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a. Brown, Edwin F., Notary Public, to SC (February 26, 1870). Re: Senator Pomeroy's testimony in favor of Jones, request that SC meet Pomeroy on Monday morning. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Deford, John W., Attorney for J. T. Jones, to SC (January 10, 1870). Re: SC's willingness to testify for Jones that Blacklidge gave no assistance to Jones in collection of claim. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Jones, J. T., to SC (June 21, 1870). Re: request for copies of power of attorney to Blacklidge and revocation of that power of attorney, and for statement from SC that Blacklidge did not assist in claim collection; request for SC's assistance in urging necessity of keeping Ottawa University at present location. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 2: Indian Affairs - Cherokee Lands. Correspondence (A-J).
a. Archer, Evans, to SC (March 9, 1871). Re: SC's opinion concerning Joy's title to the land, prospects for getting a home. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Barr, W. V., to SC (May 27, 1869). Re: request that SC prevent intervention of armed troops in Cherokee County land fight, need for organization of the settlers. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. B., C., Arcadia County, to SC (January 29, 1870). Re: request for protection of settlers who were on the Neutral land before Joy's purchase, willingness to purchase land at usual government price, attitude of Joy men. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Cone, D. D., to SC (October 15, n.y.). Re: letter for publication in newspaper concerning Van Buren title to the Neutral Lands. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Cooper, Robert, to Hon. Col. [J. F.] Asper (April 14, 1870). Re: ownership of land in LaBette County by Railroads and Joy, desirability of putting lands on the market, request for information on jurisdiction over alternate sections. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. At foot of letter is a handwritten note of referral by J. F. Asper to SC.
f. Danford, A., to SC (March 6, 1870). Re: soundness of people on land issues, Stotler as compromise opponent of SC, faith of citizens that Joy will be defeated, advice to SC to defeat swindle, pleasure of Tomlinson in gold decline and salary rise. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g. Fox, Thomas, to SC (February 5, 1870). Re: information on Neutral Land action, request for materials. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Harvey, James M., to SC (December 15, 1869). Re: Col. J. J. Hibbets visit to Washington concerning legislation for securement of land titles on the "Government Strip." Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Hoyt, George H., to SC (March 17, 1870). Re: rumors of sellout of settlers and SC's collaboration with Joy, GHH's support of settlers. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
j. Johnson, A. P., to SC (August 26, 1869). Re: railroad's intention to stand by their original proposition as just and liberal, APJ's intention to cease efforts to find middle ground. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Jones, Andrew, to SC (January 6, 1870). Re: Congressional action on the Neutral lands, replacement of money rule by rule of the people, SC as champion of the settlers, request for Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
Keokuk. See Box 8 F 41, Second Addition, for photocopy of telegram from Keokuk to SC (May 4, 1869) re meeting in Washington, with handwritten answer from SC at bottom of telegram.
F 3: Indian Affairs - Cherokee Lands. Correspondence (L-T).
a. Langdon, S. J., to SC (November 14, 1869). Re: sending of Mr. Laughlin to Washington as delegate, confidence in Joy's defeat and marketing of land under Homestead and preemption laws, approval of investigation, Governor Harvey's violation of U. S. Constitution to compel obedience to Kansas laws, refutation of McIntosh's lies, election results and SC's majority, support from Mr. Laughlin and Gen. Cameron and Democratic bolters, contesting of election in Cherokee County. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Mudge, B. F., to SC (January 10, 1869). Re: presence of coal, marble, and lead on the north portion of the Neutral Lands, request for Smithsonian publication on the antiquities of America. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Sanford, Amos, to SC (March 1, 1870). Re: vote on substitute resolution No. 7, sending of report of the Investigating Committee, failure to prove any resistance to law enforcement on the Neutral Lands, legislative action on report. Handwritten. 1 page. Letter is written on reverse side of "Substitute for House Concurrent Resolution No. 7" by J. G. Lindsay re stationing of U. S. troops on the Neutral Lands and securing of legislation to settle questions concerning the sale of the lands. Printed. 1 page.
d. Sayrs, C. Dana, to SC (February 15, 1870). Re: strong support for SC by people in Girard, speeches and band serenade for Investigating Committee from the Legislature, intention to get Joy's title set aside even if Congress does not act, request for documents. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Attached is printed business card with handwritten note on reverse side from C. Dana Sayrs to Hon. P. K. Shaffer.
e. Sayrs, C. Dana, to SC (March 30, 1870). Re: request that SC visit CDS's mother, feelings on the Neutral Land question, Joy's announced sale price of land, refusal of Montgomery County to endorse Col. Hawley for clerkship. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Tower, H. T., to SC (February 4, 1870). Re: prospects for opening of Neutral Lands in Howard County for settlement and availability of a valid title. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Townsend, W. U., to SC (January 8, 1870). Re: anxiety of settlers about Congressional proceedings in relation to the Neutral Lands, centering of hopes in SC, request for 1868 Agriculture Report and thanks for previous report. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 4: Indian Affairs, Claims - Indian Depredation. Correspondence.
a. Bacon, David S., to SC (January 14, 1870). Re: request for garden seeds, payment for damages from Indian wars, protection for settlers, deeds for settlers who have lost their families in Indian depredations. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Falley, E. R., to SC (January 6, 1870). Re: request for appropriation to cover losses of team and goods stolen by Kiowa Indians, request for public documents. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Farnsworth, H. W., to SC (May 23, 1870). Re: rejection of Ledrick and Whitaker's claim for Indian depredation, details of claim, request for SC's assistance. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. McFerran, J. C., Bt. Brig. General, to SC (April 25, 1870). Re: claim of Maj. Bain[?] against U. S. for the loss of mules. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. MacIntyre, M. D., to SC (March 9, 1870). Re: request for information concerning payment of claims for Indian depredation, failure of government to protect citizens on the frontier, destitution resulting from raids of August and October, 1868, and June, 1869. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 5: Indian Affairs, Claims - Spencer and Mead. Correspondence.
a. Mead, James R., to SC (April 30, 1869). Re: McMillan's opposition to payment of Mead's claim, mix-up resulting from sending letter to McMillan in care of SC, strong friendship for SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Mead, James R., to SC (March 28, 1870). Re: payment of Spencer and Mead's account against the Kaw Indians from money the Kaws received from sale of timber to the Valley Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 6: Indian Affairs, Claims - Reuben Stees. Correspondence.
a. Stees, R[euben], to SC (November 10, 1869). Re: request for SC's assistance with claim against the Pottawatomie Indians, meeting with SC and J. W. Brown, deprival of three-fourths of claim. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Cady, William F.., Acting Commissioner, Office of Indian Affairs, to Reuben Stees (January 3, 1870). Re: lack of appropriation by Congress for payment of claim. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. On reverse side of letter is handwritten note by SC asking for full history of case.
c. Stees, R[euben], to SC (January 14, 1870). Re: enclosure of above letter, request for assistance from SC, payment of other claims. Handwritten. 1 page. Letter damaged.
d. Brown, J. W., to SC (February 15, 1870). Re: request for SC's assistance on claim, Stees support in canvass. Handwritten. 1 page.
Hoyt, George. See Box 4 F 118-j, Political Affairs, Kansas Politics, letter, Hoyt, George, to SC (March 10, 1870) re SC's assistance to Stees in the way of an appropriation.
e. Stees, R[euben], to SC (May 6, 1870). Re: request that SC try to get his claim through Congress. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f. Cady, W. F., Acting Commissioner, Office of Indian Affairs, to SC (July 5, 1870). Re: non-payment of Stees claim because of protest of Stees against partial payment. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 7: Indian Affairs, Committee on. Correspondence.
a. Bailey, A. H., to SC (March 24, 1870). Re: severe illness and consequent delay in arrival at Washington, location of report, permission for SC to modify conclusions, hope that SC can carry report through Committee, possible destruction of papers by "land grabbers." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Mungan, W., to SC (n.m. 18, 1870). Telegram. Re: inability to come. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
c. Poore, Ben Perley, to SC (n.d.). Re: request for name and address of the Clerk to the Committee on Indian Affairs. Handwritten on printed form letter (June 15, 1870) requesting information for the Congressional Directory for the Second Session of the Forty-First Congress. 1 page.
d. Rankin, W. A., to SC (February 25, 1870). Re: suggestion for issuing of store credit for the Arapahoes and Cheyennes at Indian Agency instead of purchasing annuities, trip to visit tribes, sending papers concerning WAR's final settlement with the government. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. , to SC[?] (n.d.). Re: friend's assistance in preparing report on Indian matters, request for full set for reference and use. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 8: Indian Affairs - Constituent Requests (B-H).
a. Baker, John A., to SC (June 11, 1870). Re: date and conditions for sale of Kaw Indian Reserve. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Beck, James W., to SC (October 2, 1869). Re: location of Sac and Fox half-breeds on improved claims of settlers, SC's prevention of issue of patent to Sarah Whistler for JWB's claim. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Brader, Nathaniel, to SC (February 20, 1870). Re: request for information concerning new class of head rights, exorbitant land prices and Indian refusal to pay for settler's improvements. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Buck, A., to SC (February 7, 1870). Re: prospects for settlers on the Osage lands, desire for contract to survey Osage lands. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Butler, G. B., to SC (June 4, 1870). Re: desire to sell fruit trees on Sac and Fox lands, prospects for settlers obtaining land titles and probable date of filing. Handwritten. Partial page.
f. Chevalier, Peter, to SC (February 7, 1870). Re: opening of Sac and Fox lands to settlement now that tribe has been removed to its new reservation, rumor that delay has been caused by attempt of a railroad to obtain the land, request that SC try to obtain speedy opening of lands for settlement. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g. Coleman, E. C., to SC (March 21, 1870). Re: request for information as to whether SC's joint resolution concerning Black Bob lands applies also to the Shawnee Absentee Reserve, sale of his home to "land sharks" with no payment for improvements. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h. Coulter, S. L., to SC (September 18, 1869). Re: Osage Treaty stipulation of land for cash, withdrawal of purchase in favor of railroads, current Humboldt Land Office requirement of compliance with preemption law, demand that bona fide settlers before the date of purchase be allowed to purchase at stipulated price, request that SC refer matter to the Secretary of the Interior. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i. Crowe[[?], C., to SC (June 6, 1870). Re: safety of buying land set apart for deceased Pottawatomie children. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Fishback, W. H. M., to SC (March 1, 1870). Re: double-allotted Shawnee lands bought by C. S. Wilder, request for SC's assistance for the settlers. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Hersey, T. F. See Box 5 F 15-b, Postal Affairs, Changes in Service, letter, Hersey, T. F., to SC (February 16, 1870) re protection from Indian depredations.
k. Huffaker, T. S., to SC (March 9, n.y.). Re: information concerning the settlement of the Kaw lands question, payment of interest to railroads on bonds, inability to sell land, delay in removal of Indians. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 9: Indian Affairs - Constituent Requests (L-N).
a. Lambdin, C. S., to SC (June, 1870). Re: information concerning Kaw lands and prospects for settlers, possibility of getting value for Kansas Territorial Scrip, advertisement concerning CSL's pony team, work for E. Tribune. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (May 31, 1870). Re: presence of copper, silver, and lead in northwestern Texas, desire for appointment as special agent for the Indian Office for further examination and development, proposal to take "into the ring" SC and two or three others. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (June 7, 1870). Re: visit to Indian Territory by Texas legislative committee, lack of control over Indians by General Grierson, stealing, killing, and scalping by Indians, desire for any appointment that will get WWH into the Indian Territory legitimately. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Lillie, George H., to SC (February 15, 1870). Re: appointment to committee to remove Osages or to conduct them to the Indian Nation. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Lines, N. B., to SC (February 11, 1870). Re: rightness of SC's idea, advisability of a few remarks in the House, need for position, changing opinion of SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Lines, N. B., to SC (April l, 1870). Re: attitude toward SC of settlers on Black Bob lands. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Mahon, D. M., to SC (May 15, 1869). Re: ownership claim of McKinzey of Paola on the balance of the Miami Indian Reservation not covered by original headrights. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
h. McDonald, Newell, to SC (February 14, 1870). Re: location of Quapaw[?] reserve. Handwritten. Partial page.
i. McMillan, Theodore, to SC (March 1, 1870). Re: disposition of Sac and Fox Reservation. Handwritten. Partial page.
j. Miller, James, to SC (March 20, 1870). Re: approval of SC's statements concerning Indians, iniquity of management of affairs on the frontier, failure to receive volume of U. S. Digest, distribution of documents, need for railroad to Albuquerque. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Morrow, W. S., to SC (n.d.). Re: appropriation for "lost property claims" of Senecas, Shawnees, and Quapaws, date for payment. Handwritten. Partial page.
l. Nugent, L. R., to SC (n.d.). Re: encouragement by white men for Osage Half Breeds to select lands already improved by settlers, request for requirement of proof of improvements from Half Breeds as well as from white settlers. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 10: Indian Affairs - Constituent Requests (O-Y).
a. Osborn, Thomas A., to SC (September 25, 1869). Re: freighting of annuity goods to the Indians at Camp Supply, difficulty of getting goods through the Harker route because of cattle disease. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Ryan, Thomas, to SC (March 26 and 27, 1870). Re: request for copy of Hancock Treaty which allowed Indians to retain horses and mules taken from the government. Handwritten. 2 pieces. At end of first letter is a handwritten note by SC referring request to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
c. Staab, John, to SC (May 3, 1870). Re: obtaining the deed to Shawnee land which he has purchased. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Reverse side contains handwritten referral note to Commissioner of Indian Affairs signed by SC.
d. Stansbury, S. W., to SC (May 23, 1869). Re: probable disposition of Osage lands, request for letter to citizens for newspaper publication. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Stover, E. S., to SC (April 12, 1870). Re: sending of General McMillan to Washington as delegate to discuss speedy settlement of the Kaw Land question and removal of Indians. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f. Van Winkle, G., to SC (April 8, 1870). Re: support of SC in coming election if SC will facilitate bringing the Quapaw lands to market during this Congressional session. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Walker, Thomas F., to SC (April 5, 1870). Re: suspension of patents because of pending court case, request for information concerning the court case. Handwritten. 1 page. On reverse side of letter is a handwritten note of referral to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for information for answering letter.
h. Washburn, J. A., to SC (January 15, 1870). Re: receipt of Indian deed from minor, reason for not receiving deed of Man-ah-tah. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. White, Sarah, per E. O. Brooks, to SC (May 24, 1870). Re: request for appropriation for hardship and privation caused by her capture by Cheyenne Indians. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Young, G. L., to SC (January 15, 1870). Re: request that SC urge Secretary Cox and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to pay head money to certain Pottawatomies and that he suggest that Mr. Wilson "put on more force in his division". Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Young, G. L., to SC (May 27, 1870). Re: request that SC get consent of Secretary of the Interior to pay head rights for certain Pottawatomies, previous issuing of patents and appropriation of money. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 11: Indian Affairs - Office of Indian Affairs. Correspondence.
a. Cully, William F., Chief Clerk, Office of Indian Affairs, to SC (February 10, 1870). Re: publication date of Annual Report which includes reports of the Indian Commissioner and the Quakers. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Colyer, Vincent, Secretary, Board of Indian Commissioners, to SC (February 15, 1870). Re: request for copies of the Report on the Management of the Indians in British North America to distribute to the Board. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. (1) Phillips, James A. and Rogers, James, to SC (March 5, 1870). Re: enclosure of letter to Com[missioner?] of Indian Affairs requesting a schedule of allotments of land to Sac and Fox half-breeds of the Mississippi. Handwritten. 1 page. At top of page is a handwritten referral by SC to Commissioner of Indian Affairs (March 14).
(2) Phillips, James A., to Hon. E. S. Parker, Com[missioner] of Indian Affairs (March 5, 1870). Re: request for certificates needed for prosecution of D. F. McFarland on the charge of trespass on land selected by a Sac and Fox half-breed minor. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 12: Indian Affairs - Shawnee Indians, Black Bob Lands.
a. Correspondence with the Department of the Interior.
(1) SC to J. D. Cox, Secretary of the Interior (December 9, 1869). Re: enclosure of copy of letter, failure of Mr. Slaughter to deliver letter and holding of letter in his possession. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Attached is copy of letter from SC to J. D. Cox, Secretary of the Interior (March 21, 1869). Re: favoring the rights of the settlers on the Black Bob Lands over all technical objections to their occupancy, request for full hearing for the representative of the settlers. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) Parker, E. S., to SC (February 18, 1870). Re: securing copy of unspecified item. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3) Copy of letter from SC to J. D. Cox, Secretary of the Interior (March 8, 1870). Re: suppression in printed Senate document of portion of records concerning the sale of Black Bob lands. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(4) Copy of letter from E. S. Parker, Commissioner, Office of Indian Affairs, to J. D. Cox, Secretary of the Interior (March 11, 1870). Re: listing of documents omitted from printed report concerning the sale of Black Bob lands which was furnished by the Department. Handwritten. 4 pages.
(5) Cox, J. D., Secretary of the Interior, to SC (March 15, 1870). Re: intention of calling to the attention to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs the omissions in the Senate printed document, transmission of Chairman's explanation to SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(6) Ross, E. G., to J. D. Cox, Secretary of the Interior (March 15, 1870). Re: reasons for selection of papers printed in the Senate document. [Copy of letter?] Handwritten. 3 pages.
(7) Cox, J. D., Secretary of the Interior, to Senator E. G. Ross (March 17, 1870). Re: purport that document contained all the papers, EGR's mistaken statement concerning lack of order in the papers delivered to the Senate from the Office of Indian Affairs. Handwritten. [Copy of letter?] 4 pages.
(8) Cox, J. D., Secretary of the Interior, to SC (March 18, 1870). Re: enclosure of copies of correspondence between Department of the Interior and Senator E. G. Ross. Handwritten. 1 page.
(9) Affidavit concerning Black Bob Patents filed as of December 9, 1867, in the Johnson County Register's Office. Signed and sealed by I. S. Farris, Register of Deeds. 1 page.
b. Constituent correspondence. Letter. Lucas, N. B., to SC (January 3, 1870). Re: receipt copies of SC's letters sent to Secretary Cox, reading of copies to leaders of the Black Bob settlers, request for statement of Black Bob proceedings, sympathy of County people for settlers, desire for appointment as mail agent. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
See also Box 4, F 98-a, Newspapers, Olathe, letter, Gregg, O. H., to SC (January 17, 1870) re political need for helping the Black Bob settlers.
F 13: Indian Affairs - Thorp vs. Pennock and Parkinson. Correspondence.
a. Deford, John W., to SC (January 31, 1870). Re: taking of SC's deposition and sending of Power of Attorney in the case of Jones and Blacklidge, delivery of message to Col. Parker, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, concerning suit by Mary I. Thorp to annul her deed to William Pennock and asking Col. Parker to withhold patent to Parkinson until case is decided in the Supreme Court, legislative attack on SC, Ross, and Pomeroy, Kalloch's use of Greek history in speeches. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Parkinson, Jonathan, to SC (February 7, 1870). Re: request for SC's assistance in obtaining his patent for land allotted to Mary I. Thorp. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 14: Indian Affairs - Bombardment of Wrangel, Alaska. Report of the Secretary of War, Secretary of the Interior, and Letter to the President by Vincent Colyer, Secretary of Board of Indian Commissioners (1870). Re: bombardment of Indian village at Wrangel, Alaska, by U. S. troops located at that post after killing of intoxicated Indian by Lieutenant Loucks. Printed. 23 pages.
F 15: Internal Revenue - Collection of Abated Claims. Letter. James H. Legate to Columbus Delano, Commissioner of Internal Revenue (April 19, 1869). Re: proposal to take for collection all abated claims in Kansas and return fifty per cent of the assessment to the government. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 16: Internal Revenue - Constituent Request. Letter. H. H. Paxton to SC (March 1, 1869). Re: complaints of school district treasurers about requirement for revenue stamps on bonds, request for copy of Revenue Law with amendments, thanks for copies of Scofield's and Bingham's speeches, residence in Bingham's district before moving to Kansas, loss from prairie fire. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 17: Internal Revenue - Removal of James Marr. Correspondence.
a. Insley, [M. H.?], to SC (March 23, 1870). Re: Marr's intention to live in Leavenworth and continuation of his opposition to SC, advice to SC to demand Marr's removal, Beates letters to Delano concerning removal of Pinckney, possible resignation of Delano, finding of superior vein of coal. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Legate, James F.. See Box 4 F 19-k, Internal Revenue, Speer Case, letter, Legate, James F., to SC (April 21, 1870) re Marr's leaving the state.
b. McChesney, W. F., to SC (March 17, 1870). Re: request for early removal of Marr, enmity of Marr to SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. McChesney, W. F., to SC (March 25, 1870). Re: Marr's delinquency in rent payment despite government's payment of allowances, McDonald's investigation of charges against Thorn, possibility of re-examination of Speer's accounts. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Worden, L. J., to SC (February 10, 1870). Re: enclosure of letter from Marr [not with letter], Marr's demand for LJW's removal, desire to vindicate his character, resignation if unable to show Marr as "corrupt" and his attack on LJW as "willful and malicious," whole investigation as plot to ruin SC politically. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Worden, L. J., to SC (March 7, 1870). Re: reports against Marr, Marr's reputation as a "desperate man," names of men who knew Marr at Little Rock, information available from War Department, request that letter be destroyed. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Worden, L. J,, to SC (March 25, 1870). Re: order from Marr to review work of Assistant Assessors, Marr's letter to Topeka Record, consequent self- suspension and notification of intent to resign if Marr were to remain supervisor. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See also Box 3 F 118-e, Census, letter, Worden, L. J., to SC (March 25, 1870) re Marr's removal instead of transfer and suggestions concerning Marr's replacement.
F 18: Internal Revenue - Speer Case. Listing of "Sureties on bond of Jno. Speer Collector Kansas." List includes sureties for three bonds dated August 30, 1862, April 18, 1863, and June 29, 1865. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 19: Internal Revenue - Speer Case. Correspondence (A-V).
a. Akin, E. L., to SC (February 25, 1870). Re: Reynolds vs. Clarke and Pomeroy [see Box 8 F 39], reports concerning Speer's closing out the Tribune to the Democratic party and that Speer does not intend to return to Kansas. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Akin and Barker to SC (June 21, 1870). Re: suit against SC as one of John Speer's bondsmen, defense by Akin and Barker, request for information concerning SC's defense. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Babcock, C. W., to SC (October 12, 1869). Re: necessity of helping Speer, renewal of old note for 60 days, willingness to pay $500 on note from first money made out of the office. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 107-b, Political Affairs, Campaign 1870, letter, Babcock, C. W., to SC (May 8, 1870) re use of Speer case by SC's opposition.
d. Bond, A. H., to SC (January 21, 1870). Re: Marr's visit and consultation with Pinckney and G. T. Anthony, Robinson's keeping the books instead of Pinckney, Bates charges against Pinckney, doings of State Representatives Peckham, Lindsay and others, decision not to shift into 1st ward based on hope that 15th amendment will pass, sending of SC's letter to Mr. Bates. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 97-c, Newspapers, Kansas Zeitung, letter, Bond, A. H., to SC (February 1, 1870) re investigation by Marr.
e. Emery, J. S., to SC (n.m. 25, 1870). Telegram. Re: attempt by Marr to indict Speer before Grand Jury, request that SC telegraph U. S. District Attorney at Topeka "to suspend all prosecution pending compromise." Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
f. Emery, J. S., to SC (May 13, 1870). Re: change of editorship for the Tribune, ignoring of Speer matter by Grand Jury, readiness of people to believe Speer's statements about Kalloch. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g. Horton, Albert H., to SC (May 8, 1870). Re: instructions received from Commissioner of Internal Revenue concerning indictment of Speer and action taken, Anthony's statement to the Grand Jury, uneasiness of jurors because of newspaper hostility and chance that they may act. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h. Houston, D. W., to SC (April 25, 1870). Re: poison being spread at Leavenworth by par nobile fratrum toward SC and Speer and astonishment at their success, dejection of SC's friends, agreement that Court should decide, expectancy that SC and Speer will emerge "purified from this furnace," census appointments. Handwritten. 2 pages; both sides.
i. Hoyt, [George], to SC (January 26, 1870). Re: Wilmarth's revelations, Marr's reversal on aid to Speer and betrayal of SC and Worden, attempt to remodel Investigating Committee, Stotler's "revels" with Kalloch and Learnard, anger at Snoddy. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Laflin, G. H., to SC (May 2, 1870). Re: location of Speer, Speer's debt to him of $3,000 for paper purchased in the last campaign, disbelief in Speer's dishonesty. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Legate, James F., to SC (April 21, 1870). Re: SC's knowledge of where JFL stands, thanks to SC for Pinckney's removal and to Delano for Marr's leaving state, George T. Anthony's actions against Speer, need for removal of Anthony and appointment of a friend of SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
Speer, A. G. See Box 5 F 10, Postal Affairs, Financial Matters, letter, Speer, A. G., to SC (May 8, 1870) re reaction to and political use of Speer affair in Hiawatha.
l. Speer, John, to SC (n.m. 27, 1870). Telegram. Re: reason for Marr's presence in Lawrence. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page
m. Van Horn, Jno., to SC (January 31, 1870). Telegram. Re: traveling of Marr over state with 1864 and 1865 lists. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
F 20: Internal Revenue - Speer Case. Correspondence from L. J. Worden to SC.
