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Return to Sidney Clarke Collection Description
F 1: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (Sto-Sy).
a. Stone, D. P., to SC (June 29, 1870). Re: SC's opinion concerning the possibility of his being appointed as a route agent on railroad in SC's district, willingness to locate where most needed and comply with requirements of the position. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Storrs, Nathaniel S.
(1) Storrs, N. S., to SC (January 4, 1870). Re: application for position as postmaster of Chetopa to replace T. A. Woodard who has resigned. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Eskridge, C. V., and Moonlight, Thomas, to SC (February 3, 1870). Re: recommendation for appointment of Nathaniel Storrs as postmaster of Chetopa. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Strickler, Isaac N., to SC (February 13, 1870). Re: appointment as mail agent on the Union Pacific Southern Branch to Burlington. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Stuart, E. J.
(1) Stuart, E. J., to SC (January 25, 1870). Re: thanks for appointment as postmaster at Chetopa. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Cone, John W., to SC (January 25, 1870). Re: local opposition to the appointment as postmaster of Sprouse whom he had recently recommended, recommendation instead of EJS. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3) Secrest, John, to SC (January 24, 1870). Re: forwarding of petition for appointment of S. W. Fry as postmaster at Chetopa, request that SC prevent the commission of EJS as postmaster, indignation of the residents. Handwritten. 1 page.
(4) Tileston, R. G., to SC (January 3, 1870). Re: withdrawal of recommendation of Sprouse whose petition he signed, recommendation instead of EJS, reliability of Col. Hibbets representation of Chetopa's interests. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Sumner, .
(1) McDowell, C. C., to SC (January 15, 1870). Re: movement to get Sumner appointed as Baxter Springs postmaster in place of Williams, activities as deputy Sheriff which suggest inadvisability of his appointment as postmaster, request that SC use his influence to prevent any change in Baxter Springs post office. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Williams, J. O., to SC (December 30, 1869). Re: taking charge of post office in Baxter Springs and expenses in fixing up the office, petition of H. T. Sumner for his crippled brother to be postmaster instead of Williams, opposition of Sumner and his brother to SC and the Neutral Lands settlers brother's inability to run office, request that SC watch the Appointment Office. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Sutton, . See Box 4 F 140-d (Postal Affairs, Appointments, Stahl).
Syberts, . See Box 4 F 118-d, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Houston, D. H., to SC (February 26, 1870) re appointment of Syberts as postmaster of Jerome and changing name of post office to Central City.
F 2: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (TV).
a. Talbott, A. G. Anthony, D. R., to SC (June 7, 1870). Re: recommendation of AGT for appointment as route agent on one of the Kansas railroads. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Taylor, Thomas R. Hanna, B. J. F., to SC (April 25, 1869). Re: recommendation of TRT for route agency on the Kansas Pacific Railway. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Tompkins, C. C., to SC (May 20, 1869). Re: appointment as postmaster of Mound City, support of citizens, work done for SC in canvass. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Van Fossen, Charles H.
(1) Van Fossen, C. H., to SC (January 31, 1870). Re: receipt of appointment as route agent on the Missouri River, Fort Scott, and Gulf Railroad, pledge of support for faithful Republicans and the party. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Hoyt, George H., to SC (August 31, 1869). Re: request for appointment of CHVF as route agent on the Missouri River, Fort Scott, and Gulf Railroad as prime favor and at urging of friends at Fort Scott. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3) Hoyt, [George H.], to SC (September 21, 1869). Re: request of Armstrong for transfer to the Missouri River, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad, appointment of CHVF to replace him on the Kansas Pacific, necessity for early appointment, request for appointment of Kline as mail messenger on the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe, completion of the Union Pacific Southern Branch to Council Grove and need for messenger on that line. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(4) Hoyt, [George H.], to SC (September 23, 1869). Re: sending of several letters because of uncertainty concerning SC's location, appointment of CHVF, transfer of Armstrong, recommendation of W. B. Hutchinson and B. F. Jenks as new agents on the Kansas Pacific, need for prompt action, appointment of H. Kline on the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe, need to consult with SC. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(5) Hoyt, George H., to SC (November 3, 1869). Re: delay in appointment of route agents, anxiety of CHVF, desire to see SC before sending in resignation, election of Chester Jun[?] as sheriff. Handwritten. 1 page.
(6) McKensie, A. G., to SC (March 8, 1870). Re: Van Fossen's use of a substitute route agent, Department disapproval of such an arrangement and creation of ill feeling all along the road. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Olney, Henry C. See Box 4 F 122-a, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Olney, Henry C., to SC (November 21, 1869) re learning CHVF's wishes in regard to the route agency.
(7) Shannon, W. A., to SC (September 21, 1869). Re: recommendation of CHVF for route agency on the Missouri River, Fort Scott, and Gulf Railroad. Handwritten. Partial page.
(8) Tomlinson, J. A., to SC (September 6, 1869). Re: recommendation of CHVF for route agency appointment in Fort Scott area if possible, importance of retaining his influence. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(9) Webb, W. C., to SC (November 9, 1869). Re: inquiry concerning source of recommendations for appointment of route agents on the Missouri River, Fort Scott, and Gulf Railroad, control of appointments by Van Horn or by SC, expectation of and desire for CHVF's appointment. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 3: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (Wa-We).
Walker, James. See Box 5 F 16-e, Postal Affairs, Post Office Changes, Lawrence and North Lawrence, letter, Whitney, W. H., to SC (March 10, 1870) re removal of Tallman and appointment of JW as postmaster.
a. Watson, Dr. F. W.
(1) Watson, Dr. F. W., to SC (March 18, 1870). Re: position as mail agent or mail messenger. Handwritten. 2 pages.
(2) Watson, Dr. F. W., to SC (April 24, 1870). Re: irregularity of delivery of mails at Hartford, willingness to accept appointment as postmaster and see that mails are carried back and forth to the depot, recommendation of D. P. Bond if SC unwilling to appoint FWW. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(3) Watson, Dr. F. W., to SC (May 16, 1870). Re: thanks for appointment as postmaster at Hartford, request for appointment as mail agent when agency is available. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(4) Watson, Dr. F. W., to SC (May 18, 1870). Re: receipt of letter of appointment, request for assistance in finding some better appointment, sending of bond to the department. Handwritten. 1 page.
(5) Watson, Dr. F. W., to SC (May 19, 1870). Re: petition by S. G. Britton for reinstatement as postmaster in Hartford, no petition by FWW but standing "on his own merit," carrying of mail from the depot to the post office without charge. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 110-i, Political Affairs, Campaign 1870, letter, FWW to SC (June 13, 1870) re delay in arrival of commission, fraudulence of remonstrance, and request for position on any roving committee appointed.
(6) Britton, S. G., to SC (May 20, 1870). Re: enclosure of remonstrance, injustice of FWW's appointment, signature of every citizen who receives mail at office. Handwritten. 1 page.
(7) Chambers, A. D., Superintendent of Public Instruction for Lyon County, to SC (May 20, 1870). Re: practice of fraud on SC by removing S. G. Britton and appointing FWW as postmaster, accompanying petitions. Handwritten. 1 page.
(8) Eskridge, C. V., to SC (February 26, 1870). Re: recommendation of FWW for mail agency on the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railroad, understanding that Low endorses application. Handwritten. 1 page.
(9) Hunt, F. G., to SC (May 19, 1870). Re: Britton's support of SC, enmity to SC of FWW and his friends, remonstrance against FWW's appointment as postmaster, need to stop FWW's appointment at once. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Watson, John S. H. See Box 4 F 124-a, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Watson, John H., to SC (May 6, 1870) re appointment of his son, John S. H. Watson as postmaster at Emporia; and Box 4 F 124-a, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Lowe, letter, Eskridge, C. V.,to SC (March 21, 1870) re move of JSHW from Emporia to the southwest.
b. Weaver, Dr. L. P.
(1) Weaver, Dr. L. P., to SC (November 19, 1869). Re: appointment as post office deputy by present postmaster, offer of postmaster to resign in his favor, circulation of petition and forwarding to Ross of petition and resignation, attempt of E. J. Lines through Pomeroy and SC to obtain post office, opposition of Lines to present administration and reputation as a "fire-eating Democrat," request for assistance from SC to obtain the position. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) Allen, Abner, to SC (March 5, 1870). Re: recommendation of LPW for appointment as postmaster of Wabaunsee, opposition to his appointment not instigated by SC's friends but some men who opposed SC's nomination at the state convention. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Webb, John W. Beates, G. E., to SC (March 5, 1870). Re: withdrawal of recommendation of Rodgers for route agency, recommendation of JWW instead. Handwritten. 2 pages.
See also Box 4 F 58-g, Legislation, Land Offices, letter, Strickler, S. M., to SC (January 24, 1870) re appointment of JWW as mail agent on the Southern Branch.
d. Weybright, J. C., to SC (May 27 and 28, 1870). Re: appointment as postmaster at Akron, possibility of remonstrance by the opposition. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 4: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (Wh-Woo).
a. Whitney, A. B. Wilson, Andrew S., to SC (May 17, 1870). Re: recommendation of ABW as postmaster at Haddam in Washington County. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Windsor, J. S.
(1) Windsor, J. S., to Gen. G. A. Smith (March 22, 1870). Re: appointment as route agent on the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Contains a handwritten referral from Giles A. Smith, 2nd Assistant Postmaster General to SC recommending JSW.
(2) Farnsworth, H. N., to SC (May 27, 1870). Re: JSW's injury which disqualifies him from working at trade, recommendation for appointment as route agent on the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe, moving of Kline to Cross Creek, availability of information from Gen. G. A. Smith. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(3) Hanback, Louis, Probate Judge, to General Giles A. Smith, Assistant Postmaster General, (December 7, 1869). Re: recommendation of JSW for route agency on the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe to Burlingame and beyond. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. On reverse side is a handwritten referral from Giles A. Smith, Second Assistant Postmaster General to SC.
(4) Thomas, A. S., to SC (June 15, 1870). Re: recommendation of JSW for route agency. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Watts, J. Patterson. Brooks, J. A., to SC (June 14, 1870). Re: enclosure of petition for appointment of JPW as route agent on the Kansas City and Santa Fe Railroad if route is to be established on that line. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Woodard, Z. A.
