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VIII. PERSONAL PAPERS
This section contains personal materials pertinent to Sidney Clarke, such as personal and family correspondence; legal, financial and real estate papers; and biographical materials.
F 1: Advertisements (1869-1870 and n.d.).
a. Clark, E. W., Jr. (January 17, 1870). Re: available suites. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Fowle, John (November 2, 1869). Re: furnished rooms. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Fort William Henry Hotel, T. Roessletson, Proprietor (September 27, 1869). Re: invitation to see rooms. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Gardner's Photographic Art Gallery, Alex. Gardner (n.d.). Re: Lincoln Memorial, photograph of House of Representatives during oration by George Bancroft, request for sitting. Printed. 1 page.
e. Glen House, New Hampshire (May 1, 1870). Re: resort accommodations. Printed. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Jenness, Job, and Son (October 16, 1869). Re: opening of Jenness House in Washington, D. C. Printed with handwritten entry. 1 page.
g. Kansas State Record (March 1, l870). Re: need for working capital. Printed. 1 page.
h. Miller, Freeman E. Oklahoma and Other Poems (n.d.). Publication flyer. Printed. 4 pages.
i. New Laundry (n.d.). Re: list of prices. Printed. 1 page.
j. Sommers, A. E. (October 26, 1869). Re: available rooms. Hand written. 1 page; both sides.
k. Switzer Advertising Company, Shawnee, Oklahoma (n.d.). Re: New Year wishes. Printed. Folded sheet.
l. Tolman, L. A. (May 20, 1870). Re: collection of oil paintings. Printed. 1 page.
F 2: Bank Checks (1862-1863). 15 pieces.
F 3: Bank Checks (1864). 23 pieces.
F 4: Bank Checks (1865). 21 pieces.
F 5: Bank Checks (1866). 18 pieces.
F 6: Bank Checks (1867). 3 pieces.
F 7: Bank Checks (1868). 22 pieces.
F 8: Bank Checks (1869). 3 pieces.
F 9: Bank Checks (1870-1871). 15 pieces.
F 10: Bank Checks (1872, 1890, 1908). 8 pieces.
F 11: Bank Statements and Correspondence (1866-1872).
a. Fant, Washington & Company (July 26, 1872). Statement. Hand written. 1 page.
b. Gruber, E. H., & Company.
(1) Statement (August, 1866). Handwritten on printed form.
(2) Letter of credit to Ewing and Browning (January 15, 1867). Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Kansas Valley National Bank of Topeka.
(l) Receipt (December 31, 1868). Printed with handwritten entries. 1 page.
(2) Statement (February 4, 1871). Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
d. Leavenworth Second National Bank.
(1) Receipt of deposit (February 1, 1869). Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Receipt for bonds with added note re "matter at Washington" (October 12, 1869). Handwritten. 1 page.
(3) Enclosure of check (January 7, 1870). Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page.
e. Simpson's Bank, Lawrence, Kansas (January 27, 1871). Statement. Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page.
f. Washington First National Bank (February 24, [1870?]). Request to pay draft drawn by Lowenstein. Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page.
F 12: Biographical Information (1949, 1964, and n.d.).
a. Short biographical sketch. "Mr. Clarke is of Scotch descent...." (n.d.). Handwritten. 3 pages.
b. Biographical information concerning Jephthah Clarke, Sturbridge, Massachusetts (n.d.). Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Copy of information from the Biographical Directory of the American Congress (1774-1949). Typed. 1 page.
d. Biographical sketch. "Hon. Sidney Clarke*- This name is intimately associated...." (n.d.). Typed. 2 pages.
e. Photocopy of biographical sketch. "The name of Mr. Clark is intimately associated...." published in the Portrait and Biographical Record of Oklahoma; Commemmorating the Achievements of Citizens Who Have Contributed to the Progress of Oklahoma and the Development of its Resources." Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1901. 2 pages.
f. Photocopy of newspaper clipping, "Prominent townsmen like these were responsible...." The Daily Oklahoman (April 17, 1964). Photograph of important people in Oklahoma City history including SC. For original clipping, see Outsized Materials Box B F 8-a.
g. Newspapers of Southbridge by George Grant, Quinabaug Historical Society Leaflet, Vol. 3 NO. 3. Paper delivered at meeting of the Society February 27, 1911. Includes SC's editorship of the Southbridge Press, summary of his political career, and ends with tribute to him. Printed pamphlet. 35 pages.
F 13: Clarke vs. Thacher, Lykins, and Sebert (1866-1873 and n.d.).
a. Letter from Thacher & Banks to SC (May 2, 1866). Re: taking of depositions, advice concerning deposition, danger of going to trial if Lane "is here to swear in the trial." Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
b. Notes made by SC at Thacher & Banks office on November 21, 1866. Re: signing of note and transfer to Lykins for collection, ownership of note. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Draft of petition to District Court (n.d.). Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Second draft of petition and precis by Hutchings & Bretherton, Shannon & Shannon, attorneys for plaintiff (n.d.). 1 folded page; both sides.
e. Copy of letter to Thacher & Banks from SC (May 16, 1873). Re: application for payment of proceeds of a note of J. H. Lane. Hand written. 1 page; both sides.
f. Note concerning payment of money to Thacher & Banks by Mary E. Lane (n.d.). Handwritten. 1 page.
g. Copy of Thacher & Banks ledger sheet of September 11, 1868, concerning estate of J. H. Lane. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Copy in SC's handwriting of letter from William H. R. Lykins to Thacher and Banks (October 22, 1872). Re: collection of note. 1 page.
i. Copy of letter from Sidney Clarke to Thacher & Banks (May 16, 1873). Re: application for payment of proceeds of note of the late J. H. Lane. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Letter. George M. Sibert to SC (July 17, 1873). Re: inability to sign letter relinquishing claim to money collected on note until SC establishes his right to the money. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. "Abstract of answer," Lykins vs. Lane (n.d.). Re: denial of transfer before maturity of note, endorsement to plaintiff after due date, assignment without consideration from plaintiff to Clark [sic], indebtedness of Clark [sic] to Lane. Handwritten. 1 page.
l. Receipt of note in full satisfaction of judgment in case of
William R. Lykins vs. Mary E. Lane signed by Thacher & Banks
(September 25, 1868). Handwritten. 1 page.
m. Envelope with note in SC's handwriting (n.d.). Re: absence of court papers in case.
