report instead of report requested.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Knox, J. D., to SC (January 7, 1869).  Re:  public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Kretsniger, D. L., to SC (February 7, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Reports, Smithsonian Report, and other public documents of interest to business man.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Lacock, Jno. J., to SC (February 8, 1869).  Re:  Congressional Globe and Appendix of the first and second sessions of the 40th Congress and the Agricultural Report of 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Lambert, W. W., to SC (November 20, 1868).  Re:  Agricultural and Mechanical Patent Office reports.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

h. Laub, G., County Clerk, to SC (March 11, 1867).  Re:  public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Laub, Will H., to SC (February 11, 1868).  Re:  Report of Agricultural Commissioner for 1865, 1866, and 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Lane, D. W., to SC (February 14, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Reports and other documents of interest to a farmer and mechanic.  Handwritten.  1 page.

k. Lane, J. J., to SC (April 6, n.y.).  Re:  Mr. Butler's opening argument in the impeachment trial and other public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

l. Lane, Thomas, to SC (January 27, 1868).  Re:  public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 78: Requests for Materials (Le-Ly).

a. LeCompte, Samuel D., to SC (January 7, 1869).  Re:  seeds and Congressional documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Leech, J. M., to SC (February 16, 1868).  Re:  printed speeches and public documents, Agricultural Reports of 1866 and 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Lemcke, Charles, to SC (n.d.).  Re:  Agricultural Report for 1867 for himself and neighbors.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Liles, S. M., to SC (April 4, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Report with drawings and history of patents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Lingo, B. M., to SC (March 13, 1867).  Re:  Patent Office Agricultural Report for himself and those listed.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Lockwood, J. T., to SC (February 8, 1868).  Re:  seeds and Agricultural Report for himself and S. J. Long.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Lockwood, R. B., to SC (December 20, 1867).  Re:  seeds and documents from the Agricultural Department.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Loy, J. W. J., to SC (March 5, 1868).  Re:  Agricultural Report for 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Lynn, O. M., to SC (February 3, 1868).  Re:  assortment of garden seeds for himself and friends.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 79: Requests for Materials (Mc).

a. McAleer, Lon. F., to SC (February 8, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for 1867 and 1868, eighth census of the U.S., diplomatic correspondence, or other public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. McBride, H., to SC (March 8, 1867).  Re:  Bankruptcy bill.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. McConnell, Henry L., to SC (January 14, 1869).  Re:  record of impeachment trial.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. McGary, J., to SC (April 3, 1868).  Re:  Agricultural Report for himself and list of names.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. McGhee, John, to SC (January 17, 1868).  Re:  rare flower and vegetable seeds, Congressional documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. McIntosh, D. S., to SC (March 10, 1867).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1865 and 1866 for himself and William M. Nace, and the Congressional Globe for the 39th Congress.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. McKay, Thomas H., to SC (March 7, 1868).  Re:  last issue of Patent Office Report, acquaintance with Dr. Van Aernam of New York.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. McKee, H. H., to SC (January 31, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1866 and other documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. McKee, E., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  latest issue of the Agricultural Report [?].  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. McKinney, A. M., to SC (February 19, 1868).  Re:  receipt of public documents at the Topeka post office.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 80: Requests for Materials (Ma).

a. Manville, R. H., to SC (February 15, 1869).  Re:  last Agricultural Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Markland, R. D., to SC (March 9, 1868).  Re:  political documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Marshall, James C., to SC (March 11, 1867).  Re:  Patent Office Report for Farmers Club.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Marshall, James H., to SC (March 23, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Report for 1865.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Martin, Morgan L., to SC (December 8, 1868).  Re:  Agricultural Report for 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Maxwell, William, to SC (December 26, 1867).  Re:  Agriculture Reports, seeds, cuttings, especially anything in the pomological area.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 81: Requests for Materials (Me-Mi).

a. Mead, James R., to SC (December 9, 1868).  Re:  all reports relating to Indian Affairs for 1867 and 1868, and other public documents for past two years.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Means, Jackson, to SC (January 24, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report and seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Means, Jackson, to SC (December 7, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Reports and other public documents, SC's reelection. 

d. Mellinger, C. D., to SC (April 13, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Reports for 1866 and 1867 and general instructions for obtaining a patent.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Milhollan, J. C., to SC (March 10, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Report for 1865.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Miller, Aug., P.M., to SC (January 1, 1868).  Re:  list of names which SC requested.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Miller, Aug., to SC (February 12, 1869).  Re:  Congressional Globe and Patent Office Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Miller, Charles, P.M., to SC (January 9, 1868).  Re:  last Agriculture Report for W. R. Borton, Charles Wilson, and Dr. Joseph Hastings.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Mills, Nicholas, to SC (January 8, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Reports, praise of SC.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Mills and Smith to SC (December 4, 1867).  Re:  reports of the General Land Office and the Indian Department, Captain Reynold's report of the Yellow Stone River Country in Montana and western Dakota.  Handwritten.  1 page.

k. Mitchell, Daniel, to SC (March 7, 1868).  Re:  "Report of the Commissioner of the General Land Office for 1866."  Handwritten.  Partial page.

l. Mitchell, Daniel, to SC (February 12, 1869).  Re:  receipt of Agriculture Report but not the report of the commissioner of the General Land Office which he requested.  Handwritten.  1 page.

m. Mitchell, G., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 82: Requests for Materials (Mo).

a. Moore, M. F., to SC (March 22, 1867).  Re:  spring wheat from Russia for himself and his brother-in-law, S. S. Casad.  ravages of locusts last fall.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Moore, M. F., to SC (January 9, 1869).  Re:  "Commercial Relations" for 1866 and 1867 and reports on Indian Affairs.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Moore, R. H., to SC (December 23, 1867).  Re:  Mechanical and Agricultural Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Moore, R. H., to SC (December 21, 1868).  Re:  last Patent Office Report, the Agricultural Report, and seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Morehead, A. H., to SC (December 2, 1867).  Re:  copies of the Patent Office Reports for himself and W. E. Hedges.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

f. Morey, I. P., to SC (December 10, 1868).  Re:  Message and Documents of the Interior Department, Patent Office Reports, and Report of Agriculture for 1866.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Morris, William W., to SC (January 19, 1868).  Re:  report of the Conduct of the War.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Handwritten note by SC on reverse side indicating impossibility of getting this report now.

h. Morrison, Joseph, to SC (January 4, 1868).  Re:  last Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Morton, F. A., to SC (December 15, 1869).  Re:  Patent Office Report for 1869.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

j. Moulton, V. E., to SC (December 3, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Report and other public documents of interest to a farming community.  Handwritten.  1 page.

k. Moulton, W. S., to SC (February 2, 1869).  Re:  seeds for distribution, garden destruction last year by grasshoppers and drought.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

F 83: Requests for Materials (N-O).

a. Neal, Tipton S., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  1865 Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

b. Nichols, F. P., to SC (February 15, 1869).  Re:  "Report of the National Department of Education" and "Report of the Agricultural Bureau."  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Nichols, Wiloughby, to SC (February 15, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Norris, W. H., P.M., to SC (January 7, 1869).  Re:  public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Olivere, Thomas, to SC (December 11, 1867).  Re:  assortment of garden seeds and public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Ordway, E. N., to SC (March 18, 1867).  Re:  garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Osborn, L. H., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Osborne, Mary, to SC (March 6, 1867).  Re:  garden seeds for herself and Mrs. Catharene [sic] McGhee.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 84: Requests for Materials (Pa-Pi).

a. Parrish, Joseph S., to SC (February 3, 1868).  Re:  Agricultural Report for 1865 or 1866.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

b. Parsons, William B., to SC (February 6, 1869).  Re:  public documents and publications for the Burlington Library Association, particularly the Congressional Globe.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Patee, E. L., to SC (March 19, 1868).  Re:  seed and Patent Office Report, Agricultural or Horticultural.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Pierce, Thomas H., to SC (January 15, 1868).  Re:  garden seeds and Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Pellet, C. B., to SC (February 12, 1869).  Re:  last reports of the Agriculture Department.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Perkins, Eli, to SC (March 7, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for 1865 and 1866.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

g. Perkins, G. W., to SC (February 8, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Pilla[?], J. L., to SC (n.d., answered January 22, 1868).  Re:  tobacco seed for William H. Fendt.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Pine, J. W., to SC (February 8, 1869).  Re:  Report of the Agricultural and Mineral Resources of 1867 for himself and B. F. Croghan[?].  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Piper, G. N., to SC (January 20, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for 1866 and 1867 and Navy Reports.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 85: Requests for Materials (Pl-Pr).