(1) Woodard, Z. A., to SC (n.d.). Re: appointment as route agent from Chetopa to Junction City, recommendation of Mr. Low, support for SC by editor of the paper. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Woodard, Z. A., to SC (April 2, 1870). Re: SC's assistance in securing route agency or other appointment for him, request that SC inquire of Mr. Low concerning his back pay as postmaster at Chetopa and assist in securing it. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 5: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (Lorenzo J. Worden).
a. Akin, Eugene L., County Attorney, to Hon. A. J. Cresswell, Postmaster General (April 15, 1869). Re: recommendation of LJW for postmaster at Lawrence, LJW's assistance in election of Grant, Rankin's use of questionable means to defeat LJW and Ross's enmity to LJW. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Alexander, D. M., to Postmaster General (April 16, 1869). Re: full endorsement of LJW for appointment as postmaster of Lawrence, thoughtless signing of remonstrance. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Carnes, Andrew, Deputy Sheriff of Douglas County, to SC (April 16, 1869). Re: general belief that LJW had received appointment as postmaster of Lawrence, misrepresentation of Mr. Rankin's petition, strong support for LJW's appointment. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Haskell[?], D. C., to Hon. A. J. Creswell, Postmaster General (April 15, 1869). Re: signing of protest against the removal of Col. J. K. Rankin not to be construed as an attack on LJW, expression of respect and esteem for LJW and recommendation for his appointment. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Horton, S. S., Register of Deeds, to Postmaster General (April 14, 1869). Re: statement that appointment of LJW would be acceptable to citizens of Lawrence. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Lauter, J. T., to SC (April 20, 1870). Re: enclosure of letter to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue concerning LJW, request that SC use his judgment concerning presenting it. Handwritten. Partial page. Attached is a letter from J. T. Lauter, Assistant Assessor, to Hon. C. Delano, Commissioner (April 20, 1870). Re: LJW's connection with the Revenue Department, opinion that LJW acted "faithfully and honestly" in all Revenue matters and was not a party to any fraud. Handwritten. 1 page and 1 partial page.
g. Gleason, F., Assistant Assessor District 7, and Hubbard, D., Assistant Assessor Division 3, to the Postmaster General (April 14, 1869). Re: statement that the signatures on the petition for the retention of J. R. Rankin were obtained under "various pretexts" or as "an act of accommodation" and do not represent public feeling, respect and preference for LJW. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Ludington, R. W., and Hayes, R. A., to SC (April 16, 1869). Re: assurance that LJW retains his standing as influential and able business man, fraudulence of remonstrance, approval of appointment of LJW. Handwritten. 2 pages.
F 6: Postal Affairs, Appointments, Removals, and Replacements (Unspecified and General).
a. Beates, G. E., to SC (January 4, 1870). Re: referral of SC's letter concerning postmaster at Pond Creek to Mr. Whiteford. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Carnahan, A. A., to SC (April 12, 1870). Re: request for SC's endorsement of petition concerning postmaster at Waconda. Handwritten. Partial page.
c. Carpenter, Jno. C., to SC (June 7, 1870). Telegram. Re: holding appointment for Tillton postmaster. Handwritten entries on printed form. 1 page. On reverse side are a handwritten referral by SC to Y. M. Marshall, 1st Assistant Postmaster General, and a handwritten notation signed by Van Vleck concerning lack of New Chicago post office or appointment for Tillton.
Elder, P. P. See Box 4 F 118-j, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Elder, P. P., to SC (June 14, 1870) re appointment of route agent on the Kansas City and Santa Fe Railroad.
d. Fishback, W. H. M., to SC (June 1, 1870). Re: recommendation of change of postmaster at Eudora. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Hoyt, C. H., to SC (May 7, 1870). Re: desire to see good SC supporter as postmaster at Ottawa, gaining of ground by SC, Stotler's inability to win. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f. Lilley, B. F., to SC (March 4, 1870). Re: enclosure of petition for postmaster and establishment of office [at Hiawatha?]. Handwritten. Partial page.
g. Lowe, A., to SC (June 1[?], 1870). Re: enclosure of papers, appointment of agent. Handwritten. Partial page.
h. Macdonald, C. F.., Superintendent, Money Order Office, to SC (March 12, 1869). Re: consultation concerning postmaster at Topeka. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Macdonald, C. F., Superintendent, Money Order Office, to SC (June 1, 1870). Re: need for consultation concerning postmaster at Oskaloosa. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Mead, James R., to SC (April 28, 1870). Re: enclosure of two resignations of two postmasters and recommendations for their replacement. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Newlon, J. F., to SC (May 26, 1870). Re: resignation of J. D. Coulter as postmaster, need for good Radical Republican to replace him. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
k. Pipher, John W., to SC (March 14, 1870). Re: better distribution of mail agent appointments throughout the state, removal and replacement of "one acting agent," hope for passage of railroad bill and removal of Marr. Handwritten. 2 pages.
l. Wright, R. W., to SC (May 26, 1870). Re: resignation of J. D. Coulter as Ottawa Postmaster in favor of Democratic clique who are attempting to forestall action by SC, request that SC act at once. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 7: Postal Affairs, Correspondence, Miscellaneous (B-H).
a. Bangs, George S., Acting Superintendent Railway Mail Service, to SC (May 1, 1870). Re: matter in contest relative to route agent and mail service at Kansas City and Wyandotte. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Barlow, B., to SC (n.d.). Re: request for SC's assistance in preventing curtailment on his routes from Phil Sheridan to El Paso, sending of papers. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Brooks, James A., to SC (May 12, 1870). Re: delivery of enclosed letter to 1st Assistant Postmaster General and assistance to further "this enterprise," hopes of trip to Washington in June, distribution of materials received from SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Brown, J. R., to "Dear Brother" (March 25, 1870). Re: delivery of G. H. Beach's affidavit, desire for allowance for past service or future services, arrival of new nephew, railroad construction, "busting" of Black Bob settlers. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Coulter, John D., to SC (June 13, 1870). Re: threat of removal if office moved, request for notification if petition received by department, request for SC's assistance in preventing removal and obtaining additional pay, suggestion for requirement that a successor be required to pay actual cost of office furnishings before taking charge. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Danford, F., to SC (March 10, 1870). Re: opening of letter addressed to N. Sinnet, Postmaster, assuming it contained office business, lack of records of office. Handwritten. 1 page.
Fox, J. O[?]. See Box 4 F 117-k, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter from Fox, O. J., to SC (April 13, 1870) re use of Emporia post office appointment and newspaper for political control, opposition's use of Worden.
g. Hawthorn, J. M., Postmaster, Mansfield, to SC (January 31, 1870). Re: petition for abolishment of the franking privilege. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. [Hoyt], George, to SC (September 27, 1869). Re: necessity of seeing SC on mail matters as soon as possible. Handwritten. Partial page.
i. Hoyt, George H., to SC (November 2, 1869). Re: enclosure of letter from A. G. McKensie and other items, need to see SC, resignation when sending October report. Handwritten. Partial page.
j. Hoyt, [George], to SC (November 11, 1869). Re: continued bad health, resignation, preparation of history of Kalloch, lack of SC appointments on the border tier. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Hoyt, [George], to SC (November 23, 1869). Re: resignation from post office position, expected withholding of pay, future plans. Handwritten. 4 pages.
l. Hutchinson, W. B., to SC (May 6, 1870). Re: change in terminus of route agents to Kansas City, one-sided examination of the matter, suggestion that SC investigate the situation. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 8: Postal Affairs, Correspondence, Miscellaneous (J-W).
Johnson, K. B. See Box 4 F 116-h, Political Affairs, Misconduct Investigation, letter, Johnson, K. B., to SC (January 29, 1870) re abolition of franking privilege.
a. Lines, C. B., to SC (March 15, 1870). Re: transfer of pension payments to the post offices [?]. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Low, A., to SC (April 26, 1870). Re: sending of batch of papers for SC's consideration and action. Handwritten. Partial page.
c. Low, A., to SC (June 20, 1870). Re: enclosure of papers for SC's information, AL's recommendation for no change. Handwritten. Partial page.
d. McDowell, J. Frank, to SC (April 20, 1870). Re: enclosure of petition with request that SC present it to the Department, difficulties with mail and mail routes. Handwritten. 1 page.
Maxson, P. B. See Box 4 F 46-d, Legislation, Indian Affairs, Kaw Treaty, letter, Maxson, P. B., to SC (April 12, 1870) re effect of Emporia postmaster appointment on SC's political support. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Miller, A. J., to SC (January 14, 1870). Re: increase of mail service to Freedonia. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Soward, J. A., Postmaster, Kit Carson, Colorado, to SC (June 20, 1870). Re: delay in receiving rating stamp which he requested, handling more mail that he can mark with a pen. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Thorn, R. F., to SC (November 11, 1869). Re: request for change of place at which mail is thrown off for Spring Hill, desire for removal of present postmaster. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
h. Wheaton, Charles T., Postmaster, Pleasanton, to SC (January 6, 1870). Re: increase of post office business, desire for money order office and sale of revenue stamps, salary not commensurate with amount of work, petition of speculators for his removal. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i. Wheaton, Charles T., Postmaster, Pleasanton, to SC (February 18, 1870). Re: amount of work at the office, securing of mail route from Pleasanton to Poppinsville and Osceola, Missouri, raise in salary, desire for money order office, petition for his removal and remonstrance from his friends. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
j. Wheaton, Charles T., to SC (May 15, 1870). Re: letter to Creswell, execution of bond, working against Snoddy, request for papers from Speer to distribute. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
k. Whitney, W. H. H., to SC (June 6, 1870). Re: charges against Dr. Tallmann, recommendation for appointment of Parker Putnam as postmaster at Jefferson Post Office in Lawrence, receipt of documents. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
l. Wilson, Andrew D., to SC (March 18, 1870). Re: petition to have Waterville Post Office made a money order office. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 9: Postal Affairs, Financial Matters. Correspondence (B-P).
a. Brown, J. R., to SC (January 17, 1870). Re: receipt of notification of salary increase, request for assistance in final settlement of his accounts up to January 1, 1870. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet.
b. Converse, L. P., to SC (November 16, n.y.). Re: assistance in presenting the Kansas Pacific Route claim and in obtaining an increase in pay. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Farnsworth, H. W., to SC (May 18, 1870). Re: request that SC see the Postmaster General in relation to a salary increase and the readjustment of allowances for clerk hire, rent, fuel, lights, and stationery. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Howard, C. H., Postmaster, Osage Mission, to Hon. A. Low, Post Office Inspector (March 23, 1870). Re: reasons for upgrading of post office. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Hoyt, C. H., Mail Messenger, to SC (April 11, 1870). Re: request for information concerning increase in pay. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Lockwood, R. B., to SC (January 14, 1870). Re: thanks for assistance in salary increase, request for information concerning application procedure for permission to sell Revenue stamps. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
Newlon, J. F. See Box 4 F 110-a, Political Affairs, Campaign 1870, letter, Newlon, J. F., to SC (May 5, 1870) re inadequacy of J. D. Coulter, Postmaster at Oswego.
g. Patton, P. S., Postmaster, and Patton, William B., to SC (November 15, 1869). Re: request for method to adopt to increase salary enough to compensate for labor done. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Patton, P. S. for Patton, William B., to SC (April 13, 1870). Re: salary of Garnett post office, growth of Burlington and irregularities of mail, expected increase in vote in the fall campaign. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
i. Pierce, A. D., to SC (May 26, 1870). Re: filing of claim for losses from fire and destruction by Indians, enclosure of final reply from the Post Office Department denying claim. Handwritten. 1 page. Attached is letter from W. H. H. Terrell, Third Assistant Postmaster General, to A. D. Pierce, Postmaster, Summerville (May 9, 1870) re inability to pay his claim for stamps and stamped envelopes stolen or destroyed by Indians and suggesting that he apply to Congress for relief. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 10: Postal Affairs, Financial Matters. Correspondence (S-Z and Note).