F 14: Correspondence, Family - Death of George Lincoln Clarke (1892). This was SC's second son.
a. Clarke, Dora, to SC (January 23, [1892]). Telegram. Re: George's sickness. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
b. Clarke, Dora, to SC (January 23, 1892). Telegram. Re: death of George. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
c. Clarke, Dora, from SC (January 23, 1892). Telegram. Re: return home. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
d. Clarke, Dora, from SC (January 24, 1892). Telegram. Re: sending of telegrams to Sid and Louise. Handwritten on printed form.1 page.
e. Clarke, Sidney, Jr., to Dora G. Clarke (n.d.). Telegram. Re: inability to come if funeral is tomorrow. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
f. Shevar[?], W. G., to SC (January 23, 1892). Telegram. Re: time of burial. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
F 15: Correspondence, Family, J. P. Ross (1863 and n.d.).
a. [Ross, J. P.] to "Brother" (September 3, [1863]). Re: SC's escape from "Bushwackers," finishing of Prager's store this fall, number of relatives to visit, prayer meeting at Wilbran, weight gain. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Ross, J. P., to "Brother Sidney" (February 15, n.y.). Re: boot and shoe business in Lawrence, repayment of debt to SC, good situation in Baltimore, trip to Washington, Carney's nomination for Senator. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Ross, J. P., to "Friend Sidney" (July 19, n.y.). Re: Henry Billings' inquiry about SC, debt to SC, request for certificate of enrollment in Kansas, desire to stay on Key Scott which is carrying mail to Grant's headquarters, hopes of coming home for vacation in the fall, George's location and rank. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. Ross, J. P., to "Friend Sidney" (March 23, 1898). Re: death of Nelson. Handwritten. 1 page.
F 16: Correspondence, Family, Miscellaneous. B-L (1864, 1866, 1892, 1896, and n.d.).
a. Billings, Clara, to "Dear Brother" (February 11, 1864). Re: tracing of box to Carney C. Stevens, sending of money to pay for freight, Henry's visit home, SC's move into new house, hope for filling of recruiting quota without draft. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Billings, Clara, to "My dear sister" (April 17, 1864). Re: receipt of box, illness of addresee's mother, weather, Henry's return to the army, remarks about war progress, high cost of food, health of mother and herself, lack of letter from Sidney. Hand written. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
Clarke, Dora. See Box 8 F 41, Second Addition, for photocopy of letter to SC (September 14, 1888) re work on the house.
c. Clarke, Dora, from SC (November 23, 1892). Telegram. Re: impossibility of being in Lawrence tomorrow. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
d. Clarke, Dora, from SC (n.d.). Telegram. Re: return home on first train. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
e. [Clarke], Ella, to "Dear Papa" (February 18, 1896). Re: illness of aunt, Henry's departure for Chattanooga with stop at Washington, invitation to visit before return to Oklahoma, Lulu's cold. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. [Clarke?], Louise, to SC (December 8[?], 1864). Re: mother's recovery from illness, Thanksgiving dinner, deaths of Malcom Davidson, Walter Cutting, Judson Tiffiny, and Mr. Whitcomb, wounding of Eber Pratt, new minister, location of George Law, enclosure of collar for Henrietta. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g. Clarke, Louise, to "Dear Brother" (July 28, n.y.). Re: Ella and Lulu's trip to Nova Scotia, picking and canning of blueberries, weakness as result of illness, Saunders' tumor, engagement of Lulu to Walter Knowlton, request that SC advise Lulu. Handwritten. 2 folded sheets; both sides.
h. [Goulding, Mrs.] to Josephine Clarke (n.d.). Christmas card.
i. [Goulding, Mrs.] to Dora Clarke (n.d.). Re: proposed visit to Lawrence. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
j. Law, Nellie, to "Uncle Sid" (February 11, 1866). Re: writing of "good" letter, promise of "City Cousin" to write and send photograph, sending of her photo. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 17: Correspondence, Personal. A-D (1864-1890).
a. Akin, E. L., to SC (June 3, 1870). Re: proposition concerning the laying out of a new town in one of the new counties, dividing profits with SC and Pomeroy. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
Anderson, A. S. See Box 8 F 19-e.
b. Bailey, Z., to SC (January 8, 1870). Re: rental of farm. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Blue, R. W., to SC (November 10, 1888). Re: acceptance or rejection of land proposition. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Bomford, Mrs. Louise L., to SC (March 8, 1870). Re: possible kinship of SC with her father, Brig. Gen. Newman Strong Clarke. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
e. Bomford, Mrs. Louise L., to SC (March 30, 1870). Re: inclusion in father's ancestry of Col. George Clarke, officer in Cromwell's army under General Monk. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
f. Bridges, C. G., to SC (March 21, 1870). Re: thanks for assistance. Handwritten. Partial page.
g. Brockway, Jesse, to SC (January 22, 1868). Re: church donation. Handwritten. Partial page. Note in SC's handwriting at bottom of letter concerning answer to letter.
h. Chester, H. W., to SC (December 23, 1868). Re: pew rent in Congregational Church. Handwritten. 1 page.
i. Clark, J. J., to SC (September 9, 1890). Re: request for SC's birthplace and home town, and name of his father. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. Conkling, Roscoe, to SC (August 25, 1881). Re: appreciation of letter. Handwritten. 1 page.
k. Cox, J. T., to SC (September 17, 1864). Re: subscription to university. Handwritten. 1 page.
l. Dutton, M. R., to SC (September 19, 1864). Re: desire to sell pony team, carriage, and harness. Handwritten. 1 page.
m. DuBois, Mrs., from SC (March 16, 1909). Re: regret at death of Hardin Speer, article by SC on John Speer in Volume 10 of the Kansas Historical Collections 1907-1908, news concerning SC's children. Carbon copy of typed letter. 1 page.
