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STOCKBRIDGE PAPERS

April 1 (to ~ a r c n 30, 2 7 4 0 )

yAcr ournal of Rev. Jolm Sergeant. 0 Irp.

s i e e t s . (Photocopies f lorn Yale University L i b r a r y ]

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April 22 Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Deed (copy) fo r a cer ta in plot of l a n d in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, f rorn Robert Numgkauwaut to E l i j ah Williams.

April 16 Savannah

Ja, Stacy to Rev, Jedediah Morse. A l a r m e d at gloomy prospects of w a r . Loss of crops. Would like to g e t new E d i t i o n of Geography. (Provided w i t h typewritten t r a n s c x l p t )

July

Indian Report. Jedediah Morse and Jeremy Belknap. 24 queries/answers.

O c t . 28 New Stockaridge

John Sergeant to Rev. J. Morse. Requests to know whether M r . Ki rk land is con t inued i n tne mission or n o t . Threatened by Kirkland" s o n s . (Provided with typewritten t r a n s c r i p t )

May 2 8 Edin.

J. Campbell to Rev. Dr. Morse. Appoin tment as Secretary. Wants to oo ta in m o r e information--private and con£ iden t ia l - -on the Society ' s business. (Provided w i t h typewritten t r a n s c r i p t )

March 18 Sandusky

William Matthews to Rev, Dr. Morse. State of t n e rnission/school. 3eliqious t r a i n i n g of the c h i l d r e n .

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STOCKBRIDGE PAPERS

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Ms. journal of Rev. John Sergeant. 10 sheets. (Photocopies from Yale University Library)

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Deed (copy) for a certain plot of land in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, from Robert Numgkauwaut to Elijah Williams.

April 16 Savannah

Ja. Stacy to Rev. Jedediah Morse. Alarmed at gloomy prospects of war. Loss of crops. Would like to get new Edition of Geograph¥. (Provided with typewritten transcr~pt)

July

Indian Report. Jeremy Belknap.

Oct. 28

Jedediah Morse and 24 queries/answers.

New Stockbridge

John Sergeant to Rev. J. Morse. Requests to know whether Mr . Kirkland is continued in the mission or not. Threatened by Kirkland's sons. (Provided with typewritten transcript)

May 28 Edin.

J. Campbell to Rev. Dr. Morse. Appointment as Secretary. Wants to obtain more information--private and confidential--on the Society's business. (Provided with typewritten transcript)

March 18 Sandusky

William Matthews to Rev . Dr. Morse. State of the mission/school. Religious training of the children .

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An Act (copy) to amend the A c t e n t i t l e d "An A c t for the rel ief of t h e Settlers on l ands be long ing to t h e Stockbridge Ind ians . ' " 2 sheets

A p r i l 2 5

An Article of Agreement between the Peace Makers of tiew Stockbridge Elijah Wilson of Augusta for a l o t of l a n d in New Stockbridge, s igned by three Peace Y a k e r s .

August 19 Hilham (Tenn,)

Moses Fisk to R e v . J. Morse, DD. bescription of area, schools , r e l i g ious concepts , speculation on f u t u r e . (Provided w i t h typewritten transcript and handwritten a n n o t a t i o n )

July 1 4 Albany, New York

A Treaty (copy) between De W i t t Clintonr Gov. of New Y o r k , a n d t n e c h i e f s and warriors of t h e Stackbridge Ind i ans . Signed by De Witt Cl in ton and t w o Peace Makers and n i n e t e e n warriors of the Stocksridge t r ibe . w i t n e s s e d b y Arch'd Camphell, Comm'r.

(1318 ? ) undated

The ~ssembly ' s Shorter ~ a t e c h i s m , w r i t t e n in Stockhridqe Indian language Zby John Qulnney and ( C a p t . Hendrick) Aupaumut (?If

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1817

1817

1818

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April 5

An Act (copy) to amend the Act entitled "An Act for the relief of the Settlers on lands belonging to the Stockbridge Indians . "

April 25

An Article of Agreement between the Peace Makers of New Stockbridge Elijah Wilson of ~ugusta for a lot of land in New Stockbridge, signed by three Peace Makers .

August 19 Hilham (Tenn.)

Moses Fisk to Rev . J. Morse, DO. Description of area , schools , religious concepts, speculation on future . (Provided with ty~ewritten transcr ipt and handwr~tten annotation)

2 sheets

July 14 Albany , New York

A Treaty (copy) between De Witt Clinton, Gov . of New York , and the chiefs and warriors of the Stockbridge Indians . Signed by De Witt Clinton and two Peace Makers and nineteen warriors of the Stockbridge t ribe. Witnessed by Arch'd Campbell, comm l r.

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O c t . 20 Vernon ( N . Y . )

John Sergeant to Rev. Dr. Morse. Delegation of Delawares (in Wash- i n g t o n , D.C, ) w i s h i n g to get their count ry restored. Eden Gibbs ( a Delaware) migh t move h i s people to White R i v e r . Musings on civilization, (Provided w i t h t y p e w r i t t e n transcription and handwritten annotations)

Nov. 8 Troy

George Seldon to Rev. John Ches te r , Mr. D a n i e l Haman of B u r l i n g t o n , Vt, m i g h t be ab le to provide Rev. Dr. Morse w i t h in format ion on Wes te rn U.S. (to a i d h i m in c i v i l i z i n g and Christianizing t h e whole of I n d i a n tribes of the U . S . ) . (Provided w i t h typewritten t r a n s c r i p t i o n )

1819 November 16 N (ew] Stockbridge

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Sachem to the President and Congress 0 5 the U , S . for a locat ion of l ands .

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1820 Septernher 16 Albany, N e w York

A Treaty (copy and incomplete) between the C h i e f and warriors of the Stockbridge ~ n d i a n s a n d the people of t h e S t a t e of New York f o r a cer ta in tract of l and in Oneida and Madison counties, called N e w Stockbridge.

1819

1819

1819

1820

Oct. 20 Vernon (N.Y.)

John Sergeant to Rev. Dr . Morse . Delegation of Delawares (in Washington, D.C.) wishing to get their country restored. Eden Gibbs (a Delaware) might move his people to White River. Musings on civilization. (Provided with typewritten transcription and handwritten annotations)

Nov. 8 Troy

George Seldon to Rev. John Chester. Mr. Daniel Harman of Burlington, Vt. might be able to provide Rev. Dr . Morse with information on ~iestern U.S. (to aid him in civilizing and Christianizing the whole of Indian tribes of the U.S.). (Provided with typewritten transcription)

November 16 N(ew) Stockbridge

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A Petition from Hendrick Aupaumet, Sachem to the President and Congress of the u.s . for a location of lands. Signed by Hendrick Aupaumet , Sachem. 2l:s sheets

September 16 Albany, New York

A Treaty (copy and incomplete) between the Chief and warriors of the Stockbridge Indians and the people of the State of New York for a certain tract of land in Oneida and Madison counties, called New Stockbridge.

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Dec. 27 Albany

John Chester to Rev. 3. Morse D.D. M r . Hudson s e n t to Mackana & Green Day to take Saganaw on h i s way, Resolved to send a school master to Green Bay.

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J a n . 4

W i l l go w i t h Genl. Rensselear to Washington.

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Jan. 15

Board resolved to locate their f i r s t family about the center of the Michigan t e r r i t o r y , on Flint Rives . (Provided with typewritten t r a n s c r i p t )

1821 Jan. 8 Vernen ( N . P . )

John Sergean t to Rev. Dr. Morse, Concerns treaty with the Monominees, Mssrs. Seward, Brease, C o d m a n , Stoms, Williams, G o v , Cass, S i x N a t i o n s , Course of action/suqqcstions to follow. (Provided w l t h typewritten t r a n s c r i p t i o n and handwritten a n n o t a t i o n s )

J a n . 16

Stockbridge Trine to I I i s Excellency De W i t t C l i n t o n , G o v . of A.Y. State. PSI a f f i d a v i t on behalf of Josiah W. A n d r e w , sentenced for forgery. Also, Letter of Josiah I T . A n d r e w to Rev. John Sargent , Vernon, N. Y . I Dec. 2 4 , 1 8 2 0) . Photocopies. 19 s igna tu res , 4 sheets .

1820

1821

1821

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Dec . 27 Albany

John Chester to Rev . J . Morse D.O. Mr . Hudson sent to Mackana & Green Bay to take Saganaw on his way . Resolved to send a school master to Green Bay.

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Jan. 4

Will go with Genl . Rensselear to Washington.

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Jan. 15

Board resolved to locate their first family about the center of the Michigan territory, on Flint River .

(Provided with typewritten transcript)

Jan . 8 Vernen (N . Y .)

John Sergeant to Rev . Dr. Morse . Concerns treaty with the Monominees , Mssrs. Seward , Brease, COdman , Starns, Williams , Gov . Cass , Six Nations. Course of action/su9gestions to follow. (Provided wLth typewritten transcription and handwritten annotations)

Jan . 16

Stockbridge Tribe to His Excellency De Witt Clinton , Gov. of N. Y. State. An affidavit on behalf of Josiah W. Andrew, sentenced for forgery. Also , letter of Josiah W. Andrew to Rev. John Sargent , Vernon , N. Y. (Dec . 24, 1820) . Photocopies . 19 signatures , 4 sheets .

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January 10 New Stockbridge

A P e t i t i o n (incomplete). Sisned Dy t n r e e c h ~ e f Peace ~ a E e r s and t h i r t y - t h r e e warr iors .

January 15 see item No. 6.1 (above1

Sept. 4 Kingston ( w . Canada) 5 ~ c k B 4 f D M

MPHJ Lt, George Wilbur (Hiller?) to

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Jedediall Morse. Seems to p o l i t e l y refuse to attend to h i s (unnamed) wishes. I Provided w i t h t y p e w r i t t e n t r a n s c r i p t )

Sept, 12 Niagara , W. C .

D. C l a u s to Rev. J. Morse. A p o l i t e r e f u s a l of Rev. J, Morse's request fo r information on I n d i a n $ r+ues on t n e grounds of nis not bemg "a s u b j e c t of I i i s Majesty." W i t h a r e p l y e x t r a c t , dated O c t . 10, 1821. ( P r o v i d e d with t y p e w r i t t e n t r a n s c r i p t )

Jan. 2 9 C i t y of Washington

Joseph Morse to R e v . J ed id iah Morse. W i l l a t t e n d next meet ing of t h e Soc i e ty . Mentions D r s . Lame & Iiauqhton and Mr. Richards. (Provided with typewritten transcript)

Feb. 4

11. W. Edwards to Rev. Jedh. Morse. GenZ. Van Rense l l ae r r ep l i ed to n i s petition. Mr. Cobus r e s o l u t i o n ($10,030). People of Georgia opposed to the improvement of the Ind i ans . (Provided with typewritten t r a n s c r i p t )

1821

1821

1821

1821

1824

1824

January 10 New Stockbridge

A Petition (incomplete) . Signed by three chief Peace Makers and thirty-three warriors.