See Box 3 F 116-e, Appointments, Worden, letter, Worden, L. J., to SC (December 27, 1869) re traveling with Marr and attempt "to get favorable report on Speer's matters."
a. (April 25, 1870). Re: Marr's commencement of criminal charges against Speer before the Grand Jury, evidence concerning abatements, Van Horn's report, expectancy of serious trouble from Marr. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. (April 26, 1870). Re: Marr's demand to go before the Grand Jury, McDonald's arrival and taking of Marr's place, Geo. T. Anthony's aid to Marrs, collection of abatements, criticism of Delano and Horton by Leavenworth papers. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. (May 3, 1870). Re: Speer deficit in range of $50,000-80,000, "Speer Steal" and "Black Bob Steal" as opposition's rallying cry, impossibility of compromise now, loans of Mrs. Hornby's money to newspaper, necessity of finding someone to run the paper, selecting of Census Marshals, encouragement about campaign. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. (May 16, 1870). Re: scheduling of Speer's case tomorrow, necessity for doing something about the Tribune immediately. Handwritten. Partial page.
e. (May 21, 1870). Re: preference for securing help for Speer at newspaper with Speer's name listed as Chief Editor and for change of ownership, reaping of benefits of standing by Speer, Emery as Associate Editor, Speer's state of mind. Handwritten. 2 pages.
f. (June 6, 1870). Re: Speer's anxiety about settlement with the government, effect of speedy settlement on canvass. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 21: Justice Department - M. W. Delahay's Removal. Correspondence.
a. Cook, H. W., to SC (April 14, 1870). Re: necessity of Delahay's removal, offer to furnish testimony, presentation of articles of impeachment during this session, forwarding of petitions if desired. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Houston, D. W., to SC (April 18, 1870). Re: Delahay's bad behavior in court, probable preferring of charges against him, desire to befriend him, census appointments, political support of SC by jurors. Handwritten. 3 pages; both sides of first two pages.
F 22: Justice Department - Removal of C. C. Whiting, U. S. Marshal, and Samuel A. Riggs, U. S. District Attorney. Correspondence.
a. Willes, S. J., to SC (December 9, 1868). Re: statement concerning defrauding of government by U. S. Marshal C. C. Whiting. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. SC to the President (April 12, 1869). Re: request for removal of C. C. Whiting, U. S. Marshal, and Samuel A. Riggs, U. S. District Attorney, reasons for removal. Copy of letter. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 23: Land Office - Bailey vs. Pitt. Letter. Fishback, W. H. M., to SC (February 23, 1870). Re: attempt by F. E. Bailey to have the Pitt approval reversed by the Secretary of the Interior, request for SC's aid in sustaining the approval, purchase of presses and materials for publication of the News Letter at Olathe, SC's letter to J. D. Snoddy, Chairman of the Committee on Smelling. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 24: Land Office - Cable vs. Calkins. Correspondence.
a. Calkins, Sullivan, to SC (February 4, 1870). Re: letter concerning contested claim, preference for reversal of claim, division of claim, or a new trial, absence of important witnesses at previous trial. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Calkins, Sullivan, to SC (February 23, 1870). Re: full statement of preemption claim, request that SC take the case professionally, preference for division of land to save trouble, expense, and suspense of a new trial. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Logan, G. W.[?], to SC (March 8, 1870). Re: statement of his knowledge of the case. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 25: Land Office - Chadwick vs. Apitz. Correspondence.
a. SC to Hon. Joseph S. Wilson, General Land Commission (March 22, 1870). Re: request that land be divided equally between parties and a patent issued to each. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Nevison, W. W., to SC (April 13, 1870). Telegram. Re: directions to get land divided if at all possible, if necessary introduce legislation to do so. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
c. Melville, Jo. G.[?], to SC (May 26, 1870). Re: receipt of his patent, Chadwick's settlement of his claim by buying out Apitz, request that SC assist Mr. Blacklidge in getting Chadwick's patent and in notification of the Topeka Land Office. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Chadwick, E. B., to SC (May 26, 1870). Re: request for SC's assistance in getting land case opened and arrangements carried out. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Box 4 F 51-a, Legislation, Indian Affairs, Sac and Fox Lands, letter, Nevison, W. W., to SC (May 23, 1870) re settlement of Chadwick-Apitz land matter.
F 26: Land Office - Hutchinson Case.
a. Notes on title search by A. H. Foote dating to April 9, 1869. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Correspondence.
(1) Pipher, John W., to SC (January 17, 1870). Re: importance to canvass of healing differences concerning the Hutchinson bond, request for railroad pass for purpose of canvass, request that SC put through the railroad bill. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Ridenour, P. D., to SC (January 25, 1870). Re: hearing of Hutchinson's case by Superintendent Hoag, Hutchinson's trip to Washington, request for SC's assistance to Hutchinson. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3) Ridenour, P. D., to SC (March 22, 1870). Re: placement of Hutchinson's case in the hands of the Secretary, hope that it will be settled before next court term, request that SC do all that he possibly can toward settlement. Handwritten. 1 page.
(4) Worden, L. J., to SC (May 23, 1870). Re: political implications of possible methods of settling Hutchinson case. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. At end of letter is a handwritten note from C. W. Babcock re political importance of SC's arranging settlement of the case.
See also Box 3 F 113-f, Appointments, Miscellaneous, Ryan, letter, Horton, Albert H., to SC (May 27, 1869) re developments in Hutchinson case.
F 27: Land Office - Location of New Kansas Office. Correspondence.
a. Harrington, S. C., to SC (July 4, 1869). Re: need for Land Office, suggestion for location at Augusta, dissatisfaction with possible location at Eldorado, need for tri-weekly mail. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
Houston, S. D. See Box 4 F 108-j, Political Affairs, Campaign 1870, letter, Houston, D. W., to SC (June 14, 1870) re anger of people of Eldorado at location of Land Office at Augusta.
b. Martin, George W., to SC (January 8, 1870). Re: reasons for not moving office of the Western District to Salina. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet and 1 single sheet; both sides of folded sheet.
c. Martin, George W., to SC (May 9, 1870). Re: request that SC watch S. D. Houston during his stay in Washington, SDH's betrayal of GWM concerning removal of Land Office and his promises of removal to two different locations, promise of Commissioner Wilson to urge removal of the office, enclosure of slip giving the Union's views of state convention representation. Handwritten. 1 page and 2 partial pages.
d. Martin, George W., to SC (May 30, 1870). Re: advice to agree to proposition of either Beates or Houston which will accommodate the settlers and make unnecessary the removal of the Junction City office. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Mead, James R., to SC (March 14, 1870). Re: need for new land district, application for land office position, request for SC's assistance on Kaw claim, request for documents. Handwritten. 1 page.
Snyder, H. C. See Box 4 F 80-b (Legislation - Railroads, Solomon Valley) for letter from Snyder, H. C., to SC (January 4, 1870) re establishment of land office on Republican River.
f. Worden, L. J., to SC (January 17, 1870). Re: George W. Martin's difficulties about Land Office removal, political necessity for keeping Land Office at Junction City. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Box 4 F 80-b, Legislation, Railroads, Solomon Valley, for letter from H. C. Snyder to SC (January 4, 1870) re establishment of land office on Republican River.
F 28: Land Office - Constituent Requests, Miscellaneous (B-L).
a. Babcock, C. W., to SC (January 3, 1870). Re: SC's assistance in expediting payment of deputies, orders to do Topeka work at Lawrence, request that SC include in the Deficiency Bill the $2,000 recommended by Commissioner Wilson. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Babcock, C. W., to SC (January 15, 1870). Re: second request to push through deputies' payment. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Brooks, Paul R., County Clerk, Douglas County, to SC (March 25, 1870). Re: amount and descriptions of Shawnee Absentee Land in Douglas County paid on by settlers, and description of Shawnee Land deeds to whites approved prior to March 1, 1870. Handwritten. 1 page. On reverse side of letter is a handwritten referral note by SC asking for speedy forwarding of information.
d. Carmichael, D., to SC (March 20, 1870). Re: method for keeping settlers off strip of land purchased by Rankin and Stevens from the Sac and Fox Indians, possibility of issuing patents. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Carr, H. H., to SC (January 6, 1870). Re: request for information as to the decision in Jewett vs. James McConahue land case. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Fishburn, Robert.
(1) Wilson, Joseph S., Commissioner, General Land Office, to SC (February 19, 1870). Re: need for description of land about which RF is inquiring. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Fishburn, Robert, to SC (March 4, 1870). Re: description of land, attempt to refile because of poorness of land, unwillingness to pay $4.00[?] per acre. Handwritten on inside of folded page on which above letter was written. At end of letter is a handwritten note of referral to the General Land Office signed by SC.
(3) Harvey, Jos. M., to [Robert Fishburn?] (March 28, 1867). Re: inability to take the rest of that section of land. Handwritten. 1 page. Left side of letter missing.
(4) Harvey, Jos. M., to Robert Fishburn (n.d.). Re: offer of assistance in making his land entry. Handwritten. Partial page.
g. Grant, James M., to SC (March 30, 1870). Re: land monopolists vs. settlers, mismanagement of homestead laws. Handwritten. 1 page and 2 partial pages; both sides.
h. Hunt, H. L., to SC (December 26, 1869). Re: brother's request that SC try to secure a new hearing for his homestead contest. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Jackson, S., to SC (June 6, 1870). Re: recent instructions from the Land Office Commissioner concerning settlers on railroad land grants prior to the withdrawal of those lands from settlement, inclusion requirement that settlers pay for these lands within one year. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
j. Johnston, A. C., to SC (January 5, 1870). Re: possibility of buying school land from the government instead of from the schools. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Lawrence, Frank, to SC (May 11, 1870). Re: Land Office Commissioner's decision relating to land previously granted to the Eastern Division of the Union Pacific and later withdrawn. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 29: Land Office - Constituent Requests, Miscellaneous (M-S)
a. Maxson, P. B., to SC (February 24, 1870). Re: resolution for the relief of town companies on the Osage lands. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. McVicar, P., to SC (January 6, 1870). Re: information concerning the approval of the lists of selected lands in lieu of schools lands, request for copy of the Osage Treaty. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Reverse side contains a handwritten referral by SC to the Commissioner of the General Land Office.
c. Melville, Jo. G.[?], to SC (April 11, 1870). Re: request that SC try to get his patent and send it by Mr. Chadwick or by mail, attempts to enlist him as anti-Clarke delegate, warning against trusting the Galveston Company. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Mitchell, D. P., to SC (January 31, 1870). Re: survey contract. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Sanford, Eph. H., to SC (March 15, 1870). Re: progress of action concerning his claim on the Santa Fe Railroad lands between Topeka and Council Grove, prospects of Eskridge as next governor, opposition of Stotler to SC. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f. Sanford, Eph. H., to SC (March 24, 1870). Re: information as to whether or not to withdraw his application for homestead and refile in order to be granted 160 acres instead of 80, settlement of odd sections as if they were government lands, rumor that lands are reserved for the Lawrence, W. V., and Denver Rail Road, entitlement of Union soldiers to 160 acres. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. On reverse side is a handwritten referral to the Commissioner of the General Land Office signed by SC.
See also Box 5 F 22, Public Lands, letter, Hammond, W. R., to SC (February 23, 1870) re endowment of land for the Home for the Friendless in Leavenworth.
F 30: Land Office - Jonathan Parkinson vs. Mary J. Monroe. Letter. H. P. Welsh to SC (March 4, 1870). Re: summary of facts in the case, request that SC withdraw his objection to the issuance of the patent. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet and 1 page; both sides.
F 31: Land Office - Frances J. Thomas. Letter. Thomas J. Taylor to SC (April 7, 1870). Re: ending of case of Mrs. Sarah J. Maiden, request for reversal of Topeka ruling allowing Frances J. Thomas to secure the homestead right and a refund of her money. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides. At end of letter is a handwritten note of referral by SC to Hon. J. S. Wilson requesting "all possible aid."
F 32: Legislation - Apportionment. H. R. 1823, to provide for the apportionment of Representatives among the several states, by Mr. Jones of North Carolina.
a. Anthony, D. R., to SC (May 17, 1870). Re: information concerning chances of passage of bill. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Houston, S. D., to SC (n.d.). Re: saving of time, labor, and money for SC if apportionment bill could be passed, electoral vote falling on head of a single man. Handwritten. Partial sheet; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 80-b, Legislation, Railroads, Solomon Valley, letter, Beates, G. E., to SC (May 29, [1870]) re proposal to make the vote of 1868 the basis for apportionment; and for letter, Reynolds, Charles, to SC (January 27, 1870) re SC's speech on Judd's bill and CR's article on "Apportionment." See Outsized Materials Box R F 5-a for clipping from Congressional Globe (December 14, 1869), "I renew the amendment", re Congressional speech by SC on reapportionment, and Box 6 F 105 for reprint of speech.
F 33: Legislation - Banking and Currency, Funding Bill.
a. "The Funding Bill," Remarks of Hon. Thomas Coleman, before the Committee of Ways and Means in the House of Representatives (March 29, 1870). Re: objections of banks to some provisions of the Funding Bill. Printed. 2 pages.
b. Petition from N. H. Wood to the Senate and the House of Representatives (n.d.). Re: increased and "elastic" currency. Printed. 1 page. On reverse side of page is a printed letter from N. H. Wood to Hon. George S. Boutwell, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States (April 30, 1870) re proposal for funding the national debt.
c. Correspondence.
(1) Adams, Daniel M., President, The Kansas Valley National Bank of Topeka, to SC (March 15, 1870). Re: effect of passage of Funding Bill on bond holders, intention upon passage to surrender charter and operate as a private bank. Handwritten. 2 pages; both sides of second page.
(2) Giles, F. W., and Company to SC (March 3, 1870). Re: opposition to further contraction of the currency, impression that Funding Bill means contraction, pleasure with other features of the bill. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 34: Legislation - Brewers. Letter. John C. Gundt Co. to SC (June 7, 1870). Re: enclosure of petition of brewers to the House of Representatives requesting that they not be classified as liquor dealers [petition not included]. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 35: Legislation - Cape Cod Canal.
a. Babcock, O. E., to SC (May 11, 1870). Re: request that SC contact Mr. Finkenburg and Mr. Sawyer concerning meeting of committee to consider the Cape Cod Canal project. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Babcock, O. E., to SC (June 29, 1870). Re: assistance on Cape Cod Canal matter today. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 36: Legislation - Constitutional Amendment. Letter. D. H. Sutherland to SC (January 9, 1870). Re: attempts to memorialize Congress for inclusion of a religious clause as an amendment to the Constitution, hope that SC will disapprove of such an amendment, belief in freedom of worship, attempts of Kansas newspapers to damage SC's reputation, request for public documents. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 37: Legislation - Constitutional Amendment, Fifteenth Amendment. Correspondence.
a. Anthony, D. R., to SC (January 31, 1870). Re: information concerning proclamation of ratification of the amendment, current good feeling and opposition to railroads and "bond jobbers." Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Anthony, D. R., to SC (March 10, 1870). Re: desire to have proclamation before city election, request that SC see Secretary and urge its issuance, request for immediate notification. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Thomas, H. H., to SC (February 24, 1870). Re: invitation to SC to speak at celebration of ratification proclamation for fifteenth amendment. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Thomas, H. H., to SC (May 20, 1870). Re: delay in receiving SC's reply to invitation to speak at celebration, celebration not held, reading of SC's letter by leading colored men of Lawrence, election assistance to SC, request for SC's assistance in bounty matters. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Vanfasher, C. A., to SC (March 10, 1870). Telegram. Re: importance of issuing fifteenth amendment proclamation before spring elections. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
F 38: Legislation - Indian Affairs, Cherokee Lands. H. J. R. 103, "enabling actual settlers to purchase certain lands in Kansas obtained from the Cherokee Indians," by SC. Letter. Amos Sanford to SC (January 19, 1870). Re: introduction of SC's joint resolution, request that SC deliver to Mr. Laughlin the copies of The Daily Record sent today, continuation of fight against monopolists. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 39: Legislation - Indian Affairs, Cherokee Neutral Lands. H. R. 1074, "to dispose of the Cherokee neutral lands in Kansas to actual settlers only," by SC.
a. Report of the Committee on Indian Affairs (n.d.). Printed. 47 pages.
b. "Manifesto of the People of the Cherokee Neutral Lands, Kansas" (n.d.). Signed by C. C. McDowell and W. R. Laughlin, Cherokee County, and A. Perry and C. Dana Sayrs, Crawford County. Re: settlers views concerning affairs on the neutral lands, desire for honest carrying out of government land policy, complaints against Senator Pomeroy. Printed. 22 pages.
F 40: Legislation - Indian Affairs, Cherokee Neutral Lands. 41st Congress, 2nd session, Mis. Doc. No. 150. "Cherokee Neutral Lands. Argument of W. R. Laughlin" (July 14, 1870). Re: title to Neutral Lands. Printed. 20 pages. (2 copies)
F 41: Legislation - Indian Affairs, Cherokee Payments. Letter. [James B.?] Abbott to SC (January 18, 1870). Re: receipt of draft of preamble and resolution "providing for certain payments to Cherokee Nation," agreement to any act that secures the object, urging of passage. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 42: Legislation - Indian Affairs, Cherokee Strip.
a. Horner, Jno. M., to SC (June 18, 1870). Telegram. Re: postponement of Cherokee strip bill if possible. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
b. Horner, John M., to SC (June 18, 1870). Re: amendment of strip bill to protect Indians "who have continued to reside upon and improve" their land, favoring of Indian over white settler, plot to cover most valuable lands with spurious Indian claims. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Horner, John M., to SC (June 18, 1870). Re: plot of Secrest and [Clem Vann?] of Cherokee delegation. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Rogers, L. C., to SC (June 21, 1870). Re: request for information about passage of bill, location of lands, and opening of lands for settlement. Handwritten. Partial page.
F 43: Legislation - Indian Affairs, Cherokee Treaties of 1866 and 1868.
a. Newspaper clipping (no source or date) giving the text of the act which nullifies that portion of the Cherokee treaties of 1866 and 1868 which authorizes the sale of lands described in the seventeenth article of the 1866 treaty and all contracts and grants made thereunder; and declares all those lands subject to settlement and states conditions of settlement. Clipping was attached to sheet of paper containing the following handwritten note: "A Bill Relating to the Cherokee Neutral Lands," and in SC's handwriting "By Mr. Clarke of Kansas."
b. Correspondence.
(1) Holden, T. F., to SC (April 13, 1870). Re: situation of settlers on the Neutral Lands, request that SC prevent the ratification of the sale to Joy. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Mackintosh, John R., to SC (April 27, 1870). Re: introduction of bill in Congress to nullify portions of the Cherokee treaty; hope that the bill can be amended to include disposal of land under the Pottawatomie Treaty. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 44: Legislation - Indian Affairs, Depredation. H. R. 774, "to provide for a commission to investigate claims arising from Indian depredations," by SC. Letter. O. P. Hamilton to SC (April 5, 1870). Re: request for appointment of at least two western men on the commission. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 45: Legislation - Indian Affairs. Depredation Claim. H. J. Res. 150, "to enable the Secretary of the Treasury to pay the claim of Mr. Baca y Salasar for depredations committed by the Navajo Indians in New Mexico, nine thousand dollars," by J. Francisco Chavez of New Mexico. Letter. Jesus Maria Baca y Salasar to SC (April 9, 1870). Re: request for SC's aid in getting claim reported favorably by the Committee. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 46: Legislation - Indian Affairs, Kaw Lands.
a. Blackford, W. D., to SC (March 10, 1870). Re: questions of Col. A. J. Hughes concerning possible passage of bill disposing of Kaw lands, retention of head rights, and conditions of settlement. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Downing, William, to SC (March 20, 1870). Re: inclusion of clause in bill giving preference to old settlers, settlement situation on Kaw lands. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Huntoon,[?] Jack, Receiver, to SC (February 23, 1870). Re: request for copy of bill concerning Kaw reservation. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Maxson, P. B., to SC (April 12, 1870). Re: majority in Morris County for defeat of Kaw bill, Pomeroy's support of the railroad company, post office situation, opposition to Hunt. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 120-c, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Maxson, P. B., to SC (March 19, 1870) re attitude of the people and of Plumb toward Kaw bill.
e. McNaz, H. W., to SC (April 11, 1870). Re: request that SC use his influence in concluding a treaty to open Kaw lands for settlement. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f. Osborn, Thomas A., to SC (February 1, 1870). Re: Senate Committee consideration of Kaw Treaty, request that SC present enclosed petition to Committee if there is slightest possibility of ratification, enclosure of list of half-breeds to be filed with Committee only if needed, intention to come to Washington in three or four weeks, obtaining certified list of half-breeds from the Indian Office. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g. Randall, R. W., to SC (March 9, 1870). Re: offer of assistance in effecting disposition of Kaw Reservation, information concerning chances of getting the reservation opened up to actual settlers. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 47: Legislation - Indian Affairs, Osage Lands. H. R. 998, "to provide for the removal of the Osage Indians to the Indian territory and to dispose of their lands in Kansas to actual settlers only," by SC.
a. Draft [of portion of bill or resolution?] in SC's handwriting (n.d.). Re: desire of Osage Indians to remove to Indian territory, promise of government that they may do so, and government policy of consolidation of various Indian tribes for protection, industrial encouragement, and civilized life. 1 page.
b. Draft of statement [portion of speech?] in SC's handwriting (n.d.). Re: overriding of rights of the people by corporate monopolists. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Correspondence.
(1) Baker, T. H., to SC (June 2, 1870). Re: enclosure of Resolution from Winfield to be distributed to members of Congress, preference of settlers on Osage Reservation for SC's bill over that of Harlan, survey contract from Babcock for THB and Manning if bill passes, Babcock's fear that Ross and Pomeroy would defeat SC concerning location of land office, but THB's belief that Augusta has geographical advantage. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Bishop, George S., to SC (April 30, 1870). Re: signing of petition for the removal of the Osage Indians, request that SC secure from Congress action desired by petitioners, request for Agricultural Reports. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(3) Condon, C. M., to SC (April 29, 1869). Re: information concerning terms for settlement on Osage Lands, request for copy of bill concerning these lands passed by Congress during the last session. Handwritten. 1 page.
(4) Garrett, C. L., to SC (January 17, 1870). Re: introduction of SC's bill for removal of the Osage Indians, CLG's desire "to be counted in," disposition of Shawnee claim for losses during late rebellion, busyness of Osage Treaty men. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(5) Hurlburt, T. L., to SC (January 8, 1870). Re: desire of claimants for information concerning Congressional resolution in regard to 20 mile tract of land at Wichita. Handwritten. 1 page.
(6) Larimer, William, to SC (January 23, 1870). Re: discussion of Osage Treaty, request for copy of treaty, question concerning section 36 for school purposes. Handwritten. 1 page.
(7) Moore, M. F., to SC (March 15, 1870). Re: request for information about action on Osage bill, expectancy of visiting Osage area if Babcock has letting of the survey of unsurveyed lands, approval of SC's course by people in the vicinity. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Pomeroy, S. C. See Box 8 F 41, Second Addition, photocopy of letter, Pomeroy, S. C., to SC (June 21, 1868) re support of Osage Treaty with amendments.
(8) Thurston, Orlin, to SC (August 18, 1869). Re: offer of assistance in making new treaty with the Osages, request for laws of Congress since 1856. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 48: Legislation - Indian Affairs, Pottawatomie Treaty. Letter. G. L. Young to SC (April 7, 1870). Re: striking out of appropriation bill the proviso concerning paying money to minors, need for conformity of appropriation bill to treaty or vice versa. Handwritten. 2 pages.
F 49: Legislation - Indian Affairs, Quaker Mission Deed. S. R. 49, "to issue a patent to the Indiana yearly meeting of the Society of Friends for a certain tract of land in the Shawnee Reservation," by Mr. Morton (Senator, Indiana).
a. Coffin, C. T., to Hon. G. W. Julian (May 3, 1870). Telegram. Re: request that he take charge of passage of joint resolution about Shawnee lands, scheduled selling of lands unless resolution passed. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
b. Coffin, M. G., to SC ([month unreadable] 11, 1870). Re: facts concerning sale, attempt by Indian Department to sell land by bid, request that SC try to secure passage of Joint Resolution before the sixty-day period expires. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides. Top of letter has been damaged.
F 50: Legislation - Indian Affairs, Quapaw Treaty. S. R. 168, "explanatory of the provisions of the fourth article of the treaty of February 23, 1867, with the Shawnee, Quapaw, and other Indians," by Mr. Ross (Senator, Kansas).
a. Wilson, Jos. S., to SC (March 12, 1870). Re: enclosure of form of Joint Resolution relative to "incongruity in Treaty with Quapaws...and directing disposal of their lands...." Handwritten. 1 page. Enclosed are the following:
(1) Vanatti, Samuel, to SC (February 26, 1870). Re: request that SC investigate the incongruity in amendment to fourth section of the Quapaw Treaty concerning price per acre when homesteaded, desire of settlers to have land put on market so they may obtain titles. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Attached is sheet with two referral notes:
(2) Two referrals on one sheet:
To Hon. Joseph S. Wilson, Commissioner of General Land Office, requesting necessary information with hopes that there will be no difficulty in settlers' obtaining titles. Signed by SC.
