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Date: January 16, 1889
In this letter to Franklin G. Adams of the Kansas State Historical Society, Albert R. Greene briefly describes the major events of his life, including his early years, his service…
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Date: 1861-1865
This item, written Albert R. Greene in the years after the Civil War, describes his experiences campaigning with the Army of the Frontier. A member of Company A, 9th Kansas,…
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Date: 1898
This item is a list of Indian depredation claims handled by H. W. Farnsworth of Topeka, Kansas, and attorney William D. Blackford of Washington D.C. The name of the claimant,…
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Date: September 29, 1898
In this letter to H.W. Farnsworth, William D. Blackford addresses current claims regarding Indian Depredations. In particular, Blackford addresses the cost of bringing the claims before the Court of Claims.
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Date: April 07, 1873
In this letter to H.W. Farnsworth, William D. Blackford addressed recent events related to Indian Depredation claims. Blackford explained that he “did not succeed in getting any of our Indian…
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Date: January 18, 1872
This item is a sworn statement from W.R. Terwilliger regarding an Indian Depredation claim. According to Terwilliger’s statement, he and a companion were trading with the Cheyenne south of Council…
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Date: 1870
This business card from attorney H.J. Alvord indicates that he was well-versed in dealing with Indian depredation claims. These were predominantly claims filed by Euro-Americans living in the West against…
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Date: January 29, 1870-March 26, 1872
These items, consisting of a series of letters written to H.W. Farnsworth by attorney William D. Blackford, deal with Indian Depredation claims that originated in Kansas. The letters address the…
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Date: January 11, 1870
In this letter to H.W. Farnsworth, attorney W.D. Blackford addresses Indian Depredation claims in Kansas. Blackford explains that he was currently “at work perfecting the Spencer and Meads Kaw Indian…
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Date: April 27, 1868
This item was written by J.N.N. Schooler in order to legally declare that William D. Blackford of Washington D.C. was going to serve as his attorney. Schooler, who lost property…
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Date: May 30, 1868
This item, from H.W. Farnsworth to William D. Blackford, concerns the Cheyenne raid in which J.N.N. Schooler lost a great deal of property. The list of items lost by Schooler…
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Date: June 16, 1867
This item contains the deposition of J.N.N. Schooler following an attack by Indians. In his deposition, Schooler explains that he and his companions were on the “Smoky Hill Overland Route…
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Date: Unknown
This item is a business card for attorney W.D. Blackford, and it indicates that he specialized in claims, including “Indian Depredation Claims.” References include Governor Harvey of Kansas and former…
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Date: April 26, 1935
In this letter to Mrs. W.A.L. Thompson, Nellie J. Fargo relates information about her grandfather Thomas Johnson and the Shawnee Manual Labor School (Fairway, Kansas). Fargo also states that her…
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Date: October 03, 1867
In this letter to James W. Denver, Hugh S. Walsh addresses matters related to railroad expansion following the Civil War. Walsh states that he was informed that the Union Pacfic…
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Date: March 17, 1859
In this letter to General James W. Denver, R.S. Stevens addresses events in Kansas Territory. Stevens suggests to Denver that “the management of Indian Affairs property in Kansas can at…
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Date: December 21, 1858
In this letter to General James W. Denver, Hugh S. Walsh tells Denver that the Shawnee tribe “intend sending a delegation to Washington” because they want “some important alterations respecting…
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Date: 1948
This report constitutes the written material submitted as part of a public hearing to review a Kansas River flood control plan. The public hearing was held in Topeka, Kansas, on…
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Date: August 19, 1952
In this document, Edith Monfort asks the Republican nominee Eisenhower to take a leadership position on the proposed solution to flood control in Kansas. Three Kansas dams have been proposed,…
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Date: 1921
An account of the formation of the Woodson Post of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #13. Also listed are officers elected, meeting happenings, and members.
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Date: 1881
A brief history of the Illinois Picnic Association. This association was organized to benefit Illinois settlers, having them exchange experiences and just to have a good time. Included with the…
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Date: Between 1940 and 1955
An account of the life and background of Abner Yates. In 1865, Yates purchased many acres of land in Woodson County and eventually some of this land would become Yates…
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Date: 1877
A history of Woodson County, Kansas, written by Mrs. S.E. Chase Jones.
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Date: October 07, 1858
In this letter to James William Denver, Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner Charles E. Mix addresses the issue of Native American lands in the Kansas Territory. Mix explains to Denver…
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Date: June 07, 1858
In this letter to General James William Denver, Governor of the Kansas Territory, George A. Crawford addresses recent happenings in Washington related to Kansas, including the issue of Native Indian…