January 15 See item No. 6.1 (above)

Sept. 4 Kingston (w. Canada)

Lt. George Wilbur (Hiller?) to Jedediah Morse. Seems to politely refuse to attend to his (unnamed) wishes. (Provided with typewritten transcript)

Sept. 12 Niagara, ii. C.

D. Claus to Rev . J . Morse. A polite refusal of Rev. J. Morse ' s reguest for information on Indian tr~bes on the grounds of nis not being "a subject of His Majesty." With a reply extract, dated Oct. 10, 1821. (Provided with typewritten transcript)

Jan. 29 City of Washington

Joseph Morse to Rev. Jedidiah Morse. Will attend next meeting of the Society. Mentions Drs. Laune & Haughton and Mr. Richards. (Provided with typewritten transcript)

Feb . 4

H. W. Edwards to Rev. Jedh. MorSe. Genl. Van Rensellaer replied to nis petition. Mr. Cobbs resolution ($10,000). People of Georgia opposed to the improvement of the Indians. (Provided with typewritten transcript)

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February 7 Albany, Plew York

A Petition (copy and unsigned) to t h e New York Legislature to have cer ta in l a n d s confirmed to the Tribe w i t h a permission to sell same.

March 19 Washington C i t y

Geo. H. Richards to Revd. Dr. J. Morse. Sn l . Van Rensselaer f r i e n d l y to our society. Reques ts patience. Subscription paper drawn up.

April 19

Joseph Morse to Rev. Jedediah Morse D . D . Attended to memorandum for 14r. Richards. (Provided w i t h typewritten t r a n s c r i p t )

Augus t 2 0

An Agreement (copy) between Nathan Davis, Agent f o r the Stockbridge t r i b e and John P. Arrett that the l a t t e r construct a saw mill at Grant location, on a branch of t h e Fox River, in the lower part of Stockbridge village. Signed by Arrett and N. Davis, A q e n t .

1827 September 5 States Burgh, W.T. G f a w B f / ~ & MG

John Metoxin to Father. A l e t t e r (photostat) numbered 156 requesting a school and saw mill. 14 signatures. 4 sheets.

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1824

1824

1825

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February 7 Albany, New York

A Petition (copy and unsigned) to the New York Legislature to have certain lands confirmed to the Tribe with a permission to sell same .

March 19 Washington City

Gee. H. Richards to Revd . Dr. J. Morse . Gnl. Van Rensselaer friendly to our society. Requests patience. Subscription paper drawn up.

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April 19

Joseph Morse to Rev . Jedediah Morse D.O. Attended to memorandum for Mr. Richards. (Provided with typewritten transcript)

August 20

An Agreement (copy) between Nathan Davis, Agen t for the Stockbridge tribe and John P . Arrett that the latter construct a saw mill at Grant location , on a branch of the Fox River, in the lower part of Stockbridge village. Signed by Arrett and N. Davis, Agent.

September 5 States Burgh, W.T.

John Metoxin to Father. A letter (photostat) numbered 156 requesting a school and saw mill . 14 signatures. 4 sheets.

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A s t a t e m e n t 6 #157) , pho tos ta t , of tile condition of t h e Stockbridge I n d i a n s , unsigned. 20 sheets, shee t 18 missing.

S e p t . 4 Green Bay

A.B. to S i l a s Wright , Comptroller of C.D. the S t a t e of NY Peace Makers of t h e S tockb r idge ~ribe. Reguest for $2,000 due tne Stockbwige t r z b e .

J a n u a r y 31

An Agreement between Danie l Whitney and t h e Stockbridge Nation of I n d i a n s re payments of cer ta in possessions of the Tr ibe . S igned by Yhitney and six members of t h e Stockbridge N a t i o n .

September

A Letter p r i n c i p a l t r i b e to Governor

Treaty Ground, N . W . Sank Fox River

(copy) f r o m C h i e f s and . men of the S t o c k b r i d s e <

Ilon . I-len ry ITodqe , Wiscons in ~ e r r i t o r y re

sale of Nation's l ands on the east shore of Lake Winnebago and t h e i r removal west of the PIlssissippi R ive r . S igned by eleven of t h e Stockbridge t r ibe .

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August 22

A statement (1157), of the condition of Indians, unsigned. 18 missing.

Sept. 4

photostat, the Stockbridge 20 sheets, sheet

Green Bay

A. B. to Silas Wright, Comptroller of C.O. the State of NY Peace Makers of the Stockbridge Tribe . Request for $2 , 000 due the Stockbrige tribe .

January 31

An Agreement between Daniel Whitney and the Stockbridge Nation of Indians re payments of certain possessions of the Tribe. Signed by Whitney and six members of the Stockbridge Nation.

September Treaty Ground, N.W. bank Fox River

A Letter (copy) from Chiefs and principal men of the Stockbridge tribe to Han . Henry lIod9'e , Governor Wisconsin Terr~tory re sale of Nation's lands on the east shore of Lake Winneba9'o and their removal west of the M1ssissippi River . Signed by eleven of the Stockbridge tribe.

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An Invoioe from 1836 to 1843 of Daniel ,,'hitney in .. Ic with the Stockbridge Nation .

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An Involcp., v!lth receipt dated 1843, from r.1 . ann to (Stockbridge) Nation .

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January 21 Stockbr1dge !.!111

An Account with the Stockbr idge Hat1on . Items are dated to August 5 , 1840 .

Jul y 15 Buffalo

A letter from J . T . Schemerhorn(l) to John Quinney, Chief of the StockbrldB6 Indians re a trip west to visit certain la~dB as a future home for the Stockbridge Indian ••

July 27 Detroit

An Asreement between ~ead, Kellogg and Co~p9ny of Detroit and the Chiefs of the Delaware , Stockbrld66 and Muneee tribes to transport the latter from Detroit tracts to G-reen Bay , V: l acona1n . Signed by two 8tockbrldb6, one Delaware snd two wunsee Chiefs and e8~, Kellogg and Company .

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A R o l l of those w h o were t r anspor t ed from D e t r o i t to Green Bay

1838 Jan . 2 7 ( ? ) Stockbridge

A s h e e t of letters, l ega l drafts . Among n a m e s mentioned: Austin E. Quinney, John W. Quinney, I. John, Jacob David, Moses C--- , E l i s h a Kankapot , Elizabeth IIuktausquoh.

March 6 Stockbridqe

A Judgment in favor of Austin L. Quinney re k i l l i n g of Thomas T. Hendrick's cow. Signed by two judges and testimony of witnesses,

November 14 Stockbr idge

A Power of Attnorney given by t h e Councillors and male i n h a b i t a n t s of t he Stockbridqe t r i b e to A u s t i n L. Quinncy , Sachem, and John W. Quinney, Secretary, fo r the purpose of o b t a i n i n g pecuniary aid by which t h e Nation" debts say be paid and fo r other purposes. Signed by fou r CouncilTors and thirty-two male members of t h e t r ibe . N o t e : See Report and Resolutions adopted at a C o u n c i l mee t ing , dated May 13, 1839. NO. 21.

1837

1838

1838

1838

A Roll of those who were transported from Detroit to Green Bay

Jan. 27(?) Stockbridge

A sheet of letters , legal drafts . Among names mentioned: Austin E . Quinney , John W. Quinney , I . John , Jacob David, Moses C---, Elisha Kankapot , Elizabeth Huhtausquoh.

March 6 Stockbridge

A Jud~ent in favor of Austin L . QUlnney re killing of Thomas T. Hendrick's cow. Signed by two judges and testimony of witnesses .

November 14 Stockbridge

A Power of Attnorney given by the COuncillors and male inhabitants of the Stockbridge tribe to Austin L. Quinney, Sachem, and John W. Quinney , Secretary , for the purpose of obtaining ~ecuniary aid by which the Nation s debts may be paid and for other purposes . Si~ed by four Councillors and thlrty-tWQ male members of the tribe. Note: See Report and adopted at a COuncil dated May 13, 1839.

Resolutions meeting, No. 21.

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Febru8ry 5 Albany STQClCBRll>O& ......

W. H. Seward to Austin L. and John \1, <./.ulnney . Re a Certificate of the COD~troller and the passage of 8 law authorizing the payment of R small sum of money. Slbned by Samuel Blatchford, Private Secretary to W. H. Seward .

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May 13 Stookbridge

Report of a Council meeting ann Resolutions adopted therein . Signed by John N. Chicks, Acting Sachem. (See Power of Attorney, No . 19, dated November 14, 1838).

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T. Hartley Crawford to Han. Al~ert Gallup Re a Treaty with the Stockbridge Indians and instructions for procedure.

August 18 Green Bay

Alexander I. Irwin to John W. Quinney Re the payment of several accounts and notes . Expresses hope some eat1sfe.ctory arrangements may be reached with1n the tribe.

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A R o l l and Schedule of heads of families and Land values and improvements.

A list of those w h o emigrated and those who remained in Wisconsin. Note: See T r e a t y , September 3, 1839 .


Austin L. Quinney to Danie l Whitney. An order to Betsy Looclwich or bearer fo r t h e sum of 15, in goods. Signed by Austin L. Quinney, Sachem, Stockbr idge tribe.

Austin Quinney, Sachem to D. Whitney. Request to let Isaac Littleman have $5 in goods and balance to t h e national account.

A, E , Quinney, Sachem to D. Whitney. Request to l e t Isaac Jacobs have $15 in goods and balance same to t h e n a t i o n a l account.

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1839

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1839

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A Roll and Schedule of heads of families and land values and improvements .

A list of those who emi~rated and those who remained ~n Wisconsin. Note: See Treaty , September 3, 1839 .


Austin L . Quinney to Daniel Whitney. An order to Betsy Loodwich or bearer for the sum o f 15. in goods. Signed by Austin L. Ouinney, Sachem , Stockbridge tribe .

Nov. 12

Austin Quinney, Sachem to D. Whitney. Request to let Isaac Littlernan have $5 in goods and balance to the national aCCOWlt .

Nov. 18

A. E. Quinney, Sachem to D. Whitney. Request to let Isaac Jacobs have $15 in goods and balance same to the national account.