a. Sheldon, O. H., to SC (May 16, 1870). Re: preparation of affidavit, increase in salary, campaign tactics, opposition of railroads because of SC's stand on the Indian titles. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Speer, A. G., to SC (May 8, 1870). Re: increase in salary of Hiawatha postmaster, benefits to the common school fund from SC's opposition to the neutral lands swindle and the Osage Treaty, SC's candidacy for the Senate, request for support of George Graham for office of State Treasurer, dislike of proposal for larger state convention, candidates for state offices, effects of John Speer affair. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet and 1 single sheet; both sides.
c. Tileston, R. G., to SC (May 19, 1870). Re: use of Speer affair by SC's enemies, additional pay for Mr. Stewart, postmaster at Chetopa, or allowance for a clerk. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Tomlinson, J. A., to SC (June 24, 1870). Re: presentation to the 1st Assistant Postmaster General of letter requesting more funds for running the Fort Scott post office, efforts of Manlove and Morris to defeat SC, enclosure of article from the Monitor. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Trask, E., to SC (October 13, 1869). Re: receipt of letter from Postmaster General concerning designation of her post office as a separating office, thanks to SC for favors. Handwritten. Partial page.
f. Van Fossen, C. H., to SC (June 27, 1870). Re: equal pay for the route agents. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Zevely, A. N., to SC (January 19, 1870). Re: objection of O. H. Sheldon to payment of fee for securing additional pay for him. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Handwritten list of salaries of four postmasters with pencilled notation "Ogilvie H. Sheldon."
F 11: Postal Affairs, Mail Routes - Eastern Terminal for Kansas Pacific Railroad. Correspondence.
a. Baker, A. L., to SC (June 6, 1870). Re: request that SC try to have Leavenworth designated as the terminal point of the postal route on the Kansas Pacific Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Bridgens, W. H., Route Agent, Kansas Pacific Railroad, to SC (February 3, 1870). Re: request that SC try to halt plans to make Kansas City the terminus of the Kansas Pacific Railroad instead of Wyandotte, effect of such a change, recommendation for Waldo Converse as Assistant Route Agent if one is appointed, confidence of S. A. Cobb in coming election, effects of resolution of state legislature on SC. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Cobb, S. A., to SC (n.d.). Re: importance of correcting change before fall election. Marked "Private." Handwritten. Partial page.
d. Converse, L. P., to SC (May 7, 1870). Re: Col. Foster's disparaging remarks and refusal to pay him when he reported to Kansas City as ordered by 2nd Assistant Postmaster General, request that SC see the 2nd Assistant Postmaster General, request for information concerning the mail route and pay increase, Conservative's comments on the Speer matter. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
Dalton, J. L. See Box 4 F 131-e, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Dalton, letter, Dalton, J. L., to SC (June 10, 1870) re request to have Leavenworth made the starting point of the Kansas Pacific Railroad mail route.
e. Haldeman, John A., to SC (June 5, 1870). Re: request that SC designate Leavenworth as the starting point of the Kansas Pacific Railroad mail route when order is issued, Leavenworth as terminal point of the Missouri Pacific mail route also. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f. Hutchinson, W. B., to SC (February 3, 1870). Re: effort to compel route agents on the Kansas Pacific Railway to start from Kansas City instead of Wyandotte, possible political effects of such a change, request that SC stop such proceedings until he hears from WBH. Handwritten. 2 pages; both sides.
g. Hutch[inson, W. B.], to SC (March 31, 1870). Re: Downs' receipt of order for route agents to report to the Kansas City post office instead of to Wyandotte, possibility that it is a trade-off between Lowe and Schaurte[?], statement that it was done without SC's knowledge, request that SC investigate and have order revoked, strong opposition of route agents to change. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h. Walkinshau[?], J. C., to M. H. Insley (May 1, 1870). Re: petition for mail route on the Missouri Pacific Railroad, objection to eastern terminal being in Kansas City rather than Wyandotte, request that MHI and SC see Mr. Bangs and assist him in these matters. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i. to SC (April 8, 1870). Re: "reasons why Kansas City... should not be made the eastern terminus of the great central mail route of Kansas--and why route agents should not be compelled to register there...." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Letter is unsigned; note on reverse side: "Mrs. Murrell 3/8."
F 12: Postal Affairs, Mail Routes, New Routes and Changes in Service (A-G).
a. Atchison to Troy. Low, A., to SC (January 3, 1870). Re: assistance from SC in establishing mail route from Atchison to Troy, political advantages in carrying the county next fall, hopes of gaining support for SC, thanks for appointment. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Augusta. See Box 4 F 27-a, Land Office, Location of New Kansas Office, letter, Harrington, S. C., to SC (July 4, 1869) re tri-weekly mail to Augusta.
b. Barret Hill. Lindsley, John A., to SC (January 1, 1870). Re: thanks for enabling settlers to buy land at $1.25 per acre, request for assistance in getting a mail route and post office at Barret Hill, request for documents for himself and others. Handwritten. 1 page.
Chetopah to Alberty[?], Cherokee Nation. See Box 5 F 13-b, Postal Affairs, Mail Routes, New, Humboldt to Arkansas City.
c. Chetopah to end of the Missouri River, Fort Scott, and Gulf Railroad. Fitch, Sidney A., to SC (February 24, 1870). Re: appointment of Mr. Stewart to the Chetopah post office, daily mail from the end of the Missouri River, Fort Scott, and Gulf Railroad to Chetopah, stages to Girard when railroad completed to Girard. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Coal Center to Barnesville. Messinger, John, Postmaster, to SC (February 16, 1870). Re: petition for new mail route from Coal Center or Osaga to Barnesville, petition for same route by S. S. Burdett of Missouri. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Ellsworth or Fort Harker to Wichita.
(1) Miller, James, to SC (January 12, 1870). Re: petition for mail route from Ellsworth to Wichita, need for overhaul of mail matters in his area. Handwritten. Partial page.
(2) Miller, James, to SC (May 4, 1870). Re: petition for postal route from Fort Harker to Wichita and beyond, large amount of freight to be transported, whereabouts of Hoyt's replacement. Handwritten. 1 page.
Emporia to Washara or Eskridge. See Box 5 F 20-e, Postal Affairs, New Post Offices, Unspecified, letter, Eskridge, C. V., to SC (May 10, 1870) re establishment of route from Emporia to Washara or Eskridge.
f. Emporia to Marion Centre. Billings, Levi, to SC (March 7, 1870). Re: daily mail from Emporia to Marion Centre via Cottonwood Falls. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Emporia to Wichita. Eskridge, C. V., to SC (May 4, 1870). Re: daily or tri-weekly mail service from Emporia to Wichita via Matfield Green, Sycamore Springs, Chelsea, Eldorado and Tawanda. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Garnett to St. Paul. See Box 4 F 137-a, Postal Affairs, Appointments, Kappel, letter, Kappel, John, to SC (May 20, 1870) re daily mail service on route from Garnett via Leroy, Belmont, Coyville, Fredonia, Elk City, to St. Paul.
i. Girard to Fredonia. Carpenter, John C., to SC (March 15, 1870). Re: daily mail from Girard via Erie, Prairie du Chien, and Wooster to Fredonia. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Girard to Jacksonville. Logan, William, to SC (April 10, 1870). Re: request for information concerning action taken on a mail route from Girard to Jacksonville. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 13: Postal Affairs, Mail Routes, New Routes and Changes in Service (H-O).
a. Hiawatha to Seneca. Hensel, L., to SC (March 8, 1870). Re: request for assistance to Lowe in securing daily mail from Hiawatha to Seneca, opportunity to make political friends, recommendation of Dr. J. J. Sheldon for Deputy Marshal in Marshall County, request for recognition of past services. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Humboldt to Arkansas City. Parker, J. W., to SC (n.d.). Re: establishment of "route from Humboldt via Barretts Hill to Arkansas City or Little Walnut direct," request that SC hold off on route from Chetopah to Alberty[?], Cherokee Nation. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Humboldt to Louisburg. Turner, Jacob R., to SC (May 6, 1870). Re: mail route from Humboldt via Fredonia to Louisburg, establishment of post office at Louisburg, willingness to serve as postmaster until someone else can be appointed. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Humboldt to Morgan City. See Box 5 F 19-a, Postal Affairs, Post Offices, New, letter, Ayers, Byron P., to SC (January 12, 1870) re petition for establishment of route from Humboldt to Morgan City.
d. Humboldt to Parker. Adams, I.[?] E.; Emmert, D. B.,; and Butler, Thomas H.; to Hon. A. Low, Special Mail Agent (February 5, 1870). Re: recommendation for daily or tri-weekly mail from Humboldt via Roger Mills, Prairie du Chien, Morgan City, Liberty Clymore and Westralia to Parker, reasons for establishment of route. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. On reverse side are two handwritten notes by SC. The first urgently recommends the route; the second states that service was ordered to start on April 15.
e. Humboldt to Tipton. Seevers, A. D., to SC (March 30, 1870). Re: mail route from Humboldt via Fredonia to Tipton and then on a direct line to Cainne[?] River on southern border of Montgomery County. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Louisville to Westmoreland. Cochran, Allen C.,Postmaster at Westmoreland, to SC (May 19, 1870). Re: petition for tri-weekly service on Route No. 14070 from Louisville to Westmoreland because it has been extended to Erving and is a cross route from the Kansas Pacific to the Atchison and Pikes Peak Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Manhattan to Lake Sibley. See Box 4 F 57-c and d, Legislation, Land Offices, letters, Carnahan, A. A., to SC (January 1 and June 2, 1870) re tri-weekly service on Rt. No. 14109, Manhattan to Lake Sibley.
g. Ogden to Parallel. Greene, T. R., to SC (February 15 and March 21, 1870). Re: petition for establishment of route from Ogden to Parallel to be running by spring if possible. Handwritten. 2 pieces.
Osage Mission to Morgan City. See Box 5 F 19-e, Postal Affairs, Post Offices, New, letter, Ayers, Byron P., to SC (January 12, 1870) re petition for establishment of route.
h. Oswego to Carthage, Missouri.
(1) Griffith, J. M., to SC (February 21, 1870). Re: enclosure of petition for route from Oswego via Columbus and Wintonia to Carthage, Missouri. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) McDowell, C. C., to SC (March 29, 1870). Re: need for route from Oswego via Columbus, Wintonia, and Minersville to Carthage, Missouri, placing of stages on route as soon as railroad reaches Columbus, effort to secure route south of this route, satisfaction with SC's stand against the "Land Sharks," immigration of settlers, promise of "switch" to Baxter to allow Joy's friends sell out. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i. Louisville to Westmoreland. Cochran, Allen C., to SC (May 19, 1870). Re: tri-weekly services on Route 14070 from Louisville to Westmoreland because of extension to Erving and because it is a cross-route from the Kansas Pacific to the Atchison and Pikes Peak Railroads. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 14: Postal Affairs, Mail Routes, New Routes and Changes in Service (P-W and Unspecified).