To Commission[er?] of the General Land Office requesting bill to correct deficiency in Treaty wording and to authorize sale of land to settlers at $1.25 per acre. Handwritten by SC.
F 51: Legislation - Indian Affairs, Sac and Fox Lands. H. R. 232, "extending the time in which certain parties may select and pay for lands on the Sac and Fox Indian reservation in Kansas," by SC.
a. Nevison, W. W., to SC (May 23, 1870). Re: settlement of Chadwick vs. Apitz, political efficacy of resolution's passage, offer of canvass assistance. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Ross, E. G., to SC (May 27, 1870). Re: request for information concerning action on the resolution. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 52: Legislation - Indian Affairs, Shawnee Black Bob Lands. H. R. 181, "for the sale of the Black Bob Indian lands in Kansas to actual settlers only," by SC. 41st Congress, 2nd Session, House of Representatives, Report No. 118, "Black Bob Indian Lands" by Mr. Robert T. Van Horn of Missouri (July 6, 1870). Re: entitlement to patents of Black Bob Indians who held estates. Included is a minority report by SC re entitlement of settlers on Black Bob lands to patents. Also included is complete text of the joint resolution. Printed. 7 pages. (2 copies)
F 53: Legislation - Indian Affairs, Shawnee, Appropriation for Title Settlement to Black Bob Lands. Letter. SC to Hon. Henry L. Dawes (July 13, 1870). Re: Senate amendment to Sundry Civil Bill making appropriation "to enable the Secretary of the Interior to settle the title to the Black Bob Indian in Kansas, and remove said Indians to the Indian Territory," hope that Committee of Conference will accept the appropriation, explanation by Hon. W. R. Laughlin and Capt. T. S. Slaughter. Handwritten with signature and postscript by SC. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 54: Legislation - Irish. [H. R. 1147, to incorporate the Irish National Immigration Association?]. Letter. R. Davys to SC (December 10, 1869). Re: request for aid "in the cause of our native land in the Halls of Congress" when measure comes up, offer of political support in exchange for assistance. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 55: Legislation - Judiciary. Letter. Thomas P. Fenlon to SC (February 28, 1870). Re: bill to have one term each year of District and Circuit Courts held in Leavenworth. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 56: Legislation - Justice. Letter. I. D. Gebhart, Asst. U. S. M., to SC (n.d.). Re: bill to increase pay of assistant U. S. Marshals, hope for passage. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 57: Legislation - Kansas Land Offices. Correspondence (A-H). S. 369, "to establish an additional land district in Kansas, by Mr. Ross; S. 893, to establish an additional land district in Kansas," by Mr. Ross (Senator, Kansas); and H. R. 677, "to change the limits of certain land offices in Kansas," by SC.
a. Akin, Andrew, to SC (April 10, 1870). Re: rumor concerning passage of new land bill, request for location at Guilford. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Beates, G. E., to SC (June 20, 1870). Re: sending of agent from Eldorado to Washington to secure land office, Mobley's opposition to land aid for the Preston, Salina, and Denver Railroad any further than Salina, desire of Solomon Valley people for an east-west rather than a north-south railroad. Handwritten. 2 pages.
c. Carnahan, A. A., to SC (January 1, 1870). Re: need for four land offices at Topeka, Lake Sibley, Wichita, and on the Kansas Pacific Railroad, Lake Sibley progress, SC's ownership of town lots, state legislation, requests for documents, tri-weekly mail service on Rt. 14109, and two new offices on Rt. No. 14129. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Carnahan, A. A., to SC (June 2, 1870). Re: thanks for appointment of Mr. Charles at Gomeria, request for service on Rt. 14129 from Salt Marsh by Lake Sibley to Delphos and on Rt. from Lake Sibley to Garley in Jewell County, referral of S. 893 to Committee on Public Lands, majority of people favor change establishing the "Republican Land District," Houston's petition for location at Concordia, first issue of Republican Valley Empire, suggestion that "we" should start a new paper to control Cloud, Republic, and Jewell counties, central location of Lake Sibley. Handwritten. 3 pages.
e. Farnsworth, H. W., to SC (June 20, 1870). Re: dissatisfaction with location of new Land Office at Augusta, Mead's preference for Eldorado as location. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Fraker, J. C., to SC (May 27, 1870). Re: passage of "Arkansas Land District" bill, request that SC use his influence to have Eldorado selected as the new location. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Greiffenstein, William, to SC (July 6, 1870). Re: request that SC delay choice of location of land office for the Arkansas district and state his desire to have it in Wichita, Mead's attempt to have it at Eldorado, request to Postmaster General for new Postmaster. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Heller, David, President, Clyde Town Co., to Mess. Clark [sic] and Pomeroy (January 26, 1870). Re: sending of petition for location of land office at Clyde in Cloud County, development of Clyde. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Houston, D. W. See Box 4 F 108-j, Political Affairs, Campaign, 1870, letter, Houston, D. W., to SC (June 14, 1870) re anger of Eldorado and Wichita at placement of land office at Augusta and consequent loss politically of that part of the state.
H[ouston], S. D. See Box 4 F 80-b, Legislation, Railroads, Solomon Valley Railroad, letter, H[ouston], S. D., to SC (January 8, 1870) re advice not to press the land office bill until temper of people is evident.
i. Hunt, F. G., to SC (May 12, 1870). Re: Mead's desire for land office to be located in Wichita, appointment of Assistant Marshals for the census, appointment of postmaster. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 58: Legislation - Kansas Land Offices. Correspondence (M-S). S. 369, "to establish an additional land district in Kansas, by Mr. Ross; S. 893, to establish an additional land district in Kansas," by Mr. Ross (Senator, Kansas); and H. R. 677, "to change the limits of certain land offices in Kansas," by SC.
a. McCahon, James, to SC (June 10, 1870). Telegram. Re: sending of copies by Land Office Commissioner. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page. On reverse side is a handwritten note of referral by SC to J. S. Wilson, Commissioner, General Land Office.
b. Mead, James R., to SC (January 17, 1870). Re: introduction of S. 369, Eldorado and Wichita as proper points for new land office, approval of SC's course concerning the Osage lands, request for removal of Kaw Indians this winter. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Mead, James R., to SC (May 13, 1870). Re: passage of Arkansas Land District bill, Wichita as most central location for land office, application for Register's position. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Mead, James R., to SC (June 11, 1870). Re: report of Baker that Land Office is to be located in Augusta, possible prevention of location at that point. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Murdock, T. B., to SC (May 16, 1870). Re: request that Eldorado be location of new Land Office. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Preston, H. D., to SC (January 24, 1870). Re: eligibility of Augusta for new land office, Baker as representative of the county. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g. Strickler, S. M., to SC (January 24, 1870). Re: request that in Land Office changes George W. Martin not be legislated out of office, GWM's debts resulting from additions made to printing office on the strength of the land office appointment, hope for passage of reapportionment bill, SMS's refusal to sign Creswell's circular, appointment of John W. Webb as mail agent on Southern Branch. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 59: Legislation - Land Office, Topeka Appropriations. Correspondence.
a. Babcock, C. W., to SC (February 24, 1870). Re: request that SC keep watch on the appropriation bills, assistance from the friends of the Kansas Pacific Railroad, opinions on SC's letter, sending of official letters after bill passage, anxiety about Speer. Handwritten. 1 page and 1 partial page; both sides of first page.
b. Babcock, C. W., to SC (March 28, 1870). Re: fear of SC's neglect of appropriation bills, Kansas political matters, support of Stevens' bill, political support of blacks. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. R[oss], E. G., to SC (May 25, 1870). Re: agreement to amendment concerning appropriation for replacing Topeka Land Office. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 60: Legislation - Military Affairs, Bounties. Letter. Alex H. Baird to SC (May 12, 1870). Re: legislation to equalize bounties of volunteer and veteran corps, Loughridge's bill as most just and equitable, effect of passage of such a bill on the election. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 61: Legislation - Military Affairs, Bounty and Claims Frauds. S. 1003, "granting payment of bounties, back pay, &c., provided by previous laws of Congress, to certain soldiers therein named who have been defrauded of the same by their attorneys without authority," by Mr. Ross (Senator, Kansas); and S. 1004, "for the relief of Gideon F. Hodgson," by Mr. Ross.
Letter. Thomas C. Bowles to SC (June 24, 1870). Re: request that SC give special attention to bills and get them passed before adjournment, request that SC ignore his previous recommendation of applicant for mail agent, recommendation of Edgar Lee as a better man, request for public documents. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 62: Legislation - Military Affairs, Claims, Price Raid. Correspondence.
a. Anderson, S. R., to SC (February 2, 1870). Re: information concerning payment of Price Raid claims. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Banks, Willis, to SC (June 23, 1870). Re: request for advice as to what to do with the Price Raid scrip and statement concerning its worth. Handwritten. Partial page.
c. Billings, T., to SC (March 11, 1870). Re: information concerning payment of Price Raid claims this Congressional session. Handwritten. Partial page.
d. Climenson[?], W. W., to SC (March 29, 1870). Re: information about prospective adjustment of Price Raid scrip and payment of claims, discrimination in various types of scrip. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Elder, P. P., to SC (January 11, 1870). Re: importance of payment or adjustment of Price Raid claims during this session of Congress on interests and feelings "of our people." Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Harvey, James M., to SC (December 10, 1869). Re: sending of statement of facts for claim of the State of Kansas for indemnification for expenses incurred in Price Raid. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Smith, Martin, to SC (February 21, 1870). Re: request for SC's opinion concerning time of payment of Price Raid claims, prospects for appropriation for custom office and post office at Leavenworth, hopes that SC will not take offence at state House investigation. Handwritten. 2 pages.
h. Tower, H. F., to SC (January 17, 1870). Re: request for seeds and plants, information concerning probability of Congress taking definite action on Price Raid claims, effect of delay in payment on the poor. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Attached to letter is a business card for the Riverside Grapery.
i. Woodard, Levi, to SC (February 10, 1870). Re: U. S. Senate passage of Price Raid claims appropriation, desire of people for House passage, opposition's claim that SC is holding up legislation, forwarding of resolution from state Senate. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Box 4 F 141-b, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Richards, letter, Thoman, A., to SC (April 15, 1870) re appointment of Commission to audit Price Raid claims if desired appropriation unable to pass Congress; Box 4 F 142-i, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Phillips, letter, Houston, D. W., to SC (June 18, 1870) re passage of Price Raid bill in Senate; and Outsized Materials Box A F 1-g for clipping, "The Price Raid Claims" (no source or date), re reasons for delay in passing appropriation in the House of Representatives and SC's unwillingness to accept 50% payment of claims.
F 63: Legislation - Military Affairs, Claims, Miscellaneous.
a. Bruner, F. F.
(1) Parr[?], James A., Deputy Quartermaster General, Bvt. Brigadier General, to SC (January 11, 1870). Re: concurrence with SC's suggestion for submission of claim to the Secretary of War. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Bruner, F. F., to SC (February 18, 1870). Re: rejection of claim by the War Department, request that SC initiate a relief bill. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Copeland, Henry E., to SC (May 8, 1870). Re: bill of relief for war service. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Deihl, E. P., to James B. Abbott (May 4, 1870). Re: request that he consult with SC concerning bill for his services as a soldier, details of claim in possession of James R. McCormick [U. S. Representative from Missouri]. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides. Attached is handwritten signed statement of war service details.
d. Green, J. C., to SC (May 9, 1870). Re: withdrawal of joint resolution and accompanying papers concerning additional pay for the officers of the 4th and 5th Indian Regiments referred to the Committee on Military Affairs in the 40th Congress. Handwritten. Partial page.
e. Mathews, W. D.
(1) Mathews, W. D., to SC (February 14, 1870). Re: state legislature joint resolution asking Congress to pass a special act enabling collection of claims for war service, request for SC's assistance toward passage. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Anthony, D. R., to SC (February 18, 1870). Re: request that SC assist Mathews in obtaining his payment for recruiting services. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Stanly[?], John J., to the "honorable Members in Congress assembled" (n.d.). Re: remuneration for loss caused by soldiers. Handwritten. 1 page. On reverse side is a handwritten request by Stanly for SC's assistance in forwarding his claim.
g. Whitford, John, to SC (April 29, 1870). Re: information concerning progress of his claim for services as scout and captain during the war, desire to pay for homestead from claim payment. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 64: Legislation - Military Affairs, Citizenship Rights of Army Officers. Letter. S. D. Houston to SC (November 6, 1869). Re: inability of army officers to vote or to obtain title to house, request for legislation to remedy situation, need to see SC concerning Republican Railroad. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 65: Legislation - Military Affairs, Homesteads for Soldiers. [H. R. 2402, "to enable soldiers and others to perfect their title to land under the homestead act in certain cases," introduced by SC?]
a. Alexander, Isaac, to SC (May 17, n.y.). Re: assistance by act of Congress or by Land Office ruling for soldiers who were unable to live on their homesteads the necessary five years in seven. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Anderson, Andrew S., to SC (April 12, 1870). Re: introduction of bill giving homesteads to soldiers of the late war, political advantage to SC of favoring such a bill, opinion that soldiers are as deserving of land as Mr. Joy and the railroads, request that SC secure warrant for him if bill passes. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Bentley, William, to SC (June 12, 1870). Re: request for information about bill allowing soldiers to obtain homesteads on railroad land. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Colton, James M., to SC (June 9, 1870). Re: information concerning inclusion in bill introduced May 11 by Mr. Lawrence of Ohio of land in Jefferson County which has been occupied for ten years and title of which is disputed by the Union Pacific Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Hawthorne, J. M., to SC (February 6, 1870). Re: request for information concerning homesteads for "senior soldiers of the late war." Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f. Hubert, Fred, to SC (June 24, 1870). Re: interpretation of bill which donates "160 acres of land to every soldier honorably discharged, wherever such lands may be, provided they are Govt lands, apology for request concerning position as watchman, improvement of SC's political standing. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g. Huffman, Levi W., to SC (January 15, 1870). Re: suggested provisions for legislation providing homesteads for soldiers, request for copies of any laws passed concerning pensioners and homesteads for soldiers. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h. Shepard, L. L., to SC (May 24, n.y.). Re: request for information concerning land available for old soldiers. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Suits, Thomas H., to SC (June 17, 1870). Re: request for copy of law enabling soldiers to homestead lands with special privileges. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Uhler, William J., to SC (June 17, 1870). Re: request for information concerning application of the amendment to Homestead Law concerning land for soldiers to odd numbered sections of railroad lands. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
k. Whitney, N. W., to SC (May 23, 1870). Re: question as to whether bill passed on May 18 means that a soldier can enter any land eligible for homesteading without complying with the Homestead Law and without paying the minimum price. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 66: Legislation - Military Affairs, Payment Reduction for Chaplains.
Correspondence.
a. Reynolds, Charles, to SC (February 8, 1870). Re: publication in the Union of SC's "favor" with introductory remarks by CR, effect of William Logan's bill on chaplains' pay, plea not to make the position an ignoble one, CR's article on "New Apportionment, wisdom of SC's letting his name "rest for a time." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 80-b, Legislation, Railroads, Solomon Valley, letter, Reynolds, Charles, to SC (January 27, 1870) re reduction of chaplain's pay.
b. , to [SC?] (February 15, 1870). Re: clause in Logan's army bill proposing reduction of pay for Post Chaplains to a figure below that of second lieutenants and increasing pay of almost "every officer in the service." Partial letter. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 67: Legislation - Oklahoma Territory. S. 679, "to organize the territory of Ok-la-ho-ma, consolidate the Indian tribes under a territorial government, and carry out the provisions of the treaties of 1866 with certain Indian tribes," by Mr. Rice (Senator, Arkansas). Letter. C. F. Garrett to SC (January 3, 1870). Re: receipt of bill for organizing the Territory of Ok-la-ho-ma, referral to Speer, Babcock and Fuller, support for bill and suggested deletion in Section 11, explanation by Fuller when he reaches Washington. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 68: Legislation - Postal Affairs, Blank Agency Salaries. Letter. William Van Vleck to SC (May 25, 1870). Re: proposition in Appropriation Committee to regulate salaries of employees of the Blank Agency of the Post Office Department, employment of son at Blank Agency, request that SC contact Dawes since appropriation bill is now before the House. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 69: Legislation - Postal Affairs, Claim. Explanation of Claim by Bryan Tyson addressed to the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives (March , 1869). Re: mail route bid for Route 5.622, Georgetown to Kingstree, South Carolina. Printed. 10 pages.
F 70: Legislation - Public Building. Correspondence. H. R. 566, "to provide for a building suited to the use of the post office, of the revenue officers, and of the judicial officers of the United States in Leavenworth, Kansas," introduced by SC.
Anthony, D. R. See Box 4 F 117-b, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Anthony, D. R., to SC (January 22, 1870) re political necessity of putting through appropriation for Leavenworth post office.
a. Bond, W. H., to SC (February 13, 1870). Re: desire of Mr. Haberline that SC make a big speech in the House on the custom house appropriation and send him copies of the Globe to use in SC's behalf.
See also Box 3, F 108-b, Appointments, Miscellaneous, Bond, letter, Bond, W. H., to SC (April 20, 1870) re appropriation as means of carrying the county in the election.
b. Bruce and Baker to SC (April 27, 1870). Re: request for SC's views on advantages to the state of Leavenworth custom house and post office and the possibility that Congress will grant the appropriation. Handwritten. 1 page.
Hammond, W. R. See Box 4 F 89-c, Military Affairs, Claims, Stewart Forage Contract, letter, Hammond, W. R., to SC (January 5, 1870) re desire for post office in Leavenworth.
Johnson, K. B. See Box 4 F 115-h, Political Affairs, Misconduct Investigation, letter, Johnson, K. B., to SC (January 29, 1870) re political advantages of Pomeroy and SC's securing the passage of the appropriation for the Leavenworth post office and custom house.
c. McCahon, J[ames M.], to SC (December 31, 1869). Re: passage of appropriation for building for post office and other federal offices as antidote against what newspapers have said against SC, desire also for a session of U. S. court in Leavenworth. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Morehead[?], C. R., Jr. to SC (February 15, 1870). Re: resolutions passed at City Council meeting thanking Senator Pomeroy for his efforts to procure appropriation for a custom house and post office, requesting SC and Senator Ross to aid in the matter, and requesting the mayor to forward copies of the resolution to the Congressional delegation. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 71: Legislation - Railroads, Bill Amendment. Handwritten draft by SC of amendment to unspecified railroad bill (n.d.). Re: determination of lawful rates for freight and passengers. 1 page.
F 72: Legislation - Railroads, Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe. Handwritten draft by SC of amendment to bill (n.d.). Re: withholding of land patents until road has been constructed from Atchison via Topeka to the Arkansas River. 1 page.
F 73: Legislation - Railroads, Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe. Correspondence (A-H).
a. Akin, Andrew, to SC (May 27, 1870). Re: acceptance of appointment, effect of Ross's amendment on business of the office, belief that settlers should have the first rights to land, request that SC not allow land titles to go to the corporations, distribution of SC's package of speeches, opposition of railroads to SC, location of land office at Augusta, disposition of Osage lands and removal of the Indians. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Dolan, Thomas J., to SC (May 23, 1870). Re: passage of bill by Senate, political need for SC to defeat present bill in the House and amend it with joint resolution passed by the state legislature, recommendation that Marcus L. King see SC concerning Mexican claim. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Fisher, John K., to SC (May 19, 1870). Re: pledge of assistance to SC, enclosure of clippings concerning Pomeroy's in action on Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe bill, assurance of political success for SC if he can succeed in amending the bill with the state legislature's resolution, importance of railroad to northern Kansas, possible democratic support for SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Foster, C. G., to SC (May 16, 1870). Re: passage of Senate legislation giving railroad land without complying with provisions of 1863 act, voting of bonds by people of Atchison for construction of the railroad, request that SC either amend or defeat bill in the House. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Grimes, W. H., to SC (May 16, 1870). Re: attempt on part of railroad to ignore Atchison's rights as initial point, request that SC guard Atchison's interests when bill reaches the House, scheduling of mass meeting. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Horton, Albert H., to SC (May 20, 1870). Re: concern of people of Atchison about railroad matter, request that SC do what he can, enclosure of article [article not attached]. Handwritten. Partial page.
g. Horton, Albert H., to SC (May 20, 1870). Re: unanimous support for SC if he can defeat the Senate bill or pass it with amendment, assistance from Senator Pomeroy, adjournment of District Court, six-week session of Grand Jury with no action on Jno. Speer case. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h. Horton, Albert H., to SC (May 21, 1870). Re: enclosure of resolutions adopted by the state legislature and newspaper article from the Champion, winning of delegates from Atchison, Jefferson, and Shawnee counties for SC if he can amend the bill to compel construction of the railroad from Atchison to Topeka. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
See Outsized Materials Box J F 5-f for article, "The A. T. & Santa Fe Railroad," The Champion & Press (n.d.), re text of resolutions by the state legislature concerning grant of land for construction of railroad.
F 74: Legislation - Railroads, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe. Correspondence (M-W and Multiple).
a. Manning, E. C., to SC (January 6, 1870). Re: railroad meetings in Augusta, Lagonda, Douglas, and Eldorado for passage of resolutions to make land grant to the railroad, desire for grant of ten sections to the mile, request that SC urge this to Congressional friends. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Martin, D., to SC (May 16, 1870). Re: breach of faith on part of railroad, astonishment at passage of Senate bill, questioning of Pomeroy's attitude, request for justice and for assistance from SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Martin, John A., to SC (June 13, 1870). Re: making contents of SC's letter known to citizens, appreciation of any efforts SC may make to force justice from railroad, procurement of charter and franchises by Atchison citizens and granting of land from the state. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Mitchell, D. H., to SC (May 27, 1870). Re: land offer made to him by General Superintendent of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad if he would convince SC to vote for railroad bill, request to have Bond relieved. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Olney, Henry C., to SC (May 16, 1870). Re: sending of resolutions adopted at meeting of citizens of Atchison, strong support for SC if he can modify the bill, in present form bill favors Leavenworth and SC will gain nothing from aiding Leavenworth, necessity of counteracting Speer case and other matters. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Parker, I. S., to SC (May 14, 1870). Re: disregarding by U. S. Senate of state legislature's instructions concerning starting point of construction of railroad, request that SC secure amendment of the bill or prevent passage of legislation, stock subscription of Atchison County. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g. Smith, William C., to SC (May 14, 1870). Re: Senate's failure to include Pomeroy's amendment in bill, request that SC secure such an amendment in the House. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
h. Snyder, S. J. H., to SC (May 21, 1870). Re: SC's opportunity to gain political strength by amending bill to make Atchison the starting point as stated in the original project, statement of most feasible route by a junction at Monrovia. Handwritten. 2 pages; both sides of first page.
i. Stringfellow, B. F., to SC (May 17, 1870). Re: surprise of Atchison citizens at Pomeroy's abandonment of them and the company's acceptance, reliance on SC to hold company to strict compliance with state legislature's resolution, knowledge that SC will "find it policy" to aid Atchison. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
j. Waggener, B. P., to SC (May 17, 1870). Re: reliance of citizens of Atchison on SC to defeat bill in its present form, reciprocation of favor by Atchison citizens. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
k. Cody, R[?]. A., and Smith, Calvin, to SC (May 20, 1870). Re: selling our of railroad interests by Pomeroy and Ross, appeal to SC to defeat Senate bill which robs Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Road of its franchise. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 75: Legislation - Railroads, Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Galveston Railroad.
a. Cobb, N[elson], to SC (March 30, 1870). Re: change of route below Humboldt, request for immediate information if arrangements for exchange of lands are made. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Cobb, Nelson, to SC (April 11, 1870). Re: information as to whether bill when amended will change location of lands through Osage area. Handwritten. Partial page.
F 76: Legislation - Railroads, Northern Pacific.
a. Handwritten draft of resolution (n.d.). Re: investigation by Committee on Public Lands into financial condition of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the charges that no construction has yet been initiated. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Letter. E. M. Nichols[?] to SC (May 10, 1870). Re: request that SC be as moderate as he can be in opposing the Northern Pacific. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 77: Legislation - Railroads, Preston, Salina, and Denver.
a. Resolutions adopted at a railroad meeting held in Eldorado on January 22, 1870, indicating proposed route and asking support of Representative Clarke and Senators Ross and Pomeroy. Signed by J. C. Lambden, President, and H. D. Kellogg, Secretary. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Correspondence.
(1) Faulkner, C[?]. E., Secretary, to SC (June 18, 1870). Re: enclosure of copy of resolutions adopted by citizens, sending of petitions of fifteen hundred freeholders, desire to have railroad. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Hamilton, O. P., to SC (January 18, 1870). Re: proposal to hold mass meeting in support of railroad, request for progress report on bill now pending in Congress, desire that Saline be initial point, offer of assistance. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3) Perkins, W., to SC (January 28, 1870). Re: request for seeds and documents, progress of the A. T. & S. F. R. R., request for assistance from SC in passage of bill for Preston, Salina, and Denver Railroad. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(4) Perkins, W., to SC (February 22, 1870). Re: enclosure of petitions for the railroad, request that SC contact Colonel Phillips, request for seeds and documents. Handwritten. 1 page.