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December 4 Stockbridge

A n order to Daniel Whitney to pay Timothy Jasden the sum of 30. Siqned Sy t h i r t e e n members of t h e tr lbe .

December 12 Stockbridqe

ust tin I;. Quinney to Hon. J. D. Doty Re a P e t i t i o n of t h e Stockbridge d, 25 I n d i a n s to Congress. Expenses and prv~cdw losses sus ta ined over t h e sale of t h e White f iver lands .

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To Quinney. Receipt of goads, groceries.

Austin E. Quinney, Sachem to D. Whitney 5 3 ~ ~ P I D ~ F Reques t to let (bearer) Stevens pet-+

$5 in goods and balance the same hl.. 28-2 to the n a t i o n a l account . ~ M H

Jan. 2 Stockbridge, Wis.

Austin E, Quinney, Sachem to ~ a n i e l Whitney. Reques t s tobacco and pipes to be added to order and s e n t w l t h Joseph Quinney and balance to the n a t i o n a l account,

January 8 Stockbridge

An order to Danie l Whitney to pay B e t s y Peters t h e sum of Elgh t dollars in goods. Signed by Austin L. Quinney, Sachem, and John N. Chicks, Secretary.

1839

1839

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1839

1840

1840


An order to Daniel Whitney to pay Timothy Jorden the sum of 30. Si~ed by thirteen members of the trl.he.


Austin L. Quinney to Han. J. D. Doty Re a Petition of the Stockbridge Indians to Congress . Expenses and losses sustained over the sale of the \ihite River lands.

Dec . 15 Fond du Lac

To Quinney . Receipt of goods, groceries .

Dec. 23

Austin E . Quinney , Sachem to D. Whitney Request to let (bearer) Stevens $5 in goods and balance the same to the national account .

Jan. 2 Stockbridge , Wis.

Austin E. Quinney , Sachem to Daniel Whitney . Requests tobacco and ~ipes to be added to order and sent wl.th Joseph Quinney and balance to the national account.


An order to Daniel Whitner to pay Betsy Peters the sum of E1ght dollars in goods . Signed by Austin L. Quinney, Sachem , and John N. Chicks , Secretary.

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An order to Daniel Ivhitney to pav Moses C h a r l e s the sum of *

Four dollars and f o r t y c e n t s in goods. S i g n e d by A. L. Quinney , Sachem. and John N. Chicks, secretary.

1840 J a n u a r y 30

W r i ht to Stockbridge Nation. B i l ? : meals and lodgings .

February I Stockbridge

An order to D a n i e l Whitney to pay John :V. Abrams t h e sum of Ten dollars in goads. Note : In brackets f o r teaching School. Signed by Austin L. Quinney, Sachem.

February 2 4 Stockbridge

Ziba T, Peters to Legislative Council of Stockbridge. P e t i t i o n to keep possession of l a n d s willed to Marlan Peters,

1840

1840

1840

1841


An order to Daniel whitney to pay Moses Charles the sum of Four dollars and for t y cents in goods . Signed by A. L. Quinney, Sachem, and John N. Chicks , Secretary .

January 30

l'lright to Stockbridge Nation . Bill : meals and l odgings .

February 1 Stockbridge

An order ~o Daniel Whitney to pay John ~i. Abrams the sum of Ten dollars in goods. Note: In brackets for teaching School . Signed by Austin L. Quinney , Sachem.


Ziba T. Peters to Legislative Council of Stockbridge . Petition to kee~ possession of lands willed to Marlan Pete r s .

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1843

1843

October 4 (Stockor1dge)

A P01 .. sr a fAt torney from the Sachem snd Councillors of the Stockbrldge ana unsee tribss to JOhn n. ~ulnney and John N. Chioks . S1~ned by the Sachem a.nd thl'ee Councillors .

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J. C. Spencer to John W. ~ulnney and John 11 . Cnlcks I

Delege·tea . Thanks for a letter received from tte Delegates of the Stockorldge tribe a~d assurBnce~ of hls(Spencer ' s) cont1nued help . Blbned oy J . C. Spencer .

February 15

Aff1rmRt10n of Samuel M111er to d18ch •. rge faithfully and 1mparti.11y the dut1es of Councillor. Sibned by Samuel M111er.

An Act for the relief of tne Btockbr1dte tribe of Indians 1n the Territory of Wisconsin . A copy - Pub . Doc . N50, Apr'roved Larco 3 I 1643.

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March 11 Washington

C. Colton to (not given) Re t h e passage of an a n n u i t y of $2000 . fo r f i ve years. Signed by C. Colton.

August Stockbridge, W i s c .

Austin Quinney , John W. Quinney , P a u l Miller. Wish to go someplace where the question (of t h e i r removal from the land) will not arise.

October 2 7 Green Bay, Sub Agency

A memorandum of monies paid to t h e Stockbridge Chiefs under the 6th A r t . of the treaty of Novemjer 11, 1794. Signed by George W, Earns (? )

1 8 4 4 J u l y 11 Bangor, Maine

J, Slingerland to John W. Quinney Re his studies at the Seminary and his life in Bango r. Conta ins considerable r e l i g i o u s philosophy.

1845 ( ? ) see 8973.2 184 6 Feb. 7

Fragmentary (draf t of? ) memorandum of expenses, letter ( s ) . Unsigned.

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Stockbridge

John Hackocks to J o h W. ~ u i n n e y , Lydia Harden w i s h e s to sell lot and move w e s t , etc.

1843

1843

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1844

March 11 Washington

C. COlton to (not g iven) Re the passage of an annuity of $2000 . for five years . Signed by C. Colton.

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August Stockbridge, Wise .

Austin Quinney , John W. Quinney , Paul Miller. Wish to go someplace where the question (of their removal from the land) will not arise .

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October 27 Green Bay , Sub Agency

A memorandum of monies paid to the Stockbridge Chiefs under the 6th Art . of the treaty of November 11, 17 94. Signed by George W. Eams{?)

July 11 Bangor, Maine

J. Slingerland to John W. Quinney Re his studies a t the Seminary and his life in Bango r. Contains considerable religious philosophy.

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1846

Fragmentary (draft of?) of expenses, letter(s).

April 13

memorandwn Unsigned.

Stockbridge

John Hackocks to John W. Quinney. Lydia Harden wi shes to sell lot and move west , etc.

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November I1 Stockbridge

Affadavit of J o h ~ Metoxen to discharge the d u t i e s of Treasurer f a i t h f u l l y and impartially. ~ i g n e a by John Metoxen.


Affadavi t 0 5 Simon S, Metoxen to discharge t h e dut ies of Peace Maker f a i t h f u l l y and impartially. Signed by Simon S. Metoxen.

Affadavit by Jonas Thompson re d u t i e s as a counsellor.

November II J . W . Q 'shorne

Proceedings of a Specia l Session of the L, C. Signed by J. W. Q.

March 2 9 Stockbridge

John N. Chicks to John W. Quinney . N o t i c e of a meeting between representatives of t h e I n d i a n and Citizens Party, Siqned by John N. C h i c k s .

August 14 (Stockbridge)

Jonas Thompson to Stockkrridge Tr ibe . Bill of sale f o r a yoke of steers. Signed by Jonas Thompson.

1846

1846

1846

1846

1847

1848


Affadavit of John Metoxen to discharge the duties of Treasurer faithfully and impartially. Signed by John Metoxen.


Affadavit of simon S. Metoxen to discharge the duties of Peace Maker faithfully and impartially . Signed by Simon S. Metoxen.

Stockbridge

Affadavit by Jonas Thompson re duties as a counsellor .

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November 11 J . W. Q's home

Proceedings of a Special Session of the L. C. Signed by J. W. Q .

March 29 Stockbridge

John N. Chicks to John W. Quinney . Notice of a meeting between representatives of the Indian and Citizens Party. Signed by John N. Chicks.

August 14 (Stockbridge)

Jonas Thompson to Stockbridge Tribe. Bill of sale for a yoke of steers. Signed by Jonas Thompson.

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War Department 0f f ice o f I n d l a n A f f a ~ r s

W, ~ e d i l l to John W. Quinney Re tnose Stockbr idge Ind i ans wno do n o t wisn to accept citizenship. Signed W. M e d i l l

September 7 (Stockbridge)

Austin L. Quinney to Stockbridge Tribe. B i l l of sale f o r yoke of brown oxen and a span of oxen. Signed by A u s t i n L. Qulnney

1848 November 11 S tockbridge

Affirmation of Samuel Miller to f a i t h f u l l y discharge tae duties of Councillor. Signed by Samuel Miller.

November 1 6 Washington C?)

A list of Propositions from t ~ ~ e Commissioners (of Indian Affairs) to the I n d i a n Party of the Stocknridge t r i b e relative to t h e sale of their lands in Wisconsin.

November 2 0 Stockbridge

A promise to pay t n e sum of 5 0 3 . to Henry S. B a i r d for professional and legal services. Signed by eleven members of t h e Ind ian party of tne Stockbridge t r i b e . On t n e reverse of the page are two recei2ts f o r SO. and 450 . d o l l a r s each.

1848

1848

1848

1848

1848

August 23 War De~artment, Office of Ind~an Affairs

W. MediI! to John W. Quinney Re those Stockbridge Indians who do not wish to accept citizenship . Signed W. Medill

September 7 (Stockbridge)

Austin L. Quinney to Stockbridge Tribe. Bill of sale for yoke of brown oxen and a span of oxen. Signed by Austin L. Quinney


Affirmation of Samuel Miller to faithfully discharge the duties of Councillor. Signed by Samuel Miller.

November 16 Washington (?)

A list of Propositions from the Commissioners (of rndian Affairs) to the Indian Party of the Stockbridge tribe relative to the sale of their lands in wisconsin.


A promise to pay the sum of 500. to Henry S. Baird for professional and legal services. Signed by eleven members of the Indian party of tne Stockbridge tribe. On the reverse of the page are two receipts for 50. and 450. dollars each.

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December 28

John Handcocks to Brothers of t he Stockbridge Nation. Re treaty between Delawares/ Miamies. T h i n k s Mr. Medell is h i d l n g something and t h a t the government has wronged t h e m in purcnases of 1821 and 1 6 2 2

A p r i l 2 4 Washington

A. Chandler to John K. Quinney Re Amended T r e a t y . Quinney's signature on same and aspayment of $3,000. Sugqests Qulnney locate near St. Anthony's P a l l s , as it is valuable ? country. Says a Mr. Nilson, who is good f r l e n d , expects 500. for present and f u t u r e services,

May 31

.?hie Chandler to John W. ~ u i n n e y T r e a t y s e n t for his approval. Will visit (with Mr. IIadcock) . Presidential p e t i t i o n f o r l a n d increase.