a. Playtes, Frank, to SC (February 8, 1869).  Re:  copy of SC's recent speech in Congress on the Neutral Land matter and documents which will explain situation, late copies of Patent Office and Agriculture Reports.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

b. Plowman, Thomas, to SC (March 5, 1867).  Re:  garden and flower seeds for distribution, wheat samples, and Congressional speeches.

c. Potter, F. William, to SC (March 4, 1868).  Re:  Agricultural Reports for 1865 and 1866.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Power, W. R., to SC (March 4, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Reports for 1865 and 1866 for himself, H. S. Howard, and James Trout.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Power, W. R., to SC (February 6, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

f. Powers, C. C., to SC (December 5, 1869).  Re:  Patent Office Reports, seeds, wheat, oats, rye, grape cuttings for himself and his neighbors.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

g. Powers, Jay W., to SC (January 3, 1869).  Re:  Patent Office Report, spring wheat, New Brunswick oats, flowers, and seeds for himself and his neighbor.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Prather, F. A., to SC (March 1, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for 1867 and 1868.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 86: Requests for Materials (Re-Ri).

a. Reed, Hannibal, to SC (February 14, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture and Patent Office Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Rice, E. J., President, Baker University, to SC (January 20, 1868).  Re:  public documents, coast surveys, engineering, military reports, and Smithsonian Reports for University Library.  Handwritten on folded sheet.  Inside and on the reverse side of sheet is a printed description of the university including a list of the faculty.

c. Rice, E. J., to SC (February 7, 1868).  Re:  receipt of materials.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Reverse side of folded sheet contains a printed list of Baker University faculty and tuition charges.

d. Rice, W. H., to SC (February 3, 1868).  Re:  garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Richmond, O. F., to SC (December 11, 1869).  Re:  seeds and Patent Office Reports.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

F 87: Requests for Materials (Ro-Ry).

a. Robertson, E. H., to SC (January 24, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Reports for 1866 and 1867 and garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Robinson, E. M., to SC (March 7, 1867).  Re:  seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Robinson, J., M.D., to SC (December 14, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1867, Circular No. 6 Surgeon General, and other public documents.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

d. Robinson, W. W., to SC (March 1, 1868).  Re:  1866 Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Roby, John, to SC (January 4, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Rockwood, B. B.., to SC (January 31, 1869).  Re:  Patent Office Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Ross, C. A.[?], to SC (March 5, 1867).  Re:  Bankruptcy Bill.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Rust, P. B., to SC (December 15, 1868).  Re:  four copies of Agriculture Reports for 1866 and 1867, coast surveys, scientific or geological explorations.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Rust, P. B., to SC (February 10, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report, Land Office documents, and seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Ryan, Thomas, to SC (April, 3, 1868).  Re:  House financial speeches, especially SC's and Blaine's, and copy of Butler's "opening" with brief.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 88: Requests for Materials (Sa-Se).

a. Sallee, W. A., to [?] (n.d.).  Re:  garden seed.  Handwritten.  Clipping from letter.  Partial page.

b. Sanford, Harlan P., to SC (April 4, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1867 and 1868.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Sanford, H[arlan] P., to SC (January 29, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Sanford, James P., to SC (n.d., materials sent March 17, 1868).  Re:  1868 Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Sayne, I. M., to SC (January 20, 1868).  Re:  garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Schewe, Anton, to SC (March 6, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture books and reports and any other material of benefit and interest to farmer.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Schewe, Anton, to SC (December 8, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1867 and monthly report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Schmucker, Jno. G., to SC (January 14, 1869).  Re:  last issue of Patent Office Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Sears, Thomas B., to SC (February 2, 1869).  Re:  1867 Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Semans, William, to SC (December 16, 1869).  Re:  latest Patent Office Report on Agriculture and other public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

k. Semans, William, to SC (n.d.).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

l. Servatry, William, to SC (March 4, 1867).  Re:  garden seed and flower seed.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

F 89: Requests for Materials (Sh-Sl).

a. Shane, A. J., to SC (February 10, 1869).  Re:  1867 and 1868 reports of Agriculture Department and Patent Office.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Shannon, Wilson, Jr., to SC (January 6, 1868).  Re:  Commissioner Wilson's Land Office Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Handwritten note by SC indicates report is not yet published.

c. Sheafer, J. M., to SC (March 19, 1867).  Re:  acknowledgment of receipt of Congressional Globe, Parts 1-5 for 1865-1866.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Sheafer, J. M., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  reminder concerning Globes.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Shipman, A. J., to SC (March 25, 1867).  Re:  garden seeds for Sam Wood.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Shuck, J. T., to SC (January 1, 1869).  Re:  Patent Office Reports for 1866 and 1867 and other public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Simpson, B. B., to SC (December 1, 1868).  Re:  proceedings of the Court of Impeachment, possible trip to Washington.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Slosson, William B., to SC (February 17, 1867).  Re:  Agricultural Reports for 1865 and 1866 for Emery Lilly, mail contractor.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 90: Requests for Materials (Sm-Sp).

a. Smallwood, W. H., to SC (March 12, 1867).  Re:  two copies of Agriculture Report for 1864 and garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Smith, A. C., to SC (February 18, 1869).  Re:  1867 Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Smith, D. W., to SC (March 8, 1867).  Re:  public documents, Agricultural Reports, and seeds for distribution.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Smith, Henry, to SC (January 18, 1868).  Re:  public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Smith, J. W., to SC (January 24, 1868).  Re:  latest Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Snyder, Mary, to SC (March 18, 1868).  Re:  garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Sparr, F. W., to SC (April 9, 1868).  Re:  flower and vegetable seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Spears, William A., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  Patent Office Report and other books.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Spilman, A. C., to SC (March 27, 1868).  Re:  Report of the Commission of the General Land Office for 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Sprague, A. N., to SC (March 13, 1867).  Re:  last Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 91: Requests for Materials (Sta-Stev).

a. Stabler, Capt. G. M., to SC (February 1, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for 1865-1868, instruction of delegates to vote for SC at State Convention.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Stansbury, S. M., to SC (March 19, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Report (Agricultural) for 1867. Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Stansbury, William, P.M., to SC (January 4, 1869).  Re:  Agricultural Report for 1866 for distribution to included list of people.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Starbuck, James M., to SC (February 8, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Starr, William A., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for 1866 for himself and Isaac Hollenbeck.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Stearns, J. H., to SC (March 18, 1868).  Re:  last Agriculture Report and other public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Sterrett, Rev. Alex., to SC (January 14, 1869).  Re:  seeds, cuttings, vines.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

h. Stevenin, Martin, to SC (April 28, 1868).  Re:  last Agricultural Patent Office Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Stevenson, Joseph, to SC (January 2, 1869).  Re:  Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture, belief in equal rights.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 92: Requests for Materials (Stew-Sto).

a. Stewart, James, to SC (January 16, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for 1865 and 1866.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Stewart, James, to SC (January 9, 1869).  Re:  1867 Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Stewart, John J., to SC (March 9, 1868).  Re:  Mechanical and Agricultural Patent Office Reports or other public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Stewart, Joseph, to SC (February 2, 1869).  Re:  1867-68 Agricultural Report and latest Smithsonian Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Still, Henry, to SC (February 1, 1868).  Re:  Agricultural Reports for 1865 and 1866, seeds, plants, and cuttings.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Stillman, J. L., to SC (January 2, 1869).  Re:  latest Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Stiner, William, to SC (February 4[?], n.y.).  Re seeds.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

h. Stiner, William, to SC (n.d.).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1867 or 1868 and seeds, query about Ross's actions in Washington.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Stith, H. T., to SC (December 29, 1867).  Re:  invention of anti-friction journal box, request for latest Patent Office Report and available back numbers.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Stone, W. J., to SC (December 8, 1868).  Two copies of Agricultural Report for 1866.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 93: Requests for Materials (Str-Su).

a. Strawn, J. C., to SC (February 7, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1868.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Stuart, Mrs. James, to SC (April 6, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for 1865-1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Stubbs, Joseph H., to SC (March 10, 1867).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for 1862-1864, garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Stulfouth[?], Mrs. M. H., to SC (n.d., answered June 22, 1868).  Re:  seeds, and cuttings of fruits, vines, and shrubbery.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Summey, G. L., to SC (December 30, 1867).  Re:  Homestead Acts of Congress and other legislation concerning sale of government lands and settlement in Kansas.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Handwritten note of referral by SC to the Commissioner of the General Land Office.

f. Superintendent's Office, Folding Room, H. R. U. S., E. Spicer, to SC (January 31, 1868).  Re:  list of pamphlets due to SC.  Handwritten on printed form.

g. Sutherland, D. H., to SC (December 12, 1868).  Re:  public documents and a Congressional Globe, defeat of Democrats in the election.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Sutherland, Hugh, to SC (March 13, 1867).  Re:  copy of Foreign correspondence, thanks for seeds.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

i. Sutherland, H., to [SC?], (n.d.).  Re:  "copy of correspondence Diplomatic with foreign governments."  Handwritten.  Clipping from letter.  Partial page.