(5) Perkins, W., to SC (March 15, 1870). Re: request for progress report on railroad bill, letter from editor of the Sherman, Texas, Courier, statement of State Representative Billings that proceedings against SC "were far more discreditable to the acters," request for seeds and public documents. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 78: Legislation - Railroads, Republican Valley. H. R. 580, for a grant of land to the Republican Valley Railroad and Telegraph Company, and for the disposal of said lands to actual settlers, introduced by SC.
a. Carnahan, A. A., to SC (March 16, 1870). Re: land grant for the Republican Valley Railroad, land office at Lake Sibley, people's approval of restricted land grants to railroad companies. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Denison, Joseph, President, Kansas State Agricultural College, to SC (January 24, 1870). Re: success of Second Annual Agricultural Institute, anxiety concerning land grant for the Manhattan and Republican Valley Railroad, agreement with S. D. Houston's views. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Pipher, John W., to SC (January 14, 1870). Re: amendments needed for Republican Railroad bill, attempt by Adams and Elliott to have Ross present a new bill to the Senate, Purcell's desire that SC get his [SC's] bill through without compromising his position on the railroad question, request for documents and railroad passes. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Pipher, John W., to SC (January 28, 1870). Re: introduction of Col. H. G. Barnes, Secretary of the Republican Railroad Company and request for assistance, opposition's hope that SC will not succeed, increased experience of present state legislature. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Pipher, John W., to SC (February 6, 1870). Re: desire of Republican Valley citizens for railroad, N. A. Adams' opposition in coming campaign, SC's consultation with Col. Barnes, giving SC's letter to E. B. Purcell[], President of the Republican Valley Railroad, request for rail pass and public documents, appointment of Worden as Superintendent of the Census. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Pipher, John W., to SC (May 11, 1870). Re: Republican Valley citizens' anxiety concerning presentation of bill to Congress, need for their political support in fall campaign. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also F 80-a below for minutes of the Solomon Valley and Republican River Rail Road Meeting and F 89-b for letters from Houston, S. D., to SC (January 6-26) re railroad land grants; Box 4 F 123-d, Political Affairs, Kansas Politics, letter, Worden, L. J., to SC (January 13, 1870) re modification of railroad bills; Outsized Materials Box A F 1-f for clipping, "More Railroads," Kansas Tribune (December 16, n.y.), re SC's introduction of bill for the Republican Valley Railroad; and Map Collection for map of proposed railroad route.
F 79: Legislation - Railroads, St. Louis, Lawrence, and Denver. S. 415, "granting lands to the State of Kansas to aid in the construction of the St. Louis, Lawrence, and Denver Railroad and telegraph line," by Mr. Ross (Senator, Kansas). Letter. Eph. H. Sanford to SC (February 11, 1870). Re: importance of passage of railroad land grant for railroad to Lawrence, Leavenworth, and the country west of the Wakarusa, possibility of passing over or uniting franchises. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
See also Outsized Materials Box Q F 3-e for clipping, "A New Railroad," (no source or date), re route through Lawrence, Wakarusa Valley, and Solomon Valley to Denver and the resources of the Solomon Valley.
F 80: Legislation - Railroads, Solomon Valley. H. R. 882, "for a grant of land to the Junction City, Solomon Valley, and Denver City Railroad Company, and for the disposal of said lands to actual settlers," by SC; and H. R. 966, "to grant the right of way through the public lands to the Junction City, Solomon Valley, and Denver Railway Company," by SC.
a. Minutes of Solomon Valley and Republican River Rail Road Meeting held at Glasco, on March 16, 1870, signed by J. A. Tates, Chairman, and H. H. Spaulding, Secretary of Meeting. Re: memorializing of Congress for the building of the Solomon Valley and Republican River Railway "from a point on the Kansas Pacific near the crossing of the Solomon River to a point on the Denver Pacific Rway near the town of Evans in the Teritory [sic] of Colorado." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Correspondence.
(1) Beates, G. E., to SC (January 30, 1870). Re: suggested change in Solomon Valley Railroad bill concerning land claims, building of railroad as telling point in next campaign, disgust with state legislature, request for probable time of bill passage. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 107-f, Political Affairs, Campaign 1870, letter, Beates, G. E., to SC (April 1, 1870) re land grant for Solomon Valley Railroad.
(2) Beates, G. E., to SC (May 29, n.y.). Re: disagreement with Houston's suggestions because they would involve building branches, expected difficulties concerning representation at next convention, gratefulness of people for SC's saving of land office, favoring of amendment suggested by Houston in Pomeroy's bill. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(3) Blood, J., to SC (January 14, 1870). Re: advantages of railroad from the Eastern state line via Lawrence and the Solomon Valley to Denver. Handwritten. 2 pages.
(4) Houston, S. D., to SC (January 6, 1870). Re: details of land grant, hope of SC's enemies that he will advocate an impractical plan. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(5) Houston, S. D., to SC (January 8, 1870). Re: advice to go slowly on the railroad bills and the land district bill, provisions for taking up land titles, price of land. Baker's inability to get to Washington because of illness. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(6) Houston, S. D., to SC (January 26, 1870). Re: advice to SC not to yield to demands of Junction City except for the Solomon Valley Railroad, Ross's bill for the Republican Valley Railroad, division of building responsibilities, state legislature's investigation of delegates to Washington. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(7) Prescott, J. H., to SC (March 9, 1870). Re: adjournment of legislature without "impeaching or dethroning" Congressional members, introduction of bill requesting land grant for the Solomon Valley, Republican River, and Denver Railroad Company, route to the Gulf via Salina and Preston Road. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(8) Reynolds, Charles, to SC (January 10, 1870). Re: reading of copy of railroad bill, land grants to railroads, pay of chaplains, discharge for Steven Alex Robinson. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(9) Reynolds, Charles, to SC (January 27, 1870). Re: meeting of objections concerning land grants by Solomon Valley Railroad Bill, CR's article on "Apportionment" for the Union resulting from SC's speech on Judd bill, Governor Harvey's suggestion concerning a water route to the sea, Agriculture Institute at Manhattan, Logan's army bill and the pay of chaplains. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(10) Sanford, Eph. H., to SC (February 11, 1870). Re: importance to Lawrence and Leavenworth of passage of railroad grant for "that important cut off." Handwritten. 1 page both sides.
(11) Snyder, H. C., to SC (January 4, 1870). Re: request for passage of bill granting land to the Junction City, Solomon Valley, and Denver Railroad Company, government protection on the frontier, and establishment of land office on the Republican River. Handwritten. 1 page.
(12) Welch, B. F., Secretary, in behalf of the people of Mitchell County, to SC (March 15, 1870). Re: resolutions adopted at a meeting of the citizens of Beloit concerning the building of the Solomon Valley and Republican River Railroad and a land grant similar to that of the Kansas Pacific Railroad Company. Handwritten. 1 page both sides.
F 81: Legislation - Reconstruction, Texas. "Memorial Against Holding an Election in Texas in July, 1869," to Congress from C. B. Sabin of Houston, Harris County, Texas (n.d.). Re: fear of "resumption of power by late rebel element" if election be held now, need of Congressional action. Printed. 3 pages.
F 82: Legislation - Reconstruction, Virginia. [H. R. 1120, for the removal of political disabilities of the people of Virginia, by Mr. Ridgway?] Letter. Jno. W. Jenkins to SC (January 26 (n.y.). Re: request that SC oppose final action on bill for removal of disabilities from citizens of Virginia until after meeting at Richmond. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 83: Legislation - Tariff, Castor Beans and Castor Oil. Letter. Sutton & Gillett[?] to SC (February 14, 1870). Re: request that SC use his influence to maintain the protective duty on castor beans and castor oil. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 84: Legislation - Taxation. Correspondence.
a. Barley & Moyes to SC (November 13, 1869). Re: request for SC's influence in obtaining repeal of tax on beef and pork packers. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Cigar Makers Union of the State of Kansas, James Smith, Corresponding Secretary, to SC (March 29, 1870). Re: enclosure of memorial representing condition of cigar trade. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 85: Legislation - Undesignated.
a. Pratt, M. G., to SC (June 20, 1870). Re: instructions to SC from Mr. Horner and Mr. Wright to pass the bill with the amendment if possible. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Sanford, Amos, to SC (April 26, 1870). Re: enclosure of memorial from county officers, publication of memorial in Journal, annoyance at Congressional delay. Handwritten. Partial page.
c. Wright, R., to SC (January 17, 1870). Re: dislike of amendment (Ross Bill) as passed by Senate, preference that it be defeated in the House than that it pass in its present form. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 86: Military Affairs, Military Academy Appointments. Correspondence.
a. Blachly, Frank, to SC (May 30, 1870). Re: request for appointment to West Point if present appointee fails to pass examination. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Bliss, J. F., to SC (March 17, 1870). Re: application for son's appointment to West Point vacancy if present appointee does not enter, past political support for SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Spencer, Charles A., to SC (July 6, 1869). Re: desire to enter West Point. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Walker, Delos, to SC (November 26, 1869). Re: desire of brother to enter West Point, referral of SC to Glenni W. Scofield, U. S. Representative from Pennsylvania. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 87: Military Affairs, Appointments. Correspondence.
a. Greelish, John, to SC (March 22, 1870). Re: application for commission in the Army, if unobtainable, application for civil appointment. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Hesselberger, Lieutenant. Hesselberger, Mollie, to SC (January 18, 1870). Re: appointment of her husband as military storekeeper, husband's presentation of Mexican hair work to General Grant. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Jones, Dr. D. C. Pierce, A. C., to SC (July 15, 1869). Re: appointment of Dr. Jones as U. S. Examining Surgeon at resignation of Dr. Finlaw. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 88: Military Affairs, Bounties. Correspondence.
a. Babbitt, William W., to SC (May 15, 1870). Re: application for equalization bounty four years ago, request for SC's help in obtaining return of his discharge and information concerning his bounty. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Cutting, Almira B., to SC (March 25, 1870). Re: request for information concerning payment of his bounty. Handwritten. 1 page.
On reverse side are a referral note from SC to Hon. E. B. French, Second Auditor, Treasury Department, and a reply from E. B. French requesting further information.
c. Harper, Allen, to SC (May 25, 1870). Re: request for blank voucher on which to apply for additional bounty for his son-in-law, James Kelly. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Hubbard, P., to SC (March 26, 1870). Re: information concerning Supreme Court decision on additional bounties for publication in the newspapers. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Huntting, E. H., to SC (May 24, 1869). Re: lack of reply from SC concerning his bounty. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Huron, George A., to SC (April 12, 1870). Re: fraudulent bounty collection for Mr. Peers by F. M. O'Brien. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Keplinger, L. W., to SC (May 18, 1870). Re: request for information concerning bounty decision, entitlement to bounties, and method of procurement. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Slavens, J. H., to SC (February 22, 1870). Re: return of his bounty check to the Paymaster, request that SC pick up check and discharge and send it to him in Missouri. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
i. Speer, John, to SC (May 31, 1870). Re: information concerning bounties for Claiborn Conley and Elija Anthony. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 89: Military Affairs, Claims, J. A. Stewart. Correspondence from W. R. Hammond to SC.
a. (July 19, 1869). Re: contract taken out in his brother-in-law's name to furnish oats to Fort Leavenworth because of child's illness, claim of Captain Belcher that contract had been broken, lack of notification to the contractor, lack of compensation for delivered oats, request for assistance from SC in collecting payment. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Enclosed papers include:
(1) Handwritten copy of a letter from James A. Ekin, Deputy Quartermaster General, Bvt. Brigadier General, to Bvt. Major General J. L. Donaldson, Assistant Quartermaster General (September 25, 1867). Re: receipt of papers in J. A. Stewart case, lack of authority of Acting Quartermaster General to relieve Stewart from legal liability incurred by breach of contract. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) Handwritten draft of petition from J. A. Stewart to the Members of the Senate and House of Representatives (1869). Re: reasons for breach of contract, lack of notification concerning expiration of contract, request for relief of liability and payment for delivered oats. 1 page; both sides.
b. (October 15, 1869). Re: progress in claim settlement, desire to trade residence and grounds for body of land. Handwritten. Partial page.
c. (January 5, 1870). Re: instructions to SC to "get his claim allowed..." and to "put it in anybodys hands you see proper to," desire for custom house and post office in Leavenworth. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. (April 22, 1870). Re: progress of claim. Handwritten. Partial page.
e. (May 25, 1870). Re: instructions to settle claim for one-half to one-third off, desire for information. Handwritten. Partial page.
F 90: Military Affairs, Claims, Horace Tucker.
a. Blackford, W. D., to Thomas M. Vincent, Assistant Adjutant General, U. S. A. (December 15, 1869). Re: request for reconsideration of decision in Horace Tucker suspension, enclosure of affidavit of Colonel W. R. Judson, request that he retrieve the case files. Handwritten. 1 page. Attached are what appear to be handwritten copies of orders and affidavits concerning Horace Tucker's service as Captain of the 4th Regiment Indian Brigade (6 pieces).
b. Tucker, Horace, to SC (January 9, 1869). Re: sending copy of General James G. Blunt's affidavit concerning HT's assignment to duty and his mustering out, right to allowances for transportation and payment for entire period of service. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Tucker, Horace, to SC (January 8, 1870). Re: possibility of rejection of War Department claim because of Colonel Phillips erroneous report, request that SC use his influence to have claim accepted, inquiries concerning Kegnin[?] in Atlanta, Illinois. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 122-g, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Tucker, Horace, to SC (January 25, 1870) re SC's visiting Second Auditor's Office with W. D. Blackford; and Box 4 F 116-g, Political Affairs, Misconduct Investigation, letter, Tucker, Horace, to SC (February 4, 1870) re thanks for SC's help with his claim.
d. Vincent, Thomas M., Assistant Adjutant General, to SC (February 24, 1870). Re: adherence to adverse decision because of conflict of statements and the record as shown by the roster, no entitlement to consideration for recruiting duty. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. On reverse side is SC's handwritten referral to the Secretary of War calling his attention to the "remarkable character" of the letter and asking for his consideration of the evidence.
e. Blackford, W. D., to SC (April 20, 1870). Re: sending of copy of General Blunt's affidavit, papers on file in the Second Auditor's Office, General Vincent's refusal to correct error in records, request for SC's assistance. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f. Tucker, Horace, to SC (May 3, 1870). Re: SC's consent to try again to have claim accepted, unusual character of Vincent's proceedings, facts concerning issuance of appointment and difficulties in reaching Fort Gibson, orders to join Blunt's expedition across the Arkansas River, request that SC assist him in securing "fair play and justice." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g. Envelope addressed to W. D. Blackford, Esq. Handwritten.
F 91: Military Affairs, Claims, Miscellaneous. Correspondence.
a. Cradit[?], N. C.
(1) Cradit[?], N. C. to SC (February 17, 1870). Re: obtaining final certificate of nonindebtedness, request that SC ask for immediate return of his certificate, Sell's belief that SC was author of a slanderous letter, comments on Kansas politics. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Cradit[?], N. C., to SC (May 2, 1870). Re: sending of application, inability to get signatures of Millen and Clary, disability caused by Price Raid. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Larimer, William, to SC (February 10, 1870). Re: source of problems concerning state claims on the national government. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Newlon, J. F., to SC (March 14, 1870). Re: request that SC act for him in collection of his claim payment, request for documents.
F 92: Military Affairs, Correspondence, Miscellaneous.
a. Coffin, M. G.[?], to SC (April 24, 1870). Re: prevention of dismissal of Lieutenant Wallingford. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also F 92-i and j below.
b. Hopkins, Henry, to SC (June 9, 1870). Re: request from the 2nd Kansas Cavalry for transfer of four captured Rebel cannon to the State to be deposited at Topeka as war remembrances. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Inman, H., to SC (March 23, 1870). Re: desire for transfer back to Kansas, request that SC get help from Ross and Mitchell to make transfer possible. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Kimball, W. C., to SC (April 17, 1870). Re: application for discharge of his brother from the army because of effect on his mother of brother's enlistment. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Mead, J. R., to SC (August 29, 1869). Re: withdrawal of endorsement of revocation of General Sheridan's order concerning William Greiffenstein. Handwritten. Partial page.
Rankin, W. A. See Box 4 F 7-d, Indian Affairs, Committee on, letter, Rankin, W. A., to SC (February 25, 1870) re final settlement for mustering out.
f. Reynolds, Charles, to SC (March 11, 1870). Re: request of William Borden to Senator O. P. Morton (Indiana) for staff appointment with rank of captain, advice to "strike havy" on legislature that will benefit the entire state. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
Robinson, Steven Alex. See Box 4 F 80-b, Legislation, Solomon Valley Railroad, letter, Reynolds, Charles, to SC (January 10, 1870) re discharge of Steven Alex. Robinson.
g. Sells, Elijah, to SC (May 20, 1869). Re: desire to have son assigned to duty near home rather than detailed by the Secretary of War for duty in the Indian service. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Attached is handwritten listing of war service of David M. Sells and his brothers. 1 page; both sides.
h. Sternberg, L., to SC (May 11, 1870). Re: request for discharge of his son J. F. Sternberg. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i. Wallingford, D. W., to SC (April 23, 1870). Re: request for assistance in court martial based on false charges. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
j. Wallingford, D. W., to SC (May 13, 1870). Re: request that SC see the Judge Advocate concerning his case. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
k. White, William H., to SC (January 23, 1870). Re: reasons for requesting troops to assist in the arrest of two murderers in Texas, request for documents. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
l. Wiggin, C. P., per J. C. Green, to SC (April 27, 1870). Re: request that SC obtain from the Adjutant General a transcript showing when Lieutenant C. P. Wiggin was mustered and discharged from the service. Handwritten. Partial page.
F 93: Military Affairs, Frontier Protection. Handwritten draft of a letter from SC to Hon. G. K.[sic] Belknap, Secretary of War [should be William W. Belknap (December 22, 1869). Re: SC's recommendation and request that Mobley's suggestions concerning frontier protection be acted upon as early in the coming spring as possible. 7 pages.
F 94: Military Affairs, Simpson Vouchers.
a. Receipt signed by John O'Connor acknowledging payment to him of proceeds on Simpson vouchers by SC (January 5, 1871).
b. Correspondence.
(1) Brooks, J. G., to SC (September 15, 1869). Re: delay in decision by Quartermaster General on investigation, disappointment in having to pay interest on the vouchers. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Wilson, Thomas, to SC (September 29, 1869). Re: taking of depositions of witnesses and probable examination of Blunt, Insley, Simpson, Carney, General Mitchell, McKenzie, Moonlight, etc., increase of fees, request for addresses of witnesses. Handwritten. 2 pages.
(3) Wilson, Thomas, to SC (November 10, 1869). Re: fighting by U. S. of Kansas Simpson voucher cases, taking of more depositions, request for information concerning people involved, inability to attend their examinations. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 95: Naval Affairs. Letter. C. W. Whitney to SC (May 20, 1870). Re: request for aid from SC in obtaining relief on claim. Printed with handwritten entries. 1 page.
F 96: Newspapers (Eldorado to Fort Scott).
a. Eldorado. Walnut Valley Times.
(1) Murdock, T. B., to SC (March 8, 1870). Re: hope that SC will take a life subscription. Handwritten. Partial page.
(2) Danford, J. S., to SC (April 30, 1870). Re: probable dissolving of partnership with Murdock, need to see SC concerning buying out paper. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Emporia Tribune. Lambdin, C. S., to SC (January 22, 1870). Re: being back in Kansas and working on the county's second paper. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Fort Scott Monitor. Shannon, W. A. to SC (April 21, 1870). Re: attacks on SC published in the Monitor. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Fort Scott Telegraph.
(1) Shannon, W. A., to SC (April 25, 1870). Re: negotiations for the purchase of the Fort Scott Post, need for a Republican paper to counteract the Monitor, the Girard Press, and others, cost of equipment and material, hope that SC will take an interest in the paper. Handwritten. 1 page and 1 partial page.
(2) Shannon, W. A., to SC (May 20, 1870). Re: meeting of Van Fossen, Wharton, Tomlinson, and Caffrey concerning SC's proposition in Shannon's name, keeping proposition quiet, campaign fight with Monitor. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(3) Van Fossen, C. H., to SC (May 23, 1870). Re: arrangement with Major William Caffery of the Telegram for his paper in SC's interest. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(4) Hutchison, William B., to SC (June 13, 1870). Re: willingness to take up an interest in the Republican Telegram, enmity to SC of the Monitor, possibility of assistance from Osborn, leave of absence from route agency. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(5) Shannon, W. A., to SC (June 18, 1870). Re: receipt and use of money, gain in popularity of paper, good work of W. B. Hutchison against the opposition, SC's coming to Fort Scott. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 97: Newspapers (Guilford to Medina).
a. Guilford Citizen. Business card (n.d.). Printed with handwritten notations.
b. Kansas Tribune. Also referred to as Lawrence Tribune.
(1) Hinton, R. J., to SC (October 25, 1869). Re: arrangements for correspondence. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Speer, John, to SC (December 31, 1869). Re: inability to get a settlement or to raise money for Van Horn, determination of Journal to break him, hesitation concerning act for relief without support of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, selling land for depots, SC's sending of money to bring Van Horn home. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Box 4 F 19-f, Internal Revenue, Speer Case, letter, Emery, J. S., to SC (May 13, 1870) re feeling of SC's friends that change should be made in the Tribune; Box 4 F 20-c and e, Internal Revenue, Speer Case, letters, Worden, L. J., to SC (May 3 and 21, 1870) re financial condition of the Tribune and appointment of an Associate Editor; and Box 4 F 110-j, Political Affairs, Campaign, 1870, letter, Worden, L. J., to SC (June 6, 1870) re encouraging Speer and possible purchase of part of the paper.
c. Kansas Zeitung. Bond, W. H., to SC (February[?] 1, 1870). Re: advertising of proposals for government contracts, Caldwell as candidate for Congress, Ford's proceedings in investigation. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Leavenworth Bulletin and Leavenworth Conservative. Anthony, D. R., to SC (January 10, 1870). Re: proposal to buy out and consolidate the two papers, desire for appointment as supervisor of the census for Kansas. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Leavenworth Call[?]. Bond, A. H., to SC (May 13, 1870). Re: sending of papers. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Manhattan paper. Pipher, John W., to SC (June 11, 1870). Re: arrangements for a new Clarke paper, subscription for SC in JWP's name. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Medina New Era. Weaver, S., to SC (November 3, 1869). Re: need for new material for office, request for money. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 98: Newspapers (Olathe Mirror and News Letter).
a. Gregg, O. H.[?], to SC (January 17, 1870). Re: taking editorial charge of new paper, opposition of Black Bobbers to SC, request that SC do something to "abate hostility," appointment of Asa H. Gregg as mail agent on the Missouri River, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet and 1 single sheet; both sides.
b. Worden, L. J., to SC (May 5, 1870). Re: Gregg's open rupture with proprietors of the News Letter, possibility of Gregg's helping to edit the Lawrence Tribune this summer. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Lucas, N. B., to SC (May 9, 1870). Re: Gregg's switch from the News Letter to the Mirror, publication of SC's letter, desire for position as route agent. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Lucas, N. B., to SC (May 10, 1870). Re: Col. Haye's pleasure with Gregg as editor, appointment on Kansas Pacific Railroad with transfer privilege to the Missouri River, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Hubbard, D., to [L. J.] Worden (May 11, 1870). Re: recommendation to accept offer of McKee concerning Mirror, Fishback's control of the News Letter, his expected attack on Speer. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides. At end of letter is a handwritten note from L. J. Worden to SC requesting word from SC.
f. Hubbard, D., to SC (May 12, 1870). Re: Gregg's leaving the News Letter, McKee's offer to give Gregg charge of the Mirror during the campaign, recommendation that SC accept McKee's offer, Fishback's lack of political influence. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g. Lucas, N. B., to SC (May 14, 1870). Re: possibility of Gregg's returning to the News Letter and resultant loss of Col. Hayes' influence. Handwritten. Partial page.
h. Gregg, O. H., to SC (May 17, 1870). Re: reasons for leaving News Letter, offer of McKee to allow Gregg to edit the Mirror in favor of SC during the campaign for a fee, necessity of advocating rights of the Black Bob settlers and of passing legislation in current session to secure their claims, lack of influence of Abbot and McBride. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i. Shaw, Jno. L., to SC (June 16, 1870). Re: request by influential Olathe Republican that he purchase the Mirror in order to promote the renomination of SC to Congress, request for brief history of Johnson County and its advantages and politics if SC approves such a plan. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 23, Land Office, Bailey vs. Pitt or Fishback, letter, Fishback, M. H. M., to SC (February 23, 1870) re purchase of presses and material for the News Letter.