Parker to Wichita. See Box 5 F 19-e, Postal Affairs, Post Offices, New, letter, Graham, William A., to SC (February 7, 1870) re mail route from Parker via Oak Hill and Caney City to Wichita.
a. Pleasanton to Garnett. Charles T. Wheaton to SC (January 31, 1870). Re: proposal for route from Pleasanton to Mansfield, Oakwood, and Garnett, need for money order office and permission to sell revenue stamps. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Pleasanton to Mound City.
(1) Broadhead, J. T., to SC (May 23, 1870). Re: need for permanent arrangements for daily mail route from Pleasanton to Mound City as recommended by the state legislature rather than temporary arrangements funded by private sources. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Ives, S. L., Postmaster, to SC (June 2, 1870). Re: route from Pleasanton to Mound City, objection to cut in service from daily to bi- weekly mail, rumors concerning attempt to remove him as postmaster at Mound City, support for SC and desire not to lose his position. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(3) Miller, J. W., to SC (May 24, 1870). Re: daily mail route from Pleasanton to Mound City, difficulties with present route from Blooming Grove to Mound City. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Pleasanton to Osceola. See Box 5 F 8-j, Postal Affairs, Correspondence, Miscellaneous), letter, Wheaton, C. L., to SC (February 18, 1870) re mailroute from Pleasanton to Poppinsville and Osceola, Missouri.
Springhill. See Box 4 F 122-a, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Olney, H. C., to SC (November 21, 1869) re making of change in Springhill mail which SC suggested.
Topeka to Auburn. See Box 4 F 115-c, Political Affairs, Kansas, Clarke Misconduct Investigation, letter, Brown, John W., to SC (January 29, 1870) re daily mail between Topeka and Auburn.
c. Topeka to Ottawa. Hiatt, Henry, Postmaster, to SC (March 9, 1870). Re: change in route from Topeka via Ridgeway and Centropolis to Ottawa so that it goes via Richland, Twin Mound, Apply, and Centropolis to Ottawa, change in route from Twin Mound to Auburn, difference in names on enclosed petition from those who requested his removal. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Trading Post to Iola. Broadhead, J. F., to SC (November 16, 1869). Re: daily mail on route from Trading Post via Pleasanton, Mound City, to Iola, request that SC confer with Hoyt. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Twin Mound to Auburn. See F 14-c above, Topeka to Ottawa, for letter from Henry Hiatt to SC (March 9, 1870) re change in route from Twin Mound via Ridgeway and Waveland to Auburn by substituting Richland for Ridgeway.
f. Williamsburg. Holman, C., Postmaster, to SC (January 17, 1870). Re: extension of mail route to Williamsburg, business at Williamsburg Post Office. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Wyandotte to Atchison. See Box 5 F 11-h, Postal Affairs, Mail Routes, Eastern Terminal..., letter, Walkinshau, J. C., to M. H. Insley (May 1, 1870) re petition for mail route on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
g. Wyandotte to Big Sandy, Nebraska.
(1) Hollenberg, G. W., to SC (January 9, 1870). Re: petition for mail route from Waterville up the Blue Valley to Big Sandy, Nebraska.
(2) Hollenberg, G. W., to SC (May 28, 1870). Re: thanks for getting mail route from Waterville to Big Sandy, hope that service will be put on route. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Wyandotte to Ellsworth. Snyder, H. C., to SC (January 10, 1870). Re: request for extension of mail route from Washington to Lake Sibley so that it runs from Waterville to Washington, Bellville, Salt Marsh, Lake Sibley, Concordia, Glasco, Elkhorn, and Ellsworth, desire for land office at Concordia. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Wyandotte to Topeka or Junction City.
(1) Converse, L. P., to SC (February 7, 1870). Re: appointment of new assistants on from Wyandotte to Topeka or Junction City, transmittal of petition to the First Assistant Postmaster General. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Also includes handwritten endorsement by S. A. Cobb of additional aid and recommendation of Waldo Converse.
(2) Converse, L. P., to SC (February 26, 1870). Re: request for assistant not for full agent, employment by route agents at their own expense of his son to assist in the past, unsuitability of Dr. Speck, request for documents for Ed Cook. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 15: Postal Affairs, Mail Routes, New Routes and Changes in Service. (Unspecified Routes and Changes Involving Multiple Routes).
a. Route 14059 [Mapleton?]. Weaver, J. S., to SC (June 23, 1870). Re: petition requesting daily mail on Route 14059. Handwritten. 1 page.
Route 14129. See Box 4 F 57-c, Legislation, Land Offices, letter, Carnahan, A. A., to SC (January 1, 1870) re two new officers on Route 14129.
b. Mail service to the forks of the Solomon River.
(1) Hersey, T. F., to SC (February 16, 1870). Re: petition for extension of mail service to the forks of the Solomon and establishment of post office at Beloit, Indian depredation, "smelling committee." Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) Hersey, T. F., to SC (May 8, 1870). Re: need for semi-weekly mail up as far as the forks of the Solomon River, gain of support by pleasing people through extension and increase of mail service. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Bailey, L. D., to SC (March 12, 1870). Re: previous letter concerning mail routes, weekly publication of The Signal and plans to publish The Kansas Herdsman and Cultivator, need for mail routes to circulate papers. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides. Stationery contains printed description of Lyndon, Kansas.
d. Martin, Jno. A., to SC (February 2, 1869 [should be 1870?]). Re: enclosure of recommendation for establishment of post routes. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Martin, Jno. A., to SC (February 11, 1870). Re: importance of good system of mail routes in northern Kansas, possible gain in popularity from perfect arrangement. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Smart, J. H., to SC (June 11, 1870). Re: enclosure of petition for mail route. Handwritten. Partial page.
g. Wood, S. N., to SC (August 23, 1870). Re: condition of mail matters in the southwest, suggestions for changes in routes to remedy the situation involving present routes from Emporia to Cottonwood Falls, Council Grove to Wichita, Fort Scott to Wichita, Emporia to Wichita, Emporia to Wichita, Eldorado to Augusta, and Eldorado to Creswell. Handwritten. 4 pages.
h. Wood, S. N., to SC (n.d.). Re: establishment of routes from Florence, Texas, to Clarksboro, Texas; Florence, Texas to Denton, Texas; Florence, Texas, to Gainesville, Texas; Fort Arbuckle, Indian Territory, to Fort Griffin, Texas; Fort Hays or some point in Kansas to Fort Sill; Fort Sill, Indian Nation, to Sherman, Texas; and Victoria Peak, Texas, to Decatur Texas. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 16: Postal Affairs, Post Offices, Changes (Ballards Falls-Mulberry).
a. Ballards Falls. Ballard, D. E., to SC (April 1, 1870). Re: remonstrance against moving the post office from Ballards Falls to a point one and a half miles south. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Burlingame. Sheldon, O. H., to SC (August 18, 1869). Re: assistance in preventing present postmaster from moving the post office when he moves his store, reasons for defeat as delegate during the last canvass. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Dimon.
(1) Anthony, D. R., to SC (February 18, 1870). Telegram. Re: withholding action on the Dimon post office. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
(2) Pearson, Isom, Postmaster, to SC (March 4, 1870). Re: attempt to remove him as postmaster and move the post office. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(3) Dana, W. W., Postmaster, Tonganoxie, to SC (n.d.). Re: moving Dimon post office nearer Oskaloosa and establishing another office between Tonganoxie and Dimon. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Girard. Parker, E. E., to SC (February 24, n.y.). Re: protest against moving of post office and request to have it returned to former location. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides. Letter is damaged.
e. Lawrence and North Lawrence.
(1) Crandall, LeRoy, to Col. G. H. Hoyt (August 13, 1869). Re: possibility of getting son to tend post office and getting space nearby, clamor for change in post office, Tallman's plan to move post office to Bridge Street. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. On reverse side is handwritten referral to SC for his information.
(2) Whitney, W. H. H., to SC (March 10, 1870). Re: effort to consolidate Lawrence and North Lawrence post offices, petition for removal of Dr. Tallman and appointment of James Walker, belief that such move would be detrimental to SC, Worden's defeat of Marr. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3) Walker, James, to John Speer (April 22, 1870). Re: request for letters to SC and Postmaster General Creswell, request that JS arrange with SC for transfer of post office, sending of petition. Handwritten. 1 page.
(4) Tallman, G. J., to SC[?] (June 12, 1870). Re: delivery by Whitney of letter, selection of successor and arrangement of transfer, reasons for not appointing Putnam, reasons for request for change of location and postmaster, decision to acquiesce to SC's wishes in hopes of uniting forces for the coming campaign, request that he may remain for one quarter to sort and arrange accounts. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Mulberry. Whiting, J. W., to SC (May 24, 1870). Re: thanks for assistance in restoring Mulberry post office, forwarding of diagram sent by First Assistant Postmaster General and sending of particulars concerning mail deliveries. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 17: Postal Affairs, Post Offices, Changes (Pleasant View to Willow Springs).
a. Pleasant View. Pattyson, P., to SC (October 28, 1869). Re: move to discontinue post office at Pleasant View, request for SC's assistance to prevent discontinuance, splitting up of political parties into factions, approval of SC's political stand on land monopolists. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Pleasanton. Wheaton, Charles T., Postmaster, Pleasanton, to SC (October 8, 1869). Re: receipt of appointment and commission, location of post office, attempt to remove him in order to move post office to the center of town. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Roger Mills.
(1) McClure, T. W., Postmaster, Roger Mills, to SC (June 14, n.y.). Re: permission to move post office to crossing of the Neosho Valley and Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Galveston railroads. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Rogers, D., to SC (June 14, 1870). Re: presentation of enclosed petition for removal of post office to the Postmaster General. Handwritten. Partial page.
d. Spring Hill. Moore, M. F., to SC (May 3, 1869). Re: attempt to move post office or discontinue and establish another, use of names of patrons from another post office, large percentage of actual patrons opposed to move or discontinuance and support the appointment of William Sowers as postmaster in place of Davidson. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Wichita. Mead, James R., to SC (May 17, 1870). Re: attempt to remove postmaster in order to move post office, construction of business house by Mr. Munger in the business part of town and his plans to move the post office there, request that SC present these fact to the Postmaster General. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Williams. Hamilton, George M., Postmaster, Williams, to SC (May 12, 1870). Re: attempt by Mr. Whisler to change name and location of Williams post office and have himself appointed postmaster, objection of majority of patrons, signing of petition by transients and patrons of another post office, request that SC consult Ross and call at Department to prevent action. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g. Willow Springs.
(1) Alexander, D. M., to SC (May 31, 1870). Re: proposed change in location of post office and postmaster, reasons for objection to change in location, request that SC hold action on the matter until he receives further communication, proposal to carry election for SC this fall. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Weybright, J. C., to SC (June 6, 1870). Re: sending of remonstrance directly to Postmaster General, request for complete copy of remonstrance. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 18: Postal Affairs, Post Offices, New (B-L).