June 6

An mendment to the treaty concluded at Stockbridge November 24, 1848, (Copy). Signed by U. S. Indian r'iqent, Sachem, four Councillors, t w e n t y - tnree men of the Stockdridge t r i b e and three Plunsee Chiefs. 2 sheets

1848

184 9

1849

1849

December 28

John Handcocks to Brothers of the Stockbridge Nation . Re treaty between Delawares/ Miamies. Thinks Mr . Medell is hiding something and that the government has wronged them in purchases of 1821 and 1822

April 24 Washington

A. Chandler to John W. Quinney Re Amended Treaty. Quinney's signature on same and a payment of $8,000 . Suggests Quinney locate near St . Anthony ' s Falls, as it is valuable? country. Says a Mr . Wilson, who is good fr1end, expects 500 . for present and future services.

May 31

Abie Chandler to John W. Quinney Treaty sent for his approval . Wi ll visit (with Mr. Hadcock). Pres i den t ial petition for land increase.

June 6

An Amendment to the treaty concluded at Stockbridge November 24, 1848 . (Copy). Signed by U. S. Indian Agent , Sachem, four Councillors , twentythree men of the Stockbridge tribe and three Munsee Chiefs.

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June 22 (Stockbridge)

A subscription list of n i n e t e e n persons to supply the destitute w i t h Zibles and Testaments .

1849 July 7 Stockbridge

J. W. guinney, Sachem to A. L. Quinney, Treasurer , An order to pay a h i l l of 16. f o r School books to R e v . Jeremiah Sl inge r l and .

August 22 TTas!zington

J. Sl inger lanc! to-TIon. 0. G r o w n , Commr I n d i a n A f f a l r s . A reques t . that 15,033. he paid to d e f r a y the expenses of t-lc S tockb r ldge t r i b e r e m v i n g west of tne Sines as s t i p u l a t e d I n the 8th Article of the l a t e treaty and t ha t J. S l i n g e r l a n d r3e appointed as Agent in t h a t work w h e n s u i t a b l e Lands have been found.

August 2 2

Receipt , Stockbridge n a t i o n / D a r l i c l B u t l e r f o x c lothes , blanlcets . (Drawn J u l y I)

1849

1849

1849

1849


A subscription list of nineteen persons to supply the destitute with Bibles and TestamentS .

July 7

J . W. Quinney , Sachem to A. L. Quinney , Treasurer. An order to pay a bill of 16 . for School books to Rev . Jeremiah Slingerland.

August 22

Stockbridge

Nashington

J . Slingerland to Hon . O. Brown, Commr Indian Affairs. A request that 15,000 . be paid to defray the expense~ of the Stockbridge tribe removing west of the lines as stipulated in the 8th Article of the late treaty and that J . Slingerland be appointed as Agent in that work when suitable lands have been found .

August 22

Receipt , Stockbridge nation/ Daniel Butler fo r clothes, blankets. (Drawn July 1)

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1650

1850

1850

September (Stockbrldge)

rJemberBClip of John W. Quinney ln the Stockbrldge Blb1e Soclety. Slgned by Joseph M. ,<ulnney, President.

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April 30 Office of IndlE'n Arfa irs J Viashington

Orlando Bro~n to Han. Thomas Ewing, Secretary of Interior . Re memorial of Stockbridge Indians of April 26, 1850 , respecting a location for their future residence and the manner 1n which their annuities should be paid.

May 14

A Petition from certain member6 of the Stockbr1dge tribe to the Actlno Sachem and Councillors regard1ng the elimination of Samuel iller from the rights and

privileges of the Tribe. S1gned by thirteen members of the tribe.

June 25

A schedule of payments. Contains sixty-one names,

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A recii;eF--l; to Jlonri ' . ,uLnney a n d L u s t in ,,,uinney !;, Srqc'rlerlls . m 56

of t r r i Stoc':brld;:e t r is? , for 1-1 lr>t.j I < ,?

t r : ~ l o g n o r 1 3 ~ . l 'or n i n e monthe . C:ic,nv? b:r foul- ner9cons. Or! tf ie r ever t -e ~ i r ' r e r. receL?t f o r 200.

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Xn ~ , p p n o $ r i a t ; ~ n qf 4 G , from t h e r . : ~ t i o n ~ f l T x * e ~ ~ u r y f o r t h e NO, 57 ,i r ~ l i e f of i ' r l en fLs p.rrFvec? F2 j= r - - , , j ,,, 7

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17' I - ,c :',,?c f o r t ~ e jfnef It of t n e Stockbrid: ,e I l c l i ~ n s .

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Ste;her,e rnd P e t ~ r I), L i t t Z e m ~ n Sefo?-e the E i ~ ~ h C o u r t . Tir.necl 3 ; r Joceph !-. ~,uinne;:, on? of t - 7 ~ j u d , e ~ .

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1850

1851

1851

July 22 Duck Creek, Wlaconsln STOCJCUR ..... GIt

A request to John W. Quinney and Aust1n Quinney, Sachems, of the Stockbridge tribe, for the loan of 120 . for nine months. Signed by four persons . On the reverse side a receipt for 200.

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NO; 58 PURCHASE

August 14 stockbridge

An appropriation qf 40 . from the National Treasury for the relief of friends arrived from Missouri .

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Signed by Z. T. Peters, Secretary

March 1 (Albany)

An Act (N . Y. Senate "127) relative to the fund , heretofore provided by this state , for the benefit of the Stockbridge India.ns.

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March :3 Stockbridge

Joseph iii . Quinney to John VI . Quinney, Jr . , Sheriff. A Summons to bring Charles Stephens and Peter D. Llttleman before the High Court. Signed by Joseph ~ . Quinney, one of the judges.

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d1~11.ce . pil7-l A . - i ~ e t:le s t r t u s of t r ! ~ C i t i z e n ?~lrt>- S i g n e d by J . 5l i l1 i ; e r l~ r?d , Councillor in Stoc!;_arifL%e t r i b e .

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1851

1851

1851

1851

March 2? Green Bay

J. Sl1ngerland to Hon. ~ . H. Bruce. Re the status of the Cit1zen Party S1gned by J . Slingerland, Councillor in Stockbridge tribe .

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March 2? Green Bay, Sub Agency

W. H. Bruce to Jeremiah Slingerla.nd. An answer to Slingerland ' s letter of arch 27, relative to the status of the Citizen Party. Signed by W. H. Bruce, Sub Indian Agent.

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PURCHASE

June 2 Fond du Lac

J. S11ngerland to Esteemed Uncle (J. W. Quinney). Advises him that he(Slingerland) may obtain tne services of Miss Walker a8 school teacher.

A eet of Forms and Instructions prescr1bed for Bounty land~ Clalmants , prepared by Hamilton G. Plant, Washington, D. C.

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NO. «;5 QUINNE.Y

COLLEcnON

022

January 5 fl cuf l /DLj C

PAR-='$ Draf t of a legislative proposal Re $36,303 (accrued from l a n d M7. iZ/ resale) and destined fo r t i l e ~ M O

Stockaridge t r i b e .

February 4

J. I. U n d e r h i l l to John W. quinney . RE personal and family mat te rs .

18 52 M a r c h 8 DepartITI~llt of the I n t e r i o r , Off ice of I n d i a n Affairs, Washington

L. Lea to J. Slingealand and J. PI. Quinney. Re l a n d s in r l innesota f a x t h e S tockbr idge tribe and t h e sum of $1,306. due tde tribe under t u e treaty of 1 8 4 8 . Signed by L. Lea, Commissioner.

Department of t h e ~ n t e r i o r , O f f i c e of Ind i an Affairs, iqas l~ington

L. Lea to John W. Quinney and Jeremiah Sl ingcr land, I n d i a n 21gent- RE the location of the t r i b e on t h e 'Wermillion" and t h e difficulties thereof. Signed by L. Lea, Commissioner.

June 18 ( S tockbridge)

An Agreement b e t w e e n Dolly Doxdator and her dauqhter Jermirna David, or ~ a v i d s , on tile adoption of Yary Ann Littleman, daughter of J e r m i m a David, or Davids. S i g n e d by Dolly Doxdator and Jermima Davids.

1852

1852

1852

1852

1852

January

Draft of a legislative proposal Re $36 , 000 (accrued from land resale) and destined for the Stockbridge tribe .

February 4 Pokeepsie

J . I . Underhill to John W. Quinney . Re personal and family matters.

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March 8 Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, Washington

L. Lea to J . Slingerland and J . W. Quinney . Re lands in Minnesota for the Stockbridge tribe and the sum of $1,806. due the tribe under the treaty of 1848. Signed by L. Lea, Commissioner .

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March 22 Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, Washington

L. Lea to John W. Quinney and Jeremiah Slingerland , Indian Agent . Re the location of the tribe on the "Vermillion" and the difficulties thereof. Signed by L. Lea , Commissioner .


An Agreement between Dolly Doxdator and her daughter Jermima David , or Davids , on the adoption of Mary Ann Littleman , daughter of Jermima David , or Davids. Signed by Dolly Doxdator and Jermima Davids.

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August LO Stockbridge

A Summons to John P. Quinney and Aaron Turkey to appear before t h e High Court to give evidence. Signed by J. S l i n g e r l a n d , one of the Judges.

Nov. 12

? (illegible) to John W. Quinney. Must see h i m immediately.

f 7 0 . 2 - below Marc11 2 6 Albany

Report No. 79 (In Assembly, State of New Pork) of t h e se lec t committee to w h i c h was referred the p e t i t i o n s of the Stockbridge t r iSe of Ind i ans and a branch of the Mohawk, now r e s i d i n g at Oneida. Typescript. 7 sheets.

May 2

A E ~ idavit by ~ e w i s endr rick Re sale to John W. Quinney of his " p r i n c i p a l money,..sct apart and funded in the Treaty of 1 8 4 8 . ..."

May 2

Affidavit by Jacob Konakot Re sale to John W. Quinney of h i s " ' p r i nc ipa l rnoney.,,in t h e Treaty) ;,of 1848,. . . "

I853 January 2 7

Osceola TV. Quinney to J.P. J e n k i n s . A le t te r requesting assistance in prosecuting a claim. S i g n e d by Osceola W. Quinney .

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1853

1853

1853

1853

August 10 Stockbridge

A Summons to John P. Quinney and Aaron Turkey to appear before the High Court to give evidence. Signed by J . Slingerland , one of the Judges.

Nov . 12

? (illegible) to John W. Quinney. Must see him immediately.