F 18: Correspondence, Personal. F-R (1863-1892).
a. Farnsworth, H. W., to SC (January 21, 1870). Re: settlement of accounts of C. C. Whiting. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Ford, George, to SC (May 7, 1870). Re: subscription for organ at the First Baptist Church. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Grant, Edwin H., to SC (May 15, 1864). Re: transfer of stock in "Kansas Salines" to repay his debt to SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Gray, John, to SC (December 8, 1864). Re: return of shotgun and belt loaned to SC. Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Hard, A. H., to SC (November 9, 1866). Re: request for money. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Hawkins, C. T., to SC (April 28, 1870). Re: purchase of missing volumes of American Cyclopaedia. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
g. Irwin, S. F., Jr., to SC (March 5, 1866). Re: sending of payment. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Interior, Department of, Bureau of Pensions, Greer B. Raum, Commissioner, to SC (February 8, 1892). Re: information still to be furnished for pension claim. Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page.
Lillie, G. H. See Box 1 F 110-i for letter from G. H. Lillie to SC (November 14, 1866) re loan for purchase of cows in order to go into the cheese business.
i. McKee, E., to SC (July 30, 1869). Re: subscription for building of M. E. Church in North Lawrence. Handwritten. Partial page.
j. Ranking, W. A., to SC (December 5, 1868). Re: request for payment of "fence matter." Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
k. Reynolds, P. G., to SC (December 30, 1863). Re: cattle invest ment. Handwritten. 1 page.
l. Rolf, Daniel, to SC (December 7, 1863). Re: sale of wagon. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
F 19: Correspondence, Personal. S-W (1863-1892).
a. Sarcoxie, to SC (September 24, 1863). Re: payment for land. Handwritten. Partial page.
Schofield, W. H. See Box 1 F 119-h for letter from W. H. Schofield to SC (November 19, 1866) re Baker University subscription.
b. Scott, Henry W., to SC (March 19, 1892). Re: payment of debt to SC, death of father. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Shook, Darius, to SC (February 13, 1870). Re: request for seeds, purchase of cows by SC, repairs to house and fence, comments on Sells and Worden. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Spriggs, W., to SC (July 20, 1864[?]). Re: enclosure of payment. Handwritten. Partial page.
e. Sutliff, W. E., per A. S. Anderson, to SC (December 27, 1867). Re: drawing on SC for payment of account. Handwritten. 1 page.
Inside of folded sheet contains letter from A. S. Anderson re: railroad meeting, Neal's falling heir to a small part of Washington. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Treasury Department, Second Auditor's Office, E. B. French, Auditor, to SC (April 4, 1877). Re: overpayment to SC as Acting Adjutant General of Volunteers, request for reimbursement. Handwritten. 1 page. Attached is copy of correspondence concerning date of SC's acceptance of appointment.
g. Upham, Nathan, to SC (March 28, 1870). Re: enclosure of poems. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. War Department, Adjutant General's Office, S. F. Chalfin, Assistant Adjutant General, to SC (February 23, 1865). Re: acceptance of SC's resignation as Assistant Adjutant General Volunteers. Printed letter with handwritten entries. Includes certification of payment in full.
i. Wheeler, C. W. C., to SC (December 21, 1868). Re: sending of lap robe. Handwritten. 1 page.
j. , from SC (n.d.). Draft of letter to the real owner of the Leavenworth Daily Times re false and scandalous charges against SC. Handwritten. 4 pages.
k. , from SC (n.d.). Draft of letter re entry in Board Register concerning payment to S. O. Thacher. Handwritten.
1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 20: Family Papers (1865 and n.d.).
a. Photostat of parole of William R. Wilkinson, Pvt. Co. [?] of the 2nd Battalion of Georgia Cavalry (ancestor of one of SC's wives) (May 10, 1865).
b. Portion of document binding Jeptha Clarke (n.d.).
F 21: Genealogical Registry (1871).
a. Form letters and registration forms from the Office of Genealogical Registry (August, 1871). Handwritten and printed materials. 4 pieces.
b. Prospectus. Genealogical Registry of the United States. New York: Kennard & Hay. 23 pages.
See also Outsized Materials Folder T for certificate of honorary membership in the Genealogical Registry of the United States (December 1, 1871).
F 22: Insurance (1870-1880).
a. American Mutual Accident Association brochure. Printed. 1 page; both sides.
See Outsized Materials Box K F 3-e for insurance certificate for SC (July 16, 1880).
b. New York Life Insurance Company.
(1) Renewal receipt with covering form letter (March 21, 1870). Printed with handwritten entries. 1 page.
(2) Notice of premium due (March 25, 1872). Printed with handwritten entries.
(3) Dividend receipt, undated and unsigned. Printed with handwritten entries. 1 page.
c. St. Louis Mutual Life Insurance Company. Notice of premium due (May 16, 1873). Printed with handwritten entries. 1 page.