F 94: Requests for Materials (Ta-To).

a. Tallman, James, to SC (February 4, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Reports, monthly reports of the Commissioner, cuttings, and seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Tantz, John, to SC (January 13, 1869).  Re:  copies of the Patent Office Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Taylor, John, to SC (December 6, 1868).  Re:  seeds and Agriculture Reports, testing seeds for the Department.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Taylor, Joshua, to SC (January 18, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Reports for 1865-1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Thayer, B. F., to SC (December 14, 1868).  Re:  report of the Commissioner of Agriculture.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Thomas, G. W., to SC (January 18, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Thomas, Joseph, to SC (March 18, 1867).  Re:  last Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Thomas, Joseph, to SC (December 14, 1868).  Re:  latest Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Thompson, M. L., to SC (March 16, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1866.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Todd, John, to SC (February 13, 1868).  Re:  1866 report of the Commissioner of Agriculture.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 95: Requests for Materials (Tu-V).

a. Tracy, A. W., to SC (February 5, 1869).  Re:  1867 reports for Department of Agriculture and Patent Office.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Tredway, John G., to SC (January 11, 1869).  Re:  garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Tripp, Chrestos, to SC (March 25, 1867).  Re:  garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Truax, Charles, to SC (February 8, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1869.  1 page.

e. Turner, David, to SC (March 10, 1868).  Re:  1866 Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Turner Society of Lawrence, M. Summerfield, Secretary, to SC (March 10, 1868).  Re:  public reports and documents for society library.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Tuttle, F. A., A.P.M., to SC (January 10, 1868).  Re:  last Agriculture Report to enclosed list of names.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Vanderman, C P., to SC (January 1, 1869).  Re:  Congressional Globe for 40th Congress.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Vorse, J. W., to SC (January 24, 1868).  Re:  vegetable and tobacco seed.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  On reverse side is printed information for emigrants to Northern Kansas. 

F 96: Requests for Materials (Wa).

a. Wallace, Joseph, to SC (December 23, 1867).  Re:  Agriculture Report, and garden and field seeds for himself and his neighbors.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Walton, Amos, to SC (February 19, 1867).  Re:  public documents on Agriculture for farmer's club at Hickory Point.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Ware, E. F., to SC (January 31, 1869).  Re:  public documents, Agriculture Reports, or official publications of any kind.  Handwritten.  1 page.  Attached is a letter from Monitor Company to SC (January 31, 1869) vouching for Mr. Ware as a prominent citizen of Cherokee County.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Warren, David A., to SC (April 6, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Report for 1866 or 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Warren, Henry B., to SC (January 1, 1869).  Re:  Patent Office Report for 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Waters, J. S., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  Agriculture Reports and other department reports.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Waymire, Jacob, to SC (March 9, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1866, other public documents, and speeches of members of Congress, anxiety about impeachment.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Waymire, Jacob, to SC (December 28, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1867 and other public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 97: Requests for Materials (We).

a. Weaver, Albert, to "Friend John" (December 12, 1868).  Re:  garden seeds and public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Weaver, Albert, to SC (December 12, 1868).  Re:  garden seeds and public documents.

c. Weibley, J. C., to SC (March 13, 1868).  Re:  latest Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Weibley, J. C., to SC (April 8, 1868).  Thanks for Agriculture Report, request for fruit plants from Department of Agriculture.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Weightman, M., to SC (March 10, 1867).  Re:  variety of seeds and last Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Wells, Aaron, to SC (February 17, 1869).  Re:  vegetable, flower, and tobacco seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Wells, J. A., to SC (March 5, 1867).  Re:  selection of seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Welsh, H. P., to SC (February 2, 1869).  Re:  Congressional Globe for Literary Society reading room.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. West, William, to SC (February 12, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report and Patent Office Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Westover, Lorenzo, to SC (January 21, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Reports on Agriculture since 1865.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

F 98: Requests for Materials (Wh-Wil).

a. Wharton, F. H., to SC (April 11, 1868).  Re:  Agricultural and Mechanical Patent Office Reports for 1866 and 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Wheeler, Orrin A., to SC (April 6, 1868).  Re:  Agricultural and Mechanical Patent Office Reports for 1866 and 1867.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

c. Whitten, J. D., to SC (March 6, 1868).  Re:  last Patent Office Report on Agriculture, and SC's speeches.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Wier, George, to SC (February 18, 1868).  Re:  variety of seeds, and public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Wilder, George C., to SC (January 17, 1868).  Re:  public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Wilkinson, T. J., to SC (February 7, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1866 or other public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Williams, John, to SC (March 13, 1868).  Re:  flower and vegetable seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Wilkerson, Charles T., to SC (December 2, 1867).  Re:  garden seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

i. Williams, Dr. Charles, to SC (March 4, 1868).  Re:  Agricultural Reports and monthly reports of the Agricultural Office; willingness to keep meteorological records in order to correspond with the Agriculture Department.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

j. Wilton, George S., to SC (March 12, 1868).  Re:  copy of recent speech on finances.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

F 99: Requests for Materials (Win-Y and Anonymous).

a. Winter, J., to SC (March 15, 1868).  Re:  garden and flower seeds, tea plants.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Wise, Thomas J., Jun., to SC (January 29, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report and other public documents, copy of Globe containing acts of Congress.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

c. Withington, C. H., to SC (February 1, 1868).  Re:  copy of "Exploration on the Amazon," any book or reading matter.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Withington, C. H., to SC (February 16, 1869).  Re:  garden seeds and map promised him by SC.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Witt, George W., to SC (March 19, 1867).  Re:  bound copy of the report of the Committee on Reconstruction.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Wood, S. N., to SC (March 10, n.y.).  Re:  Congressional Globe copy of laws, and a wagon load of seeds.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

g. Wooden, H. S., to SC (December 14, 1867).  Re:  public documents for himself and others listed.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Wooden, H. S., to SC (April 2, 1868).  Re:  copy of General Butler's speech on Impeachment.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Wooden, H. S., to SC (January 5, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Report for 1866, and field and garden seeds.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

j. Woodmansee, Frank, to SC (December 27, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

k. Yates, G. W. W., to SC (December 14, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Reports for himself and two other constituents.  Handwritten.  1 page. 

l. , Postmaster, Connor's Station, to SC (March 7, 1868).  Re:  circulation of SC's speech of February 11, request for Agriculture Reports, Patent Office Reports, and Smithsonian publications for Public Library.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

m. , to SC (March 11, 1868).  Re:  last Agriculture and Smithsonian Reports, other public documents and speeches, price of Congressional Globe and Appendix.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 100: Requests for Materials (Multiple Requests).