March 26 Albany

Report No . 79 (In Assembly , State of New York) of the select committee to which was referred the petitions of the Stockbridge tribe of Indians and a branch of the Mohawk, now residing at Oneida. '.I'ypescript . 7 sheets.

May 2

Affidavit by Lewis Hendrick Re sale to John W. Quinney of his "principal money ... set apart and funded in the Treaty of 1848 •..• "

May 2

Affidavit by Jacob Konakot Re sale to John W. Quinney of his "principal money ... in the Treaty\ of 1848 .... "

January 27

Osceola ~'l . Quinney to J. P. Jenkins. ~ letter re~uesting assistance 1n prosecut1ng a claim. Signed by Osceola W. Quinney.

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June 7 Northern S u p e r i n t e n d a c y Fi lwaukee , Wisconsin

ran cis Huebschmann to Sachem and C o u n c i l l o r s of tile Stockbridge Ind ians . Huelschrnann ' s repor t of the proceedings of tne C o u n c i l h e l d on June 4 , 1 8 5 3 and allowan- to Jonn W. Quinney of 15,456.43 as his j u s t and proper due in l i e u of a l l his rights in the lands and a n n u i t i e s of your tribe. See L i s t No. 7 5

June 2 0 Stockbridge ?

A list of s ix ty -one names (copy), presumably of the Stockuridge t r i b e . Unsigned.

J u l y 2 5 Shawano County, Wisconsin

Permission given by John ~ e w i s to Osceola ~ u i n n e y to w o r k in his l o t while Lewls qoes to get improvement money. ~ U I A I ~ J E tc

September 2 S t o c k b r i d g e ?

A l i s t of claims of J. w. Quinney, Re h i s share of monies due and payable to t h e S tockar idge t r ibe . Recorded by 2. T. Peters, - Secretary. Yote: See Letter No, 72.

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1853

June 7 Northern Superintendacy Milwaukee, \'lisconsin

Francis Huebschrnann to Sachem and Councillors of the Stockbridge Indians. Huebschmann's report of the proceedings of the Council held on June 4, 1853 and al1owan~ to Joan W. Quinney of 15,456.43 as his just and proper due in lieu of all his rights in the lands and annuities of your tribe . See List No . 75

June 20 Stockbridge ?

A list of sixty-one names (copy), presumably of tne Stockbridge tribe . Unsigned.

July 25 Shawano County, Wisconsin

Permission given by John Lewis to Osceola Quinney to work in his lot while Lewis goes to get improvement money.

September 2

A list of claims of J. W. Quinney . Re his share of monies due

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and payable to the Stockbridge tribe . Recorded by Z. T. Peters, Secretary. Note: See letter No . 72.

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December 14

D r a f t of a Letter: ment ions Mr. McLean ' s suit vs. Samuel Muller for debt collection. A l s o mentions A. E . Q u i n e y , Jam W, Quinney.

January 31

? to J. M. ~ u i n n e y Re t r i b a l clalrns in the State of New York. Unsigned .

Washington City


Re t r i b a l - i f fairs and of ce r t a i n in Stockbridge,

February 10

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda CZuinney) . Arrived s a f e l y {at Oberlain) and starts h i s s choo l ing on Tuesday.

March 2 4 Albany

John Hadcocks to J. W. Quinney. Re his presence needed, Land claims w i t h Mohawks, etc.

1854 April 3 Pepperel , Mass.

A. Chandler to Mssrs. Quinney & Peters. Received letter f r o m XIadcock, liopes to be in Washington in a few days.

1853

1854

1854

1854

1854

1854

December 14

Draft of a letter: mentions Mr. McLean's suit vs. Samuel Muller for debt collection. Also mentions A. E. Quiney , JOM \'1. Quinney.

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January 31 Washington City

7 to J . M. Quinney Re tribal claims in the State of New York . Unsigned .


J. Slingerland to Uncle (JOhn W. Quinney). Re tribal affairs and of certain

in Stockbridge.

February 10 Oberlain,

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John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) • Arrived safely (at Oberlain) and starts his schooling on Tuesday.

March 24 Albany

John Hadcocks to J. W. Quinney. Re his presence needed, land claims with Mohawks , etc.

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A. Chandler to Mssrs. Quinney & Peters . Received letter from Hadcock. Hopes to be in Washington in a few days .

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April 12 O b e r l a i n

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) . Has not been well. Reports on studies. A s k s if Stockbridge I n d i a n s w i l l move during summer,

-Yay 8 Washington C i t y

A memorial (copy) to t n e U. S. ~ ~ W I # F Senate . PsR9fr

S igned by John W. Quinney and Ziba T. Peters, Stockbridse 8 , 80 Delegates. 6 sheets.

May 13 Olse r l a in

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) . Expresses thanks f o r t h e oppor tun i ty of being able to attend school. (~etter)

June 22

C o r n e l i u s B. ( B a r r y ? ) to Mrs. Lucinda Quinneqr . Requests payment of board f o r her son S o h L e w i s , (Let ter)

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1854 J u l y 6 O b e r l i n

John Lewis to Motner I Lucinda Quinney) . Is n o t well. Suffers f r o m pa ins in t h e chest. (Letter)

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1854

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1854

1854

April 12 Oberlain

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) . nas not been well . Reports on studies . Asks if Stockbridge Indians will move during summer .

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May 8 Washington City

A memorial (copy) to the U. S. Senate . Signed by John W. Quinney and Ziba T . Peters , Stockbridge Delegates . 6 sheets.

May 13 Oberlain

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) • Expresses thanks for the opportunity of being able to attend school. (Letter)

June 22

Cornelius B. (Barry?) to Mrs . Lucinda Quinney . Requests payment of board for her son John Lewis . (Letter)

July 6

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John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) • Is not well . Suffers from pains in the chest . (Letter)

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August 14 Oberlin

John L e w i s ta Lucinda Quinney. Says that because of expenses and t h e rumor that students w i l l have to pay f o r a-new caapel he t h i n k s t h a t ~t Les t to leave school.

1854 August 30 O b e r l i n

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0. W, White to Mrs. (Lucinda) Qu inney . Regrets t ha t John L. (Lewis) has to leave school, Requests payment of a balance due of 5.75. ( L e t t e r )

September 16 Fon du L a c

David Merritt to John W. Quinney. A Receipt fo r one silver w a t c h as a "pledge" f o r 15 . do l l a r s l e n t .

U n r a t i f i e d treaty of 1855 (ms. ) . 7 3 signatures. 4 sheets.

1856 April 2 Moravian

Solomon L e w i s to John Lewis. Advises he has tile land and asks John to come back. (Letter)

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1856

August 14 Oberlin

John Lewis to Lucinda Quinney . Says that because of expenses and the rumor that students will have to pay for a new chapel he thinks that it best to leave school.

August 30 Oberlin

O. N . White to Mrs. (Lucinda) Quinney. Regrets that John L. has to leave school. payment of a balance 5.75. (Letter)

September 16

(Lewis) Requests

due of

Fon du Lac

David Merritt A Receipt for as a "pledge" lent.

to John W. Quinney. one silver watch for 15. dollars

Unratified treaty of 1855 (ms.) . 73 signatures . 4 sheets .

April 2 Moravian

Solomon Lewis to John Lewis . Advises he has the land and asks John to come back. (Letter)

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August 2 9 Stockbridge ?

The Sachem, Councillors and 5?o e ~ B & W F warriors to Franc i s IIeubsc!~mann. PNS Re the removal of the Stockbridge triue to the Menominee Reserva- d8< 63 tion and the i n j u s t i c e s imposed rum.- on t h e m by the A c t of 1846. Slgned by the Sachem, f i v e Councillors and twenty-six warriors. ( T h i s letter is a copy)

September 2 5 Off ice N o r t h e r n Super in tendancy Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sac KB@!DoE Francis Heubschmann to Benj. fAfkf< Hunkins ( ? ) , I n d i a n A g e n t , Keshena, Wisconsin. . 37' A letter (copy) re a select ion T J U S C S

and allotment of l ands .

November 25 M0I-avi.a Town

John Lewis to Mother (Luc inda Quinney) . Is w e l l ; arrived in Canada on Sunday, via Milwaukee. Found h i s brothers well. (Let ter and envelope)

1856 (to 1880)

Record of l o t s entered by individuals of the Stockbridge and Munsee t r ibes of I n d i a s in conformity to article 3 8 T r e a t y , February 5 , 1856. (Ledger w i t h 38 annotated pages

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August 29 Stockbridge ?

The Sachem , COuncillors and warriors to Francis Heuhschmann. Re the removal of the Stockbridge tribe to the Menominee Reservation and the injustices imposed on them by the Act of 1846. Signed by the Sachem, five Councillors and twenty - six warriors. (This letter is a copy)

September 25

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1856

Francis Heubschmann to Benj . Hunkins (?) , Indian Agent , Keshena , Wisconsin. A letter (copy) re a selection and allotment of lands .

November 25 Moravia Town

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) • Is well; arrived in Canada on Sunday, via Milwaukee . Found his brothers well. (Letter and envelope)

1856 (to 1880)

undated

Record of lots entered by individuals of the Stockbridge and Munsee tribes of Indiags in conformity to article 3 Treaty , February 5, 1856. (Ledger with 38 annotated pages)

Slip of paper enclosed in above.

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April 23 Moravia Town 570 CC#&D#F

FMC=Z?I John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda minney ) . A, Y/ 1s well. Provis ions scarce; Q u f & ~ E r corn and f l o u r hisn. Government has t aken h a l f of-Indians' l ands . (Letter)

J u l y 9 Stockbridge ?

R list o f those w h o have a share in tne 18,000. from t h e State of New ~ o r k - - e i g h t y - o n e names. Note : In addition there are twelve names; those of t he deceased persons "whom the Council voted s i ~ o u l d share in the 18,OUO. fund ," b e i n g counted as p a r t i c i p a n t s in the division made in 1852 .

July 2 5 Ploraviatown

John Lewis to Mother ( L u c i n d a Quirzney) . Is well. Requests her to sell h i s horse a n d work on h i s l o t so that he can get "improvement" money. (Let ter)

September 9 Moravia

John L e w i s to 1-Tother (Lucinda Quinney) . H a s been ill w i t h chills and fever and ains in t h e chest. Reques t s t ~ a t F' mother se31 h i s horse and oxen that he may pay fo r medical services rendered. (Let ter)

1857

1857

1857

1857

April 23 Moravia Town

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda QJ,inney) • Is well. Provisions scarce; corn and flour high. Government has taken half of Indians I lands. (Letter)

July 9 Stockbridge ?