Barret Hill. See Box 5 F 12-b, Postal Affairs, Mail Routes, New Routes and Changes in Service, letter from Lindsley, John A., to SC (January 1, 1870) re need for post office in Barret Hill.
a. Bellevue. Marshall, J. W., First Assistant Postmaster General, to SC (June 25, 1870). Re: receipt of application for post office at Bellevue and sending of letter of interrogatories to Edward Vaughan. Handwritten entries on printed form. 1 page.
Blue Rapids. See Box 4 F 142-c (Postal Affairs, Appointments, Parmalee) for letter from Waynant, J. B., to SC (May 6, 1870) re need for "better mail facilities" in Blue Rapids.
b. Canville. Truman, R. F., to SC (March 18, 1870). Re: securing post office for Canville according to petition. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Cedar Vale. Marsh, James R., to SC (June 16, 1870). Re: thanks for establishment of post office and for efforts in regard to the Osage treaty. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Cherokee Station. Langdon, S. J., to SC (June 2, 1870). Re: establishment of post office at Cherokee Station and appointment of Mr. Sharp as postmaster, establishment of Hopefield post office and information concerning the postmaster, J. W. Lane, and his connection with the investigation of the Neutral Land Case, distribution of SC's speech. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Coalville. Marshall, J. W., First Assistant Postmaster General, to SC (June 23, 1870). Re: receipt of application for post office at Coalville and sending of letter of interrogatories to Richard Duyer[?]. Handwritten entries on printed form. 1 page.
f. Cole Center. Clay, George M., to SC (February 20, 1870). Re: petition for establishment of post office at Cole Center, request for SC's personal attention to the matter. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Delavan. Hillyer, George S., to SC (June 9, 1870). Re: application for a post office at Delavan, location already on mail route from Hiawatha to Muscotah, request for SC to present and assist application. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h. Glasgo. Kelly, James H., to SC (June 4, 1870). Re: request for information concerning action on petition for new post office. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Gomeria. See Box 4 F 57-d (Legislation, Land Offices) for letter from Carnahan, A. A., to SC (June 2, 1870) re new post office at Gomeria.
i. Julian. , George[?] to SC (April 18, 1870). Re: petition for post office in Montgomery County to be called "Julian" and appointment of A. A. Roberts as postmaster, remonstrance from Ballard, contact with enemies of SC named Harding, running for State Senate this fall, request for loan, obtaining more affidavits on Kalloch. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
j. Lake Creek. Jones, John L., to SC (May 3, 1870). Re: information concerning location of Lake Creek, objections to Mr. Pratt, location of post office somewhat inconvenient. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
k. Lincoln Centre. Mobley, R. D., to SC (June 12, 1870). Re: petition for post office at Lincoln Centre, problems in Saline county concerning removal of post office, feeling that if things stay as they are SC will carry state convention and Senatorial convention. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
l. Little Walnut Creek.
(1) James, C. N., to T. H. Baker (May 19, 1870). Re: petition for post office at Little Walnut Creek, illegal votes cast at last election in Eldorado for location of county seat, Mead's reputation, Murdock's opposition to SC, changes in land office boundaries, Stotler's candidacy for Congress. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
(2) Marshall, J. W., First Assistant Postmaster General, to SC (June 23, 1870). Re: application for establishment of a post office at Little Walnut Creek and sending of letter of interrogatories to Samuel F. Hyde. Handwritten entries on printed form. 1 page.
Louisburg. See Box 5 F 13-c, Postal Affairs, Mail Routes, New, Humboldt to Louisburg, letter, Turner, Jacob R., to SC (May 6, 1870) re establishing post office at Louisburg.
F 19: Postal Affairs, Post Offices, New (M-S).
a. Morgan City. Ayers, Byron P., to SC (January 12, 1870). Re: forwarding of petition for post office at Morgan City and for a mail route from Humboldt to Morgan City and from Osage Mission to Morgan City. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Nancy. Dunn, Peter, to SC[?] (June 1, 1870). Re: location and population of Nancy, need for post office. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Neosho City. Carpenter, Jno. C., to SC (May 28, 1870). Re: petition for post office at Neosho City, request for help for certain settlers debarred under Land Office rulings. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. New Chicago.
(1) Carpenter, Jno. C., to SC (June 9 and 14, 1870). Re: establishment of post office at junction of the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Galveston and the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas railroads to be called New Chicago, recommendation of William Moore as postmaster. Handwritten. 2 pieces.
(2) Brooks, J. A., Postmaster, Ottawa, to SC (June 20, 1870). Re: establishment of post office at New Chicago and appointment of H. E. Brooks as postmaster. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Oak Hill. Graham, William A., to SC (February 7, 1870). Re: establishment of post office at Oak Hill and mail route from Parker via Oak Hill and Caney City to Wichita, appointment of WAG as postmaster. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f. Osage Mission. Markham, Archey, to SC (May 4, n.y.). Re: petition for post office at Osage Mission[?], appointment of AM as postmaster. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Radical City. Trent, T. S., to SC (June 4, 1870). Re: need for mail facilities, enclosure of application for post office[?]. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
h. Rock Creek. Brooks, J. A.,Postmaster, Ottawa, to SC (June 7, 1870). Re: petition for post office at Rock Creek, failure of previous attempts to obtain office. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Rose Hill.
(1) Jno. C. Carpenter to SC (March 26, 1870). Re: petition for post office, recommendation of Esquire Rosa as postmaster. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Squire Rosa to SC (January 10, n.y.). Re: SC's receipt of petition for post office at Rose Hill and recommendation for postmaster. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
Ross. See Box 5 F 20-a, Postal Affairs, Post Offices, New, Tontzville, letter, Tontz, John, to SC (August 24, 1869). Re: desire to have post office at Ross discontinued and to establish one at Tontzville instead.
j. St. Clair. Cowan, W. H., to SC (August 8, 1869). Re: need for post office at St. Clair with a tri-weekly mail, recommendation of James Parkinson as postmaster. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
k. St. Francis. Bollinger, R. H., to SC (n.d.). Re: sending of petition, lack of receipt of interrogatories, information concerning St. Francis, attempt to establish Buncombe post office and station two miles east of St. Francis. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
l. Springfield. Gifford, L. G., to SC (Oct.[?] 11, 1870). Re: information concerning progress on petition for Springfield post office. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 20: Postal Affairs, Post Offices, New (T-W and unspecified).
a. Tontzville.
(1) Tontz, John, to "Friend McKenzie (August 17, 1869). Re: request that he use his influence to get post office established, proposal to carry mail from Columbia three times per week, request that he solicit SC's assistance. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
(2) Tontz, John, to "Friend McKenzie" (August 24, 1869). Re: establishment of post office at Ross, desire to have that office discontinued and one established at Tontzville instead, moving of Dr. Hawkins to Missouri, request that he contact SC and the Department. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See also Box 4 F 144-f, Postal Affairs, Appointments, J. H. Smith, correspondence, McKensie, A. G., to SC (October 11, 1869) re establishment of Tontzville post office.
b. Willow Springs. Graham, R. L., to SC (January 27, 1870). Re: petition for post office at Willow Springs. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Bitle, Daniel, to SC (January 17, 1870). Re: petition for post office ten miles south of Emporia with Freeman G. Soule to be appointed as postmaster. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Cobb, Stephen A., to SC (May 31, 1870). Re: petition for another post office in Wyandotte County, his own petition already on file. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Eskridge, C. V., to SC (May 10, 1870). Re: petition for post office in northern part of Lyon County to be supplied by route from Emporia to Washara or Eskridge, appointment of David Moore as postmaster. Handwritten. Partial page; both sides.
f. Floyd, T. S., M.D., to SC (May 9, 1870). Re: petition for post office at undesignated location. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Johnson, Albert, to SC (May 16, 1870). Re: post office for town on railroad line from Kansas City to Fort Scott at a point one and one-fourth mile east of Shawnee. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
h. Logan, William, to SC (December 24, 1869). Re: establishment of post office on the route from Jacksonville to Montana and appointment of Edward Spicer as postmaster. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 21: Postal Affairs, Wallace, John A., Arrest of.
a. Wallace, John A., to SC (March 22, 1870). Re: lack of guilt as charged, doubt that guilt will be proved, but if convicted, request that SC secure his pardon, ability to obtain signatures of prominent men, readiness to serve SC in any capacity. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Carnes, Andrew, to SC (January 3, 1869). Re: arrest of John Wallace, missing registered matter, application for appointment as detective in the Post Office Department. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Wallace, James S., to SC (June 5, 1870). Re: usefulness in getting up a petition for his son, John A. Wallace. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
See also Outsized Materials Box K F 1-a for clipping, "A Route Agent Arrested" (no source or date), re arrest of John A. Wallace, mail agent on the Leavenworth branch on the charge of "abstracting letters of value from the mails."
F 22: Public Lands. Letter from W. R. Hammond to SC (February 23, 1870). Re: endowment of government lands for the Home for the Friendless in Leavenworth and designating it as a state institution and a refuge for the friendless from other states, payment of claim for oats furnished to the government. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 23: Railroads, Correspondence, Miscellaneous.
Beates, G. E. See Box 4 F 57-b, Legislation, Land Offices, letter, Beates, G. E., to SC (June 20, 1870) re opposition to extending land aid to the Preston, Salina, and Denver Railroad any farther north than Salina, preference for east-west railroad first.
a. Hendricks, A. L., to Hon. Horace Maynard (February 6, 1870). Re: need for position, desire for information on which Indian lands and which railroad are involved in negotiations now before the Senate. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Houston, D. W., to [SC?] (n.d.). Re: necessity of railroad influence to succeed but inadvisability of sacrificing any position, insistence on placement of friends of SC or displacement of enemies, best route for railroad through the Osage lands, desire for consultation before action is taken. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides. Incomplete letter.
c. McDonald, B. P., Chairman, Committee on Invitations, from SC (December 4, 1869). Re: inability to accept invitation to the opening of the Missouri River, Fort Scott, and Gulf Railroad to Fort Scott, subscriptions and grants offered as incentive to internal improvements, opening of lands to the masses. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides. Copy of letter with signature.
d. Maxson, P. B., to SC (November 3, 1869). Re: opposition from Bob Stephens concerning railroad matters, desire of Oswego to send PBM to Washington on railroad matters, political war against SC by Goss, Stephens, Plumb, Bancroft, and others, PBM's resignation from Land Grant R. W. T. Company, need for SC's and Pomeroy's support. Handwritten. 3 pages; both sides of third page.
e. Maxson, P. B., to SC (n.d.). Re: railroad land monopolies, possible candidacy for Congress if Kansas gains additional seat with SC as Senate candidate. Handwritten. 2 pages; both sides of first page. Pages 1-4 of letter are missing.