a. Borton, W. R.; Kinkaid, George; Wilson, George M.; and Kennison, W. M.; to SC (March 23, 1867).  Re:  Agriculture Reports.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Brown, Austin L.; Forsyth, William H.; Wright, John, M. C.; Farris; Nathan; Adams, James; McClintock, L. D.; Mason, Newton; White, John; Edmunds, Amos; Hassett, David; Ferrill, P.; Bishop, Thomas; Batson, William; and Burgess, S. H.; to SC (December 14, n.y.).  Re:  Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Campbell, E.; and Irwin, B.; to SC (n.d., reports sent January 22, 1868).  Re:  Patent Office Reports for 1867.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

d. Dennison, Joseph L.; Hoagland, James; Lakin, T. A.; and Patchford, John W.; to SC (February 16, 1868).  Re:  seeds and Agriculture Reports.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Dumbauld, F. H.; Smith, B.; and Long, M.; to SC (February 7, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture and Patent Office Reports for 1867.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Muzzy, William C.; Anderson, A.; Anderson, J.; Harris, F.; and Williams, E.; to SC (February 12, 1869).  Re:  Agriculture Reports and public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Pagsley, Ed; Collins, William; Slosson, Nat; Bemis, George; Bemis, Harrison; Harwood, D. L.; Davison, Joe; Hubbard, Wess; Tracy, W. C.; Downs, Jno.; and Parker, L. D.; to SC (November 28, 1868).  Re:  Agriculture Reports.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 101: Spanish Fever Cattle Disease. Correspondence.

a. Francis, S. D., and Tucker, L., to SC (July 9, 1869).  Re:  losses of cattle from Spanish Fever, also known as Texican Cattle Fever, symptoms of disease, attempted medication, Texican Cattle as carriers of disease, prevention of droves passing through, request for information concerning disposal of Black Bob lands and for public documents.  Handwritten.  2 pages and a partial page glued into continuous sheet; both sides.

b. Hanway, James, to SC (June 26, 1867).  Re:  information on Spanish Fever published in the April, 1867, report of the Department of Agriculture, including letter by JH, praise of SC's plan for a scientific commission, cold and lack of food as real cause of cattle deaths last winter in Franklin and counties south, plan to collect facts, prevention by state law of cattle being driven through, writing of column for Ottawa paper, work to be done on negro suffrage question to prevent loss, need for speakers at the sub district school house, damage from grasshoppers.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

c. Haus, George F., to SC (June 29, 1868).  Re:  reading of Circular about Texas Fever Cattle Disease, report of losses in his neighborhood, petition to Legislature with 110 signatures, request for copy of committee report.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

d. Morse, L. D., to SC, Secretary, Missouri State Board of Agriculture, (July 17, 1867).  Re:  publication of circular about Spanish Fever and sending of paper, facts in monthly Agriculture Report for 1866, offer to send copy.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Ostrander, R. T., to SC (June 28, 1867).  Re:  reading of advertisement in Chicago Tribune, Super Bicarbonate of Soda as remedy for any cattle or human disease.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

Tucker, L., see Francis, S. D., above.

F 102: Suffrage. Correspondence.

a. Chess, John, to SC (November 9, 1867).  Re:  election defeat and defeat of negro suffrage question, need for position.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides. 

b. Chess, John, to SC (December 4, 1867).  Re:  attempt "to enfranchise the blacks and Brevet the women" as cause of election defeat, sending of list of loyal men to receive documents, need for universal suffrage.  Handwritten.  1 page.

Emery, J. S..  See Box 3 F 36-i, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter Emery, J. S., to SC (March 19, 1867) re rightness of impartial suffrage.

Henley, Frederic.  See Box 3 F 34-g, Political Affairs, Campaign, 1868, letter Henley, Frederic, to SC (December 28, 1868) re favoring Negro suffrage.

c. Lovejoy, C. H., to SC (December 11, 1867).  Re:  request for seeds and Agriculture Reports, belief that impeachment will "end in smoke," belief that negro suffrage is "only a matter of time," advice to SC to "stand for the right," marketing of absentee lands.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Sutherland, C. H., to SC (November 23, 1867).  Re:  defeat of black suffrage in Kansas, division of public by female suffrage question, repair of Republican platform, jubilance of Copperheads at election outcome.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

Watters, James.  See Box 3 F 47-c, Postal Affairs, Postal Routes, letter from James Watters to SC (December 24, 1867) re heavy load of elective franchise and slang about Negroes in Democratic papers.

e. Wood, S. N., from SC (July 5, 1867).  Re:  SC's stand in favor of universal suffrage and intent to secure "adoption of propositions now before the people of Kansas," caucus of state under auspices of the Republican State Central Committee, uncertainty about speaking at convention.  Photocopy of handwritten letter.  2 pages.  Original letter is located at the Kansas Historical Society.

f. Wood, S. N., to SC (December 13, 1867).  Re:  injury to Negro Suffrage from SC's course of dodging, advocacy of suffrage based on brains rather than sex or color, election of Chase instead of Grant, request for seeds.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

F 103: Treasury Department.  Report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the State of the Finances for the Year 1868 (1868).  Printed.  67 pages.  Damaged.

F 104: Treasury Department.  Report of the Supervising Architect of Treasury Department (1868).  Re:  condition of public property under the supervision of the Treasury Department.  Includes 7 plates of buildings, proposed plans, and one elevation.  Printed.  31 pages.

FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS

F 105: Department of Agriculture - Distribution of Materials.  Correspondence from Horace Capron, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, to SC concerning materials for distribution.

a. (September 4, 1869).  Re:  sending of white winter wheat for careful experiment.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

b. (January 14, 1870).  Re:  garden seeds for experimental purposes and early Tappahannock winter wheat.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

c. (March 7, 1870).  Re:  sending of 1868 Department report to the Librarian of Howard University.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. (April 11, 1870).  Re:  sending of forty varieties of garden seeds for distribution.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. (May 19, 1870).  Re:  sending of assorted garden seeds to William Watson.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 106: Department of Agriculture.  Monthly Report of the Department of Agriculture for October, 1870 (1870).  Re:  crop conditions, extracts from correspondence, address by Commissioner of Agriculture at the Illinois State Fair, and meteorology reports.  Printed.  pp. 389-454.

F 107: Appointments, Miscellaneous (A-Ba).

a. Adams, F. G., to SC (August 19, 1869).  Re:  receipt of mail agent appointment, preference for appointment as assessor.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Akin, Andrew.

(1) Akin, Andrew to SC (January 27, 1870).  Re:  receivership for new Land Office in Southwestern Kansas.  Handwritten.  1 page.

See Box 4, F 73-a, Legislation, Railroads, A. T. & S. F., letter, Akin, Andrew, to SC (May 27, 1870) re his appointment to Land Office.

(2) Ping[?], P. D. B., to SC (January 18, 1869).  Re:  recommendation of AA for Register of Land Office.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Ames, A. P.  Wheaton, Charles T., to SC (May 6, 1870).  Re:  appointment of APA as Deputy U. S. Marshal for census in Linn County.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

d. Anthony, D. R.

(1) Anthony, D. R., to SC (December 29, 1869).  Re:  removal of Hugh Ewing, desire for appointment to his position.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

(2) Anthony, D. R., to Senator [S. C. Pomeroy?] (December 29, 1869).  Re:  removal of Hugh Ewing, promise of SC and Pomeroy to support his appointment.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  Handwritten note on reverse side of letter to SC (January 3) asking his opinion of letter.

See also Box 4 F 97-d, Newspapers, Leavenworth, letter, Anthony, D. R., to SC (January 10, 1870) re nomination of DRA as Supervisor of Census Bureau.

e. Atkinson, S. C. 

(1) Atkinson, F. F., to SC (May 29, 1869).  Re:  temporary appointment for his father, cavalry protection from Indians needed on the Republican River.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

(2) Atkinson, Frank F., to SC (December 28, 1869).  Re:  clerkship for his father in order to finance father's move to Kansas.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

f. Baker, Thomas H.

(1) Baker, Thomas H., to SC (November 19, 1869).  Re:  ability to accept SC's offer of position in Washington upon completion of business, request for railway pass.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

(2) Baker, Thomas H., to SC (January 8, 1870).  Re:  reasons for inability to accept clerkship in Washington.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

g. Barr, William V., to SC (May 8, 1869).  Re:  application for land office position or for Indian agency, names of references.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

h. Barricklow, W., to SC (January 18, 1870).  Re:  Collectorship in Territory of Washington, help from Pomeroy.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 108: Appointments, Miscellaneous (Bi-Cl).

a. Bishop, William, to SC (January 7, 1870).  Re:  SC's assistance in appointment as consul, request that SC see Secretary of State and President.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

b. Bond, William H.