F 99: Newspapers (Osage Mission Journal to Seneca).
a. Osage Mission Journal. Howard, C. H., to SC (April 6, 1870). Re: recommendation of R. N. Jones as a "Clarke Man," request for ammunition to fight the opposition. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Ottawa Republic. DeFord, John W., to SC (August 2, 1869). Re: suggestion that SC purchase or control the Ottawa Republic, offer to write for the paper, desire to see SC defeat his opposition, popularity of SC's opposition to Joy and company. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Paola Republican Press.
(1) Clayton, Joshua, to SC (February 21, 1870). Re: willingness to run the paper if SC should purchase it. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) to SC (June 13, 1870). Re: advice to leave paper in present hands and pay off indebtedness, reasons for doing so. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides. Lower portion of letter has been damaged.
d. Parker or Parkersburg, Montgomery County.
(1) Dodge, J. G., to SC (March 14, 1870). Re: loan to start paper to assist in Senatorial contest. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) Baker, G. D., to SC (May 24, 1870). Re: no census appointment, inducements to start paper, financial inability to do so, question concerning possibility of financial assistance from SC. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 102-c, Newspapers, Wichita, letter, Bond, A. H., to SC (May 24, 1870) re starting paper at Wichita instead of Parker.
F 100: Newspapers (Topeka).
a. Kansas Independent. Cummings, J. F., to SC (April 29, 1870). Re: establishment of new and independent paper to be edited by J. W. Steele, request for aid. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Topeka Commonwealth.
(1) Houston, [S. D.], to SC (January 12, 1870). Re: Burlingame's leaving the Commonwealth, desire of Davis for printing, advice to aid by giving them work but in no other way. Handwritten. 2 pages; both sides of first page.
See also Box 4 F 118-c, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, from Houston, D. W., to SC (January 12, 1870) re Prouty's friendship and his troubles with the paper staff.
(2) Prouty, S. S., to SC (February 9, 1870). Re: thanks for printing of the laws, need for any legitimate patronage possible, plan to maintain a neutral position in canvass, request for army advertising. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(3) Prouty, Davis, and Crane to SC (February 21, 1870). Re: enclosure of letter to chief clerk of War Department for SC to use in any advisable way. Handwritten. 1 page. Attached is letter from J. W. Davidson, Br. Maj. General, to Hon. John Potts, Chief Clerk War Department (February 15, 1870). Re: request to be placed on list of advertising papers. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Unspecified paper. Greer, I. [?] P., to SC (May 1, 1870). Re: SC's promise of material aid for paper's support in 1866 election, request for that aid now, mercenariness of the Record and Wilmarth's letter. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 101: Newspapers (Troy Republican).
a. Maynard, James B., to SC (October 12, 1869). Re: Dreming's statement that he would buy the Wathena paper, praise of editor of Troy paper. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Bridges, C. G., to Hon. J. F. Asper (U. S. Representative, Missouri) (October 23, 1869). Re: request for government patronage. Handwritten. 1 page. On reverse side is handwritten referral by J. F. Asper to SC recommending CGB's request.
c. Bridges, C. G., to SC (October 23, 1869). Re: publication of proposals for carrying mail and other government printing. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Horton, Albert H., to SC (November 10, 1869). Re: return of letters, advice to let Bursk remain postmaster and thus avoid a bitter fight, recommendation of favors for editor of Troy Republican, preference of Troy and Wathena papers to the Chief, preparing to combat plan to divide state into three districts. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Boder, H., Jr. to SC (November 22, 1869). Re: giving advertisements of bids for mail contracts to Troy Republican. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Bridges, C. G., to SC (January 9, 1870). Re: thanks for SC's expression of interest, need for assistance, increasing circulation of paper, inability to accept appointment as Census enumerator, desire to suggest someone else for appointment, work needed to carry the county for SC, assessorship as only office in which he would be interested. Handwritten. 2 folded sheets; both sides.
g. Bridges, C. G., to SC (March 5, 1870). Re: publication of SC's speech, sending of money, preference for receiving messages directly rather than through second party, publication of article "A Word to the Party," improvement of SC's election chances. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
h. Bridges, C. G., to SC (June 13, 1870). Re: reply to lecture of Sol Miller, Miller's withdrawal of advertising from the Republican, accusations of political financial support, desire for nothing but legitimate support from SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet and 2 single sheets; both sides of folded sheet and second single sheet.
F 102: Newspapers (Waterville to Wichita and unspecified).
a. Waterville Telegraph.
(1) Root, Frank A., to SC (October 18, 1869). Re: request for information concerning location for a newspaper. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) Root F[rank] A., to SC (November 13, 1869). Re: plans for publication of Waterville newspaper, retention of mail agency. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(3) Root, F[rank] A., to SC (November 25, 1869). Re: publication date for the Waterville Telegraph, request for advertising. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Wathena Reporter. Dreming, F. H., to SC (October 17, 1869). Re: change of ownership of paper and change of political support. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Wichita. Bond, A. H., to SC (May 24, 1870). Re: new paper at Wichita to be run by Fred A. Sowers and owned by Zoe Clarke, Anthony's desire for governorship, reason for Mitchell's request for AHB's removal. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Unspecified. Ping, Thomas to SC (November 24, 1869). Re: request for advice concerning good county seat in which to locate a newspaper. Handwritten. Partial page.
F 103: Office.
a. Seven pieces containing notations of names and addresses.
b. Letter. N. G. Ordway, Sergeant-at-Arms, House of Representatives, per Moses Dillon, to SC (October 30, 1869). Re: sending of payment for October due SC as member of the 41st Congress. Printed with handwritten entries. 1 page.
F 104: Pension Office. Correspondence.
a. Hadley, W.., Cashier, National Bank of Lawrence, to SC (January 24, 1870). Re: refusal of Hon. H. Van Aernam, Commissioner of Pensions, to authorize the Pension Agent of Kansas to keep his account at the National Bank of Lawrence. Handwritten. 2 pages.
b. Van Aernam, H., Commissioner, Pension Office, to SC (June 28, 1870). Re: nomination of physician to replace Dr. I. F. Newton as Examining Surgeon for the Pension Office. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 105: Pensions. William Logan.
a. Logan, William, to SC (December 24, 1869). Re: appointment of Dr. Dement as Examining Surgeon, order of Pension Office that report to Humboldt for examination, impossibility of traveling forty miles in present health, request for order from Pension Office directing him to report to Dr. Dement if he could be appointed. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Logan, William, to Col. G. H. Hoyt (December 27, 1869). Re: request for assistance in securing the appointment of Dr. Dement as Examining Surgeon, location of one hundred pensioners within a sevenmile radius of Jacksonville. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Logan, William, to SC (April 9, 1870). Re: request for examination by Dr. G. D. Dement who has received notice of his appointment as Examining Surgeon, enclosure of letter to Commissioner of Pensions and request that SC refer it [see letter below]. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Logan, William, to Commissioner of Pensions (April 9, 1870). Re: request for referral to Dr. G. D. Dement for examination instead of Dr. William Wakefield, inability to travel to Humboldt. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides. Reverse side contains referral to Mr. H. Van Aernam, Commissioner of Pensions signed by SC.
e. Logan, William, to SC (April 29, 1870). Re: examination by Dr. Dement with report of "permantly incapacitated for obtaining subsistence by manual labor," thanks for assistance, desire to receive pension from date of discharge. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Logan, William, and Dement, G. D., to SC (May 28, 1870). Re: required corrections on certificate, request for SC's decision concerning value of sending the enclosed letter from Dr. Dement with the certificate. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 106: Pensions, Miscellaneous. Correspondence.
a. Bratton, A. M., to SC (June 11, 1870). Re: sending of certificates of birth of Nancy Isabella Ellis to Commissioner of Pensions with no acknowledgement or further action, recertification requested from Dr. Root for increase in pension of Alexander M. Bratton. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Fitch, E., to SC (June 3, 1870). Re: receipt of order for third physical examination for pension, request that SC try to expedite his pension claim, gratitude of Osage settlers for SC's interest. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Haskell, L. P., to SC (May 19, 1870). Re: action on request for withdrawal of papers from files of the Committee on Invalid Pensions. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Haskell, L. P., to Hon. J. G. Blane [sic] (May 9, 1870). Re: withdrawal of papers relating to claim of Mrs. Annie Bagley from files of the Committee on Invalid Pensions. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Haskell, L. P., to Hon. J. G. Blaine (May 25, 1870). Re: withdrawal of papers relating to claim of Mrs. Annie Bagley from files of the Committee on Invalid Pensions. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Mitchell, Joshua, to SC (n.d.). Re: assistance in getting his pension claim allowed, explanation of need for pension. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 107: Political Affairs - Campaign, 1870. Correspondence (A-C).
a. Babcock, C. W., to SC (March 20, 1870). Re: possible canvassers, similarity of SC's strength to that of two years ago, disorganization of opposition, Kalloch's buying of votes, advice not to trust judgment of Speer and Aiken concerning strength of parties, source of Kalloch's money, opinions concerning SC's running for the Senate, probable election of Anthony as mayor. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Babcock, C. W., to SC (May 8, 1870). Re: attack of the enemy on Speer, Anthony's desire to be Governor, bringing out of Learnard to carry district, gaining of strength before the convention, Worden and Houston's appointment of census takers, advice to start picking up the papers, Emmert's inability to support SC, advice to consult Worden. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Bab[cock, C. W.], to SC (May 25, 1870). Re: "skunking" of Kalloch, Stotler, and Moonlight. Handwritten. 1 page. Handwritten endorsement at end of letter by [L. J.] Worden.
d. Babcock, C. W., to SC (June 12, 1870). Re: defeat of Kalloch, possible redistricting for three Representatives and its effect on the campaign, need to keep working and to consolidate money for use, joke on Bob Stevens. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Babcock, C. W., to SC (June 20, 1870). Re: agreement of opposition to run Learnard, necessity of SC's carrying Douglas County, lack of support in Douglas County of SC's land policy, listing of groups supporting Learnard, advice to draw off railroad influence, possible financial support, enemy's attitude toward Kalloch, belief that Joy wants to see both Learnard and SC defeated, attempt of Insley, Finney, and Smock[?] to get hold of Osage lands. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet and 1 partial sheet; both sides.
f. Beates, G. E., to SC (April 1, 1870). Re: political picture in Junction City area, feeling that SC can carry as many western counties as he did in 1868, local interest in Solomon Valley Railroad, giving railroads subsidies of alternate sections, arrival of Bond's appointment. Handwritten. 3 pages.
g. Bond, A. H., to SC (May 19, 1870). Re: suggestion that SC write to Houston concerning Ortman as appointee, expectation of carrying almost the entire county, importance of care in making appointments and securing appropriation for Leavenworth custom house, plan to canvass his district, Times and Conservative support of Stotler for Congress, advice not to antagonize Anthony, Moonlight's announcement as candidate for Congress, Anthony as candidate for Governor. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h. Bond, A. H., to SC (June 25, 1870). Re: canvas of M. S. Adams, Moonlight's political death because of action in city election and in election of 1st ward councilman and his intention to be a Democratic candidate, bitterness against SC of Baker and Coffin. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
i. Bridgens, W. H., to SC (May 30, 1870). Re: success of canvass in Wyandotte County, plan to tour with Dewey the western part of Leavenworth County among "our colored friends." Handwritten. 2 pages.
j. Brumbaugh, J. D., to SC (January 1, 1870). Re: support for SC should he choose to run for the Senate, lack of sympathy for Kalloch, Thacker, and company in the southern tier, expectation of candidacy for the House next fall, starting of paper in Waterville by Frank Root. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
k. Cobb, S. A., to SC (May 4, 1870). Re: canvass of Stotler for Congress, need for settlement of Speer case as soon as possible, Danford's letter in the Lawrence Journal advising the Leaguers to "prove up under the Joy claim." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
l. Cobb, [S. A.], to SC (May 31, 1870). Re: candidacy for Congress of D. R. Anthony and for Governor of Walker, route agency for Matthewson[?], Learnard as candidate for Congress from Douglas County, need for SC to come home as soon as possible, advice to prevent Elder from taking action on state convention until SC is home. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 108: Political Affairs - Campaign, 1870. Correspondence (D-Ho).
Danford, A. See Box 4 F 2-f, Indian Affairs, Cherokee Lands, letter, Danford, A., to SC (May 6, 1870) re Stotler's probable candidacy for the opposition.
a. Emery, J. S., to SC (May 21, 1870). Re: Kalloch's downfall and anger at JSE's article. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Evans, R. W., to SC (February 15, 1870). Re: enclosure of letter, need for good Indian protection bill, need to secure Fort Hays Quartermaster and his aide for fall election. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Fisher, John K., to SC (April 27, 1870). Re: using census appointments to gain political support, offer of canvass assistance, tax collections at Atchison, effect of weather on war wounds. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Gregg, O. H., to SC (April 26, 1870). Re: Mr. Ogg's inability to accept census appointment, appointment of OHG and W. F. Adams, advocacy of settlers' cause in order to gain their acceptance of paper's views, breaking down of leaders' hostility in order to later obtain their support of SC, need for SC to assist settlers, spreading of impression that SC will carry the state, advice against accommodating proprietors of two Olathe newspapers now and to let Worden approach them in a month, decision of Worden, Hubbard, and OHG to induce settlers to compromise with Blunt, SC delegate to state convention from one county district, improvement of outlook in last two months. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet and 1 single sheet; both sides.
e. Gregg, O. H., to SC (May 25, 1870). Re: Hubbard's contract with McKee for editorial support of Mirror and OHG's voluntary agreement to edit the paper, necessity of disposing of the Black Bob matter, candidacy of Burris for Lieutenant Governor on opposition ticket, advice to ignore Abbot's statements and to make a friend of Slaughter. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 98-a, Newspapers, Olathe Mirror, letter, from Gregg, O. H., to SC (January 17, 1870) re opposition of Black Bob settlers to SC.
f. Henderson, T. W., to SC (May 2, 1870). Re: request for donation subscribed by SC, support of colored voters of the state, refusal of colored voters to support H. S. Clark for mayor because Speer said he was against SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g. Hodges, Lawrence A. E., to SC (June 21, 1870). Re: SC's election generally expected in Lawrence area, canvass of Leonard, support of five of the Leavenworth County delegation, request for information as to his chances of a mail agency, raise in pay for Hoyt before adjournment. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h. Horne, D. H., to SC (June 8, 1870). Re: kind of representative desired by people of Kansas, growth and changes in Kansas in the past two years, Governor Harvey's loss of Topeka support, divided opinions about SC, DHH's support for SC. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
i. Houston, [D. W.]?, to SC (May 25, 1870). Re: request that SC see the Secretary of the Interior concerning residents on Indian reservation, belief in carrying Leavenworth over Anthony, presence of Maxson and Osburn, jubilance of SC's friends but enemies sowing tares. Handwritten. Partial page.
j. Houston, D. W., to SC (June 14, 1870). Re: anger at placement of land office at Augusta, claim of Pomeroy and Ross that they had nothing to do with it, sending of delegates instructed against SC, confidence in election of SC, Moonlight's independent canvass for Congress, trouble with the colored vote because of Anthony, fight against Leonard in Douglas County, route appointment for William Lindsey. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
k. Hoyt, C. H., to SC (March 21, 1870). Re: improved election chances over those of 1868, Kalloch's connection with the L.L.& G. Railroad, assistance with canvass. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
l. Hoyt, George H., to SC (March 14, 1870). Re: Pomeroy's statement that SC not a candidate for Congress but is working for Tom Moonlight, right to be informed if SC not running, inability to support Moonlight, need for Representative with brains, heart, and conscience. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 109: Political Affairs - Campaign, 1870. Correspondence (Hu-M).
a. Hubbard, D., to SC (April 17, 1870). Re: Gregg's advocacy of Black Bob settlers, anger of settlers because Gregg did not include abuse of SC in his history of the Black Bob question, need for support of paper, names of supporters and opposition. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Hubert, F., to SC (March 20, 1870). Re: necessity of SC's canvassing the state, ignorance of people concerning SC's actions in Congress. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Hurlburt, T. L., to SC (April 15, n.y.). Re: favoring of SC's reelection by newcomers, old settlers' feeling that newcomers have no rights, post office appointment, hope that SC will be reelected. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Lineker, William S., to SC (May 16, 1870). Re: approval of SC's course by himself and his neighbors and encouragement to persevere, promise of support at election time. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Low, A., to SC (March 2, 1870). Re: Mowry's hope of getting into State Senate, cooperation between Judge Maynard and Cyrus Leland to secure Doniphan County delegation, Bridges demand for $1,000 for support of SC by newspaper, support of route agents for ticket, necessity of carrying Leavenworth and Leavenworth County. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Lucas, N. B., to SC (April 11, 1870). Re: Carney, Wilder, Thatcher, and Moonlight as SC's main opposition in election, support of Crawford and Shannon, satisfaction of people with SC's course of action, request for information concerning appointment as route agent. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Lucas, N. B., to SC (April 27, 1870). Re: possibility of carrying county if proper steps are taken, Gregg's arrangements to switch to the Mirror, willingness to contribute financially to campaign in Johnson County, loss of sympathy for Black Bob settlers. Handwritten. 1 page both sides.
g. Maxson, P. B., to SC (April 16, 1870). Re: setting out on tour of SC's opponent, post office matter in Emporia, obtaining influence of the Walnut Valley Times, warning against C. V. Eskridge, chances of passage of the Kaw bill. Handwritten. 2 pages; both sides.
h. McThorp[?], H. E., to SC (December 24, 1870). Re: letter from Carney saying Ross will be reelected to Senate. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Miller, James, to SC (March 14, 1870). Re: support of Stotler by state representative, establishment of press in Ellsworth for the opposition, assurance that SC will be all right if the Kansas Pacific Railroad plays fair, request that SC send documents for distribution. Handwritten. 1 page. On reverse side of letter is a printed map of the eastern two-thirds of Kansas showing counties and Union Pacific Railroad lands.
j. Miller, James, to SC (May 20, 1870). Re: suggestion that SC send out an address to the people of Kansas with documents for distribution by reliable parties in each county, subsidization of newspapers by the opposition, advice to put opponents on trial instead of himself. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
k. Mitchell, D. H., to SC (May 4, 1870). Re: opposition's use of Speer matter, three or four week canvass to counteract cock and bull stories, SC's use of DHM's team of horses for canvass. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
l. Mobley, R. D., to SC (May 23, 1870). Re: expectancy of same vote in the West as in 1868, organization of Lincoln and Mitchell counties, Indian depredation, assumption that SC will run for Senate, excessive number of candidates for railroad ring, opposition to Harvey from SC's friends, importance of settling Salina Post Office matter. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 110: Political Affairs - Campaign, 1870. Correspondence (N-W).
a. Newlon, J. F., to SC (May 5, 1870). Re: receipt of books, presence of SC at celebration of Neosho Valley Railroad's arrival at Oswego, sanguinity about SC's return to Congress, salary of postmaster and his loyalty to SC. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Preston, H. D., to SC (June 8, 1870). Re: location of Arkansas Land Office at Augusta, establishment of paper at Augusta, names of people to communicate on political matters, offer of campaign assistance. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Reynolds, Charles, to SC (June 10, 1870). Re: warning against over- confidence, advice to speak out on cheap water transportation, change in fiscal policy, and a plan for tax reduction, opposition of Topeka Record, necessity of returning to Kansas as soon as possible to canvass entire state in a dignified manner, avoidance of "personalities." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Reynolds, Charles, to SC (June 20, 1870). Re: receipt of speeches, praise of last one, opposition's confidence in defeating SC in his home territory but expected loss in south and west, distribution of speeches to and personal contact with newcomers, other Congressional candidates, J. S.'s language about editors of the Journal, advice for SC to show his true character as "affable & dignified gentleman" and not to be "too hopeful." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Schott, John, to SC (May 27, 1870). Re: request for information concerning assistance in Leavenworth canvass, candidates for Governor, Moonlight's candidacy for Representative, anti-SC Republican caucuses. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Smith, D. W., to SC (June 21, 1870). Re: offer of campaign assistance in return for public documents, request that SC make a speech at Greeley. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Speer, John, to SC (November 14, 1870). Telegram. Re: election of Whitney, concession of enemies that SC is the strongest man. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
h. Thomas, A. S., to SC (January 27, 1870). Re: inability to come to Washington, state legislature doings, Wilmarth letters to the Record, SC's early apportionment speech, campaign assistance in Shawnee county. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
Tomlinson, J. A. See Box 5 F 10-e, Postal Affairs, Financial Matters, letter, Tomlinson, J. A., to SC (June 24, 1870) re opposition to SC of Manlove and Morris in Fort Scott.
i. Watson, Francis W., M.D., to SC (June 13, 1870). Re: state of commission as postmaster, sending of SC delegate to convention from Hartford district, remonstrance against FWW, Stotler's candidacy for SC's position, three opponents of SC on first ballot, confidence in SC's election, request for appointment as sergeant or clerk for roving committee. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
j. Worden, L. J., to SC (June 6, 1870). Re: arrangements for the Tribune, attempts to secure the colored vote, importance of SC's attending the mass convention of colored men, postponement of post office changes, demoralization of the enemy and consequent opportunity to gain newspaper support, silencing of Monitor, readiness to move wherever "fight is hottest." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 20-c, Internal Revenue, Speer Case, letter, from Worden, L. J., to SC (May 3, 1870) re Speer case and Black Bob steal as rallying cry of political enemies.
See also Outsized Materials Box A F 1-i for newspaper clipping, "It is well known that we preferred..." (n.d. or source; article is reprinted from the Lawrence Tribune) re preference for SC for senator, election of and praise of Alexander Caldwell; and Box 5 F 11 for correspondence re political effect of change of route agents' starting point from Wyandotte to Kansas City.
F 111: Political Affairs - Campaign, 1871, Manning Extortion Attempt.
Handwritten copies of the following letters:
a. R. B. Safford, And. A. Jackson, and W. D. Roberts to SC (September 25, 1871). Re: truth of statement that E. C. Manning requested $1,000 from SC to vote for SC for the U. S. Senate, candidacy of Manning again this fall. 1 page.
b. Referral note by SC to Major Daniel M. Adams, President, Kansas Valley Bank, Topeka (October 9, 1871). Re: request for statement of facts, demand of Manning for $1,000 from SC to secure his vote, SC's refusal to pay for anything but legitimate election expenses incurred by him, and instructions to Manning to confer with Daniel M. Adams. 1 page.
c. Reply by Daniel M. Adams (October 10, 1871). Re: demand by Col. E. C. Manning for $1,000 from Daniel M. Adams to secure his vote for SC for U. S. Senator, statement by Adams that SC and his friends had no such sum to pay him. 1 page.
F 112: Political Affairs - Campaign Expenses, 1871. Checks written on the Kansas Valley National Bank of Topeka and signed by SC per Daniel M. Adams (January 12-27, 1871). 21 checks.
F 113: Political Affairs, Kansas - Clarke Misconduct Investigation. Official Correspondence.
a. James D. Snoddy, Chairman of Committee, to SC (January 28, 1870). Re: investigation on alleged misconduct by SC as a Representative, date that committee will commence taking testimony. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. SC to Hon. Jacob Stotler, Speaker of [Kansas] House of Representatives (February 3, 1870). Re: receipt of Mr. Snoddy's letter, lack of authority for investigation by the state legislature because he is elected by the people of Kansas, intention to make his report to the people upon adjournment of Congress, confidence in impartial public judgment. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Draft of above letter in SC's handwriting. 7 pages.
F 114: Political Affairs, Kansas - Clarke Misconduct Investigation, Correspondence (A-F).
a. Aiken, E. L., to SC (February 23, 1870). Telegram. Re: breaking of Reynolds. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
b. Anderson, Andrew S., to SC (January 24, 1870). Re: scathing article in State Record concerning SC, John Speer, and L. J. Worden, authorship of article. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Brown, John W., to SC (January 29, 1870). Re: non-support of censure resolution, intention to cast vote in favor of tabling any such resolution, awareness of intention of resolution, establishment of daily mail route between Topeka and Auburn. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Cobb, [S. A.], to SC (February 9, 1870). Re: receipt of duplicate letter to Stotler, Stotler's failure to present letter to the House as yet, praise of letter, SAC's stout defense of SC. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Cobb, S. A., to SC (February 18, 1870). Re: presentation of SC's letter to the House by Stotler ten days after receipt, offer to furnish statement of that fact, desire for newspaper that would comment on affair as it really is. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Danford, A., to SC (February 28, 1870). Re: failure of "the smelling committee," reaction in SC's favor. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Downs, W. [F.?], to SC (February 16, 1870). Re: comments on actions of state legislature and the investigating committee, Stotler's delay in presenting SC's letter to the House. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Eskridge, C. V., to SC (February 4, 1870). Re: attempt to "manufacture public prejudice" against SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
Fishback, W. H. M. See Box 4 F 23, Land Office, Bailey vs. Pitt or Fishback, letter, Fishback, W. H. M. to SC (February 23, 1870) re SC's letter to Snoddy on "smelling."