f. Moore, C. C., to SC (March 15, 1870). Re: combination of St. Louis, Lawrence, and Denver Railroad, the Lawrence, Wakarusa Valley, and Denver Railroad, and the Lawrence and Neosho Valley Railway companies to form the Lawrence, Junction City, and Denver Railroad Company, directors and officers of new company, inability of Solomon Valley Company to join combination, request for land grant, approval of SC's treatment of Snoddy, need for daily mail from Topeka to Auburn. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g. Rankin, John M., to SC (February 25, 1870). Re: Wilmarth's maligning of Congressional delegation although his presence in Washington supposedly is on behalf of the Topeka, Burlington, and Verdigris Railway, disclaiming of any further interest in his services. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
h. Simpson, S. N., to SC (May 6, 1870). Re: effort by people of Lawrence to secure the machine shops of the Kansas Pacific Railroad, proposal to vote bonds, request for SC's endorsement of the bond movement and assistance in getting the shops. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i. Smith, Sidny [sic], to SC (April 28, 1870). Re: land grant to aid the Southern Kansas Railroad, assurance that supporters for SC in the southwestern and southern parts of the state are "legion," praise of Col. Houston as SC's friend. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Wood, S. N., to SC (October 22, 1869). Re: request that SC get enclosed article published in the Lawrence papers and copied in other papers concerning railroad line to Texas and Mexico. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Box 3 F 111-h, Appointments, James Miller, letter, Miller, James, to SC (October 30, 1869) re decision against standing as railroad candidate in the coming election; Outsized Materials Box Q F 3-e for newspaper clipping, "A New Kansas Railroad" (1969, no source), re route of the St. Louis, Lawrence, and Denver Railroad, proposed land grant stipulations, and leasing of section by Pacific Railroad of Missouri [article is quoted from the Missouri Republican]; Outsized Materials Box A F 1-h for newspaper clipping, "Clarke's Anti-Land Grant Policy" [Topeka Daily Commonwealth, 1869?], re unpopularity of SC's policy and its possible effect on settlement and rail- road development; Outsized Materials Box J F 5-g for issue of the Kansas Daily Commonwealth (July 24, 1869), containing on page 2 an article entitled "A Rogue Speech," re remarks attributed to SC concerning accidents which might prevent construction of the Missouri River, Fort Scott, and Gulf Railroad; and Outsized Materials Box K Folder 1-b for newspaper, Homestead Champion, Washington, D. C., (August 1, 1870) for article "The Kansas Pacific Railroad," re request from the Kansas Pacific for more land, cost to government of building railroads, and earnings of the railroad (2 copies).
F 24: Railroads, Miscellaneous Materials.
a. Printed invitation to SC attend celebration of the completion of the Pacific Railroad of Missouri at Atchison on September 7, 1869 (August 30, 1869). 1 page.
b. "Objects of the road" (n.d.). Re: route, advantages, and intentions of the Salina and Republican Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 25: Railroads - Constituent Requests for Passes.
a. Britton, Z. E., to SC (June 22, 1870). Re: request for letter from SC which will secure him a pass on the Kansas Pacific Railroad until January, 1871. Handwritten. 2 pages.
b. Evans, R. W., to SC (February 1, 1870). Re: enclosure of petition, request for pass on the Kansas Pacific Railroad to visit his friends who are coming to settle in Osage County. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Gillpatrick, J. H., to SC (January 15, 1870). Re: annual pass on Kansas Pacific, opinions in state legislature of SC's "firmness" of "grip" and confusion of his opposition. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Longan, O. W., to SC (May 2, 1869). Re: pass for himself and his wife from Kansas City or Leavenworth to Fort Hays and return. Handwritten. 1 page.
Mitchell, D. M. See Box 4 F 121-i, Political Affairs, Kansas, letter, Mitchell, D. H., to SC (February 9, 1870) re request for yearly pass on the Kansas Pacific Railroad.
e. Pipher, John W., to SC (February 4, 1870). Re: request for pass promised him by SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
See also Box 4 F 78-c, Legislation, Republican Valley Railroad, letter, Pipher, John W., to SC (January 14, 1870) re pass on the Kansas Pacific Railroad for G. W. Higinbotham and himself.
f. Reynolds, J. B., to SC (April 8, 1870). Re: railroad passes to reach West Point. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g. Reynolds, J. B., to SC (May 5, 1870). Re: receipt of pass for the Hannibal and St. Jo Road to Quincy from General Craig, no need for pass over Kansas Pacific. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 26: Railroads - Passes for SC.
a. Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe. Hoyt, [George H.], to SC (November 5, 1869). Re: pass from treasurer of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad, making of arrangement for Council Grove, resignation, Russell's defeat in Douglas County. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Chicago, Burlington and Quincy. Harris, Robert, to SC (February 25, 1870). Re: sending pass for current year. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Indianapolis and St. Louis. Kilkeny, Thomas, to SC (November 22, 1869). Re: enclosure of pass from East St. Louis to and from Terre Haute to be returned on SC's arrival in Washington, securing of annual pass for next trip, obtaining necessary documents from Mr. Harkimer. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Michigan Central. Knowlton, C., to SC (February 25, 1870). Re: enclosure of season passes for 1870. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Pennsylvania. Scott, Thomas A., Vice President, per G, to SC (February 26, 1870). Re: enclosure of card extending courtesy of the road for the current year. Handwritten. 1 page.
Union Pacific. See Box 8 F 41, Second Addition, for photocopy of letter, Ames, Oakes, to SC (May 17, 1869) re sending of railroad pass.
f. Union Pacific. Rollins, E. S. S., to SC (March 12, 1870). Re: enclosure of pass and return, offer of same for second trip. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Washington and Georgetown. Non-transferable pass for January 15, 1870, to January 15, 1871. Printed with handwritten entries.
F 27: Requests for Materials (A).
a. Abbot, F. M., to SC (April 17, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Abbot, James B., to SC (December 23, 1869). Re: thanks for receipt of Daily Globe from beginning of session to December 19. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Adams, F. G., to SC (January 11, 1870). Re: report of Commissioner of Indian Affairs for 1869 and other documents. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Adams, R. A., to SC (March 12, 1870). Re: latest law concerning pensions for soldiers and widows. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Ainsworth, R.[?], to SC (January 7, 1870). Re: latest Agriculture report. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Anderson, Francis B., to SC (March 12, 1870). Re: copy of SC's bill concerning opening the Cherokee Neutral Lands to settlers, thanks for assistance in securing homes for settlers and defeating monopolies. Handwritten. Partial page.
g. Anderson, S. R., to SC (March 17, 1870). Re: thanks for Agriculture Report. Handwritten. Partial page.
h. Anthony, D. R., to SC (March 8, 1870). Re: Smithsonian Reports, reports on interoceanic transportation, shells, insects, minerals, fossils, ornithology, botany, mineral resources, Catalog of the National Library, and the last Agricultural Report. Handwritten. 2 pages.
i. Armstrong, John, to SC (January 24, 1870). Re: Agriculture Reports for 1867 and 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 28: Requests for Materials (Ba-Bi).
a. Babcock, Frank, to SC (March 8, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Baker, Isaac L., to SC (October 24, 1869). Re: Patent Office Report and Agriculture Reports. Handwritten. Partial page.
c. Barlow, A. A., to SC (February 23, 1870). Re: Patent Office and Agriculture Reports. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Barlow, Amos. Handwritten note by SC to send Agricultural Report No. 68. 1 page.
e. Barnes, T. F., to SC (January 14, 1869). Re: Agriculture Reports, chances of ratification of the Sturges Treaty and sale of land as government land. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Barren, H. D., to SC (February 14, 1870). Re: copies of Mr. Blake's History or pamphlet on The Indians in British North America. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Barricklow, W., to SC (March 14, 1870). Re: copies of Agriculture Report for C. B. Rice and R. H. Pearson, last printed Congressional Globe for himself. Handwritten. Partial page. On reverse side is partial printed description of Kansas for immigrants.
h. Bartlett, G. V., to SC (March 5, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868 for himself and one for G. W. Smith. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Beardsley, J. E., to SC (June 7, 1870). Re: names and locations of Republican papers in Kansas started in past two years. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Bishop, George S., to SC (March 12, 1870). Re: Patent Office Report. Handwritten. Partial page.
F 29: Requests for Materials (Bo-Br).
a. Booth, John C., to SC (January 15, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report and garden seeds. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Borton, E. F., to SC (June 17, 1870). Re: thanks for Agriculture Report. Handwritten. Partial page.
c. Bowen, J. S., to SC (March 30, 1870). Re: garden seeds. Handwritten. Partial page.
d. Bowers, Jack, to SC (February 16, 1870). Re: 1868 Agriculture Report. Handwritten. Partial page.
e. Brannen, Thomas, to SC (May 9, 1870). Re: Mechanical Patent Office Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Brenner, Nicolaus, to SC (October 19, 1869). Re: Mechanical Patent Office Report for 1867 and 1868. Handwritten. Partial page.
g. Bridges, Joel C., to SC (February 13, 1870). Re: latest Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Broadhead, J. F., to SC (April 12, 1870). Re: receipt of memorial address on William Pitt Fessenden [Representative and Senator from Maine]. Handwritten. Partial page.
i. Brodbent, C. S., to SC (January 5, 1870). Re: latest Agriculture and Patent Office reports and other public documents. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Brown, Jason, to SC (March 19, 1870). Re: latest Agriculture reports. Handwritten. Partial page.
k. Brown, N. N., to SC (January 24, 1870). Re: garden and evergreen seeds and Patent Office reports for past two or three years. Handwritten. 1 page.
l. Brown, W. H., to SC (April, 1870). Re: SC's neglect of constituents in Big Springs in the matter of sending public documents. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
m. Brown, W. P., to SC (January 4, 1870). Re: Agriculture report for 1868.