(1) Bond, W. H., to SC (January 11, 1870).  Re:  removal of [F. S.] Pinckney, illness of Hanks.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

(2) Bond, W. H., to SC (April 20, 1870).  Re:  taking possession of the office, published reasons for Pinckney's removal, political gain by securing appropriation for a custom house and post office, SC's nomination paramount to election, use of Speer matter against SC by some of his friends.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

(3) Beates, G. E., to SC (February 8, 1870).  Re:  removal of F. S. Pinckney, false statements in Ford's report for Col. Marrs, GEB's desire to disprove report.  Handwritten.  2 pages.

(4) Beates, G. E., to SC (March 15, 1870).  Re:  sending of letter urging Pinckney's removal, people's disgust with Legislature.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(5) Anthony, D. R., to SC (April 19, 1870).  Re:  Bond's receipt of appointment as Assistant Assessor, removal of Pinckney, gratification of people and Republicans, need for removal of Marrs and G. T. Anthony.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

(6) Mitchell, D. H., to SC (May 13, 1870).  Re:  Bond's derogatory remarks about SC, advice to have Beates appoint someone else in Bond's place, importance of SC's winning election this fall, offer of money for canvass.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

(7) Hanks, C. J., to SC (May 25, 1870).  Re:  Mitchell's determination to hurt Bond, Bond's support of SC, advice not to trust D. R. Anthony too much.  Handwritten.  1 page.

See also Box 4 F 102-e, Newspapers, Wichita, letter, Bond, A. H., to SC (May 24, 1870) re Mitchell's letter and troubles with his wife.

Bridges, C. G.  See Box 4 F 101-f, Newspapers, Troy, letter, Bridges, C. G., to SC (January 9, 1870) re appointment to assessorship. 

c. Calkins, .  Sayrs, C. David, to SC (December 17, 1869). Re:  SC's assistance in securing a position for Calkins, loyalty to SC of people on the Neutral Lands, gaining of strength against the monopoly.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

d. Chandler, Daniel, to S. D. Houston (May 10, 1891).  Re:  desire for appointment.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

e. Clark, T. H., to Mr. Painter (n.d.).  Re:  position as stenographer "to a gentleman who intends speaking at various points in Kansas," desire to travel in the West.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

f. Clayton, Joshua.

(1) Clayton, Joshua, to SC (February 16, 1870).  Re:  request for SC's assistance in securing a position.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(2) Clayton, Joshua, to SC (June 17, 1870).  Re:  desire for appointment as Consul at Port Said, Egypt, desire for information concerning SC's political program, support for SC in Miami County.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

F 109: Appointments, Miscellaneous (Co-F).

a. Conway, M. F., to SC (November 7, 1869).  Re:  appointment as Judge of the new Circuit Court.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

b. Coony, Pat H.  Bond, W. H., to SC (April 27, 1870).  Re:  harmfulness of appointing PHC and Pat Davis [sic, should be Davys], request that SC not act until advised by someone else, movement by Irish Republicans to nominate a weak man so that a Democrat will be elected, petition to put Kansas back under Col. Marr's jurisdiction.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

c. Cory, T. C., to SC (January 10, 1870).  Re:  application for District Superintendent of Census for Kansas.  Handwritten.  1 page.  At conclusion of letter is a handwritten recommendation of TCC by John H. Scott and C. H.  Howard.

Danford, Col.  See Box 3 F 114-b, Appointments, Shannon, letter, Shannon, W. A., to SC (May 21, 1870) re appointment of Danford as Register.

d. Davis[?], W. John, to SC (January 4, 1870).  Re:  position as watchman at the principal gate facing Pennsylvania Avenue, offer of clerical assistance to SC in his spare time if appointed.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

e. Davys, Patrick.

(1) Davys, Patrick, to SC (February 9, 1870).  Re:  assistance in obtaining position.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

(2) Davys, Patrick, to SC (February 26, 1870).  Re:  promise of position as census taker in the Leavenworth third ward, appointment of Liggett by Houston, Irish Republican support of SC.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

See also F 109-b above and Box 4 F 119-c, Political Affairs, Kansas Politics, letter, Irish Union Republican Club to SC (January 10, 1870) re resolutions concerning SC's condemnation of wrongs and government patronage.

f. Dunn, Allen, to SC (February 15, 1870).  Re:  position as census taker for Linn County.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Edsall, E. P.  Kellogg, J., to SC (March 21, 1870).  Re:  request for SC's influence with Mr. Low to obtain clerkship for EPE at the State Penitentiary.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Fulton, A. B., M.D., to SC (May 8, 1870).  Re:  thanks for appointment as Assistant Marshal for Republic County and counties west, desire for appointment as Examining Surgeon for Pensions for Republic County.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 110: Appointments, Miscellaneous (G-H).

a. Greelish, .  Anthony, D. R., to SC (March 23, 1870).  Re:  appointment as detective.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Greer, S. W., to SC (January 5, 1870).  Re:  railroad position.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Hammond, Andrew R., to SC (August 8, 1869).  Re:  position as detective in the Treasury Department to operate in Texas or Louisiana, statement of experience.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

d. Harlan, R. M., to SC (May 21, n.y.).  Re:  position in Washington for one- handed person.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Hard, A. B.

(1) Hard, A. B., to SC (December 31, 1869).  Re:  need for position, offer of canvass assistance for candidate who finds him a job.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

(2) Hard, A. B., to SC (January 31, 1870).  Re:  lack of reply from SC.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(3) Hard, A. B., to SC (February 10, 1870).  Re:  request for information about the method for securing a Census position.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

f. Hayes, A. W., to SC (February 1, 1870).  Re:  request for copy of the Census Bill and information concerning method for obtaining census position, request for public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

g. Hayes, Charles W[?].  Hoyt, George H., to SC (April 28, 1870).  Re:  securing clerkship for Hayes who was dismissed by Peters for declaring himself a friend of SC's.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

h. Higgins, William, to SC (March 25, 1870).  Re:  using SC as reference for position as Special Detective to apprehend counterfeiters working in Kansas.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

i. Hodge, L. A. E., to SC (March 18, 1870).  Re:  thanks for assistance with appointment.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Hubbel, .  Hubbard, D., to SC (March 21, 1870).  Re:  position for Hubbel as assurance of his energetic assistance with fall canvass.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 111: Appointments, Miscellaneous (J-Mi).

a. Keefer, Henry G.  Martin, C. H., to SC (November 9, 1869).  Re:  request for SC's aid in securing appointment of HGK to position as stated in petition.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Keller, Henry C., to SC (February 13, 1870).  Re:  assistance in securing a position, support of SC in the past.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

Lucas, N. B., see Box 4 F 12-b (Indian Affairs, Shawnee Black Bob Lands) for letter from N. B. Lucas to SC (February 11, 1870) re assistance in securing a position.

c. Lynde, E., to SC (June 6, 1869).  Re:  assistance in securing position as Special Agent of Customs at El Paso.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

d. Mann, Newton, to SC (May 23, 1869).  Re:  appointment as Gauger[?] or Storekeeper for "this District."  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Martin, Samuel J., to SC (April 7, 1870).  Re:  thanks for appointment.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. McFarland, J. D. M.

(1) McFarland, J. D. M., to SC (May 13, 1870).  Re:  application for appointment as Register in new Land Office, enclosure of recommendations.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(2) Thomas, A.S., to SC (May 13, 1870).  Re:  recommendation of McFarland. Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.  At end of letter is a concurrence signed by Mark W. Delahay.

See also Box 3 F 118-b, Census, letter, Houston, S. D., to SC (May 13, 1870) re recommendation of McFarland.

g. Mead, James R.

(1) Mead, James R., to SC (January 19, 1870).  Re:  application for position of Register in new Land District.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(2) Mead, James R., to F. G. Hunt (January 19, 1870).  Re: request for a recommendation for the position of Register.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

(3) [Hunt, F. G.], to SC (June 22, 1870).  Re:  recommendation of JRM for Register position.  Handwritten copy of letter.  1 page.  Letter is unsigned.

See also Box 4 F 58-c, Legislation, Kansas Land Offices, letter, JRM to SC (May 13, 1870) re application for Register's position.

h. Miller, James, to SC (October 30, 1869).  Re:  decision not to stand as railroad candidate in next election, desire to be appointed as custodian for Fort Zarah until Fort is sold, intention to engage in the cattle business.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

See also Box 4 F 120-f, Political Affairs, Kansas Politics, letter, JM to SC (November 4, 1869) re assistance with position proceedings.