F 115: Political Affairs, Kansas - Clarke Misconduct Investigation, Correspondence (G-M).
a. Grimes, W. H., to SC (March 18, 1870). Re: request for documents, pleasure at SC's letter to members of the legislature, resolutions' failure to reach the Senate, political aspirations of Kalloch and Learnard. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
Hersey, T. F. See Box 5 F 15-b, Postal Affairs, Mail Routes, letter, Hersey, T. F., to SC (February 16, 1870). re "smelling committee."
b. Horton, Albert H., to SC (February 7, 1870). Re: discharge of investigating committee and expected withdrawal of resolution, enclosure of article from the White Cloud Chief, advice to read reports in the Daily State Record. Handwritten. 1 page. Attached is article, "Undesirable Allies," (February 3, [1870]), re effect of Copperhead opposition on Republican support of SC and Pomeroy, Wilmarth's charges against SC, and their positive effect on SC's re-election.
c. Houston, D. W., to SC (January 25, 1870). Re: introduction of resolution requesting Pomeroy and Ross to resign, addition of SC's name by Lindsay, committee's request for power to send for persons and papers, apparent charges against SC are delay of Black Bob patents and a deed on record in Linn County, political importance of passage of bills for Leavenworth public building and for court term, adoption of SC's railroad policy by state House, addition of Webb and Murphy to the committee. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Houston, [D. W.], to SC ([January] 26, 1870). Telegram. Re: sending of House for reasons and papers on resignation resolution. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
e. Houston, D. W., to SC (February 10, 1870). Re: brightness of political sky, opposition's fouling of own nest and consequent failure, Shannon's bitterness at not getting position of mail inspector, census matters, newspapers at Leavenworth and Topeka, appropriation for Leavenworth public building, Price raid claims, clerkship for Olney. Handwritten. 2 pages; both sides of first page.
Hoyt, George. See Box 4 F 19-i, Internal Revenue, Speer Case, letter, Hoyt, George, to SC (January 26, 1870) re remodeling of investigating committee, Stotler's nightly revels with Kalloch and Learnard, anger at Snoddy. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. [Hoyt], George, to SC (February 10, 1870). Re: praise of SC's letter to Stotler, Pierce as best man to cope with Snoddy, names of SC's friends in House and request for names of others. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Hubert, Fred, to SC (February 24, 1870). Re: advice to stay on the job and people will give support. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Johnson, K. B., to SC (January 29, [1870]). Re: instructions for presentation of forms concerning abolition of the franking privilege, SC's speech on new apportionment, charges of adversary, SC's luck concerning timing of enemies' attack and transparency of their motives, Leavenworth Post Office appropriation, SC as next senator, advice to take care in letter writing, offer of assistance. Handwritten. 2 folded sheets; both sides of first sheet.
i. Means, Jackson, to SC (February 27, 1870). Re: praise of SC's answer to the investigating committee, poor caliber of present state legislature, popularity of SC's railroad and public lands policies, desire for retirement of Lauter, request for documents for himself and for the Agriculture Society. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 116: Political Affairs, Kansas - Clarke Misconduct Investigation, Correspondence (O-W).
a. Olney, Henry C., to SC (January 23, 1870). Re: statement by Peckham of reasons for his introduction of resolution, explanation by Olney to Peckham of source of newspaper charges, Peckham's statement of regret and promise to stifle committee, Burris's feeling that it was imprudent to weaken the strength of the Congressional delegation, expectation of no favors from Snoddy, organization for defeat of resolution, comments on state legislation, request for appointment as Register or Receiver in new land district. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Olney, Henry C., to SC (January 25, 1870). Re: change of character of resolutions as applied to Pomeroy, possible beneficial results for SC, vote on motion to empower committee to collect materials and testimony, increase of committee to five members, resolutions drawn up by HCO and introduced by Hensel. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Pierce, G. T., to SC (February 26, 1870). Re: request for speeches by Dawes and Butler, effect on Lindsey of SC's letter to the House on his arraignment. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Sanford, Amos, to SC (February 20, 1870). Re: Osage treaty fight, AS's support of SC in state legislature, SC's gain from situation, report of investigation of the neutral lands. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Sutherland, Hugh, to SC (March 2, 1870). Re: SC's recovery from shock of investigation, report that state Senator O. J. Grover "did not concur with the faithful Representatives of the people," request for Congressional Globe and diplomatic correspondence with England on the Alabama controversy, possibility of opening Southern Kansas Indian lands. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Tobey, S. D., Tribune, to SC (February 4, 1870). Telegram. Re: request to SC to ask Speer concerning publishing Worden's affidavits with comments. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page. (2 copies; one copy was misaddressed to Hon. Lawrence Clark)
g. Tucker, H., to SC (February 4, 1870). Re: War Dept. claim, Worden's testimony before investigating committee, resignation of Snoddy as chairman, opposition of Sells, investigation as combination of all opposing elements to influence fall election. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Van Horn, John, to SC (February 20, 1870). Re: praise of SC's "manly" letter to the Speaker of the state House of Representatives and admiration of others, opposition of Journal Record and Atchison Patriot, tendency of Record to favor Democrats, continuation of confidence in "Mr. S." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i. Worden, L. J., to SC (February 3, 1870). Telegram. Re: discharge of "smelling committee," publication of affidavit on Speer matter, opinion of Marr. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
j. Worden, L. J., to SC (February 5, 1870). Re: SC's letter to Marr, complaint of Marr to Beates concerning LJW's support of Sternbergh's appointment, appearance before investigating committee, LJW's introduction of Marr's letter, adjournment and discharge of committee, cooperation of LJW, Murphy, and Judge Horton to kill committee, removal of Marr, failure of Census bill. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 117: Political Affairs, Kansas. Correspondence (A-G).
a. Abell, T. L., to SC (November 25, 1869). Re: request that SC commit himself no further than he has. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Anthony, D. R., to SC (January 22, 1870). Re: newspapers, need to stem combinations against SC, bitterness of Sleep and Wilder, foolishness of Burke, necessity of getting post office appropriation for Leavenworth, inability of federal appointees to help SC. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Anthony, D. R., to SC (April 12, 1870). Re: results of Leavenworth city election, consolidation of strength, inquiry concerning his candidacy for governor. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Anthony, D. R., to SC (April 13, 1870). Re: opposition to SC by every Federal official except D. W. Houston, feelings of SC's friends that he has no power in Washington, abuse of SC by Marr. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Babcock, C. W., to SC (January 8, 1870). Re: sending of map of districts of state representatives, list of present members and the counties from which they come, method for getting post office addresses and district numbers, praise of letter on the frontier, suggested speech on abolishing the franking privilege, request that SC ask Treasury Department to speed up Surveyor General's Office accounts. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f. Baker, F. P., to SC (January 16, n.y.). Re: failure to see his share of fruits for work and for victories won. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Cobb, Stephen A., to SC (March 6, 1870). Re: gain to SC of actions of state legislature this winter, friendliness of Senate to SC's policy, advice concerning SC's policies and election tactics. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h. Cook, H. W., to SC (March 29, 1870). Re: thanks for appointment of William Pray, approval of SC's Congressional course and support for his candidacy, expectation of change in U. S. Senators, railroad land "gobbles." Handwritten. 1 page and partial page; both sides of first page.
i. Danford, A., to SC (November 12, 1869). Re: signing of letter, Bourbon county election victory for Republicans. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
j. Elder, P. P., to SC (June 14, 1870). Re: calling state convention, comments on effects of increasing the number of delegates, instruction for SC to ignore signed paper concerning appointment of postmaster on the Kansas City and Santa Fe Railroad, best man for Ottawa post office. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
k. Fox, J. O.[?], to SC (April 13, 1870). Re: plottings of Borton, Hunt, Bancrofts, Skinner, Eskridge, and Ruggles as front for Plumb, post office appointment. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
l. Graham, George, to SC (March 18, 1870). Re: the Kansas sore-head element, state legislature raid on the sinking fund. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 118: Political Affairs, Kansas. Correspondence (Ho).
a. Horton, Albert H., to SC (January 15, 1870). Re: attendance at organization of the state legislature, enclosure of "comments thereon" from the Atchison Champion, Banks' reaction. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Houston, D. W., to SC (October 11, 1869). Re: Hoyt's complaint about Houston's Leavenworth deputies "going for Russel instead of Legate," hope that SC will not support Legate, recommendations concerning appointments, "glorious victory" on Saturday, enclosure of letter from Jack. Means. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Houston, D. W., to SC (January 12, 1870). Re: no political significance of organization, outspoken friendship of Olney and Low, easy management of either concern, public buildings at Topeka and Leavenworth. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Houston, D. W., to SC (February 26, 1870). Re: change in political atmosphere in Topeka, friendliness of Prouty to SC, Crane influence against SC, appointment of Jerome postmaster. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Houston, D. W., to SC (March 14, 1870). Re: location of Circuit and District Courts, political helpfulness to SC of securing appropriation for Revenue, Post Office, and Bankrupt Court Building and of locating one term of Circuit Court in Topeka, request for census appointment suggestions, due date for report, and salary amount. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f. Hoyt, C.[?] H., Route Agent, L.L. & G.R.R., to SC (March 28, 1870). Re: colored vote for SC in Lawrence and county, Kalloch's travels and lectures, support of colored voters for Speer and the Tribune, publishing of Democratic paper in Lawrence by the Shannons. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. [Hoyt], George, to SC (June 5, 1869). Re: beneficial effect of Ross opposition to GH, irregularity of mails, Ross and the Indian issue, possible organization of regiments, growth of Topeka, advertisements for Commonwealth. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
h. [Hoyt], George, to SC (September 18, 1869). Re: unspecified trickery, Laughlin project, need to see SC concerning routes and service, newspaper attacks on GH, John Speer's making of statement for which SC is being accused of making in Iowa City, McIntosh's letter concerning SC and Speer. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
i. [Hoyt], George, to SC (December 30, 1869). Re: appointment of Dr. Dement, Judge Bailey's desire for George Anthony's place, McVicar's political aspirations, illness of Whiting, immigration into Conley and Howard counties. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
j. Hoyt, George, to SC (March 10, 1870). Re: Stills' claim, failure of Cherokee resolution in state legislature, killing of Lindsey's substitute bill, lecture tour, running Dan for Mayor against Holliday, vigilance committee, legislature "in the pocket" of the railroads, removal of Marr, writing of book. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
k. Hoyt, George H., to SC (March 26, 1870). Re: Baker's story concerning SC's determination of policy, expectation that lecture will be a financial failure, advice against any arrangement at all with Joy. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.*
l. Hoyt, George H., to ? (n.d.). Re: writing letters from Washington on Wilmarth, SC's making fight for Senate. Handwritten. Partial page.
F 119: Political Affairs, Kansas. Correspondence (Hu-L).
a. Hutch[inson, George E.?], to SC (March 16, 1870). Re: candidacy of D. R. Anthony for mayor of Leavenworth and possible trouble if he should be elected, question concerning desired treatment of Anthony. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Hutch[inson, George E.?], to SC (April 19, 1870). Re: ousting of SC enemies from federal positions, removal of Armstrong and Bridgers from route agencies and appointment of colored men, Anthony's defeat because of unnatural combination with Wilder, personal pride in SC's re-election this fall, need for "more energetic and brilliant special mail agent" than Lowe. Handwritten. 3 pages; both sides.
c. Irish Union Republican Club of Leavenworth, Patrick Davys, Corresponding Secretary, to SC (January 10, 1870). Re: resolutions passed by Club, desire for government patronage in order to organize across the state. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
James, C. N. See Box 5 F 18-l, Postal Affairs, New Post Offices, Little Walnut Creek, letter, James, C. N., to F. H. Baker (May 19, 1870) re reasons for Mead's nomination for senator, political positions of Mead and Murdock, politics of Eldorado and Augusta.
Langdon, S. J. See Box 4 F 3-a, Indian Affairs, Cherokee Neutral Lands, letter, Langdon, S. J., to SC (November 14, 1869) re 1869 election in Crawford and Cherokee counties.
d. Laughlin, W. R., to SC (November 9, 1869). Re: 1869 election in Crawford and Cherokee counties, Joy's hatred of SC, coming destruction of "rings," expected return to state legislature. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Legate, James F., to SC (March 22, 1870). Re: Sherry's support for SC's land theory and his intention to befriend SC "personally and politically," fight between Marr and Worden, request for newspaper. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Lillie, George H., to SC (April 25, 1870). Re: political control in Greenwood County, growth of Eureka. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g. Lindsay, I. G., to SC (May 19, 1869). Re: Speer's opposition to Sturges and the L.L. & G.R.R., canvassing for Houston and SC in the 1868 election in Anderson County, disappointment at not being offered a position. Handwritten. 4 pages; both sides.
h. Low, A., from SC (February 22, 1870). Re: advice to Bridges, editor of the Troy Republican to consult with AL concerning affairs in Doniphan County. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Lucas, N. B., to SC (April 29, 1870). Re: opinion that Speer case will not damage SC, three Congressional delegates, possible candidacy of G. A. Crawford with opposition from Shannon in favor of SC, appointment of another railway mail agent. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 137-b and c, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Lucas, letters, Lucas, N. B., to SC (February 22 and March 18, 1870) re opposition from Thacher and Wilder, presentation of SC's joint resolution at meeting in Oxford Township, candidacy of Col. Burris for U. S. Representative, and ticket including SC and Crawford for fall election.
F 120: Political Affairs, Kansas. Correspondence (M).
a. McBride, A. M., to SC (April 14, 1870). Re: support of D. R. Anthony and O. H. Gregg, favors for Sam McKee. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. McDowell, C. C., to SC (October 25, 1869). Re: W. R. Laughlin as delegate to Congress, difficulty of raising money, opposition to Congressional settlement of Neutral Lands difficulty, distrust of people in ends proposed, advisability of Laughlin's lecturing and taking up collections in the principal towns on his way to Washington, confidence that settlers' ticket will win despite strong opposition to Sanford, publication of paper. Handwritten. 1 page and 1 partial page; both sides of first page.
c. Maxson, [P. B.], to SC (March 19, 1870). Re: opposition to Eskridge's candidacy for governor, Stotler as opponent to SC, organization of Emporia force to oppose Plumb, doubts concerning Hunt, question of Emporia and Americus postmasters, popularity of defeat of Osage and Kaw treaties, hope for passage of bill for relief of town companies on the Osage strip. Handwritten. 3 pages and partial page; both sides of the first three.
d. [Maxson, P. B.], to SC (April 23, 1870). Re: political position of the Tribune, Emporia opinions concerning postmaster appointment, advice not to let the treaty bills fail because of land price. Handwritten. 4 pages; both sides. [No signature; letter incomplete?]
Means, Jackson. See Box 4 F 115-i, Political Affairs, Kansas, Misconduct Investigation), letter, Means, Jackson, to SC (February 27, 1870) re removal of Lauter.
e. Miller, James, to SC (October 21, 1869). Re: seeing Baker, sympathy with but not approval of Hoyt, running of District Court, request for Agriculture Reports. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Miller, James, to SC (November 4, 1869). Re: appointment, request for Agriculture reports, election of Edwards as Representative and JM as Probate Judge. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Miller, James, to SC (February 3, 1870). Re: arrests of depredators of government property, disgracefulness of state legislature in attempting to ruin "those whom they can not control." Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Miller, James, to SC (April 15, 1870). Re: receipt of memorial to Fessenden, opposition to SC of the Kansas Pacific Railway Company. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See also Box 3 F 111-h, Appointments, Miller, letter, Miller, James, to SC (October 30, 1869) re decision against standing as railroad candidate in the coming election.
i. Mitchell, D. H., to SC (February 9, 1870). Re: Moonlight's desire to be a U. S. Representative if there were to be three and his statement that he was SC's friend, hearing of rumors about and statements against SC, request for yearly pass on the K.P.R. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
j. Mobley, R. D., to SC (April 12, 1870). Re: appointment of postmaster for Lindsay, John Guthrie's candidacy for Congress, belief in ability to carry the west for SC, request for railroad pass, request for canvass suggestions. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
k. Moonlight, Thomas, to SC (December 30, 1869). Re: inability to find described map, lack of list of county officers in any state office, publication of list of state legislators, removal of Hugh Ewing. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
l. Moonlight, Thomas, to SC (February 7, 1870). Re: information concerning Hugh Ewing, Senate resolution requesting Ewing's removal. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 121: Political Affairs, Kansas. Correspondence (O-R).
a. Olney, Henry C., to SC (November 21, 1869). Re: change in Springfield mail, support for clerkship, recommendations for mail route agencies. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Olney, Henry C., to SC (January 16, 1870). Re: election to clerkship of the state House of Representatives. 1 folded sheet and 1 single sheet; both sides. Attached is newspaper listing of members of the state House of Representatives by district and county with pencil notations of vote of each for the clerk of the House (no source or date).
c. Olney, Henry C., to SC (March 28, 1870). Re: support for SC in the northern section of the state except for Leavenworth, negotiations of Thomas Moonlight with SC opponents, Kalloch's actual superintendency of the L.L. & G.R.R., necessity of resecuring Sam Sappin of Seneca, removal of Marr, request for real information on prospects of Price Raid Bill in order to make decision on purchase of scrip. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Ortman, J. H., to SC (May 19, 1870). Re: combination of Stotler for Congress, Anthony for Governor, and Kalloch for U. S. Senator, Anthony's friendliness to SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Pierce, G. T., to SC (November 7, 1869). Re: election of state House of Representatives, request for SC's advice on running for speakership, support for SC's course concerning Indian treaties, importance of talking with J. A. Washburn. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Pipher, John W., to SC (April 8, 1870). Re: work to counteract his opposition in Riley County, good census appointment, possible support of Baker of the Record if given some position. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g. Reynolds, George, to SC (May 19, [1870]). Re: leaving Republican Party for another organization, lack of enmity toward SC. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
h. Root, J. P., M.D. Listing of biographical information. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 122: Political Affairs, Kansas. Correspondence (S-T).
a. Sanford, Amos, to SC (March 16, 1870). Re: determination to devote himself to labor reform, approval of people of his legislative actions in denouncing monopolists, control of Republican convention, plan to travel the state to organize labor, request for SC's advice concerning policies for fall canvass. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Sanford, Eph. H., to SC (April 26, 1870). Re: candidacy for state senate or house in the fall, proper understanding between SD and Eskridge, request for railroad news. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Sayrs, C. Dana, to SC (November 4, 1869). Re: sustaining of SC by people of the Neutral Lands. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Shannon, W. A., to SC (March 28, 1870). Re: thanks for Globe and documents, request for position, prevention of damaging publicity for SC by refusing appointment of Beates as Deputy Assessor. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Tholen, C., to SC (January 22, 1870). Re: inquiry by SC concerning receipt of CT's letter at the Russian Legation, preparations for spring election, plan to attend convention in Topeka and state legislature next winter, request for SC's views on new Congressional districts. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f. Thomas, A. S., to SC (February 19, 1870). Re: thanks for information, SC's possession of political field, Hoyt's speech on the Neutral Lands and his support of SC, appointment of Norton as mail agent, transmittal of Whiting statement of account to Mrs. Whiting, advice against being "over sanguine." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g. Tucker, Horace, to SC (January 25, 1870). Re: reminder of application for census appointment, Paine's apportionment bill, attempt to create public sentiment against SC, information concerning Kegnin at Atlanta, Illinois, prospects for HT's claim. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 123: Political Affairs, Kansas. Correspondence (W).
a. Watson, J. H., to SC (May 6, 1870). Re: enmity to SC of Eskridge and Fick clique and the News office clique, falseness and corruptness of Eskridge, warning against soliciting his support, F. G. Hunt's desire to secure clerkship of the District Court, warning against appointment of Mains as postmaster, recommendation of JHW's son for that position. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Weaver, S., to SC (October 21, 1869). Re: request for speech by SC before his return to Washington, vindication of SC's course by Iowa City citizens, desire to see SC concerning a mail arrangement. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet.
c. Webb, Ch. B., to SC (December 3, 1869). Re: compliments and congratulations. Handwritten. Partial page.
d. Worden, L. J., to SC (January 13, 1870). Re: election of speaker of state House, distrust of Moonlight's friendship, Pinckney's removal, modification of SC's railroad bills, endorsement of LJW as District Superintendent for census, retraction of statements about Bond. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Worden, L. J., to SC (February 23, 1870). Re: probability of D. R. Anthony's being elected mayor of Leavenworth, M. S. Adams candidacy for Recorder or Police Judge, Carney's plans to prevent SC's election to Congress, Legate's support of Caldwell for the Senate, Legate's help to LJW against Marr, Anthony's vote at the last convention. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See also Box 3 F 118-e, Census, letter, Worden, L. J., to SC (March 25, 1870) re Marr's confidence in defeating SC's election and ruining influence of L. J. Worden; and Box 3 F 116-e, Appointments, Worden, letter, Worden, L. J., to SC (December 27, 1869) re Thomas Moonlight's candidacy for Congress.
F 124: Political Affairs, Republican State Convention, 1869. Handwritten draft of resolutions pledging support of the Republican Party and its nominees (n.d.). 5 pages.
F 125: Political Affairs, Union Republican Congressional Committee.
a. Buxton, O. S., Doorkeeper, to SC (May 30, 1870). Re: request for attendance at meeting of Union Republican Senators and Representatives. Printed with handwritten entries. 1 page.
b. Tullock, T. L., Secretary, Republican Congressional Committee, to SC (January 12, 1870). Re: meeting of Republican Congressional Committee. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Outsized Materials Box K F l-a for "Advance Sheet of Speaker Blaine's Letter of Acceptance" published by the Union Republican Congressional Committee, Washington (August 4, 1870), re acceptance of nomination, reduction of debt and expenditures as issues of coming election, democratic proposal to pay rebel claims and opposition to measures of relief.
F 126: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (A-Bl).
American, Dr. See Box 4 F 142-b, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Richards, letter, Thoman, A., to SC (April 15, 1870) re outrage of appointing a newcomer instead of present postmaster.
a. Armstrong, R. B., to Col. George H. Hoyt (September 4, 1869). Re: transfer to the Missouri River, Fort Scott, and Gulf Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 131-c, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Fields, letter, Low, A., to SC (May 9, 1870) re enmity of Armstrong to SC; and letter, Pomeroy, S. C., to SC (May 19, 1870) re getting Armstrong "appointed several years ago." See Box 5 F 2-d, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Van Fossen, letters, Hoyt, George H., to SC (September 21 and 23, 1869) re endorsement of Armstrong's transfer.
b. Bailey, J. G., to SC (November 5, 1869). Re: appointment as mail agent. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Baird, W. F., to SC (June 16, 1870). Re: appointment as postmaster at Elk City in place of John Kappell. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Bartholomew, J. N.
(1) Bartholomew, J. N., to SC (July[?] 9, 1870). Re: sending of petition referred to in prior communication. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Bartholomew, J. N., to SC (May 24, 1870). Re: endorsement of standing as a Republican for application for appointment as postmaster in Bremond, Texas. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Attached is letter from W. T. Clark, U. S. Representative from Texas, to A. J. Byrd (May 17, 1870) re need for endorsement of JNB's standing as a Republican.
e. Bell, Freeman.
(1) Bell, Freeman, to SC (January 12, 1870). Re: desire to transfer from the Kansas State Penitentiary to a mail agency on the railroad from Topeka east. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Bell, Freeman, to SC (January 27, 1870). Re: preference for mail agency in eastern part of the state, need for route agency on the Union Pacific Southern Branch soon. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3) Low, A., to SC (January 26, 1870). Re: recommendation of Freeman Bell for route agency, intention of going to Topeka to become acquainted with all the members and make a map of all the mail routes, desire to be in Washington when the mail contracts are let for Kansas, request for discussion of plans for fall campaign. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f. Benedict, W. Patton, P. S., Postmaster, Burlington, to SC (August 21, 1869). Re: false statements made by Mr. Klock of Ottumwa, endorsement of W. Benedict, recent appointee as Ottumwa Postmaster. Handwritten. Partial page.
g. Blodget, . Moonlight, Thomas, to SC (October 9, 1869). Re: appointment of Blodget to a route agency, poverty of family. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 127: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (Bo-Bu).
a. Borton, E.
(1) Borton, E., to SC (February 21, 1870). Re: appointment instead of Mr. Fox as replacement for Mrs. Trask, Emporia Postmistress. Handwritten. 1 page. On reverse side of letter is handwritten note from L. J. Worden requesting that Fox not be appointed.
(2) Worden, L. J., to SC (May 2, 1870). Telegram. Re: withholding of Emporia post office appointment until arrival of letter. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
(3) Worden, L. J., to SC (June 20, 1870). Re: endorsement of Edward Borton by larger number of SC's friends than any other applicant, reasons against appointment of Judge Watson's son and Peyton's son, recommendation of EB. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(4) Worden, L. J., to SC (June 20, 1870). Re: jealousy of Emporia people of Maxson, advisability of appointing Borton, offer to be accountable for appointment. Handwritten. 1 page. Letter marked "Private."
(5) Worden, L. J., to SC (June 23, 1870). Re: repeat of recommendation of Edward Borton in case letter from Burlington should be delayed. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Boyce, D. F., to Hon. A. McDonald (March 7, 1870). Re: position of mail agent on the Missouri River, Ft. Scott, and Gulf Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page. Handwritten referral to SC on reverse side.
Britton, S. G. See Box 5 F 3-a, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Watson), letters, Chambers, A. D., to SC (May 20, 1870) and Hunt, F. G., to SC (May 19, 1870) re protest against removal of S. G. Britton as postmaster at Hartford.
c. Brooks, J. A.