F 23: Loan to James G. Blunt - Correspondence (1868-1870).
a. Blunt, James G., to SC (December 4, 1868). Re: deferment of visit of Miami delegation to Washington until spring. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Blunt, James G., to SC (July[?] 1, 1869). Re: advancement of funds for Black Bob purchase, advice to McKensie to accept offer for land to prevent difficulty with settlers. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Blunt, James G., to SC (November 11, 1869). Re: assurance that Black Bobs will abide by contracts, meeting with SC to arrange funds. Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
d. Copy of note of James B. Blunt to SC in SC's handwriting (November 19, 1869) with note on reverse side concerning receipt of partial payment (October 18, 1870). 1 page; both sides.
e. Copy of deposit slip, Second National Bank, for deposit by James G. Blunt (November 17, 1869). Printed form with handwritten entries.
f. Agreement signed by James G. Blunt to convey to SC one-half interest in purchased Black Bob lands for proportionate payment and one-third of and lands which may be purchased from 1869 allotment (November 19, 1869). Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
g. Blunt, James G., to SC (November 21, 1869). Re: request that SC have the deed forwarded and that he ascertain dates of the last allotments. Handwritten. 1 page.
h. Blunt, James G., to SC (November 24, 1869). Re: Slaughter's attempt to delay, Committee's prejudice against Slaughter, importance of their not getting the matter into Congress, sending of deeds by express. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
i. Blunt, James G., to SC (December 22, 1869). Re: R 's resolution, request that SC urge Harlan to have committee investigate quickly, result of R 's interference on settlers on Osage and Neutral Lands, cooperation of Van Horn, arrival in Washington after holidays. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
j. Blunt, James G., to SC (October 18, 1870). Re: inability to get expected amount of money, arrangements for SC to draw on him, meeting with SC in Lawrence. Handwritten. 1 page. Reverse side of letter contains note by SC concerning return of letter.
F 24: Miscellany (1870-1889).
a. List of packed books (May 2, 1871). Handwritten. 3 pages.
b. List of room and window sizes, amount of material for floor coverings (n.d.). Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
c. Receipt for payment of pants from Mrs. Blake (May 27, 1870). Handwritten on printed form. Reverse side of receipt has printed advertisements for the leading business houses of Hamilton, Ontario.
d. Photocopy of letter from Ewd. McPherson to SC (January 25, 1889). Re: arrangment by SC with Col. Quay concerning payment of bill by National Committee. Handwritten. 1 page. Attached to photocopy is typed copy of letter.
e. List of birth and death dates of Clarkes (n.d.). Handwritten. 1 page; both sides.
f. Mathematical notations. Handwritten. 2 pieces.
g. Envelope containing lock of hair.
F 25: Notes Payable B-N (1859-1893).
a. Baraclow, Jaily, as Administratrix of the Estate of J. W. Frame. Note signed by SC (August 9, 1869). Handwritten. Partial page.
b. Blunt, James G. (December 19, 1869). Letter from William P. Borland, Second National Bank (March 18, 1870). Re: return of note upon receipt of new note. Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Clarke, Anna W.
(1) Note (February 20, 1893). Handwritten. Partial page.
(2) Receipt for package of notes (April 4, 1893), signed by Dora G. Clarke. Handwritten. Partial page.
d. Fifth National Bank of Chicago. Demand for payment on draft on James B. Blunt (May 3, 1873). Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page.
e. Freeman, Elisha.
(1) Letter. Elisha Freeman to SC (June 15, 1863). Re: payment on note. Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Quitclaim signed by Elisha Freeman absolving of SC of all judgments issued upon or growing out of four notes dated October 14, 1860, July 13, 1859, November 14, 1859 (February 6, 1866). 1 folded page; both sides.
f. Kansas Valley National Bank.
(1) Note signed by George H. Hoyt and SC (October 1, 1870). Handwritten. Partial page.
(2) Notice of Protest against non-payment addressed to George H.Hoyt, SC, and Charles N. Rix, Cashier (December 3, 1870). Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page; both sides.
(3) Statement of total balance on note (March 1, 1872). Handwritten. 1 page.
g. National Bank of Lawrence.
(1) Receipt signed by A. Hadley, Cashier (February 19, 1870). Re: return of canceled note and statement of credit. Printed orm with handwritten entries. 1 page.
(2) Receipt signed by A. Hadley, Cashier (February 26, 1870). Re: enclosure of cancelled note and statement of interest due on other note. Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page.
(3) Cancelled note of November 24, 1869. Printed form with handwritten entries. SC's signature torn off.
F 26: Notes Payable O-S (1868-1870).
a. O'Connor, John.
(1) Cancelled note (September 16, 1868). Handwritten. Partial page.
(2) Letter. McMillan and Bartholow to SC (December 7, 1868). Re: sending of note for $l00 due December 15, 1868, to National Bank for collection. Handwritten. 1 page.
(3) Letter. Hugo Harttmann to SC (December 14, 1868). Re: payment of $200 note in favor of John O'Connor dated September 16,1868. Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Second National Bank. Notice to SC of due date for note. Printed form with handwritten entries.
c. Simpsons Bank. Letter. W. A. [Summers?], Treasurer, to SC (March 14, 1870). Re: sending of three notes for balance of SC's subscription. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Speer, John. Receipt for payment on note by SC. Handwritten. Partial page.
F 27: Notes Receivable (1861-1869).
a. Cutler, Abram (October 19, 1861).
b. Emmert, D. B. (December 13, 1866).
c. Hard & Reynolds (April 25, 1864). Note on reverse side in SC's handwriting re partial payment.
d. Hoyt, George H. (July 27, 1868).
e. Hyde, A. (April 20, 1865). Note on reverse side in SC's handwriting re possible purchase by Kitner.
f. Knowlton, J. W. (May 19, 1867).
g. Rankin, W. A. (February 17, 1869).
h. Rankin, W. A. (March 20, 1869).
i. Rankin, W. A. (June 13, 1869).
j. Smith, H. A. (April 28, 1862).
k. Speer, John (October 8, 1862).
l. Taylor, Hawkins (January 17, 1866).