F 112: Appointments, Miscellaneous (Mo-Pe).

a. Moore, Dr. C. C.  Evans, D. J., to SC (January 14, 1870).  Re:  preference for appointment of Dr. Moore over Hon. H. Lowe, recommendation of CCM, request that SC keep him in mind for another appointment, request for materials, probably reelection of John W. Brown to state legislature.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

b. Mowry, A. J., to SC (November 22, 1869).  Re:  enclosure of letters of recommendation.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Olney, Henry C.

(1) Olney, Henry C., to SC (May 15, 1870).  Re:  appointment as Register or Receiver in the new Land District.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

(2) Harvey, James M., to SC (May 15, 1870).  Re:  recommendation of HCO.  Handwritten.  1 page.

See also Box 4 F 116-a, Political Affairs, Clarke Misconduct Investigation, letter, HCO to SC (January 23, 1870) re appointment.

d. Ortman, J. H.  Anthony, D. R., to SC (April 16, 1870).  Re: appointment of JHO as special agent of the Treasury Department, inadequacy of Spicer.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

See also Box 4 F 107-g, Political Affairs, Campaign, letter, AHB to SC (May 19, 1870) advising SC to contact Colonel Houston concerning Ortman's character and influence.

e. Patterson, P., to SC (March 12, 1870).  Re:  position as census taker in his county, approval of SC's answer to "Ratsbane or Smelling Committee."  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Paul, James F.

(1) Paul, James F., to SC (June 13, 1870).  Re:  request that SC write recommendation of JFP to General Babcock for surveying position.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(2) Mitchell, D. H., to SC (June 13, 1870).  Re:  recommendation of JFP and request that SC send a recommendation of JFP to General Babcock.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(3) Sherry, Byron, to SC (June 13, 1870).  Re:  request that SC recommend JFP to General Babcock for surveying position.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Payne, .  Vaughan, J. C., to SC (March 12, 1870).  Re:  recommendation of Payne.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Peters, P. H.

(1) Peters, P. H., to SC (April 26, 1869).  Re:  appointment as Otoe agent or other appointment.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(2) Peters, P. H., to SC (September 17, 1869).  Re:  position as census taker.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Petit, H. J., to SC (January 22, 1870).  Re:  request that SC assist him in obtaining clerkship in department at Washington, list of references.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

F 113: Appointments, Miscellaneous (Pi-R).

Pinckney, removal of, see F 108-b, Bond, A. H., to SC (January 11, 1870).

a. Pipher, John W., to SC (November 29, 1869).  Re:  request for appointment as Inspector of Mails.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Pratt, M. O., to SC (February 17, 1870).  Re:  request that SC assist in the defeat of H. H. Heath's confirmation and in the reappointment of MOP as U. S. Marshal in Santa Fe.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

c. Rice, C. B.

(1) Rice, C. B., to SC (n.d. [March, 1870?]).  Re:  appointment as census taker for township of Black Jack, Joy's plans for defeating SC in fall election, request for public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

(2) Houston, D. W., to SC (March 10, 1870).  Re:  enclosure of CBR's letter, recommendation of his appointment, request for information concerning clerks for census and SC's advice on appointments.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Ristine, James.

(1) Ristine, James, to W. H. Painter (March 12, 1870).  Re:  interest in position as Phonographic Amanuensis for one of the western senators, amount of payment expected.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

(2) Ristine, James, to W. H. Painter (March 28, 1870).  Re:  willingness to accept lower rate of payment.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

e. Root, , to SC (n.d.).  Re:  withdrawal of Root's name from position at The Hague and sending in as Minister to Chile, request that SC see members of Committee to report his name without reference.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Ryan, Thomas.

(1) Horton, Albert H., to SC (May 27, 1869).  Re:  appointment of TR to assist the U. S. District Attorney instead of Archie Williams, request that letter of endorsement by SC be taken to the Attorney General's Office.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

(2) Horton, Albert H., to SC (May 28, 1869).  Re:  bad actions of Riggs, request for SC's assistance in appointment of TR as replacement for Archie Williams, clipping from Commonwealth concerning Delahay's resignation, Usher's arrival in Washington with Delahay's resignation, candidacy of Usher for District Judgeship, importance of SC's controlling appointment.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

F 114: Appointments, Miscellaneous (Sc-Sn).

a. Scott, James L., to SC (January 10, 1870).  Re:  need for position, willingness to work in Topeka next winter, SC's possible influence with Major Henning.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Shannon, W. A.

(1) Shannon, W. A., to SC (May 6, 1869).  Re:  information concerning his Indian appointment.  Handwritten.  1 page. both sides.

(2) Shannon, W. A., to SC (January 22, 1870).  Re:  inadvisability of removing Manlon and appointing WAS as Deputy Assessor, possible reduction of pay for subordinate officers, request for information concerning new offices with fair payment.  Handwritten.  2 pages.  Printed on reverse sides of sheets are a map and a description of Fort Scott, Kansas.

(3) Shannon, W. A., to SC (May 21, 1870).  Re:  SC's sending in WAS's name for receivership of new Land Office, request that Danford be made Register.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(4) Danford, A., to SC (November 30, 1869).  Re:  appointment of WAS to post held by George H. Hoyt.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

c. Sheldon, J. J., to SC (March 5, 1870).  Re:  request for appointment as Deputy U. S. Marshal, defeat as state Representative in the election.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Slocum, E.

(1) Slocum, E., to Hon. J. H. Moore (March 11, 1870).  Re:  request for assistance in obtaining appointment as Special Detective.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

(2) Slocum, E., to SC (April 25, 1870).  Re:  request that SC try again to get him appointment as Special Detective, second choice of route mail agency on the Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(3) Slocum, E., to SC (May 7, 1870).  Re:  request for SC assistance in getting appointment as detective for Gen. McDonald, Supervisor of Internal Revenue, indictment of George Clark.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

e. Snyder, S. J. H., to SC (December 28, 1869).  request for appointment as Congressional District Superintendent for the Census, appointment of deputies, service to state and party, request for materials.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

F 115: Appointments, Miscellaneous (Sp-V).

a. Speck, Joseph.  Cobb, S. A. to SC (January 12, 1870).  Re:  recommendation of JS for government position.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Sternbergh, [T. J. ?]. 

(1) Beates, G. E., to SC (May 24, 1869).  Re:  letters of recommendation for Sternbergh [as Assistant Assessor?], emigration to Western Kansas.  Handwritten.  1 page.

(2) Drenning, F. H., to SC (May 25, 1869).  Re:  recommendation for Sternbergh, request that SC keep it secret.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Swingley, L. J. 

(1) Swingley, L. J., to SC (January 1, 1870).  Re:  request that SC talk with Houston concerning appointment of LJS as U. S. detective for Kansas, desire to see SC elected to the Senate.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

(2) Harvey, James M., to whom it may concern (November 9, 1869).  Re:  recommendation of LJS.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

d. True, S. C., to SC (April 20, 1870).  Re:  request for appointment as Register or Receiver in the new Land Office, list of references, hope that SC will "out- wit and out-law Joy."  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

e. Tucker, Horace, to SC (May 14, 1870).  Re:  thanks for letter of recommendation for Deputy Marshal, Worden's desire to appoint Disbrow, vexation at more attention being paid to Worden's recommendation than to SC's, request that SC indicate his wishes to Houston.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

f. Underwood, W. C., to SC (February 19, 1870).  Re:  reinstatement as 1st Lieut.[?] in the revenue service, enclosure of letter from Jno. F. Potter, request that SC act for WCU.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet and 1 single sheet; both sides.

g. Van Natta, N. T., to SC (March 23, 1870).  Re:  desire for census appointment, request for copy of Census bill and Agriculture Reports for 1867 and 1868.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 116: Appointments, Miscellaneous (W-Y and General).

a. Walter, Albert.  Anthony, D. R., to SC (January 18, 1870).  Re:  appointment of AW as superintendent of the Colorado penitentiary.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

b. Weaver, S., to SC (February 2, 1870).  Re:  request for appointment as census commissioner, present and future support of SC, powerful influence working to defeat SC, advice to run for Congress and not for Senate.  Handwritten.  1 extended sheet; both sides.

c. Weed, Sam R., to SC (February 14, 1870).  Re:  appointment as assistant on the census, need for mail service from Warnego to Alma three times a week if not daily, indication that service will be cut to once a week.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. White, William C.