(1) Brooks, J. A., Postmaster, Ottawa, to SC (February 22, 1870). Re: move by Mr. Clark to have JAB removed and himself appointed postmaster, request for information concerning reasons for dissatisfaction. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Bowles, Theodore, to SC (April 29, 1869). Re: circulation of remonstrance against confirmation of Brooks as Postmaster, counter document circulated by Brooks, article in county paper, acceptability of Brooks' appointment to the community, falseness of Welsh's statements concerning his support of SC and Bowles' betrayal. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. At end of letter is a handwritten endorsement signed by P. P. Elder.
(3) Elder, P. P., to SC (February 8, 1870). Re: delaying action on replacement of Brooks at Ottawa. Handwritten. 1 page.
(4) Elder, P. P., to SC (March 29, 1870). Re: enclosure of petition for change of postmaster. Handwritten. 1 page.
(5) Magee, J. W., to SC (April 28, 1870). Re: desire for postmaster who will oppose Kalloch, question concerning proper time for change. Handwritten. 1 page.
Brooks, H. E. See Box 5 F 19-d, Postal Affairs, New Post Offices, New Chicago, letter, Brooks, J. A., to SC (June 20, 1870) re appointment of his brother as postmaster at New Chicago.
d. Bursk, . George W. Wood to SC (November 4, 1869). Re: attempt to remove Bursk as postmaster at Troy, request that SC assist in his retainment. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 128: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (Ca).
a. Campbell, George H.
(l) Campbell, George H., to SC (April 14, 1870). Re: appointment as mail messenger on the St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Bridges, A. G., to SC (February 16, 1870). Re: request from Sheriff Campbell that AGB ask SC to appoint his brother as mail agent on the St. Joseph and Denver Railroad, unwillingness of Sheriff to pledge support of SC, Sheriff's appointment as Deputy U. S. Marshal for taking the census, advice to SC not to endorse appointments for unreliable supporters. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(3) Low, A., to SC (February 15, 1870). Re: securing delegates to the next convention and the members of the next legislature by appointment of Campbell, use of Campbell by AL in the coming campaign. Handwritten. 1 page and 1 partial page.
(4) Price, Nathan, to SC (January 18, 1870). Re: recommendation of George H. Campbell for route agency. Handwritten. 1 page.
Carnes, Andrew. See Box 5 F 21-b, Postal Affairs, Wallace, John A., letter, Carnes, Andrew, to SC (January 3, 1869). Re: application for appointment as detective in the Post Office Department.
b. Carr, H. H.
(1) Carr, H. H., to SC (May 20, 1869). Re: appointment as route agent. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Carr, H. H., to SC (January 21, 1870). Re: SC's appointment of two route agents on the Kansas Pacific, accusation of poor treatment of a friend, SC's plans for the "Border Tier" road. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(3) Speer, John, to SC (April 27, 1869). Re: Carr's complaint that he has not received a reply from SC, recommendation of Carr. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 129: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (Cl-Col).
a. Clarke, William H., to SC (February 9, 1870). Re: application for appointment as postmaster of Ottawa, recommendations from all of SC's influential friends but Bowles. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Clay, George M.
(1) Clay, George M., to SC (October 16, 1869). Re: appointment as mail agent or assistant on the Missouri River, Ft. Scott, and Galveston Railroad, political support of SC, references. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) Clay, George M., to SC (November 10, 1869). Re: preference for mail agency on first division of the railroad, if not possible would like first appointment as railroad extends below Fort Scott. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(3) Clay, G. M., to SC (April 8, 1870). Re: recommendation to Tomlinson that another agent be appointed on the Missouri River, Ft. Scott, and Gulf Railroad, request for appointment, SC's gaining of support in the southwest part of state because of his position on the Osage and other Indian lands. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(4) Moonlight, Thomas, to SC (November 4, 1869). Re: recommendation of GMC as "warm friend" of SC, defeat of Ed Russell. Handwritten. 1 page.
(5) Valentine, D. M., to SC (October 28, 1869). Re: recommendation of GMC. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Clayton, John, to SC (April 18, 1870). Re: appointment as route agent on the Kansas Pacific Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Clayton, Joshua. McKensie, A. G., to General James G. Blunt (September 23, 1869). Re: unsuitability of JC for position as postmaster at Paola, papers left for SC in Washington. Handwritten. 1 page. On reverse side is handwritten note by J.G.B. re safety of acting on AGM's suggestion.
Close, . See Box 4 F 135-g, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Irwin, letter, Webb, W. C., to SC (June 7, 1870) re appointment of F. D. Irwin instead of Close.
e. Cochrane, H. D. Broadhead, J. F., to SC (May 19, 1869). Re: appointment of Cochrane as postmaster for Oakwood Post Office instead of Doolittle, appointment of White as post master at Mound City. Handwritten. 2 pages; both sides of first page.
f. Collins, C. W. P.
(1) Collins, C. W. P.,, to SC (January 22, 1870). Re: sending of petition for appointment of CWPC as mail agent. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Collins, C. W. P., to SC (April 22, 1870). Re: prospects of appointment as mail agent. Handwritten. Partial page.
(3) Anthony, D. R., to Hon. A. Low (March 24, 1870). Re: state of appointment for CWPC. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 130: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (Con-De).
a. Converse, Waldo.
(1) Converse, L. P. to SC (February 1, 1870). Re: request of route agents on the Kansas Pacific for appointment of his son Waldo as assistant route agent from the state line to Topeka. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Box 5 F 14-g, Postal Affairs, New Mail Routes, Wyandotte to Topeka, letter from Converse, L. P., to SC (February 7, 1870) re appointment of his son Waldo as assistant mail agent with endorsement by S. A. Cobb.
Bridgens, W. H. See Box 5 F 11-b, Postal Affairs, Mail Routes, Change of Terminal, letter, Bridgens, W. H., to SC (February 3, 1870) re recommendation of Waldo Converse as assistant route agent on the Kansas Pacific Railroad.
(2) Armstrong, R. B., to SC (February 7[?], 1870). Re: enclosure of letter from route agents on the Kansas Pacific Railroad, recommendation of WC, attempt to have eastern terminus of route changed from Wyandotte to Kansas City, objection of route agents to the change. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Cony, P. H.
(1) Cony, P. H., to SC (June 12, 1870). Re: appointment as a mail route agent on the Kansas Pacific or on the Galveston Road, work as a Republican. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) Hanks, C. J., to SC (June 16, 1870). Re: recommendation of PHC for route agency. Handwritten. 1 page.
Cooper, George. See Box 4 F 118-b, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Houston, D. W., to SC (October 11, 1869) re appointment for George Cooper as Jerome postmaster.
c. Covel[?], James. Babcock, C. W., to SC (May 14, 1870). Re: appointment of James Covel as mail agent on the Kansas Pacific Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Coyle, G. D. Marshall, J. W., First Assistant Postmaster General, to SC (June 3, 1870). Re: G. D. Coyle's failure to bond and unwillingness to accept postmastership at North Cedar, recommendation of discontinuance by J. S. Saunders, former postmaster. Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page.
e. Dalton, J. L., to SC (June 10, 1870). Re: appointment as postmaster at Emporia, sending of news clipping concerning post office appointment, request that Leavenworth be starting point for mail route on the Kansas Pacific. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides and one partial sheet. See Outsized Materials Box A F 1-g for clipping, "Of course it isn't any of our business," The News (June 10, 1870), re control of appointment of Emporia postmaster by country gentleman rather than by the business men of Emporia, apology for publication of "personal" articles and ignoring of abuse by other papers.
Dana, W. W. See Box 4 F 141-i, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Phillips, for correspondence concerning the removal of WWD as postmaster at Tongonoxie.
f. Danford, F.,
(1) Danford, F., to SC (February 7, 1870). Re: protest by N. Sinale against appointment of FD, canvass in the interest of the Labor Reform party, appreciation of people for SC's efforts concerning land interests. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Danford, A., to SC (March 15, 1870). Re: investigation of Girard Post Office appointment, dissolving of Parker & Fletcher succeeded by Danford & Fletcher, ownership of glove sent him by SC's office. Handwritten. 1 page both sides.
g. Dewey, G. A.
(1) Dewey, G. A., to SC (May 25, 1869). Re: request by "parties on the road" for GAD's removal, request for help from SC. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Dewey, G. A., to SC (May 7, 1870). Re: removal of Converse and Armstrong and appointment of GAD and man "from some other quarter." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(3) Dewey, G. A., to SC (May 25, 1870). Re: objections to appointment received, rapid construction of railroad to Denver, hope to be appointed to that route when completed, hope that Mr. Foster will not be in charge of Kansas mail matters. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(4) Cobb, Stephen A., to SC (May 6, 1870). Re: recommendation that GAD be given a route agency without "disturbing anyone else" if possible, resultant gain in political strength in Wyandotte County, praise of GAD's political support. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(5) Pipher, John W., to SC (May 25, 1869). Re: removal of Armstrong and appointment of GAD as route agent on the Union Pacific Railroad, request that SC stand up for William Bridgins, request for railroad pass. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 131: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (Do-Fl).
a. Doak, John.
(1) Akin, E. L., to SC (May 20, 1869). Re: appointment of JD instead of Mewhinney[?] who was opposed to SC. Handwritten. Partial page.
(2) Cradit, N.[?] C., to SC (April 18, 1869). Re: appointment of JD as Postmaster at Prairie City instead of T. J. Mewhinney. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Earnest, P. L.
(1) Earnest, P. L., to SC (May 31, 1870). Re: inability of Major T. C. Bowles to sign papers concerning removal of present postmaster, recommendation by Major Bowles of PLE for position if change is made, additional reference for PLE. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Elder, P. P., to SC (June 2, 1870). Re: recommendation of PLE for position as postmaster at Ottawa, obligation of Major Bowles to Brooks. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3) Magee, Jno. W., to SC (May 31, 1870). Re: recommendation of PLE as successor to James A. Brooks as postmaster of Ottawa. Handwritten. 1 page.
(4) Parkinson, John, to SC (June 11, 1870). Re: recommendation of PLE. Handwritten. Partial page.
(5) Speer, John, to SC (June 31, 1870). Re: recommendation of PLE. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Box 3 F 118-c, Census, letter, Houston, D. W., to SC (May 19, 1870) re endorsement of PLE for postmaster at Ottawa.
c. Fields, H. C.
(1) Fields, H. C., to SC (May 10, 1870). Re: removal of Armstrong as Route Agent on the Kansas Pacific Railroad for gross negligence, recommendation of HCF by Mr. Low and Rev. D. P. Mitchell for that position, no friendship with Wilder and no obligation to Sleeper, support for SC, feeling of being badly treated by SC over contract incident. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) Fields, H. C., to SC (June 1, 1870). Re: receipt of and thanks for appointment, inquiry as to why point of origin is listed as Kansas City instead of Wyandotte, reasons for starting route at Wyandotte, request for change. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(3) Low, A., to SC (May 9, 1870). Re: recommendation for removal of Mr. Armstrong and appointment of Harry Field, request that SC see Van Horn, Representative from Missouri, concerning appointment of William McKendry Lowe as Route Agent from St. Joe to St. Louis on the Short Line, recommendation of Lowe. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. On reverse side is a handwritten referral to S. C. Pomeroy signed by SC re hostility of Armstrong and inquiry concerning SCP's feelings about making the change.
(4) Mitchell, D. P., to SC (May 10, 1870). Re: request for route agency for HCF, suggestion that SC have all representatives elected at large to "have more positive strength than any man in the state." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(5) Pomeroy, S. C., to SC (May 19, 1870). Re: inability to defend Armstrong, doubt because of his repeated support of Carney. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Fletcher, S. P. P. P. Elder to SC (April 8, 1870). Re: removal of Gannon and appointment of SPF as postmaster at Princeton[?]. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 132: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals and Replacements (Fo-Fr).
a. Fowler, George W. Tomlinson, J. A., to SC (November 16, 1869). Re: recommendation for reappointment of GWF as postmaster of Cato. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Fox, Irving D.
(1) Fox, I. D., to SC (March 10, 1870). Re: sending of letters of recommendation, resignation of E. Trask, and petition from influential business men for appointment of IDF as postmaster at Emporia, lack of influence with the Republican Party of signers of Borton's petition, IDF's experience in the post office since last August. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Fox, I. D., to SC (April 2, 1870). Re: sending of petition signed by leading business men who have recently moved to Emporia and letter from A. N. Hanna [see (5) below], opposition of old settlers to newcomers, feeling that salary is too low for him to make "undue effort" for appointment, desire for quick settlement of matter, need for larger office. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(3) Bell, J. D., Pastor, First Congregational Church of Emporia, to SC (April 26, 1870). Re: reasons for public opposition to appointment of M. G. Mains, preference for IDF's appointment. Handwritten. 1 page both sides.
(4) Eskridge, C. V., to SC (March 10, 1870). Re: recommendation of IDF over other applicants, resignation of Mrs. Trask only if IDF is appointed. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(5) Hanna, A. N., to SC (April 6, 1870). Re: opposition between old settlers and new-comers, preference of majority of citizens for appointment of man outside influence of the "old clique." Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(6) Sheldon, O. H., to SC (May 2, 1870). Re: unable to advise SC on choice for postmaster, promise to IDF's friends to write. Handwritten. 1 page.
(7) Trask, E., to SC (March 17, 1870). Re: explanation of petition sent with her resignation, defaulting of F. G. Hunt on his promise concerning a letter favoring IDF, wish to withdraw resignation unless IDF is appointed. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(8) Trask, E., to SC (April 12, 1870). Re: request for return of resignation if IDF is not appointed, preference for removal rather than resignation. Handwritten. 1 page.
(9) Trask, E., to SC (April 30, 1870). Re: unwillingness to resign in favor of M. G. Mains, effect of appointment of Mains on SC's political campaign, charges against SC for buying the Tribune, disclosure of L. J. Worden's activities in Emporia if Main is appointed, advice to "weigh this matter well." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(10) Trask, E., to SC (May 24, 1870). Re: receipt of resignation, retaining of office, Maxson's writing of letter to SC advising her retention of office, refitting of post office, request for increase of salary, inquiry concerning way to ensure security of position. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(11) Trask, E., to SC (May 31, 1870). Re: Pomeroy's statement that office had become "Presidential" and advice that she be re-appointed, request that SC assist Pomeroy in obtaining such reappointment for her. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Freeland, B. F. Hillyer, George S., to SC (January 3, 1870). Re: resignation as postmaster of Muscotah, recommendation that BFF be appointed, request for notification before turning in his resignation if any obstacle prevents BFF's appointment. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 133: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (Frye-Ha).
a. Frye, L. W.
(1) Secrest, John, to SC (January 12, 1870). Re: recommendation for appointment of LWF to replace Z[?]. A. Woodward as postmaster at Chetopa instead of Thomas Sprouse as recommended by Woodward. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Petition signed by the citizens of Chetopa for appointment of L. W. Fry [sic] as postmaster (January 7, 1870). Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Gabriel, . Carpenter, Jno. C., to SC (May 28, 1870). Re: removal of J. N. Roach and appointment of Gabriel as postmaster of Erie, discontinuance of mail route south from Humboldt and possible cutting off of Erie, proposed solution, recommendation of Captain P. Putnam for mail agency on Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Gibson, John D. Randall, R. W., to SC (February 1, 1870). Re: secret petition for removal of JDG as postmaster of Americus, prevention of action until counter evidence can be collected. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Graham, William A. See Box 5 F 19-e, Postal Affairs, Post Offices, New, letter, Graham, William A., to SC (February 7, 1870) re request by citizens that he be appointed postmaster at Oak Hill.
Griswold, Mrs. Helen M.. See Outsized Materials Box Q F 3-f for petition to the Postmaster General from citizens of Lawrence for the appointment of Mrs. HMG as Postmaster of Lawrence (March 26, 1869).
d. Halford, Robert.
(1) Halford, Robert, to SC (June 24, 1870). Re: appointment as mail agent on the Kansas Pacific Railroad. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) McGrew, James, to SC (May 6, 1869). Re: removal of G. A. Dewey and appointment of RH as mail agent. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Hanford, E. H., to SC (October 26[?], 1869). Re: thanks for appointment as postmaster at Williamstown. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Hanks, C. J., Hackbusch, H., to Col. (April 30, 1869). Re: recommendation of CJH as route agent on the Union Pacific Railway, Eastern Division, request to call it to SC's attention. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g. Haver, George C.
(1) Maxson, P. B., to SC (April 24, 1870). Re: recommendation of GCH as route agent on the Union Pacific Railway, Southern Branch. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) Maxson, P. B., to SC (April 25, 1870). Re: writing of letter of recommendation for GCH, assumption that position already filled, [R. W.] Randall of the Emporia News, former recommendation of William Kitts as route agent. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(3) Randall, R. W., to SC (April 12, 1870). Re: recommendation of GCH for route agency for the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway, request for information concerning existence of vacancy and forms required. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides. At end of letter is a handwritten recommendation of GCH by C. V. Eskridge (April 13, 1870).
(4) Randall, R. W., to SC (June 24[?], 1870). Re: position for another agent on the lower division of the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway, desire for appointment of GCH. Handwritten. Partial page.
F 134: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (He-Hi).
a. Henderson, Captain.
(1) Beebe, D., to SC (March 15, 1870). Re: request for information concerning appointment of Captain Henderson as postmaster at Salina, request for document and seeds for distribution. Handwritten. Partial page.
(2) Mobley, R. D., to SC (January 27, 1870). Re: anxiety of Captain Henderson concerning his appointment as postmaster at Salina, carelessness of Campbell, passage of resolutions against the Osage treaty by the state legislature, remarks of "Phillips Click" concerning SC's inability to remove Campbell. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Henry, John. See Box 4 F 120-j, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Mobley, R. D., to SC (April 12, 1870) re appointment of JH as postmaster at Lindsay.
b. Herrington, Jacob D.
(1) Herrington, J. D., to SC (April 20, 1870). Re: request for route agency on the Union Pacific or some other position. Handwritten. Partial page.
(2) Worden, L. J., and Babcock, C. W., to SC (May 27, 1870). Re: removal of Armstrong and appointment of JDH as route agent on the Kansas Pacific, recommendation of Lowe for appointment of JDH as assistant agent from the state line to Lawrence as temporary solution, enmity to SC of Armstrong and his unfitness for the position. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(3) Worden, L. J., to SC (June 23, 1870). Re: importance of JDH's appointment as route agent. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Hiatt, Henry.
(1) Hiatt, Henry, to SC (January 26, 1870). Re: request for assistance to thwart the attempt to remove him as postmaster at Twin Mound, collection of paper postage in advance, information concerning need for remonstrance. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) Cardwell, W. A., to SC (February 7, 1870). Re: effort to remove present postmaster at Twin Mound who is considered "all right" by "good reliable men," request for seeds and documents. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Hinkle, James B.
(1) Dement[?], E., to SC (April 17, 1870). Re: recommendation of JBH as postmaster at Emporia. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Fraker, J. C., to SC (May 19, 1870). Re: recommendation of JBH as successor to Mrs. Trask. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(3) Frederick, G. W., to SC (April 14, 1870). Re: recommendation of JBH as political worker and speaker, chance of SC's being sold out by certain parties, referral to Indiana politicians, request for public documents. Handwritten. 1 sheet and two partial sheets.
(4) Peyton, E. B., to SC (May 18, 1870). Re: recommendation of JBH as "popular energetic working politician," withdrawal of his son, E. B. Peyton, in favor of JBH. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 135: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (Ho-J).
a. Hodge, Lawrence A. E., Worden, L. J., and Babcock, C. W., to SC (June 3, 1870). Re: appointment of LAEH as route agent on the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Galveston Railroad in place of C. C. Blodget who wishes to be transferred to the Kansas Pacific. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Box 4 F 108-f, Political Affairs, Campaign 1870, letter, Hodges, Lawrence A. E., to SC (June 21, 1870) re appointment as mail route agent.
b. Hubbel, W. O. McKensie, A. E., to SC (November 28, 1869). Re: route agency for WOH. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Huntress, C. O. Huntress, Mrs. O., to SC (May 21, 1869). Re: desire to transfer postmaster appointment in Clay Centre to her son, takeover attempt by mail agent on new route through Clay Centre by setting up second office with new name and new postmaster, request for assistance from SC. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Huntress, Mrs. H. A
. (1) Huntress, Mrs. H. A., to SC (May 30, 1870). Re: resignation of son because of move to another county, complaint concerning neglect of office by J. W. Kennedy who wishes to obtain appointment as postmaster, request for reappointment, renovation of office, salary, list of references. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) Gates, L., to SC (June 14, 1870). Re: investigation of appointment of postmaster in Clay Center, receipt of bond by Mrs. Huntress, charge of crime against Kennedy although no evidence, probability that Mrs. Huntress will appoint a deputy, advice to let the matter rest at present. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Hutchinson, Wm. B. Olney, Henry C., to SC (November 28, 1869). Re: attempt of WBH to become assistant clerk of the House as well as to be appointed to a route agency, request that SC give no encouragement to WBH concerning route agency until he stops opposing Olney, contest for House clerkship, advisability of putting through bill to pay Price Raid claims. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f. Hutt, E. W.
(1) Hutt, E. W., to SC (February 7, 1870). Re: petition for his removal as postmaster at Waterville caused by rival business interests, countering of similar action a year ago by remonstrance of 200 citizens, his political standing. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
Adams, F. G. See Box 4 F 141-h, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Phillips, letter, Adams, F. G., to SC (April 29, 1870) re resignation of EWH.
(2) Collenberg, G. G.[?], to SC (February 8, 1870). Re: desire of petitioners for Hutt's removal to increase their own business by moving the post office into their business house, receipt of letter concerning mail route. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3) Jerome, William W., to SC (February 8, 1870). Re: attempt to remove Hutt in order to move post office to other side of railroad, request for documents, growth of Blue Rapids which he helped to organize. Handwritten. 1 page. Reverse side of letter contains a printed advertisement for services in "assisting organized immigration" to Kansas by WWJ.
g. Irwin, F. D. Webb, W. C., to SC (June 7, 1870). Re: appointment of FDI as postmaster at Independence, keeping of post office by FDI for the past three months in his store without "fee or reward." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h. Ives, . Zucon[?], F. C., to SC (May 20, 1869). Re: appointment of Mr. White as postmaster instead of Mr. Ives, request that SC investigate the matter. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i. Jackson, Jesse H.
(1) Jackson, Jesse H., to SC (January 4, 1870). Re: attempt to have JHJ removed as postmaster at Spring Hill, explanation of possible reasons for such removal. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) Jackson, J. H., to SC (January 8, 1870). Re: reasons for cause of enemies' dissatisfaction, request for chance to refute the charges. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(3) Jackson, J. H., to SC (April 3, 1870). Re: request that SC retain his resignation if it has not already been presented, request for information as to why no action has been taken. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(4) Thorn, R. F., to SC (November 17, 1869). Re: mail being received all right now, removal of JHJ for "gross mismanagement" and his unpopularity. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
j. Jennings, Levi. Smith, Sidney S., to SC (March 10, 1870). Re: need for a change of postmaster at Columbus, recommendation of LJ for the position. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 138: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (K-Lo).
a. Kappel, John, to SC (May 20, 1870). Re: receipt of appointment and commission as postmaster of Elk City, moving of post office, enmity of former postmaster W. F. Baird and his complaints to E. G. Ross and SC, request that no change be made, request for mail route from Garnett to St. Paul with daily mail service. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Kellogg, H. D. Eskridge, C. V., to SC (April 17, 1869). Re: appointment of HDK as postmaster at Eldorado in place of Henry Martin, request for reasons for removal and possibility of reinstatement. Handwritten. Partial page.
Kenea, Jno. P. See Box 4 F 121-a, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Olney, Henry C., to SC (November 21, 1869) re recommendation of JPK as route agent.
c. Kennnedy, John W.
(1) Pipher, John W., to SC (n.d.). Re: enclosure of petition for appointment of JWK as postmaster at Clay Center, request that commission be sent to him. Handwritten. Partial page; both sides. Reverse side contains handwritten referral to Hon. G. E. Beates signed by SC requesting advice.
(2) Pipher, John W., and Gates, S., to SC (June 8, 1870). Re: petition for appointment of JWK as postmaster at Clay Center, arrest, trial, discharge, and rearrest of JWK, request that SC make no appointment until situation can be investigated by Gates, stopping of appointment if already made. Handwritten. 2 pages; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 135-c and d, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Huntress, letters, Huntress, Mrs. W. A., to SC (May 21, 1869, and May 30, 1870) and report of investigation by S. Gates (June 14, 1870).