A list of those who have a share in the 18 , 000. from the State of New York- - eighty-one names . Note: In addition there are twelve names; those of the deceased persons "whom the Council voted should share in the 18,000 . fund," being counted as participants in the division made in 1852.

July 25 l-1oraviatown

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Ouinney) . Is well . Requests her to sell his horse and work on his lot so that he can get "improvemen t n

money. (Letter)

September 9 Moravia

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) • Has been ill with chills and fever and pains in the chest. Requests that mother sell his horse and oxen that he may pay for medical services rendered. (Letter)

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October 2 0 Moravian

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) . Is better and able to work. She need n o t send any money at t h i s time. May leave Canada and go to t h e States. His sister's house w i t h c o n t e n t s destroyed Q fire. (Letter)

October 2 7 Moravian

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) . Is ill and cannot work. H a s been to the S t a t e s but could not stay. Desires money. Is living with his brother Solomon. Wants to r e t u r n to States. (Let ter)

June 30 Department of t h e I n t e r i o r , O f f i c e of Ind ian A f f a i r s , Washington

J. W. Denver, Comrn'r. to Jolm P. Hendricks. Re d i s p o s i t i o n of t h e funds appropriated under the treaty of 1856 with Stockbridqe and Munsee tribes, ( ~ e t t e r )

(No. 97 not used)

1857

1857

1857

October 20 Moravian

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) • Is better and able to work. She need not send any money at this time . May leave Canada and go to the States. His sister ' s house with contents destroyed l:¥ fire. ( Letter)

October 27 Moravian

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) • Is ill and cannot work. Has been to the States but could not stay. Desires money. Is living with his brother Solomon. Wants to return to States . (Letter)

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June 30 Department of the Interior , Office of Indian Affairs, Washington

J. W. Denver, Comm'r . to John P. Hendricks . Re disposition of the funds a ppropriated under the treaty of 1856 with Stockbridge and Munsee tribes . (Letter)

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January 4 Stockbridge ?

A Power of Attorney f r o m Lev i K. Xonkapot, Sr. to John P, I lendr lcks .

1858 January I4 Shawano P. 0. Nisconsin

Ziba T. Peters, Sachem to srac@e/e/Drf~ T h e Comptroller o f t n e pwt=s State of N e w York. Re t h e expenditure of t h e

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18,000. paid to the Steckbridge t r i b e by the State of New Yosk to expenses of Samuel Miller. (Letter)

January 19

A six-year lease from John Lewis to Lucinda 2u inncy of a tract of l a n d , viz: west h a l f of N. f. 3uarter Section 213, Range 14, T ~ h r l ~ l l i p 2 3 .

April 2 Depar tment of the I n t e r i o r , Of f icc of Indian A f f a i r s F'Tashinqton

C. L. M i x , A c t i n g Comm'r. to Ziba T. Peters and John P. B e n d r i c k s , Delegates. Re a 2 a y ~ e n t of a claim of S . ?q. B e a l l against the Stockbridge f o r 4,250, from the 12,000 . guaran teed the Stockbridge t r i b e hy the t r e a t y of 1856 . (Copy of l e t t e r )

1858

1858

1858

1858

January 4

A Power of Attorney from Levi K. Konka~t, Sr . to John P . Hendr~cks .

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January 14 Shawano P . O. Wisconsin

Ziba T. Peters , Sachem to The Comptroller of the State of New York . Re the expenditure of the IS , 000. paid to the Stockbridge tribe by the State of New York to expenses of Samuel Miller. (Letter)

January 19

A six-year lease from John Lewis to Lucinda Q~inney of a tract of land, V1Z: west half of N. E . Quarter Section 25, Range 14, Township 28.

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April 2 Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs Washington

C. L. Mix, Acting Comm ' r. to Ziba T. Peters and John P. Hendricks, Delegates. Re a paymen t of a claim of S . W. Beall against the Stockbridge for 4 , 250. from the 12,000. guaranteed the Stockbridge tribe by the treaty of 1856 . (COpy of letter)

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Apr1l 27

Solomon Lewis to Brother. Re a tract of 18nd on IIsouth of river," snd the bul1dlnb of a house on 1t by the Government . (Letter)

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Qu1nney) . Is well. Crops poor) v.'Bevlls have destroyed the wheat orop . Rosema not expected to recover. (Letter)

September 8

Jonn Le~18 to lather (Lucinda :,julnney) . Is not ."ell . Has pains 1n cheat . ROSet:lRe 1s better. '1.111 stay at hLoravlan, as he 1s not comfortable at home . Asks motner to sell his horse . (Letter)

September 13

Q. C. White to Louisa Konkapot Notice of an account 1n favor of .Albert North and deml-<nd for payment.

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November 2 9 rloravian

J o b L e w i s to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) . Is well. Government i s b u i l d i n g a hause Tor Yorawian I n d i a n s . A s k s her to sell his horse. (Letter)

no date Stockbridge ?

A list of t h e Stockbridge t r i b e , remaining at t h e I ~ 7 o l f River on the Menornonee Reservation who are e n t i t l e d to the 13,000. l a t e l y ob ta ined from t h e State of New York. Sixty-two names.

May ?

A-list offered previous to f r n a l enro l lment of payment of 18,000. Made by S . L. Church. Ninety-one names. (Compare to see whose names were eliminated).

January

L a w s of Stockbridge-Munsee t r ibes as adopted by Counci l in 2 8 5 9 (incomplete) . With added chapters and amendments dated: Aug. 2 , 1860; June 20, 1863; J a n u a r y 1 9 , 1864; January 15, 1066: Aug. 19, 1868; March 2 4 , 1869; Dec. 19, 1870. 2 0 sheets.

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November 29 t-Ioravian

John Lewis to f.lother (Lucinda Quinney) • Is well. Government is building a house for Moravian Indians. Asks her to sell his horse. (Letter)

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A list of the Stockbridge tribe, remaining at the Wolf Ri ver on the folenomonee Reservation, who are entitled to the 18,000. lately obtained from the State of New York. Sixty-two names.

May

A list offered previous to final enrollment of payment of 18,000. Made by S. L. Church. Ninety-one names. (Compare to see whose names were eliminated).

January

?

Laws of Stockbridge-Munsee tribes as adopted by COuncil in 1859 (incomplete) . ~lith added chapters and amendments dated: Aug. 2, 1860; June 20, 1863; January 19, 1864; January 15, 1866, Aug. 19, 1868; March 24, 1869; Dec. 19, 1870. 20 sheets.

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March 18 Keshena , S hawano County, Wisconsin

John P. Rendricks to Pending, Bai ley and Wood. Acknowledged receipt of Power of A t t o r n e y , Asks t h a t they see M r . Jos. H, KiLbuck, one of t h e head men of the Christian I n d i a n s living at Leavenworth City. Asking fo r an acknowledg-ment of his people of t h e t r anspor ta t ion charges in t h e 1837 move f r o m Detro i t to Greeq B a y , as the charges w e r e pald by hls father T. T. Hendr i cks and Robert Konkapot. (Letter)

May 14 North Copake, Columbia County, New York

John R. Chicks to Ziba T. Peters, John P. Hendricks , and others. Re l and bus iness and expenses from the Anti -Renters . (Letter)

June 14 Moravian

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Q u i n n e y ) . Is n o t well. Provisions high and scarce. A murder: Simon 1 1 i l l k i l l e d by Andrew David, his son-in- law. (Letter)

1859 July 2 Stockbridge ?

John P. Hendricks to Mr. Marks, or w h o may be in charge of Stockb r idge provisions. An order to deliver a c e r t a i n l o t of provisions to t h e teamster,

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March 18 Keshena, Shawano County, Wisconsin

John P. Hendricks to Pending, Bailey and Wood. Acknowledged receipt of Power of Attorney . Asks that they see Mr. Jos. H. Kilbuck , one of the head men of the Christian Indians living at Leavenworth City. Asking for an acknowledgment of his people of the transportation charges in the 1837 move from Detroit to Green Bay, as the charges were paid by his father T . T. Hendricks and Robert Konkapot . (Letter)

May 14 North Copake,

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John R. Chicks to Ziba T. Peters , John P . Hendricks, and others . Re land business and expenses from the Anti-Renters . (Letter)

June 14 Moravian

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) • Is not well. Provisions high and scarce . A murder : Simon Hill killed by Andrew David, his son-in-law. (Letter)

July 2 Stockbridge ?

John P. Hendricks to Mr. Marks , or who may be in charge of Stockbridge provisions. An order to deliver a certain lot of provisions to the teamster.

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August 1 2 Washington, D. C.

John P. Hendr icks and Jeremiah Slinqerland to Hon. A. B. ree en wood, Comm'r., Ind ian A£ f a i r s . A l e t t e r a s k i n s for an i n t e r v i e w relacive to t h e payment of c e r t a i n monies due the Stockbridge Ind i ans under the t r e a t y o f 1856.

1859 August 12 Washington, D. C.

John P. Hendricks and Jeremiah Slingerland to Hon. A. B. Greenwood, Comrn'r., Indian Affairs. A letter asking for an interview relative to the payment of certain monies due the Stockbridge Indians under the treaty of 1856.

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Sf o c 1 : c xnr7 . U ~ F F ~ C r i ' 3 ~ . ', 121 P.F,': .,,;pR'i 3onent led to c q i l

Z o l ~ n c i l or :5e tr.L-3s To ex- ? l a i r ! t!-.p ~ u 3 ; e c t of t n e z n t i i - e r e n w q i qf : : ~ e t r i b p f r n n Stoc1:o?l?4.:e - To : ? e : :e!~orrlnee E:ece-rv;.tlt~n in ' 1 ~ c o n s : L n . (Lett~r)

iLm 15, G~-!~~: !T:~QOI: . , gfJ51..?1?, t o . . ;,. i ! . ; ~ o r e s ' i e d , I~~ ; : en t ,

;,: 9 p ,!I A .. 1 . . , 1 ? ~ . 3 ! 1 ? . I;ls;r:!c:; i q n r to cs.ll 2 i ~ : ~ l n c i l of: t l ? ? Sz;oc'<:kric?.;e I? . - .L l'vL3z .

1859

1&59

1860

Aut>Ust 13

A. B. Gr eenwood , Comm l r . to J . P . Hendricks and Jeremiah Sl1no;er1and . Refuses interview on tribe,l matters as request for inter-view not accompanied with proper authority from . Stockbl"ldge and 11unsee tribe .