(1) William C., to SC (March 16, 1870).  Re:  information concerning appointment as Special United States Detective, loss of SC supporters, approval of SC's course.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

(2) White, William C., to SC (March 26, 1870).  Re:  Detective appointments under control of Treasury Department, duties of position.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Worden, L. J.

(1) Worden, L. J., to SC (December 27, 1869).  Re:  receipt of materials, desire for appointment of supervisor of the census, possible profits from Kaw Indian Reserve, Congressional candidacy of Thomas Moonlight, steps to bring him back into line, damage to enemy ranks which could result from LJW's appointment, Marr's report on Speer matter, necessity of getting the claims allowed.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet, both sides; and 1 single sheet.

(2) Pipher, John W., to SC (February 15, 1870).  Re:  request that SC put through Railroad Bill, recommendation of LJW for census superintendency, railroad passes.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

(3) Houston, D. W., to SC (March 7, 1870).  Re:  advisability of appointing Worden as Chief Clerk with DWH and keeping him in the background, appointments and salaries.  Handwritten.  1 page.

See also Box 4 F 124-d, Political Affairs, Kansas Politics, letter, LJW to SC (January 13, 1870) re endorsements for position.

f. Young, H. S., to SC (January 15, n.y.).  Re:  employment as monthly hand with Mr. Barnes.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

g. Brumbaugh, J. D., to SC (February 5, 1870).  Re:  importance of appointment of Radical Republican as superintendent of the census, readiness to suggest deputy for Marshall County, lack of sympathy in county with men against Congressional delegation.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 117: Banking.  Letter.  P. P. Elder to SC (March 29, 1870).  Re:  request for SC's assistance concerning application for a bank in Ottawa.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 118: Census. Correspondence.

a. Houston, D. W., to SC (March 31, 1870).  Re:  increase of pay of assistants, large amount of work and responsibility involved for Marshal for $500, amount of power involved and promise of care in wielding such power, Moonlight's selling of himself.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Houston, D. W., to SC (May 13, 1870).  Re:  care taken in making appointments, evidence of anxiety concerning recent census in Lawrence, fighting Anthony, advice to put through Leavenworth Public Building appropriation and Price Raid claims, recommendation of Olney and McFarland for new Land Office, harm being done SC by Marr and Manlove.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

c. Houston, D. W., to SC (May 19, 1870).  Re:  appointment of Parrot as Census assistant in Miami County, opposition of Simpson and McKinsey after Worden's report that they were satisfied, indecision as to proper way to handle, reaction to Speer matter in Anderson and Franklin Counties acting in SC's favor, importance of appointment of Lindsay's son as route agent, endorsement of Earnest as postmaster at Ottawa, making of census appointments for SC's political benefit.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

d. Walker, Francis A.., Census Department, to SC (May 19, 1870).  Re:  missing report from the Marshal of Kansas, sending of list to SC upon receipt.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

e. Worden, L. J., to SC (March 25, 1870).  Re:  removal of Marr and suggestions concerning his replacement; suggestions for census appointments, Marr's statement about ruining Worden's influence on SC.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  Attached is a list of names for census appointments.

See also Box 3 F 113-c, Appointments, Miscellaneous, Rice, C. B., letter, Houston, D. W., to SC (March 10, 1870) re number of clerks and request for SC's advice concerning appointments; Box 4 F 19-h, Internal Revenue, Speer Case, letter, Houston, D. W., to SC (April 25, 1870) re making appointments; Box 4 F 21-b, Justice Department, Delahay Removal, letter, Houston, D. W., to SC (April 18, 1870) re having done nothing yet in the census; and Box 4 F 118-e, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Houston, D. W., to SC (March 14, 1870) re appointments, due date for report, and salary amount.  For requests for appointments, see Box 3 F 107-116, Appointments, Miscellaneous.

F 119: Claims, Miscellaneous (H-P).

a. Harvey, James M., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  sending of statement, offer to send laws of Kansas for 1869, confirmation of Col. Houston.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

b. Kelley, Harrison, to SC (December 14, 1869).  Re:  claim of Mrs. Fannie Kelley for services rendered and property destroyed.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Martin, Samuel J., to SC (January 3, 1870).  Re:  request that SC look up claim as promised.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

d. Mitchell, B. B., to SC (May 20, 1870).  Re:  request for information about payment of voucher.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Newlon, J. F., to SC (April 25, 1870).  Re:  payment of claim, request that SC speak in Oswego, furnishing of information concerning opponents in Labette County, request for public documents.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

f. Patterson, Findley, to SC (February 7, 1870).  Re:  request for aid in filing claim.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 120: Constituent Requests, Miscellaneous.

a. Foster, Edwin, to SC (May 2, 1870).  Re:  assistance in obtaining contract for sub-dividing townships, growth of county.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

b. Grobacher, John, to SC (June 6, 1870).  Re:  request for name and address of Consul in Prussia.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Houston, S. D., to SC (October 30, 1869).  Re:  request that SC contact Wilmath concerning land owned by Mrs. Williamson.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

d. Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (January 20, 1869).  Re:  request for letters of introduction[?] from SC for use in Texas.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Needham, George F., to SC (February 2, 1870).  Re:  SC's assistance with petition for rights to salvage of steamer.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Ping[?], Thomas, to SC (May 25, 1870).  Re:  SC's assistance with his matters in Washington, names of friends.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Puffer, Richard, to SC (May 1, 1870[?]).  Re:  information concerning existence of appropriation for reporting on cattle diseases.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

Sayrs, C. Dana.  See Box 4 F 3-e, Indian Affairs, Cherokee Neutral Lands, letter, CDS to SC (March 30, 1870) re request that SC visit his mother in Alexandria.

h. Shimmons, J. H., to SC (April 30, 1870).  Re:  desire of brother's wife to see President Grant, introduction of brother to Congressman Aaron A. Sargent from California.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Tucker, Horace, to SC (March 11, 1870).  Re:  financial condition of S. S.  Kegnin[?] of Atlanta, Illinois.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 121: Correspondence, Miscellaneous (A-B).

a. Abell, P. T., to SC (November 12, 1869).  Re:  desire to see SC, sending of article on Indian treaties.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Abell, P. T., to SC (n.m. 16, 1869).  Telegram.  Re:  being at Lawrence on Wednesday.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

c. Abell, P. T., to SC (November 23, 1869).  Telegram.  Re:  necessity of SC's meeting PTA and friends.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

d. Anthony, D. R., to SC (October 27, 1869).  Re:  prospect of making some changes.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

e. Baker, Thomas H., to SC (January 8, 1870).  Telegram.  Re:  Inability to go to Washington.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

f. Blake, F. N., to SC (May 16, 1869).  Re:  return of railroad pass, slowness of receiving his recognition and non-arrival of his successor, directions for travel from Buffalo to Hamilton, Pomeroy visit to Hamilton.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

g. Blake, F. N., to SC (May 29, 1869).  Re:  visit to Ottawa to prepare material for SC's use, lack of previous application for FNB's temporary recognition.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

h. Blunt, James G., to SC (October 19, 1869).  Re:  desire to see SC.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

i. Blunt, James G., to SC (November 20, 1869).  Telegram.  Re:  arrival at Lawrence.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

j. Burgess, James, to SC (March 5, 1870).  Re:  thanks for favor, referral of SC to Ind.[?] Rept. Delegation, permission for SC to draw on him at sight.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

k. Burlingame, Ward, Executive Department, State of Kansas, to SC (December 21, 1869).  Re:  sending of tabular statement as soon as possible, sending of Laws of 1869.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 122: Correspondence, Miscellaneous (C-G).

a. Campbell, Alex. M., to SC (June 18, 1870).  Re:  thanks for favor.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Cassidy, Lewis C., to SC (May 29, 1870).  Re:  information concerning causes for which divorces are granted and length of required residence, desire to talk with SC about political matters.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Cobb, S. A., to SC (November 8, 1869).  Re:  necessity of seeing SC before SC leaves for Washington.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Congressional Globe Publishers, F. & J. Rives and George A. Bailey, to SC (May 19, 1870).  Re:  probable early use of SC speech now in type.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

e. Elder, P. P., and Company, to SC (May 10, 1870).  Re:  matter returned with name inserted, thanks for materials.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

f. Embry, James H., to SC (July 17, 1869).  Re:  purchase of land for a town site, completion points for Paola-Ottawa railroad, worth of land along that railroad.  Handwritten.  1 folded page; both sides.