Kline, H. See Box 5 F 2-d, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Van Fossen, letters, Hoyt, [George H.], to SC (September 21 and 23, 1869) re appointment of HK as route agent on the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad.
d. Kummel[?], A. H., to Joseph D. Farren[?] (June 7, 1870). Re: desire to be considered for route agency on the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Galveston Railroad if Mr. Hodge refuses the appointment, request that JDF speak with SC concerning appointment. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Labadie, Francis. Benson, George W., to SC (May 10, 1870). Re: attempt to remove FL as postmaster at Timber Hill by Blakes trading firm, praise of FL, request that SC investigate the matter. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Lamb, . McFarren, S. J., to William H. Rosser (April 14, 1870). Re: removal of Lamb from post office, request that McFarren sound out SC's reaction before a petition is circulated, quadrupling of vote in precinct. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g. Lane, Nelson C. Broadhead, J. F., to SC (March 18, 1870). Re: appointment of NCL as postmaster at Bloomington. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Letson, William W., to SC (April 28, 1870). Re: appointment as postmaster at Granada to replace Mr. Shuemaker, leaving of country by Henry Goldstein for whom petition was sent earlier, request for documents. Handwritten. 1 page. Inside folded sheet is a petition to the Third Assistant Post Master General requesting the appointment of WWL and signed by eleven citizens dependent on the Granada Postoffice.
i. Lilley, P. R. Farnsworth, H. W., to SC (May 19, 1870). Re: unfitness of Lilley to be appointed postmaster at Tecumseh, request that SC suspend action in this case, obtaining information in relation to Williamsport on the Wakarusa. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Long, Mrs. M. J. Lambdin, J. C., to SC (May 21, 1870). Re: appointment of Mrs. MJL as postmaster at Eldorado instead of Danford, Eldorado as location of new land office. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
k. Lowe, Henry B. Eskridge, C. V., to SC (March 21, 1870). Re: moving to the southwest of Dr. Watson whom he had recommended for route agency, request instead for appointment of HBL as route agent on the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railroad. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 137: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (Joseph and N. B. Lucas).
a. Lucas, Joseph. Lucas, N. B., to SC (June 23, 1870). Re: recommendation of Joseph Lucas for position as postmaster at Cherokee Station, large amount of mail carried by NBL's railroad, plans for canvassing, lack of political influence of Mr. Stevens who is applicant for an appointment. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Lucas, N. B., to SC (February 22, 1870). Re: SC's strongest opposition from Thatcher and Wilder, management of editor of the News Letter, request for appointment as mail messenger from Kansas City to Fort Scott. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Lucas, N. B., to SC (March 18, 1870). Re: enclosure of petition, sending copy of the News Letter, receipt of SC's joint resolution and intention to present it to meeting in Oxford Township, candidacy of Col. Burris for Congress, suggestions for fall ticket. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Lucas, N. B., to SC (April 3, 1870). Re: position as replacement for Van Fossen if Van Fossen is elected mayor, attempt to remove postmaster because of relocation of post office one block east, support of new paper for Carney. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Lucas, N. B., to SC (April 8, 1870). Re: enclosure of letter of recommendation from George A. Crawford for use in obtaining mail agency for NBL, contesting of election by Van Fossen. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Lucas, N. B., to SC (April 11, 1870). Re: attempt to replace Van Fossen because he is using Stephens as his deputy, belief that Lowe does not approve use of deputies, NBL's anxiety because of the large number of applicants for the route agency. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 109-e, Political Affairs, Campaign 1870, letter, Lucas, N. B., to SC (April 11, 1870) re need for three mail agents on the Missouri River, Ft. Scott, and Gulf Railroad and the fact that Stephens is substituting for Van Fossen although not appointed.
g. Lucas, N. B., to Hon. S. C. Pomeroy (April 15, 1870). Re: carrying of mail by Missouri River, Ft. Scott, and Gulf Railroad 150 miles south of Kansas City which entitles road to three agents, Van Fossen's use of deputy, application for appointment as mail agent. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Note on reverse side signed by S. C. P.: "What about this fellow?"
h. Lucas, N. B., to SC (May 19, 1870). Re: receipt of appointment as route agent on the Missouri River, Ft. Scott, and Gulf Railroad, political aid to SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Box 4 F 98-c and d, Newspapers, Olathe, letters, Lucas, N. B., to SC (May 9 and 10, 1870) re resignation of route agents unless third man is appointed, strong desire not to lose the appointment, possibility of appointment to the Kansas Pacific Railroad and then transferred to the Missouri River, Ft. Scott, and Gulf Railroad.
i. Lucas, N. B., to SC (n.d.). Re: need for another messenger on the Ft. Scott Railroad, sending of letters of recommendation, request for help in securing appointment. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
j. Crawford, George A., to N. B. Lucas (April 4, 1870). Re: recommendation of NBL for route agency on the Missouri River, Ft. Scott, and Gulf Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Jackson, J. H., to SC (March 29, 1870). Re: recommendation of NBL for route agency. Handwritten. Partial page.
l. Jackson, Jesse H., to SC (May 16, 1870). Re: completion of railroad to Baxter, request that SC remember NBL when appointment opens up, suspense of Black Bob settlers, continuation in post office at Spring Hill. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 138: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements. (N. B. Lucas (cont.) - Ma).
a. Lucas, N. B. (cont.)
(1) McBride, H. M., to SC (May 16, 1870). Re: recommendation of NBL for position as route agent. Handwritten. Partial page.
(2) McKee, S. E., to SC (March 20, 1870). Re: appointment of NBL as remedy for irregularity of mails, recommendation of NBL. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(3) Noteman, B. P., to SC (May 16, 1870). Re: desire for NBL to have position as route agent. Handwritten. Partial page.
(4) Van Fossen, C. H., to N. B. Lucas (April 27, 1870). Re: putting third man on the road, opinion that NBL's chances are good, plans to contest. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. McBride, Theodore.
(1) Brown, J. R., to SC (June 7, 1869). Re: need for mail agent, recommendation of TMcB., request that SC secure his own reappointment, sending post office report. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) Abbott, James B., to SC (October 9, 1869). Re: lack of reply to letters written to SC concerning TMcB's appointment, laboring of TMcB's brother for SC's success, recommendation of TMcB for route agency. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. McCreery, A. O. Adams, F. G., to SC (October 14, 1869). Re: recommendation of AOMcC for postmaster at Wetmore. Handwritten. Partial page.
McGrath, Terrence. See Box 4 F 118-b, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Houston, D. W., to SC (October 11, 1869) re appointment of TMcG as postmaster at Mineral Point.
d. McIntosh, . Shannon, W. A., to SC (February 28, 1870). Re: receipt of appointments by Van Fossen and Bailey for route agencies on the Missouri River, Fort Scott, and Gulf Railroad, recommendation of McIntosh for route agency if Van Fossen does not accept appointment or if any change is to be made. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides. Reverse side also contains a printed map of Fort Scott and its railroad connections (1869) and a printed description of Fort Scott as a railroad center.
e. Mains, M. G.
(1) Hunt, F. G., to SC (April 8, 1870). Re: objection to the appointment of I. D. Fox as replacement for Mrs. Trask in the Emporia post office, recommendation of MGM, editor of the Emporia Tribune, sending of public documents to MGM, appointment of route agent on the Southern Branch Road. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) Hunt, F. G., to SC (April 22, 1870). Re: circulation of petition to newcomers by Fox, objections to appointment of Fox, desire for appointment of Mains. Handwritten. 4 pages.
(3) Maxson, P. B., to SC (April 28, 1870). Re: public knowledge of Emporia post office difficulties, advice to "let the office stand as it is," desire to keep the News from publicizing the situation, need for Mains to appoint a deputy if appointed, desire to pull Mains out of the combination, need to modify Phelix's course without creating fuss, desire to see SC. Handwritten. 2 pages; both sides.
(4) Maxson, P. B., to SC (May 18, 1870). Re: advice to leave the post office as it is now, weakness of Mains and lack of friendship for SC, lack of home support for Eskridge. Handwritten. 2 pages; both sides of second page.
(5) Worden, L. J., to SC (May 2, 1870). Re: advice to let Mrs. Trask hold the appointment for the present, need to humor Maxson, jealousy between Hunt and Maxson, Maxson's change of views concerning Mains. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f. Manning, E. C., to SC (March 17, 1870). Re: non-receipt of post office commission, need for postmaster and the establishment of a mail route, progress of bill purchasing Osage land, suggestion for inclusion of provision allowing purchases for town sites, growth of Cowley County. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
Markham, Archey. See Box 5 F 19-f, Postal Affairs, Post Offices, New, letter, Markham, Archey, to SC (May 4, n.y.) re desire of people that AM be appointed postmaster at Osage Mission.
Matthews, Capt. See Box 4 F 107-l, Political Affairs, Campaign 1870, letter, Cobb, [S. A.], to SC (May 31, 1870) re appointment of Matthews as route agent.
F 139: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (Mi-Mor).
a. Miller, Aug.
(1) Miller, Aug., to SC (April 12, 1870). Re: A. C. Clarke's attempt to remove AM from post office, reasons for preventing such a move. Handwritten. 1 page both sides.
(2) Miller, Aug., to SC (April 22, 1870). Re: thanks for SC's offer of assistance, influence with German community, advice to SC to appoint A. J. Mowry as route agent in order to gain his support in coming election. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Monks, William H., to SC (June 1, 1870). Re: position as mail messenger on the Leavenworth and Galveston Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Monks, William H. Hanks, C. J., to SC (June 1, 1870). Re: recommendation of WHM. Handwritten. 1 page. At end of letter is a handwritten endorsement of CJH's recommendation of WHM by D. R. Anthony.
d. Moon, John. Kingman, S. A., to SC (February 18, 1870). Re: request that JM be appointed mail agent on the St. Joseph to Hiawatha route. Handwritten. 1 page.
Moore, David. See Box 5 F 20-e, Postal Affairs, Post Offices, New, letter, Eskridge, C. V., to SC (May 10, 1870) re appointment of David Moore as postmaster at post office in northern Lyon County.
e. Mory, L. W.
(1) Brown, A. D., to SC (February 11, 1870). Re: withdrawal of recommendation of Roberts and substitution of LWM for route agency on the Union Pacific Southern Branch Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Brown, A. D., Editor, Burlington Patriot, to SC (April 4, 1870). Re: need for overhauling contracts and postmasters in southern and southwestern Kansas and appointment of LWM as route agent on the Missouri River and Gulf Railroad (formerly Southern Branch), recommendation of LWM to Houston for census appointment. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 140: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (A. J. Mowry.)
a. Mowry, A. J., to SC (September 30, 1869). Re: request for assistance in securing appointment as mail agent on the St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad, inability to perform manual labor. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Mowry, A. J., to SC (November 9, 1869). Re: no need now for agent on the St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad but will be in spring, desire to forward recommendations now to get process in motion, representing 3rd District at state legislature. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Mowry, A. J., to SC (February 7, 1870). Re: reasons for sending letters of recommendation to Senator Ross, Low's recommendation of Campbell, possibility of assigning Campbell to the Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad, AJM's preference for the St. Joseph and Denver position, completion of railroad to Hiawatha by February 1. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Mowry, A. J., to SC (March 28, 1870). Re: receipt of information that George H. Campbell has been appointed to position sought by AJM. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Mowry, A. J., to SC (April 12, 1870). Re: questions concerning the processing of his application which resulted in the appointment of George H. Campbell. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Mowry, A. J., to SC (May 21, 1870). Re: SC's reneging on his promise to AJM in order to secure the influence of Campbell's brother in the coming election, AJM'S desire that position be given to him as promised, supposition that no more appointments will be made until after the state convention. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g. Drenning, F. H., to [SC?] (November 16, 1869). Re: request that SC speak to Col. Hoyt concerning appointment of AJM as route agent on the St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad, recommendation of AJM. Handwritten. 1 page.
Low, A. See Box 4 F 109-e, Political Affairs, Campaign 1870, letter, Low, A., to SC (March 2, 1870) re promise to AJM to try to have him appointed as route agent in six or eight weeks.
h. Moonlight, Thomas, to SC (February 18, 1870). Re: worth of AJM's influence in coming canvass, recommendation that SC assist him in getting the route agency he desires, census appointment and its effect on Worden. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Moonlight, Thomas, to SC (March 1, 1870). Re: getting together of Lowe and AJM to make some arrangement about appointment of AJM, Worden's attack on Marr. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Olney, H. C., to Mowry, A. J. (November 9, 1869). Re: SC's promise concerning the mail agency, SC's aid to Olney. Handwritten copy of letter made by AJM. 1 page.
F 141: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (N-O).
a. Norton, Capt. G. Hyde. Eskridge, C. V., to SC (February 14, 1870). Re: appointment of GHN as postmaster of Delphi, change of town name to Creswell so appointment should be as postmaster of Creswell. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Norton, John W. Barr, William V., to SC (May 16, 1870). Re: delay in JWN's appointment, request for early notification if not to be appointed. Handwritten. Partial page.
See also Box 4 F 122-f, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Thomas, A. S., to SC (February 19, 1870) re appointment of JWN as route agent to satisfy Barr.
Parkinson, James. See Box 5 F 19-j, Postal Affairs, Post Offices, New, letter, Cowan, W. H., to SC (August 8, 1869) re recommendation of James Parkinson for postmaster at St. Clair.
c. Parmalee, . Waynant, J. B., to SC (May 6, 1870). Re: endorsement of Parmalee for postmaster of Blue Rapids, need for better mail facilities, acceptance of position himself if preferred. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Patterson, James L.
(1) Anthony, D. R., to SC (February 24, 1870). Re: recommendation of JLP for route agency on the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Galveston Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Emmert, D. B., to SC (April 21, 1870). Re: recommendation of JLP as replacement for Mr. Roland. Handwritten. Partial page.
e. Payne, David C., to SC (March 12, 1870). Re: request for appointment as mail agent on the St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page.
Pearce, C. T. See Box 4 F 57-g, Legislation, Land Offices, letter, Greiffenstein, William, to SC (July 6, 1870) re removal of present postmaster at Wichita and appointment of CTP.
f. Pearson, Dr. J., to SC (March 8, 1870). Re: dissatisfaction with appointment of Dimon as postmaster at Dimon, appointment gained by reporting that JP had left the county, gain to SC by stopping Dimon's commission. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g. Peyton, W. D., to SC (n.d.). Re: application for postmaster at Emporia, sending of petitions to Maxson. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Phillips, Charles H. Adams, F. G., to SC (April 29, 1870). Re: appointment of CHP as postmaster of Atchison[?] to replace G. W. Hutt who has resigned. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Phillips, E. D. F.
(1) Dana, W. W., to SC (March 29, 1870). Re: purpose of petition for change of postmaster really to create a new county. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Houston, D. W., to SC (June 18, 1870). Re: recommendation to delay change of postmaster at Tonganoxie until SC returns home, passage of Price Raid bill in Senate, location of land office at Eldorado rather than Augusta. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(3) Wood, George W., to SC (June 24, 1870). Re: removal of Dana[?] and appointment of EDFP as postmaster at Tonganoxie. Handwritten. 1 page.
(4) Worden, L. J., to SC (June 27, 1870). Re: appointment of Tonganoxie postmaster to take the census, petition for postmaster's removal, offer to deliver EDFP's commission. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(5) Worden, L. J., to SC (June 27, 1870) "Private." Removal of Tonganoxie postmaster. Recommendation of EDFP. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Pray, William.
(1) Cobb, S. A., to SC (February 14, 1870). Re: promotion of SC's interests by appointing Cook's friend [WP]. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Cobb, S. A., to SC (February 15, 1870). Re: advice to SC to turn Cook in such a way as to secure his friendship if unable to grant an appointment to his friend [WP]. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3) Cook, H. W., to SC (February 21, 1870). Re: position as route agent for WP on either the Kansas Pacific or the Fort Scott Railroad, incorrectness of SC's impression that HWC is politically an enemy of his, support of SC during each of his campaigns, support of his course in Congress, no desire for change in their relations, desire for freedom to act on his best judgment. Handwritten. 2 pages; both sides.
F 142: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (R-Sc).
a. Remiatte, Louis C.
(1) Remiatte, Louis C., to SC (September 9, 1869). Re: appointment as route agent. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. At end of letter are handwritten endorsements of his application by D. R. Anthony, C. H. Robinson, J. C. Vaughan, M. S. Adams M. H. Insley, Mark W. Delahay, Thomas Moonlight, and C. J. Hanks.
(2) Remiatte, L. C., to SC (October 6, 1869). Re: sending of application, delay caused by expectation of seeing SC and delivering it in person, desire to be introduced when SC visits Leavenworth, slight preference for Union Pacific Railway, Eastern Division. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(3) Remiatte, L., to SC (October 10, 1869). Re: fruitless visit with SC, removal to Salina, hopes for some other position. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Richards, Oscar. Thoman, A., Auditor of Kansas, to SC (April 15, 1870). Re: plot to remove Pilla and install OR or Mr. American as postmaster at Eudora, outrage which such an action would produce, request for information concerning the Price Raid appropriation, suggestion that commission be appointed. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Roberts, Henry N.
(1) [Brown, A. D.], to SC (January 10, 1870). Re: recommendation of HNR for route agency on the Union Pacific Southern Branch Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page. Letter is unsigned.
(2) Brown, A. D., to SC (May 11, 1870). Re: recommendation of HNR for route agency on the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railroad, reason for withdrawing former recomnmendation, immediate need for additional agent. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Robinson, C. H., to SC (February 18, 1869). Re: assurance that if SC cannot appoint him as postmaster it would not affect his support of SC so long as he knew the reasons, uncertainty concerning going to Washington this spring. Handwritten. 1 page.
Rodgers, . See Box 5 F 3-c, Postal Affairs, Appointments,
Webb, letter, Beates, G. E., to SC (March 5, 1870) re recommendation of Rodgers for route agency on the Southern Branch, Rodgers' reformation and subsequent backsliding.
Rosa, Squire. See Box 5 F 19-i, Postal Affairs, Post Offices, New, correspondence re recommendation of Squire Rosa as postmaster at Rose Hill.
e. Ryan, George, to SC (May 6, 1870). Re: application for route agency on the Missouri River, Ft. Scott, and Galveston Railroad, referral to [Samuel S.] Burdett, Representative from Missouri. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Sanford, Eph. H.
(1) Sanford, Eph. H., to SC (December 20, 1869). Re: possibility of his being appointed as successor to George H. Hoyt in the position of Inspector, knowledge of Post Office business. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet.
(2) Sanford, Eph. H., to SC (December 20, 1869). Re: possibility of delaying appointment of Hoyt's successor. Handwritten. Partial page.
g. Scudder, E. S., to SC (March 16, 1870). Re: assistance from SC in getting mail routes between Lawrence and Centropolis and between Olathe and Baldwin City. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 143: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (Sh-Sm).
a. Shadowens, T. S. Higgins, William, to SC (May 30, 1870). Re: movement to remove present postmaster and his resignation with recommendation for appointment of TSS, recommendation of TSS by WH, attempt of particular group to prevent appointment of TSS. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Shannon, W. A.
(1) Shannon, W. A., to SC (November 29, 1869). Re: enclosure of recommendations for his appointment as Special Agent, 1st District, 6th Division, Post Office Department of Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota, request that SC use his influence for appointment. Handwritten. Partial page.
(2) Blair, Charles W., to SC (November 30, 1869). Re: recommendation of WAS as successor to Col. Hoyt in the position of Special Agent of the Post Office Department. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(3) Webb, W. C., to SC (November 30, 1869). Re: recommendation for WAS as special agent for the Post Office Department. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Sharp, W. K. See Box 5 F 18-d, Postal Affairs, Post Offices, New, letter, Langdon, S. J., to SC (June 2, 1870) re establishment of post office at Cherokee Station and the appointment of WKS as postmaster.
c. Sheldon, O. H.
(1) Sheldon, O. H., to SC (September 23, 1869). Re: resignation of Burlington postmaster in OHS's favor, endorsement by S. C. Pomeroy; request for SC's endorsement. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Pomeroy, S. C., to SC (April 10, 1869). Re: recommendation of OHS for postmaster at Burlington. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3) Sheldon, Porter, to SC (August 10, 1869). Re: request for recommendation of his brother for position as Burlington postmaster, explanation of "situation" by his brother. Handwritten. Partial page.
d. Sinnet, Major N. E.[?] E. Parker to SC (January 26, 1870). Re: report that NS is to be removed as postmaster at Girard, request for delay if replacement not already appointed. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Slocum, Elezer[?]. Moore, J. H., to SC (August 27, 1869). Re: recommendation of ES for appointment as route agent on the Missouri River, Fort Scott, and Gulf Railroad. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Smith, Capt. J. H.
(1) Clayton, Joshua, to SC (October 13, 1869). Re: resignation of Wheeler as postmaster at Paola, recommendation of JHS as replacement if JC receives a consulate. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) McKensie, A. G., to "Friend George" (October 11, 1869). Re: resignation of Wheeler, request for appointment of JHS, filing of Joshua Clayton who is presently Probate Judge, reestablishment of post office at Tantzville, establishment of post office by Ross and named for him, request that George lay these matters before SC. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(3) McKensie, A. G., to SC (October 11, 1869). Re: request for information concerning the appointment of the Paola postmaster, the Tantzville post office and the route agency. Handwritten. Partial page.
(4) McKensie, A. G., to SC (April 8, 1870). Re: transmittal of letter from Paola citizens request the appointment of JHS as postmaster at Paola, election support, purchase of newspaper by Olney. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 144: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (So-Sta).
Soule, Freeman G. See Box 5 F 20, Postal Affairs, Post Offices, New, for letter from Daniel Bitler to SC (January 17, 1870) re appointment of Freeman G. Soule as postmaster at office ten miles south of Emporia.
a. Sowin[?], F. O. Guthrie, W. W., to SC (January 4, 1870). Re: request that SC assist in having FOS appointed to the Central City, Colorado, post office. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Speck, Joseph, to SC (January 15, 1870). Re: request for assistance in securing appointment as mail messenger between state line and Topeka, financial position of other applicants as compared with his own, inability to practice medicine because of hearing impairment. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
Spicer, Edward. See Box 5 F 20-h, Postal Affairs, Post Offices, New, letter, Logan, William, to SC (December 24, 1869) re appointment of ES as postmaster for post office on the route from Jacksonville to Montana.
c. Sprouse, Thomas. Secrest, John, to SC (January 6, 1870). Re: resignation of Woodward as postmaster of Cheotpa and recommendation of TS as replacement, request that SC protest Woodward's resignation until he has further word from Chetopa. Handwritten. Partial page.
d. Stahl, .
(1) Maxson, P. B., to SC (March 23, 1870). Re: large majority of Americus residents for Stahl for postmaster, Attempt of Russ Randall to stop Stahl's appointment, C. V. Eskridge's bid for governor, lack of publication concerning bill for the relief of two companies on Osage lands. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Maxson, P. B., to SC (April 27, 1870). Re: Stahl's name on petition instead of Sutton, possible confusion of names, petitioners actually for Sutton, desire that mystery be solved. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(3) Randall, R. W., to SC (April 28, 1870). Re: mistake concerning appointment of new postmaster, Sutton as correct appointee, ability to get three-fourths of citizens to sign a protest, Maxson's opposition to SC, defeat of Maxson two years ago as delegate to the state convention. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Starks, Johnson J., to Hon. David Atwood, Representative from Wisconsin (April 27, 1870). Re: desire for appointment as postmaster in La Cygne, unpopularity of present postmaster, request for assistance in removal of present incumbent and appointment of JJS. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 145: Postal Affairs, Apointments, Removals, and Replacements (William H. Stevens).
a. Stevens, William H., to SC (April 4, 1870). Re: service as "running" route agent for Van Fossen on the Missouri River, Fort Scott, and Gulf Railroad, candidacy of Van Fossen for mayor, desire for appointment as route agent if Van Fossen wins election, intention of moving to Kansas if appointed. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Stevens, William H., to SC (June 8, 1870). Re: enclosure of petition signed by postmasters on the railroad line, residency now in Olathe, acceptance of any route agency but preference for Missouri River, Fort Scott, and Gulf Railroad, forwarding of petitions when signed. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Stevens, William H., to SC (June 12, 1870). Re: enclosure of petition from leading merchants of Baxter Springs, desire for appointment. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Coffey, William C., to SC (May 18, 1870). Re: recommendation of WHS for route agency. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Foster, Francis, to SC (May 25, 1870). Re: recommendation of WHS for route agency. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Heath, B. S., Postmaster, La Cygne, to SC (June 2, 1870). Re: recommendation of WHS as route agent, opposition to change in route agent or member of Congress. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Sanford, Amos, to SC (June 4, 1870). Re: recommendation of WHS for route agency. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Suits, M. W., Editor, Linn County Press, to SC (April 28, 1870). Re: recommendation of WHS as route agent, WHS's plans to locate at Baxter Springs. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
i. Suits, M. W., Editor, Linn County Press, to SC (May 31, 1870). Re: intention to support SC in coming election although will be influenced by SC's action on WHS's appointment. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Swingley, L. J., to SC (April 2, 1870). Re: recommendation of WHS for route agency if Van Fossen is elected mayor of Fort Scott, participation of Moonlight in Democratic meetings at Leavenworth, support for SC's candidacy for Congress. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides. Letter is damaged.
k. Swingley, L. J., to SC (May 8, 1870). Re: appointment of third agent on the Missouri and Fort Scott Railroad, recommendation of WHS for that agency, warning to watch J. G. Raily, route agent. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
l. Petition for appointment of WHS as route agent on the Missouri River, Fort Scott, and Gulf Railroad (n.d.) with 47 signatures. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
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