F 28: Pratt, Clara (1850, 1856, and n.d.).
a. Composition #3. "The Four Seasons" by Clara Pratt (February 4, 1850). Re: description of the seasons. 1 folded sheet with portion missing; both sides.
b. Composition #3. "Southbridge Clara Pratt Mass" (July 9th, 1851). Re: leaving school to take up duties of life, need to make the most of school privileges. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Card for reception given by SC and Miss Clara Pratt at the residence of F. P. Pratt, October 1, 1856 (n.d.). Printed. (3 copies)
d. Composition. "Cleanliness" by Clarissa Pratt (n.d.). Re: reasons for cleanliness. Handwritten. Partial page.
e. Composition #3. "The works of Nature" (n.d.). Re: inability to make anything so beautiful as nature itself. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 29: Real Estate - Bills and Receipts for House Built in Lawrence, Kansas A-G (1888-1890).
a. Achning, Charles (November 28, 1888, and March 8, 1890). 3 pieces.
b. Becker, Albert (March 18, 1890). 1 piece.
c. Benson, J. A. (October 9, 1888-April 6, 1889). 4 pieces.
d. Dee, Thomas (September 29, 1888). Receipt. 1 piece.
e. Farris, D. J.
(1) Agreement to lath and plaster new building (September 27,1888). Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Note from W. E. Goulding to SC (November 6, 1888). Re: payment for D. J. Farris. Handwritten. Partial page.
f. Grovenor, G., and Son.
(1) Bill for lumber (December 6, 1888). Handwritten on printed form. 4 pages.
(2) Refund statement for returns (n.d.). Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
(3) Receipts (October 10 and November 17, 1888). Printed form with handwritten entries. 2 pieces.
(4) Envelope with handwritten calculations. 1 piece.
F 30: Real Estate - Bills and Receipts for House Built in Lawrence, Kansas. H-Y (1888).
a. Headlund, O. P. Receipt (April 22, 1888). Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Jennings, Joseph. Receipt (February 22, 1888). Handwritten. 1 page.
c. Learned, E. R.
(1) Estimate for installing furnace and ducts (September 20, 1888). Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Bill for installation of furnace (November 23, 1888). Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
(3) Envelope with printed information about Lawrence, Kansas, on the back.
d. Longaker, Amos. Receipt (October 12, 1888). Handwritten. 1 page.
e. Lyman, D. G. Bill for sand (September 22, 1888). Handwritten entries on printed form. 1 page.
f. Vall, August.
(1) Receipt (September 22, 1888). Handwritten. 1 page.
(2) Receipt (November 14, 1888). Handwritten. Partial page.
g. Yewdall, Joseph. Bill for trimming. Handwritten on printed form.1 page.
F 31: Real Estate - Transactions (1866-1869).
a. Indenture between James Hutchinson and SC (April 30, 1866). Re: sale to SC of lots in Lawrence, Kansas, on Ohio and Tennessee Streets. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
b. Deed between Caroline LaCroix and Angeline Edler (June 27, 1866). Re: sale to Angeline Edler of southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 21 and the southeast quarter of section 21 in township 19 south of range 25 east of the 6th principal meridian in Kansas. Referral to and approval of deed by O. H. Browning, Secretary of the Interior. Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page; both sides.
c. Deed between O. E. and Mary S. Learned and C. F. Garrett and SC (October 6, 1866). Re: sale to SC of lots l, 2, 3, l4, l5, and l6, Block 11 in Babcock's enlarged addition, Lawrence, Kansas. Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page; both sides.
d. Deed between O. E. and Mary S. Learned and SC (June 18, 1867). Re: sale to SC of lots 4, 5, 12, and 13 in Block ll of Babcock's Addition, Lawrence, Kansas. Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page; both sides.
e. Deed between O. E. and Mary S. Learned and SC (June 22, 1867). Re: sale to SC of lots 6 and 11 in Block ll of Babcock's Addition, Lawrence, Kansas. Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page; both sides.
f. Deed between Robert and Frances A. Brackenridge and SC
(December 16, 1867). Re: sale of the southeast quarter of section 21 and the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 21 in township 19 south of range 25 east of the sixth principal meridian. Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page; both sides.
g. Deed between John and Nancy E. Ross and Henrietta R. Clark [sic] (January 14, 1868). Re: sale to Henrietta R. Clark of lots l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 in Block 11 of Babcock's enlarged addition, Lawrence, Kansas. Printed with handwritten entries. 1 page; both sides.
h. Deed between Julia A. Collamore and SC (January 7, 1869). Re: sale to SC of 152, 154, 156, 158 Ohio Street, Lawrence, Kansas. Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page; both sides.
i. Deed between C. W. and Addie L. Hunt and SC (January 8, 1869). Re: sale to SC of lot 160 on Ohio Street, Lawrence, Kansas. Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page; both sides.
j. Deed between Jaily Barricklow, Administratrix, and Taylor Frame, Administrator of the estate of James W. Frame, and SC (August 17, 1869). Re: sale of the northeast quarter of section 15 in township 15 of range 20 in Douglas County, Kansas. Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page; both sides.
k. Deed between Martha Eastman, Abram, Nancy L., and Mary J. Andrew, Margaret E. and Joseph H. Wilson, William W., George L., and Catherine P. Andrew, and SC (September 22, 1869). Re: sale to SC of lot 141 on Tennessee Street. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
l. Memorandum of land bought by SC and held in trust (November 8, 1869[?]). Handwritten by SC. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 32: Real Estate - Transactions (1870-1908).