Department of the Interior , Office of Indlan Affalrs

STOCJC,.JIIU ...oa ....... NO. 114

QUINNEY (: ( ,, [ rI\lN

Will aBk Agent Boneshd to call a Council of the tribe to ex-p1aln the subject of the entlre removal of the tribe from Stockbridge to the ~enomlnee Reservation 1n fllaconain . (Letter)

August 15

A. B. Greenwood, Com~ l r . to A. H. Bonest ed, A~ent , Fanddu Lac , Wisconsin . Instructions to call a Council of the Stockbridge Trlbe .

Department of the Interior , Office of Indian Affai rs , Washington, D. C.

STOCI..lK,. os PAPf'a!t

}<jO 115

MILLER COLLEOTION

February 8 Moravian Town

John Lewis to Brother (Osceola ,",ulnney) . Is not ~ell . Expressions of brotherly affections f.nd gratldude . (Letter)

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~ L ON

037

STOCKRRl..GJ PAPERS

( I - i r r ~ n t h j ; ) L o I I T ~ ' . s ~ , 7 ,

ice LC:-, 0;' gco a l e i~ hc)cL:.. , F nd ~ , t ~ n e r . ~ l l - neu.s of f ~ . r ; ~ l l : : i - ,nc

NO. I I , ,

8 ' 7 7F4

1860

1860

1860

1860

February 8

John Lewis to other (Luoinda ,",uinney) . Ie 111 . Times are provisions Bcarce .

February 18

bard B.nd (Letter)

John Lewis to Sister. Is well . Thanks for "~hat she sentI!; that it was of assistance . (Letter)

April 5

Moravian, Canada West Ontario

S'COCIOIoRI .. O& P"US

NO. II 7 QUINNEY

r "1 .r ON

Moravlantown, Canada West

NO. liS Ql',NI'U-.'I'

COlLF.CTiQN.

Mo-He-Con-){uk, Shawano County, Wisconsin

J. P. Hendricks to Father-in-law (Timothy) Jourdan . NO. \I ~

QIJI~NEY Health of people 18 good, and ~eneral news of family and friends. On the reverse of this, letter from Timothy Jourdan to J . P . Hendricks 1n ansVier to Hendricks I ;

mostly of a personal nature .

T Lr 1"10N

April 18 oravian, Canada Uest

John Lewis to Mother Is well . Provisions are scarce . Asks for news of ~oheacan Town. (Letter)

038

Jo:-~n Lc-7-is t o ot lzer . 1s :.?el.: .;]:.q e n j ~ ) ' ? ~ . ~ ~ _rie'P

l e t t ~ r . RF, F SFTE~:. P O ' ; E

~ r h € ? n t , peps e n < c o r n for ~ p 1 ~ 4 n b plrntin:; . (Letter)

; ! ~ r ~ v i ~ n STOCKtW t LGE

PAPERS

No. L'Ll 1 m b, 78 -v

. 'M

9TC,cKaRrmR : pi!;?:, 2:: :

Zonrr Lel:'is to S i ~ ; e r . * i 1 <p,s fnrt:. r,c17e;r! No. ,!< ,2!2 7Y

, : - , , , ~ n x 0 7 ; e l g t r r e cl.c:-rzd.. ( l c t : ; e r )

* Olive P. Quinney ** Osceola Q u i n n e y

1860

1860

1860

1860

June 26

John Lewis to hlo.her. Ie well R.nd enjoyed her letter. Has 8B,ved Borne wheat, peas and corn for spr1ng planting. (Letter)

July 29

John Lewis to Sister.· Is well . Has forty acres of 1andi e1ght are cleared. (Letter)

July 14

JOhn Lewis to Brother.·· Times are hard; has planted his crops. Asks for money to purChase lumber to build a house. (Letter)

August 18

Morav ian """""" ......

PoU'a.~

NO. 1'2.' QUINNEY

Ci L1 GT10N

Morav ian

HQ. 1'2.'2 QUINt ty

;1I0N

Moravia.n

WOt /23 QUINNEY

COLLE' ION

Fond du Lac

J. P. Hendricks to A. Konkapot Enclosure of a draft on New York for 100. less the exchange.

* Olive P. Quinney *. Osceola Quinney

DPP?. t o ce:-tr Ln t:-.ct of 1.-ncl t o 3avIK. : J d s l n ~ r fro^ C ,ne i , - e r n e d Lnnrl Clf f i c e . S i ~ > n e r ? - ,J? ; . 3 . L~or-tslorr" , 5 e c r ~ t ; t r y - ;grief .4ucn-nrn, F r e r i ? p n . t .

- , .,. t n e ld-enern1 L:-,,nii. Cf f ice .

KIUCK!+RI L.GE PAP-

John Lr:rie tc i.l~t!l?r. ,,?x;.:,r~t~,~::s ~ Y ! ~ P ~ ? E ! ? c F t!:pt

1860

1860

1861

1861

October 8

Deed to a certain tract of land to David Palmer from the General Land Office. Signed by J . B. Leonard, Secretary - James Buchanan, President .

October 8

Deed to a certain tract of land to John Moore from the General Land Office . Signed by J . B. Leonard, Secretary - James Buchanan, President.

January 28

A. Whit he ck and P . B. Miller to A(aron) Konkapot and JOhn Hendricks. Re a Buit and a treaty stipulation between the Indians and the tenants lion all lands 1n Columbia Co . " (Letter)

1.iarch 6

John Lewis to Uothsr. Expresses impatience that mother has not written . Asks that Osceola remind Aaron Konkapot and Timothy Jordan to repay money they borrowed . Asks for money to buy a team. Sends enclosures of hair from Minerva and Olivia Lewis . (Letter)

Washington, D. C. Sl'OCJWoi. . _0&

P .....

MD. 1"'2.5 PURCI-IABE

WaShington , D. O. ST~I.IO& , .. """ Na '2G;

.PURCHASE

Copake (Columbia County) Ne\1)' York)

.-roc.<,",",,", ....... NO: 1'2.7

, UINNEY ,:LLEonON

Moravian

NO. 128 QUU.; NE'f

COLL' ~T 14 IN

March 2 5 Stockbridqe

A list of t h e Stockbridqe t r i b e living in Calumet C o u n t y . ~orty-six names; fo r ty - f ive on absentee list.

June I. Copake

A, Y h i t b e c k and P. B. M i l l e r to Aaron Konkapot. Advises him that t h e l and belongs to the Stockbridge t r i b e as reported by Mr. Beach; and that there is no evidence or documents to show that the l and has ever been ext inguished. (Letter)

J u l y 10 Moravian , Canada Liest:

John Lewis to Brother (Osceola guinney) . Hears a r i t i s h are buildins

>

f o r t s in Canada and that Jeff Davis is comins from t h e South with 50,060 troops to take IQashinqton. No rain for some time. Is n o t w e l l ; wants money to buy ponies or steers. (Letter)

March I Moravian, Canada West

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinneyl , Is well. I n d i a n s are poor ly ; some have consumption. Money scarce. P r o v i s i o n s high., Says there are 300,000 troops in Canada and more corning from England. (Letter)

1861

1861

1861

1862

March 25 Stockbridge

A list of the Stockbridge tribe living in Calumet COunty . Forty-six names; forty-five on absentee list.

June 1 Copake

A. ~~hitbeck and P . B. Miller to Aaron Konkapot. Advises him that the land belongs to the Stockbridge tribe as reported by Mr. Beach ; and that there is no evidence or documents to show that the land has ever been extinguished. (Letter)

S7tlc ~5;IU{X7£" p-4ft;.t.!

11.. / 30 QUINN~

July 10 to'k>ravian, Canada Nest

John Lewis to Brother (Osceola Quinney) . Hears British are building forts in Canada and that Jeff Davis is coming from the South with 50 , 000 troo~s to take Washington . No ra~n for some time. Is not well; wants money to buy ponies or steers. (Letter)

March 1 Moravian, Canada West

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) • Is well . Indians are poorly; some have consumption. Money scarce. Provisions high. Says there are 300,000 troops in Canada and more coming from England. (Letter)

- - i l . .:. Davis, Z n r l i ~ n gent f o ! IP;~C q-? J3-cqB g-nlr':~:, i1.e cell ypr-1. * l : n ~ . l o c c ? - ~ nf - l Y l Inr70rc:cd Pp tznt -8 :: inr:trlr c t i o n 5 re c e ? _ l l n . ; !.sn< .

NO. 1 33 (-., 1 -,, ; ' -9

CC :.I" " "

in j f? : ' -%lr : : 3 l ' 0 t , ~ ? ~ ~ . * . , ,. ~ r r i l ~ nnve ! ? l l u7 t !-,r?e:~ t; 4- 1, L:jF?:-, ' :-+.rc i-l?,l-d.; ,?,5::r, Tor n,Tncy. (Letterj

* Osceola Quinney

•

1862

1862

1862

1862

ay 16

JOhn Lewis to Mother. Had bad cold . Has been to N1agara Fells . on drill1ng has started . Chlppev.'aa are dy1nb of consumption and smellpox . (Letter)

July ?

M. M. Davis , Indian gent to he1rs of Jacob D~nle18, deceased. Enclosure of an Indorsed Patent and instructions re sell1n., land.

July 12

John Lewis to Brother .· i'les.vl1s have hurt vlheat; times are hard j asks for money . (Letter)

September 6

De " . C. Priest to Osceola i,i,ulnney. Requests that he meet him on Wednesduy at Judge Cummings I office between 10 Rnd 12 . (Letter)

* Osceola Quinney

Moravian, Canada west STOCJ:;UIlIL>Oa

PAP ....

NO. 133 ou Nt E"'I'

COLLEClIUr-l

Portage , Wisconsin S1"OCX.IlR 1!)(lJ1

PAP ....

NO. I ~4 QUII. 'y

COLLE ;TlON

Moravian, Canada Wes t STOCURIDGB

PAPnRS

NO. I~S QUI :d!.V

COLL£OTIOH

Fond du Lac STOCDJllooa

PAPERS

SrnJCKRRTnGP I ~ i l L i ; ; ! 3 . ;,. i l l e r :-l.nc?. PAPFRS

Js_r?r-- ,:~92;hcIc t o iia.ron *~n. 138

;TonLn.~ot . C~I..:,flz

r;r . - , i i ~ ir mi";~ F: b f ~ 9 d F: IT ;re?. ~:ELL:. ' . ' l o * 1 .: , . -,e , to j:r3. S + ; n r l e t 2 i l . l ~ ? ~ , ~ . 3~ n Sl?eld.on is G.olr1, every- A. L ukins L O h u r t t!zeir c::.use b!. l:r.'Ln, :=.mi c s - r ~ ~ p i n ; ; ne r - s . (Let-:er>

- . C c t o b e r 22 ; . L ~ r ~ y ~ + n , I:: n7.c ;- . ? PC;

SncrcsRI D c s

j c ) c . ~ L?~y:is *; o 3 ~ : 1 t ? ~ e r (0 sceol;. I'APEKS

.,;,~in:-~cy j , YO. 139 c?-l:7. :??t5 h e ~ . r trL::t f r q i l j f is , . , , , ! , r m - ' "

7 - 7 - , . , , . : . . . , . , , , i : J : ! t... I-:. Z r q ' r : : : ~ rre : nod. : , d . v i ~ e ~ t" ,~ t I;e!-+ :loj-I-. n nfl . , ichiLr.n money i:: r qr?ri r . t . :ornt:. '_rn. ( ~ ~ t t , e ? ;

NO. L 40 ,?I ".! , ' - y

Cc 1 3 :. : ', . :c>t'

1862

1862

1862

1862

August 25

A list of Olaims against the Stockbridge people from C. Damborn and S . C. Cavet (1).