F 30: Requests for Materials (Bu).
a. Buchan, J. M., to SC (March 21, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Buck, J. Jay, to SC (May 23, 1870). Re: Acts of Congress or other documents. Handwritten. Partial page.
c. Burk, Mattie A., to SC (February 16, 1870). Re: garden seeds. Handwritten. Partial page.
d. Burr, J. H., to SC (January 25, 1870). Re: documents, seeds and cuttings for distribution by the Anderson County Agriculture Society. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Bushey, Calvin, to SC (January 20, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Butts, W. C., to SC (February 20, 1870). Re: Constitution Manual, Rules, and Barclay's Digest, 1869. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 31: Requests for Materials (Ca-Cof).
a. Camp, C. L., to SC (March 4, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868 and 1869. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Capper, Herbert, to SC (August 13, 1869). Re: Agriculture Reports for 1867 and 1868, opposition to all Sturges land swindles, voting for Gerrit Smith on the Radical ticket. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Carruth, J. H., to SC (January 7, 1870). Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Case, Nelson, to SC (September 6, 1869). Re: impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson, campaign documents for use this fall. Handwritten. Partial page.
e. Casement, John C., to SC (May 15, 1869). Re: one of each edition of Agriculture and Patent Office Reports, general approval of SC's action concerning land monopolists. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Cassidy, J. H., to SC (January 7, 1870). Re: public documents. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Chapson, C. S., to SC (n.d.). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Christian, James, to SC (January 24, 1870). Re: Congressional Globe and Appendix for 1868-1869 and Agricultural Reports for 1867 and 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Clark, N. A., to SC (January 12, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Clarke, J. T., to SC (April 27, 1870). Re: report of the Congressional Committee on Paraguayan Affairs and Agricultural Report for 1868 and 1869. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Cobb, Stephen A., to SC (June 30, 1870). Re: copies of the treaties with the Choctaws, Chickasaws, and Cherokees from 1865 to present including amendments made at present session. On reverse side is referral note to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
l. Coffinberry, Charles C., to SC (April 8, 1870). Re: Patent Office Reports for 1867 and 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 32: Requests for Materials (Col-Cu).
a. Cole, William S., to SC (January 12, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Collett, Henry, to SC (April 24, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. Partial page.
c. Condray, H., to SC (June 10, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1867. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Connor, John W.., Treasurer of Ellis County, to SC (March 24, 1870). Re: seeds for distribution. Handwritten. 1 page. Handwritten note at top of letter concerning reply and handwritten referral signed by SC to the Commission of Agriculture on reverse side.
e. Cook, E. D., to SC (January 20, 1870). Re: request to be placed on document list. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Cook, G. D., to SC (February 13, 1870). Re: latest edition of the Agriculture Report and accompaniments. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Cook, George, to SC (May 1, 1869). Re: latest Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet.
h. Cornish, R. S., to SC (February 21, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Criswell, J. E., to SC (January 7, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Crumrine, Mrs. C., to SC (January 12, 1870). Re: flower and garden seeds and Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Cunningham, H. S., to SC (September 10, 1869). Re: Agriculture Report. Handwritten. Partial page.
F 33: Requests for Materials (D).
a. Dallas, E. J., to SC (January 17, 1870). Re: Congressional Directory for the 41st Congress. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Dart, H. V., to SC (May 15, 1870). Re: latest Agriculture Report. Handwritten. Partial page.
c. Davis, C. Wood, to SC (January 13, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868 and latest report of the Commissioner of the General Land Office. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Davison, A. P., to SC (February 10, 1870). Re: seeds. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Dement, G. D., Postmaster, Jacksonville, to SC (June 15, 1870). Re: set of Patent Office Reports. Handwritten. Partial page.
f. Dewey, Carrie and William, to SC (January 25, 1870). Re: latest Agriculture Reports. Handwritten. Partial page. On reverse side is handwritten note from Orth(?) to SC concerning request.
g. Dixon, Grinsi(?), to SC (November 28, 1869). Re: Agriculture Report for 1867. Handwritten. Partial page.
h. Dow, Isaac W., to SC (May 4, 1870). Re: receipt of Impeachment Trial, Reports of Secretary of War, Wells Reports for 1869 and 1870, Mineral Resources, and Arguments in the Neutral Land Case. Handwritten. Partial page.
i. Dugger, William H., to SC (February 3, 1870). Re: Congressional Globe for present Congressional session for William Dinwiddie. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Dunbar, John B., to SC (April 19, 1870). Re: complete set of finance reports published during the war for the library of Washburn College. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Duncan, Charles C., to SC (December 29, 1869). Re: Agriculture Report for last year. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 34: Requests for Materials (E-Fi).
a. Eames, Francis C., to SC (June 7, 1869). Re: Agriculture Reports. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Eastwood, Joseph M., to SC (February 10, 1870). Re: last Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Edmiston, William H., to SC (February 14, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report. Handwritten. Partial page.
d. Elliott, Joseph M., to SC (July 2, 1869). Re: Agriculture Report for 1865 and 1869. Handwritten. Partial page.
e. Ely, Jerome, to SC (March 16, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1870. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Ewing, William O., to SC (March 12, 1870). Re: last Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Ewing, William O., to SC (May 19, 1870). Re: last Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Farrar, W. D., to SC (May 7, 1869). Re: Agricultural Patent Office Report. Handwritten. Partial page.
i. Fay, P., to SC (n.d.). Re: all Agriculture Reports since 1865 and other public documents concerning advances in cause of party. Handwritten. Partial page.
j. Fields, H. C., to SC (May 3, 1870). Re: thanks for Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Finney, Rev. J. P., to SC (January 29, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1869. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 35: Requests for Materials (Fl-Fu).
a. Flaherty, B. E., to SC (March 5, 1870). Re: Patent Office Report for 1868. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Fletcher, J. G., to SC (February 10, 1870). Re: Agriculture Reports for 1867, 1868, and 1869. Handwritten. Partial page.
c. Flory, E. W., to SC (February 7, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1867 and subsequent ones as published. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Flory, E. W., to SC (May 10, 1870). Re: receipt of Agriculture Report for 1867, failure to receive report for 1868 and seeds, desire for any public documents available. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
e. Floyd, T. S., M.D., to SC (February 3, 1870). Re: Agriculture Reports for past years except 1861, 1863, 1864, and 1867. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Fogle, D[aniel], to SC (n.d.). Re: Agricultural Patent Office Report for 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Foulds, Dr. W. H., to SC (May 28, 1870). Re: Mechanical Patent Office Reports for 1867 and 1868 and last annual report of the Smithsonian Institute. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Fox, George W., to SC (March 17, 1870). Re: copy of bill providing for the Territorial(?) Government of the Indian County introduced by SC and of Cullum's Bill or other materials to assist in litigation of Neutral Lands claims. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Fryhofer, William, to SC (March 21, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868 and 1869. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Fryhofer, William, to SC (May 30, 1870). Re: failure to receive Agriculture Report for 1869. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Fuller, C. A., to SC (February 14, 1870). Re: late copy of Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 36: Requests for Materials (G).
a. Gardner, David, to SC (February 28, 1870). Re: latest Revenue Laws and some Agriculture Reports. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Gates, S., to SC (June 1, 1870). Re: thanks for Patent Office Agricultural Report, support for SC's Congressional nomination. Handwritten. Partial page.
c. Gawthrop, T. E., to SC (January 27, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868). Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Genszler, Peter L., to SC (March 6, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868 and 1869. Handwritten. Partial page.
e. Genszler, Peter L., to SC (June 5, 1870). Re: thanks for 1868 Agriculture Report, request for 1869 report. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Goddard, L. J., to SC (April 29, 1870). Re: Congressional Globe and Appendix during this session of Congress. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Goodrich, John M., to SC (February 15, 1870). Re: seeds and Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Goss, N. S. Calling card with handwritten notation "Laws 1st and 2 session 40th Congress.
i. Gowell, P. W., to SC (n.d.). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Grant, Edwin H., to SC (April 4, 1870). Re: thanks for seeds, difficulties in receiving them, invitation. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Greene, L. G. H., to SC (February 21, 1870). Re: Patent Office Agricultural Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
l. Groesbeck, Mrs. E. W., to SC (February 6, 1870). Re: volumes of American Topographical Surveys by U. S. Government. Handwritten. 1 page.
m. Grubb, C. C., to SC (February 4, 1870). Re: seeds, cuttings, or roots. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 37: Requests for Materials (Ha-Hi).
a. Hampton, B. M., to SC (April 5, 1870). Re: non-receipt of Agriculture Report sent by SC last year, request for this year's report, wheat and other grain seeds, and plants. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Harris, W. H., Postmaster, Mill Creek, to SC (January 17, 1869). Re: public documents including the Agriculture Report for 1867 for distribution to post office patrons, list of prominent men to whom to send documents if SC prefers. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Hartka, Henery [sic], to SC (April 24, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868 in German if available, if not send English version. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Haub, Henry, to SC (January 19, 1870). Re: present issue of Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Heller, R. E., to SC (May 27, 1870). Re: last annual report of the Commission of the General Land Office. Handwritten. Partial page.
f. Henryetta, Jeremiah, to SC (n.d.). Re: Agriculture Reports for 1868 and 1869. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Herrick, L., to SC (June 3, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report and Report of the Secretary of the Interior. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Hershey, C., to SC (January 24, 1870). Re: Patent Office Agricultural Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Hickok, Mrs. M. A., to SC (April 5, 1869). Re: flower and garden seeds. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Higgins, Humphrey, to SC (January 25, 1870). Re: Agriculture Reports for 1867 and 1868 and Patent Office Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Hill, W. W., to SC (April 20, 1870). Re: Agricultural Patent Office Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
l. Hilton, George S., to SC (January 25, 1870). Re: copy of SC's speech on the apportionment of Representatives delivered in the House on January 17. Handwritten. Partial page.
m. Hines, Isaac, per J. G. Lindsay, to SC (June 5, 1870). Re: Agriculture Reports for 1867 and 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 38: Requests for Materials (Ho-Hy).
a. Holly, Joseph, to SC (March 20, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Holman, Rev. C., to SC (April 7, 1870). Re: as many works as convenient from the Agriculture Department and some seeds. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Holman, Rev. C., to SC (June 2, 1870). Re: thanks for Agriculture Reports. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Hopkins, E. W., to SC (May 7, 1870). Re: latest Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Hopkins, E. W., to SC (n.d.). Re: latest Agriculture Report, Patent Office Reports for John Cramer. Handwritten. Partial page.
f. Horn, John, to SC (January 31, 1870). Re: Patent Office Reports for 1867 and 1868 and seeds, cuttings, and other favors. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Houston, William L., to SC (February 1, 1870). Re: grains and seeds, Agriculture Reports. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Hoverson, Ed, to SC (February 28, 1870). Re: public documents for distribution. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Hubbard, Orlo(?), to SC (February 18, 1870). Re: Mechanical Patent Office Reports except Vol. l 1860 and Vol. 1 & 2 1861, and Agriculture Reports for 1867 and 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Hubbard, Orlo(?), to SC (March 15, 1870). Re: thanks for materials, regret at unavailability of earlier Patent Office Reports, request for other reports such as Smithsonian, commercial relations, finances, and exploring expeditions. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Hunt, William, to SC (January 15, 1870). Re: Agriculture Reports or Geological Surveys. Handwritten. 1 page.
l. Huron, G. A., to SC (June 15, 1870). Re: Act Equalizing Bounties and Patent Office Reports for 1861. Handwritten. 1 page.
m. Hynes, H. P., to SC (May 23, 1870). Re: thanks for Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 39: Requests for Materials (I-J).
a. Insley, M. H., to SC (n.d.). Re: Agriculture Report, Land Office Report, Post Office Report, Internal Revenue Report, Army and Navy Register, and other public documents available for Henry Foote, Congressional Globe for himself. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Irwin, W. R., to SC (March 4, 1870). Re: volumes of Congressional Globe to complete his set, and report of the investigation of the New York gold rates by Committee on Banking and Currency. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Jenkins, G. W., to SC (January 1, 1870). Re: report by the Special Commissioner of the Revenue David A. Wells, and Agriculture Reports for 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Jewell, Thomas, to SC (February 4, 1870). Re: last annual reports of the Agriculture Department and the General Land Office, and other public documents available, to be sent to his son William Spencer Jewell. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Jewell, W. S., to SC (March 22, 1870). Re: failure to receive reports sent as indicated by enclosed letter. Handwritten. Partial page. Attached is signed letter from SC to WSJ (February 5, 1870) re sending of General Land Office and Agriculture Reports for 1868.