a. Mortgage discharge for SC and Henrietta R. Clarke by Jaily
Barricklow, Administratrix of the estate of J. W. Frame, deceased (December 30, 1870). Re: northeast quarter of section 15 of Township No. 15 in Range No. 20. Handwritten. 1 page. Attached is a copy of the deed dated August 17, 1869.
b. Bond for delivery of deeds to SC by William P. Holt (November 15, 1875). Re: sale to SC of one half of all mining property now owned or which may be acquired by Holt before October 1, 1876, protection of W. S. Lough's interest in said property. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
c. Letter. J. N. Lund, agent Carey-Lombard Lumber Company, to Mr. Ayers, Correspondent, Kansas City Times (September 15, 1890). Re: dispute concerning ownership of lots on Main Street, Oklahoma City. Handwritten. 1 page.
d. Deed between Sidney Clarke, Jr., and George L. Clarke (May 25, 1891). Re: sale to George L. Clarke of Lot 7 Block 7, Main Street, Oklahoma City. Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page; both sides.
e. Copy of purchase option from James Geary to SC (June 3, 1891). Re: lots 9 and 10 Block 7 on Main Street, Oklahoma City. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Deed between James and H. E. Geary and Dora G. Clarke (May 20, 1892). Re: Lot 9 Block 7 in Oklahoma City. Printed with hand written entries. 1 page; both sides.
g. Notice of mortgage payment due (n.d.; payment due August 1, 1908). Printed with handwritten entries. 1 page.
F 33: Receipts - Newspapers (1867-1868; 1889-1890; and n.d.). 8 pieces.
F 34: Receipts, Miscellaneous (1863-1866). 11 pieces.
F 35: Receipts, Miscellaneous (1867-1868). 12 pieces.
F 36: Receipts, Miscellaneous (1869-1870). 8 pieces.
F 37: Receipts, Miscellaneous (1887-1889). 8 pieces.
F 38: Receipts, Miscellaneous (1890, 1900, and n.d.). 12 pieces.
F 39: Reynolds vs. Clarke and Pomeroy (1869-1870). Correspondence from A. H. Horton.
a. (November 3, 1869) Re: taking of depositions from SC and Pomeroy in Washington, defeat of Russell for state Legislature. Hand written. 1 page.
b. (January 8, 1870) Re: taking deposition of George Reynolds, his corroboration of SC, sending copy soon to read before SC's deposition is taken, coming meeting of legislature. Handwritten. 2 pages.
c. (January 22, 1870) Re: scheduled date for depositions of SC and Pomeroy, instructions to read Reynolds' deposition and the form of Pomeroy's, inclusion in testimony the agreement with Milton W. Reynolds concerning his support of SC's opponent by which SC was discharged from liabilities on notes. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
d. (February 23, 1870) Re: winning of case, threat of appeal to Supreme Court. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
F 40: Tax Matters (1864-1872, 1890). 15 pieces.
ADDITIONS TO THE COLLECTION (1861-1906 AND N.D.)
In April, June, and September, 1987, a great-grandson of Sidney Clarke, H. Thomas Douglas, and his son, Paul Clarke Douglas, contributed three groups of photocopies to the Carl Albert Center Archives to be added to the Sidney Clarke Collection. These include copies of materials which they have in their possession or which they have located elsewhere. Included are copies of correspondence, military papers, and real estate papers. The correspondents include Rutherford B. Hayes, William J. Bryan, and Robert M. LaFollette. Further additions were made by Barbara Pulsford, 1998, and Paul Clarke Douglas, 1999.
F 41: Second Addition to Collection.
a. Letter from M. W. Delahay to President Lincoln (May 17, 1861). Re: examination of mortgage and bond and return of papers of "__ Clark." Handwritten. 1 page.
b. Letter from Thomas Carney to Amos Hanna (August 26, 1864). Re: TC's political aims and his opposition to Lane. Handwritten. 2 pages.
c. Pass for Captain Sidney Clarke issued by the Provost Marshal's Office (October 19, 1864). Printed form with handwritten entries.
d. Republican Ticket (n.d., [1864] listing Lincoln for President, Johnson for Vice-President, and SC for Representative. Printed.
e. Letter from Thomas M. Bowen to SC (November 9, 1864). Re: election results. Handwritten. 1 page.
f. Receipt No. 3451 from United States Internal Revenue to Sidney Clarke (November 16, 1864) for income tax payment.
g. Notice of assessments for Republican State Central Committee campaign expenses (November 19, 1864). Handwritten. 3 pages.
h. Permit. Statement signed by James B. Fry, Provost Marshal General, to J. H. Lane (January 31, 1865). Re: permission for SC to visit Washington.
i. (1) Telegram. G. T. Anthony to SC or S. C. Pomeroy (July 2, 1866). Re: death of James H. Lane. Handwritten on printed form.
(2) Telegram. D. R.[?] Anthony to SC (July 2, 1866). Re: false report of Lane's death. Handwritten on printed form.
j. (1) Telegram. G. T. Anthony to SC (July 2, 1866). Re: suicide of James H. Lane. Handwritten on printed form.