g. Fisher, Jesse, to SC (May 5, 1870).  Re:  sale of book.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Graham, George F., to SC (February 15, n.y.).  Re:  information concerning emigration to Kansas, land information, best place for a lawyer to settle.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

F 123: Correspondence, Miscellaneous (H-J).

a. Harvey, James M., to SC (January 27, 1870).  Telegram.  Re:  forwarding of statement.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

b. Henning, B. S., to SC (November 19, 1869).  Telegram.  Re:  request that SC come down today as promised, expectancy of going with SC tomorrow.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page. 

c. Henning, B. S., to SC (November 20, 1869).  Telegram.  Re:  desire to see SC, willingness to go to Lawrence.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

d. Hesselberger, Mollie D., to SC (October 15, 1869).  Re:  thanks for kindness and compliance with request.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

e. Hopkins, Henry, Warden, Penitentiary, to SC (April 4, 1870).  Re:  sentencing of prisoners from U. S. Courts of Nebraska and Colorado to [Kansas?] penitentiary.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

f. Horten, Albart H. [sic], to SC (April 22, 1870).  Telegram.  Re:  length of District Court Session.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

g. Hunt[?], P. G., to SC (May 31, 1870).  Re:  printing of report.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Industrial League of Pennsylvania, D. J. Morrell, President, to Dear Sir (October 20, 1869).  Form Letter.  Re:  sending of copies of the Farmers and Mechanics' Almanac for distribution.  1 page.  Printed with handwritten entries.  1 page.

i. Jones, Canby, to ? (June 28, 1870).  Re:  asking SC for reply to message from Lawrence, Kansas.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page. 

j. Joy, Arad, to SC (February 11, 1870).  Re:  request for information concerning Mrs. James H. Lane and her children.  Handwritten.  1 page. 

F 124: Correspondence, Miscellaneous (L-M).

a. Lauter, J. T., to SC (November 16, 1869).  Re:  seeing SC at Lawrence.  Handwritten.  Partial page.

b. La Fetra, G. H., to SC (May 25, 1870).  Re:  request for location of new land office for the Arkansas district and a letter of introduction to Judge Aiken, suggestions for starting in law or real estate.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

c. Longan, O. W., to SC (September 2, 1869).  Re:  thanks for picture, decision to return home, intention to commence anew in business.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

d. Losee, J. G., to SC (October 28, 1869).  Re:  request for unspecified favor.  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Low, A., to SC (April 7, 1870).  Re:  forwarding of affidavit through SC for payment.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Lull and Brother to SC (January 5, 1870).  Re:  assistance in locating Mrs.  M. A. Bickerdyke to collect payment for goods and supplies furnished for the destitute.  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Lull and Brother, to SC (February 5, 1870).  Re:  decision to prosecute Mrs.  Bickerdyke for obtaining goods under false pretenses, necessity of calling on parties who gave her letters of credit.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

h. Lull, P. H., to SC (March 9, 1870).  Re:  intention to publish Mrs. Bickerdyke's schemes, request for help in obtaining payment.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

i. Manson, P. B., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  regret at not being permitted to see SC's committee.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. Mattson, Charles R., to SC (April 4, 1870).  Re:  intention to emigrate to Kansas, request for information where to settle on public land.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.  Handwritten note of referral on reverse side requesting Land Office to forward pamphlet concerning obtaining of land titles.

k. Moonlight, Thomas, to SC (October 6, 1869).  Re:  desire to see SC, plan to take excursion to Burlingame, thanks for Fisher matter.  Handwritten.  1 page.

l. Moonlight, Thomas, to SC (November 10, 1869).  Re:  return of SC's letter to Sanders, possibility he is in Leavenworth, relief for Mrs. B and family.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 125: Correspondence, Miscellaneous (P-R).

a. Pipher, John W., to SC (n.m. 25, 1869).  Telegram.  Re:  arrival, making of appointments; request for reply.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

b. Pomeroy, S. C., to SC (January 6, 1870).  Re:  regret at not seeing SC and Mr. Mitchell, request that SC give "these" to Mr. Mitchell.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Pomeroy, S. C., to SC (n.d.).  Re:  desire of Mr. Sumner to see or hear from SC concerning "Nick Smith."  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Poore, Ben. Perley, Clerk of Printing Records.  Form letter (December 1, 1869).  Re:  request for biographical statistics for the Congressional Directory for the Second Session of the 41st Congress.  Printed.  1 page.

e. Pratt, Jno., to SC (June 3, 1870).  Re:  talk with Ed. Thompson and conviction that ET not opposed to SC.  Handwritten.  1 page.

f. Pratt, Jno., to SC (June 9, 1870).  Re:  thanks for SD's willingness to aid JP in the "present matter."  Handwritten.  1 page.

g. Randall, J., P.M., to SC (May 22, 1870).  Re:  arrival of letter for T. H. Baker with postage due.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Rasmussen, H. C., to SC (May 3, 1869).  Re:  intention of thirty to forty Scandinavians to settle in Kansas, desire for information concerning date and method for bringing onto market land in Howard County.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

i. Reisinger, J. W., to SC (May 26, 1870).  Re:  thanks for letter of introduction, intention to settle at Topeka, location of opening in his business.  Handwritten.  1 page.

j. R[eynolds], C[harles], to SC (January 19, 1871).  Re:  mailing of article for the Union on the Senatorial question written in SC's interest, lecture at Manhattan, aid in SC's promotion.  Handwritten.  1 page; both sides.

k. Roberts, J. W., to SC (March 22, 1870).  Re:  SC's letter in reference to Mr.  Salliday[?], address for Mrs. B , Mrs. B 's financial difficulties.  Handwritten.  1 page.

F 126: Correspondence, Miscellaneous (S-Y and no name).

a. Sells, E., to Hon. J. F. Dillon (November 24, 1869).  Re:  introduction of SC.  Handwritten.  1 page.

b. Sheffield, William E., to SC (October 5, 1869).  Re:  information concerning homestead land in Kansas.  Handwritten.  1 page.

c. Sheldon, O. H., to SC (January 9, 1870).  Re:  Thanks for salary increase, request for clerk.  Handwritten.  1 page.

d. Spalding, A. W., to SC (May 17, 1870).  Re:  enclosure of resolutions adopted at Atchison mass meeting, pledged support for SC upon securement of their rights, support from other members [of Congress?].  Handwritten.  1 page.

e. Speer, John, to SC (May 19, 1869).  Telegram.  Re:  friendship of and request for assistance to Hutchison.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

f. Stees, R., to SC (November 10[?], 1869).  Re:  arrangements for meeting SC in Topeka.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

g. Tipps, E., to SC (Mar 15, 1870).  Re:  question concerning SC's receipt of bill.  Handwritten.  1 page.

h. Terry, L. G., to SC (February 24, 1870).  Re:  enclosure of petition, request for assistance to the petitioner.  Handwritten.  1 page.

i. Thompson, J. Q., to SC (February 12, 1870).  Re:  desire to confer on personal matter, experience in the Radical press, list of references.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

j. Tomlinson, J. A., to SC (November 22, 1869).  Telegram.  Re:  SC's reason for not coming on Saturday.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

k. Young, William W., to SC (April 5, 1870).  Re:  introduction of Mr. Seybold and Mr. Hook, request for clipping of WWY's letter in the Tribune.  Handwritten.  1 page.

l. , George, to SC (May 22, 1869).  Telegram.  Re:  Ross's departure for Washington, lack of notice from Department, request for withdrawal of papers from Hoar.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

m. Telegram form with no addressee or sender (n.d.).  Re:  names of president and secretary of the Board of Trade.  Marked paid.  Handwritten on printed form.  1 page.

F 127: Immigration, Chinese.  Letter.  Cooper, Joseph, Anti-Slavery Committee, to SC[?] (February 16, 1870).  Re immigration from China into the southern states of the U. S., conditions of Chinese immigrants in Cuba, Peru, Jamaica, suggested publication of enclosed minute of the Anti-Slavery Committee.  Handwritten.  1 folded sheet; both sides.

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