f. Jewell, W. S., to SC (April 28, 1870). Re: failure of books to arrive. Handwritten. Partial page.
g. Jewell, W. S., to SC (May 27, 1870). Re: specification of books failing to arrive. Handwritten. Partial page.
h. Johnson, M., to SC (May 21, 1870). Re: Agriculture Reports for 1867 and 1868, comment concerning League meeting at Girard with speech by Danford. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Johnson, Ralph S., to SC (January 26, 1870). Re: last Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Joyce(?), M. E., to SC (January 24, 1869). Re: copies of speeches by SC or his friends, copy of Perry's exploration of Japan. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 40: Requests for Materials (K).
a. Kelley, James H., to SC (January 24, 1870). Re: Agriculture and Horticulture books for the library of the Farmers Club of Marion Township. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Key, Ben A., to SC (June 27, 1870). Re: Agriculture Reports for 1866 through 1869. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Kirk, Joseph, to SC (May 20, 1870). Re: latest Agriculture Report and other public documents, support for SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Klapp, William J., to SC (January 17, 1870). Re: Patent Office Reports for 1868 and 1869 and garden seeds. Handwritten. Partial page.
e. Knapp, Capt. C. W., to SC (May 23, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1867. Handwritten. Partial page.
f. Kniffin, Ves. W., to SC (February 15, 1870). Re: Geological Report of Exploration of Yellowstone and Missouri River by Dr. T. V. Hayden. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 41: Requests for Materials (L).
a. Lackstene, William, to SC (June 18, 1870). Re: thanks for 1867 Agriculture Report, request for latest reports. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Lambdin, C. S., to SC (March 8, 1870). Re: receipt of misaddressed materials after considerable delay, failure to receive other materials, request for latest revenue laws. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Lane, John, to SC (June 3, 1870). Re: public documents such as speeches and other papers. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Lane, Thomas, to SC (January 7, n.y.). Re: public documents and seeds. Handwritten. Partial page.
e. Langston, C. H., to SC (January 27, 1866). Re: speeches of members of Congress on Reconstruction and Negro Suffrage, attempt in Kansas to get right-to-vote. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Lanning, John B., to SC (April 8, 1870). Re: latest Agriculture Report and other public documents. Handwritten. Partial page.
g. Lapham and Park, to SC (April 1, 1870). Re: all bounty laws passed by Congress as well as the one recently passed. Handwritten. Partial page.
h. Lawrence, W. W. H., to SC (March 1, 1870). Re: copies of all bills concerning the building of railroads in Arkansas and Kansas, acts or bills concerning admission or division of Texas. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Lea, W. H., to SC (n.d.). Re: Agricultural Report for 1868 or 1869. Handwritten. Partial page.
j. Lewis, Charles H., M.D., to SC (January 31, 1870). Re: Geological Report of Exploration of Yellowstone to Missouri Rivers by Dr. F. V. Hayden. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Lowe, G. G., to SC (May 30, 1870). Re: thanks for Agriculture Report for 1867. Handwritten. Partial page.
l. Lucas, David, to SC (March 9, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
m. Lucas, Marion, to SC (April 27, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 42: Requests for Materials (Mac-Mar).
a. McAlister, R. F., to SC (April 27, 1870). Re: Patent Office or Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. McClanahan, J. B., to SC (March 13, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868, Mineral Resources for 1867 and 1868, Abridgement of the Land Office Report, and some volumes of Patent Office Reports. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. McCalahan, J. B., to SC (March 23, 1870). Re: thanks for two books, receipt at post office of materials for G. M. Gowell. Handwritten. Partial page.
d. McGilligan, C., to SC (n.d.). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. McGinley, Eunice, to SC (March 18, 1870). Re: seeds and Agriculture Report. Handwritten. Partial page. On reverse side is a handwritten referral to the Commission of Agriculture signed by SC.
f. Mackintosh, John R., to SC (May 16, 1870). Re: copy of resolution concerning passage by both houses of treaties disposing of public land, and a copy of the Supreme Court opinion in the case of risbie[?] vs. Whitney. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g. MacLennan, K., to SC (June 14, 1870). Re: Agriculture Reports for 1867, 1868, and 1869. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. McPherson, Edward, Clerk, U. S. House of Representatives, per W. W. P., to SC (February 21, 1870). Re: two copies of SC's speech during this Congressional session and published in pamphlet form. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. McWilliams, J. W., to SC (May 21, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868 or 1869. Handwritten. Partial page.
j. Mann, Newton, to SC (April 15, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Mann, Newton, to SC (June 27, 1870). Re: thanks for books and documents, Agriculture Report for unnamed "leading Quaker." Handwritten. 1 page.
l. Marcy, A., to SC (May 7, 1869). Re: Agriculture Report for 1867. Handwritten. Partial page.
m. Martin, Jno., to SC (June 8, 1869). Re: replacement of Lannam's(?) Congressional Directory burned in fire. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 43: Requests for Materials (Me-Mi).
a. Mead, Mrs. Sarah P., to SC (April 15, 1870). Re: last Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Merchant, N., to SC (January 20, 1870). Re: garden seeds. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Merriam, G. F., to SC (March 20, 1870). Re: varieties of small fruit from the Patent Office or the propagating gardens. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Metsker, S. W., to SC (January 31, 1870). Re: public documents of Agriculture Reports. Handwritten. 1 page
e. Miller, Charles, to SC (April 4, 1870). Re: Agriculture Reports for 1867 and 1868 for himself and Dr. Joseph Hastings, and seeds and cuttings. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Miller, Charles, to SC (June 3, 1870). Re: thanks for copies of Agriculture Report. Handwritten. Partial page.
g. Miller, James. Handwritten note by SC concerning Brightly's Digest. 1 page.
h. Mintier, Robert J., to SC (March 27, 1870). Re: Patent Office and Agriculture Reports and seeds. Handwritten. Partial page.
i. Mitchell, D. S., to SC (May 24, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1869. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Mize, C. J., to SC (February 13, 1870). Re: farm and garden seeds. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 43A: Requests for Materials (Mo).
a. Mohler, J. G., to SC (March 17, 1870). Re: copies of the Agriculture Reports for 1867, 1868, and 1869, Message and Diplomatic Correspondence, Report on Mineral Resources, and other public documents. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Mooney, Thomas J., to SC (April 4, 1870). Re: copy of Act concerning the Neosho Valley Railroad grant and any amendments to it. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Moore, Capt. J., to SC (February 5, 1870). Re: latest issue of the American Herd Book, the Patent Office Reports for 1867 and 1868, and the Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Morey, J. P., to SC (January 20, 1870). Re: thanks for Agriculture Report for 1867, request for last annual report, and the Annual Report of the Secretary of the Interior. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Morton, F. A., to SC (February 23, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Morton, F. A., to SC (May 12, 1870). Re: Message and Documents for 1868-1869, Land Office Report for 1867, Mineral Resources West of the Rocky Mountains, 1869, and Revenue Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 44: Requests for Materials (N-O).
a. Newberry, J. W., to SC (January 30, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868 and field and garden seeds. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Netawaka Improvement Society, C. C. Tobie, Corresponding Secretary, to SC (March 18, 1870). Re: Agriculture Reports or documents to assist in planting, fencing, lawn seeding, and otherwise improving plot donated by the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Norris, William J., to SC (February 17, 1870). Re: Report of the Secretary of the Interior. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Norris, William J., to SC (April 5, 1870). Re: failure of report to arrive, request for another copy. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Norris, W[illiam] J., to SC (May 8, 1870). Re: thanks for sending second copy of report. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Norton, R., to SC (May 23, 1870). Re: Dr. Hayden's report on New Mexico and Colorado. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Oliver, T. S., Jr., to SC (February 19, n.y.). Re: Agriculture Report for 1869. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Oliver, T. S., Jr., to SC (March 9, 1870). Re: thanks for Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 45: Requests for Materials (Pa-Pi).
a. Parham, Theodore G., to SC (n.d.). Re: Agriculture Report for 1867, thanks for past favors. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Parker, George W., to SC (March 4, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. Partial page.
c. Parker, I. S., to SC (May 7, 1870). Re: thanks for documents. Handwritten. 1 page. Stationery also contains a printed statement of condition of the Lorillard Fire Insurance Company of New York City for 1869.
d. Parkhurst, J. A., to SC (March 28, 1870). Re: latest Agriculture Report. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Parris, E. K., to SC (May 22, 1870). Re: thanks for public documents. Handwritten. Partial page.
f. Partridge, George W., to SC (April 20, 1870). Re: last reports of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and the Commissioner of Agriculture, and garden and flower seeds for his brother, Henry L. Partridge. Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Peck, Robert, to SC (February 24, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Phelps, Dr. Andrew J., to SC (n.d.). Re: Patent Office and Agriculture Reports, speeches, and other documents. Handwritten. Partial page.
i. Phelps, Dr. A[ndrew] J., to SC (n.d.). Re: speeches of members of Congress. Handwritten. Partial page.
j. Phinice[?], J. M., Postmaster, Reno, per C. McNair, to SC (April 11, 1870). Re: failure to receive Patent Office Reports addressed to H. M. Robinson. Handwritten. Partial page.
k. Pipher, John W., to SC (August[?], 1869). Re: Agriculture Reports of 1866 and 1867 for William Knastman. Handwritten. Partial page.
F 46: Requests for Materials (Po-Pu).
a. Pollock, James, to SC (May 6, 1870). Re: report of the General Land Office. Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Pomeroy, E. B., to SC (June 7, 1870). Re: last Patent Office report on Agriculture. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Pope, Rev. James H., to SC (February 1, 1870). Re: garden seeds. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Porter, William F., to SC (February 8, 1870). Re: Agriculture Statistics or Reports of 1868 and 1869. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Potee, P., to SC (June 15, 1870). Re: full set of Patent Office Reports. Handwritten. 1 page
f. Potter, F. W., to SC (April 16, 1870). Re: Agriculture Reports from the Patent Office for 1867, 1868, and 1869. Handwritten. Partial page.
g. Potter, James, to SC (April 28, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868, disregarding by Pomeroy of application. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Power, W. R., to SC (February 21, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1868. Handwritten. 1 page
i. Puffer, Richard, from SC (April 19, 1870). Re: Agriculture Report for 1867. Printed form letter with handwritten entries. 1 page. Note from RP at bottom of letter acknowledging receipt (n.d.).
F 47: Requests for Materials (Ra-Ri).
a. Randolph, A. M. F., to SC (March 13, 1870). Re: Congressional Globe. Handwritten. 1 page. Shorthand note glued to letter.
b. Randolph, George F., to SC (February 2, 1870). Re: Agriculture Reports for 1867, 1868, and 1869. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Reeves, Joseph, to SC (April 6, 1869). Re: choice garden seeds. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Rhodes, Rev. P. J. Handwritten note by SC (n.d.). Re: sending documents to PJR at