(2) Telegram. M. H. Insley to SC (July 11, 1866). Re: death of Lane.
k. Letter. Z. Chandler et al. to SC (January 11, 1867). Re: possible Conservative Republican attempt to defeat Pomeroy. Handwritten. 2 pages.
l. Speech by SC. "Impeachment of the President" given February 24, 1868, in the House of Representatives. Printed. 4 pages.
m. Letter. S. C. Pomeroy to SC (June 21, 1868). Re: support of Osage Treaty with amendments. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
n. Telegram. Keokuk to SC (May 4, 1869). Re: meeting in Washington. Handwritten entries on printed form. Reply from SC is handwritten on the bottom of the form.
o. Letter. Oakes Ames to SC (May 4, 1869). Re: railroad pass. Handwritten. 1 page.
p. Transcript of letter. John Boyd, Assistant Door Keeper, to SC (December 24, 1869). Re: meeting of House Members to attend funeral of Hon. E. M. Stanton. Handwritten. 1 page.
q. Railroad Pass for Union Pacific Railroad for 1871, signed by Oliver Ames, President (January 16, 1871). Handwritten entries on printed form.
r. Invitation. John M. Palmer, Chairman Committee Arrangements, National Lincoln Monument Association, to SC (September 26, 1874). Re: participation in unveiling of Lincoln Monument in Springfield, Illinois, on October 15, 1874. Printed. 1 page.
s. Telegram. Jno. G. Thompson, Sergeant at Arms, House of Representatives,to SC (July 18, 1878). Re: summons to appear before committee investigating election frauds. Handwritten on printed form. 1 page.
t. Letter. R. B. Hayes [President] to SC (August 27, 1879). Re: inability to attend Lawrence Old Settlers Meeting. Handwritten. 1 page.
u. Letter. Dora [Clarke] to [SC] (September 14, 1888). Re: progress of work on house. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
v. Letter from Sid [Clarke, Jr.?] to "My dear Wife and Boy" (July 9,1890). Re : crop and plant conditions, loans, business conditions, family news. Handwritten. 2 pages; both sides.
w. Statement from Adjutant General's Office of the War Department concerning military service of SC as Captain and Assistant Adjutant of Volunteers signed by Assistant Adjutant General [signature unreadable] (September 28, 1893). Handwritten entries on printed form. 1 page.
x. Letter. John Speer to SC (October 12, 1894). Re: request for list of Frontier Guard members and reminiscences of Lane. Handwritten. 1 folded sheet; both sides.
y. Letter. William J. Bryan to SC (July 31, 1896). Re: thanks for offer of "active Support." Typewritten. 1 page.
z. Letter. William J. Bryan to SC (November 16, 1897). Re: letter of of introduction for Scott. Typewritten. 1 page.
aa. Stock Certificate issued to SC by the Oklahoma City Public Library (April 22, 1899), and assigned to Mrs. Sidney Clarke. Printed form with handwritten entries. 1 page.
bb. Circular. "Monster Oklahoma Convention," November 20, [1888] (n.d.). Re: convention to be held at Wichita, Kansas, to further the Springer Oklahoma bill.
F 42: Third Addition to Collection.
a. Lot certificate issued to SC November 28, 1892, for Lots 7 through 20, Block 19, in West Oklahoma City. Printed form with handwritten entries.
b. Certificate of Occupancy issued to SC November 28, 1902, for Lots 7 through 20, Block 19, in West Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory. Printed form with handwritten entries.
c. Lot certificate issued to SC November 28, 1892, for lots 13 through 24 in Block 11, West Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory. Printed form with handwritten entries.
d. Certificate of Occupancy issued to SC November 28, 1892, for Lots 13 through 24 in Block 11, West Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory. Printed form with handwritten entries.
e. Letter. J. Sterling Morton, Secretary of Agriculture, to D. H. Hull (March 30, 1893). Re: friendship with SC and willingness to help SC obtain office he seeks. Typewritten. 1 page.
f. Letter. J. H. Johnston, Secretary, Oklahoma Traffic Association, to SC (December 16, 1904). Re: election of SC as honorary member of Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce and Traffic Association. Typewritten. 1 page. Included is photocopy of map printed on reverse side of letter showing Oklahoma and Indian Territories and Panhandle of Texas.
g. Statement certifying SC as Chamber of Commerce representative in Washington concerning the Statehood Bill (1905). Signed by T. D. Turner, President, Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. Typewritten. 1 page.
h. Letter. Senator Robert M. LaFollette (Wisconsin) to SC (June 6, 1986). Re: capital clause in Statehood Bill. Typewritten. 1 page.
NOTE The following typescripts (folders 43-46) were donated to the Carl Albert Center by Barbara Pulsford, Great Granddaughter of Sidney Clarke Sr., 1998.
F 43: Pulsford Addition: Family Correspondence 1852-1861.
a. Sidney Clarke to Sister Louise, May 12, 1852, Clarke recovering from illness.
b. Sidney Clarke to Sister Louise, November 26, 1857, re: Thanksgiving greetings.
c. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Sister, May 29, 1858, re: Kansas politics and the contest between freedom and slavery.
d. Sidney Clarke to Sister Louise, May 3, 1859, re: Clarke's illness.
e. Sidney Clarke to Dear Sister, May 28, 1859, re: Horace Greeley and the Manhattan Kansas tornado.
f. Sidney Clarke to Dear Sister, August 8, 1859, re: Clarke's travels to southern Kansas and Osawatomie, Kansas burned by Border Ruffians.
g. Sidney Clarke to Dear Sister, February 11, 1860, re: five month drought in Kansas and Kansas mock legislature.
h. Sidney Clarke to Dear Sister, April 1, 1860, re: Pikes Peak gold rush, John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, and Kansas politics.
i. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Sister, April 14, 1860, re: Kansas politics and admission to the union.
j. Sidney Clarke to Dear Sister, June 14, 1860, re: Kansas politics and repeal of Kansas' admission to the union, and pro-slavery versus free state men.
k. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Sister, November 20, 1860, re: famine in Kansas and Kansas politics.
l. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Friends, January 29, 1861, re: harsh winter in Kansas and Kansas politics.
m. Sidney Clarke to Sister Louise, March 11, 1861, re: relief from famine coming to farmers.
n. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Friends, May 24, 1861, re: early days of the American Civil War and Colonel Ellsworth's death in Alexandria, VA.
o. Sidney Clarke to My Dear L, May 25, 1861, re: Federal troops capture rebels near Alexandria, VA General Butler captures batteries at Fort Munroe.
p. Rettie Clarke to My Dear Mother, June 19, 1861, re: family matters and Civil War.
q. Sidney Clarke to Sister Louise, July 23, 1861, re: Battle at Manassas Junction.
r. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Sis, July 28, 1861, re: Clarke working as clerk in the United States Senate.
s. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Sister, August 14, 1861, re: Clarke predicts he will someday be a member of Congress.
t. Sidney Clarke to Dear Sister, September 1, 1861, re: Sidney Clarke Jr. born.
u. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Sister, September 26, 1861, re: Sidney Clarke injured in train derailment.
v. Rettie Clarke to My Dear Sister, September 26, 1861, re: Sidney's injuries from train accident and Sidney Junior.
w. Henrietta Clarke to My Dear Mother re: Sidney's health still poor after accident.
F 44: Pulsford Addition: Family Correspondence 1862-1864.
a. Rettie Clarke to My Dear Sister, January 29, 1862, re: Sidney in Kansas Legislature, Civil War and Sidney Junior.
b. Rettie Clarke to My Sister L. February 23, 1862, re: Kansas politics and the suffering of the Civil War soldiers.
c. Rettie Clarke to My Dear Mother, July 2, 1862, re: Sidney's long absence from home. Rettie Clarke to My Dear Sister, July 5, 1862 Governor of Kansas impeached but acquitted for lack of evidence.
d. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Sister, November 6, 1862, re: Kansas politics and another baby born to Sidney and Rettie.
e. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Sister, January 2, 1863, re: Clarke applies for the position of Assistant Adjutant General of Volunteers, in the United States Army.
f. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Friends, August 26, 1863, re: Clarke describes William C. Quantrill's raid on Lawrence, Kansas.
g. Rettie Clarke to Dear Sister Louise, April 21, 1864, re: day to day family life in Lawrence, Kansas.
h. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Friends, April 29, 1864, re: politics and Clarke's service as Assistant Provost Marshal General.
i. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Friends, June 4, 1864, re: war time conditions in St. Louis and Lawrence, Kansas.
j. Rettie Clarke to Dear Sister Louise, July 5, 1864, re: fourth of July holiday and Sidney recovering from illness.
k. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Sister, November 27, 1864, re: politics and Price's army defeated.
l. Sidney Clarke to Sister Louise, December 19, 1864, re: Henrietta in poor health.
F 45: Pulsford Addition: Family Correspondence 1865-1929.
a. Rettie Clarke to My Dear Sister L, May 2, 1865, re: Lincoln assassination and the aftermath.
b. Sidney Clarke to Dear Sister, January 12, 1867, re: Clarke's mother dying.
c. Sidney Clarke to Dear Father and Mother, May 20, 1868, re: postwar Lawrence, Kansas.
d. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Sister, December 29, 1869, re: Clarke's illness.
e. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Sister, August 22, 1873, re: Retta Clarke's sudden death.
f. George Clarke to Dear Sisters, April 9, 1887, re: his visit to see his father.
g. George Clarke to Dear Sisters and Aunt Louise, November 25, 1891, re: Sidney Clarke's new child.
h. Sidney Clarke to Ella, Lulu and Louise, January 31, 1892, re: George Clarke's sudden death.
i. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Ella, January 10, 1897, re: upcoming marriage of Ella and Lulu.
j. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Ella, February 14, 1902, re: Clarke's trip back east.
k. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Ella, March 31, 1902, re: Clarke arrives in Washington.
l. Sidney Clarke to My Dear Ella, January 4, 1904, re: Clarke describes his trip east.
m. Sidney Clarke Jr. to Dear Sister Ella, June 12, 1909, re: Sidney Clarke Sr. gravely ill.
n. Sidney Clarke Jr. to Dear Sister, June 10, 1929, re: Aunt Louise's death.
F 46: Pulsford Addition: Funeral Notices Clark Family
a. Mrs. Sidney Clarke Sr. newspaper clipping of her death notice.
b. Eulogy of George Lincoln Clarke.
NOTE: Folders 47-48 contain material donated to the Carl Albert Center by Paul Douglas, descendant of Sidney Clarke, 1999.
F 47: Douglas Addition: Photocopies, 1868 and n.d.
Photocopies of:
a. P. H. Sheridan, Major General, to John Rawlins, Brevet Major General, June 6, 1868, re: Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Galveston Railroad.
b. "Statement of awards made by the Board of Commissioners appointed under an act of the Legislature of the State of Kansas to examine and certify the amount of losses of citizens of the State of Kansas by the invasions of band of Guerrillas and Marauders, during the years 1861, 1862, 1863, 1864, and 1865." [Sidney Clarke's name is listed on the fifth page.]
F 48: Douglas Addition: Original Documents, 1892, 1901, 1905 [?]
a. Council Rules and Joint Rules of the Sixth Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Oklahoma and List of the Standing Committees, 1901. Bound volume with Sidney Clarke's name embossed on the cover.
b. "Speech of Hon. Sidney Clarke at Oklahoma City, October 6, 1892, upon the Vital Questions of the Territory." Re: election of Oklahoma delegate to the U. S. Congress and 1892 election in general.
c. "An Ideal Commonwealth: How it was Opened to Settlement," speech by Sidney Clarke, n.d. Re: opening of Oklahoma to non-Indian settlement.
d. "How Oklahoma was Opened to Settlement," speech by Sidney Clarke [?], 1905 [?].
Boxes 9-13
Sidney Clarke Collection Description
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