October 11

Phillip B. Miller and Jobn Vihit l>eck to Aaron Konkapot . Their suit has been delayed due to Mr . Storie's 111ness. Dan Sheldon is doing everything to hurt their cause by ly1nb and carrying news . (Letter)

October 22

Stockbridge 1 S'f0CJUl1U0Q&

PAPiUlS

. '" Taughuenle

No.. r 3S QUINIlEY

COLL.ECTION

oravlan , Canada Y:est

John Lew1s to Brother (Osceola t,luinney) •

S'l'OC1tBJUooa PAPERS

NO. 13' (JUINNEY

COLLECTION ~lad to hear that family is well . Crope are good . Advisee that New York.. and Mich i gan money 1s good at Morav1~n . (Letter)

Decem"oer 30

Aaron Konkapot to Cousin Osceola (~u1nney) . Is well; advises t hat he will see him soon . (Letter)

Fond du Lac

NO. 14-0 QunWE'!'

COLl .. ECTION

j T C c : ; : l , a ~ GR PAPii RS

u70:lil L F I : ' ~ ? tt : ;.ill-rl t:. ,_:i!lntl~;r . TF n o t 1.~:11. ~ o n r g 1s sc?rr,e NO. 1 4 4

C " ' . ' . ' ~ y

?.!lri. 'I i-':'ic. fi R :~:,l>rl., ; : : : , y t ~ ~ ~ .:-qn~ rr.,t ILE :I[.'?

of : 7 f ? . ' ~ ~ S i 3 ~ ?.'.3r!. ] ' B L ~ : ; ~ ~ ' J s :~!::'Ll_qsa-~!~~y. ( L P : ; T , P P ~

1863

1863

1863

1863

January 22

A Power of Attorney from Harriet Miller and Louisa Quinney to Samuel Miller to apply for three shares of money from the State of New York belonging to their late prather, CorneliuB Seth . On the reverse affirmative of Sachem and Councillors .

NO. 14 \ TOUSEY

COLl.ECTION

January 25 Mora.vian, Canada West

John Lewis to Osceola ~ulnney. Ie not \"811; with paine in inside . Doctor has advised him it 1s seeds of consumption. Desires his land end oxen Bold. Asks for financia.l aid 8.S he 1s not able to do much work . Advises that the name of his wife is Hannah . (Letter)

","oe,,,,,.,,,,,,, PAPURS

NO. ,..:\, '"2:..

QL'iNNEY "OLl.£'1'; -ION

January 31 Fond du Lac

De W. C. Priest to Osceola. Quinney . Re a note for money, probably lent by ~ulnney l B father to 11il1er. (Letter)

b'TOCiCllRlOG& pAPUIlS

NO. \ 4 3 QUINNEY

COI,.LECTION

F'ebruary 28 Moravian, Ca,nada West bl'OClO:IJULOa

John Lewis to ~errita Quinney. Is not well. Money is scarce and times are hard . Expressions of affection and religious philosophy . (Letter)

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P ......

)It\. I 44 'QUINNEY

COI,.I,.£CTION

STOC!: el? ILIGR PAI'ERS ; O ~ I E ; Lert-i s to Lu.c ini'r .;ui?.n?:: .

r.3~ ?.-jl7::on;}i > n d ? E i ' l .il;i r i ~ t t e r s . NO, 146 I : ? l i ; ; l n n ~ rq., 7 c r o l ? ~ 11crk p l r ~ - l * ~ ' - Y

, , - ):I ; > ~ * o : ? L ~ I n k , ~ n - 1 :LP TO^ i;~;l;:,- 3 0 t c n u > ? , ( L e t t e r )

~TI)CKDRI r.GR PAPERS

JqI ' tn Le!;-is t~ Lus l n 3 ~ -,-.!ir?ney . - - ?i:+e 'i]:!?;l 211 : : ~ x t ; - ~ :-1 f e v e r . . ~

Sf1 14 3 u T I L E S ;lo;;. :er to f . b l l l - L n . ~ L I ! ~ : T , - Y . - r , , i l d F I

i s ~ e i ~ t : ~ ~ i ~ ~ :* Z P Q :?$ G ~ l l y . . T

-j<: c ! l i l < i ; 7 . 5 e \ ~ i > . LC ~ ~ T J T ?j-c7<. l.L31j1r8 :\n.:. 3 o ~ : ~ ~ o e ~ -,?re :? len t ; i l l : l . ( L ~ t - r ; ~ r )

1863

1863

1863

1863

March 25 Red Spring, Shaw.no County, Wisconsin

A Power of Attorney from the Sachem and four Councillors of the Stockbridge tribe to Aaron Konkapot, for the pUl~poBe of making lnqulrjr to the Legislature of New York for the balance of the 10,000. appropriated by the State in 1862. Signed by tne Sachem and four Councillors .

~ p-,,""

NO. 145

QUINNEY COLlEOTU"""

June 6 Woravlan, Canada West

John Lewis to Lucinda. Quinney. On personal and family matters. Mentione tha t crops look promising, and Aaron Konkapot's note. (Letter)

NO. 14G QU1NtlEY

COLLECTION

September 8 Fond du Lac

De W. C. Priest to Osceola Quinney . Re payment of 657 . 67 from Mr. Gillet . (Letter)

October 3

John Lewis to Lucinda ~ulnney . Has been 111 with a fever . Urges mother to write . Mentions a frost 1n July . His child Olivia is very sick. Apples and potatoes are plentiful. (Letter)

S'l"Or.:&:.uitl..uOlii -PAP8'R~

!fQ. \47 QUINNEY

COLLECTION

Uoravlan

NO. 14S QUINNEY

COLLECTION

7 D P C D ~ ~ F , ? ~ 2 ;19!:5 $1: Lac

~ T ( I ~ K ? ~ Z 1KbGS PURRS

Ilr ' . 2 . P r i e s t to ClsceoZfl .;lin:;t?:$~ .

N". 111 1 I \ ' s o y Lip orl:.?:- for .,.i?LI.ar to &.- I O N

'"@:tee euo S , ~ t l , p ? p ~ : n p > ~ t 11

( ~ e t ; t e r )

s'rt I<;; I!RI LFGP.

J o t ~ n Lpi- : iS t o C e c c o l n .;;ixInne~~. PAFRLC

;?no!: L-,, ir,c ,eE: ;.?.e?;g ry;'-: vpr:r Na 151

: Flent!,+ or' 011 P ' ~ I I E ; p! :4 . !> ! r .~

r?o c : ~ t ; t l n ~ j 02' :'tir?i.:.r v-ltl:out c ; ;. - , : . ~ t !

- : ~ e 1 ~ r 7 1 ~ - f - i 0 t i Q f A ; - ~ y i - ~ v ~ r n n e r a t . j 1 ~ 1 ' ~ ;'Q:> :"ey:s !.n K?e,-!eni .~ . ( L e ? t ~ ; r )

1863

1863

1864

1864

November 24

John Lewis to Lucinda ~ulnney . Has not been well; death of child .. i1nerva . Crops have been poor due to a frost 1n July . Asks mother for 15 . or 20 . to pay doctor bills . (Letter)

December 2

De t I . C. Priest to Osceola Quinney. Re order for ~111er to 11 Settle up on Saturday next . n (Letter)

January 26

John Lewis to Osceola Quinney . Snow IB lnc_~es deep and very cold . Plenty of all well s ; no cutting of timber without pel~mlB81on of the Government . Asks for news 1n Keehen'a . (Letter)

April 11

John Lewis to other (Lucinda ~ulnney) . Rumor that I.J.oravlRns may go to ~anltou Island and has asked his siater to take hiB Child, as he does not wish

~oravlRn , Canada West

HO. ,.q., QUINN ,y

CQLlEC. .-.!

Fond du Lac

STOCkJJR1OO& ....... !fO,. I SO

(lUIHNE'I' .(eTION

~oravlan , Canada West

NO. ,51 QUINHEY

COLLECTION

Moravian BTOCnklOOi

'''''1''5 NO. 152

QUINNEY r'<"LLE:~TtON

child to go Vlhere its mother goes . Appreciates gift of money from s1ater . (Letter)

May 11 Moravian

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda s7ac&9&o& F

Quinney) . P4i'#<

T i m e s are hard; w e a t h e r No. /53 changeable and provisions scarce. Lost hrs horse from a broken f o r e leg. P l e n t y of American silver In circulation. (Letter)

J u n e 22 Maravian

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) . Is well; acknowledged receipt of money. Is b u i l d i n g a house fa r h i s mare and pony. Many of t h e Ind i ans are very A f r o s t the 15th of June de- s t royed and necessitated the s t a r t i n g of a new corn crop. "Abraham" wro te t h a t he had been in t h e Battles of Pittsburg Landing, C o r i n t h and the Seige of Vicksburg. (Let ter)

J u l y I1 G e n e r a l Hospital Murfseesboro, Tennessee

Peter Metoxen to Osceola [Quinney) . S E ' K M ~ D ~ F War news; comments on weather and crops. Asks whether h i s P ? H s

Nation will buy at Duck Creek do, ~ 5 5 Reservation. Plans to settle in Stockbridge or Fond du Lac

Q V I N N F ~

on his r e t u r n , if l a n d can be purchased at reasonable price. (Le t te r )

1864

1864

1864

May 11 Moravian

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Qu inney) • Times are hard; weather changeable and ~rovisions scarce . Lost h~s horse from a broken fore le9* Plenty of American silver ~n circulation. (Letter)

June 22 Moravian

John Lewis to Mother (Lucinda Quinney) . Is well; acknowledged receipt of money. Is building a house for his mare and pony. Many of the Indians are very A frost the 15th of June destroyed and necessitated the starting of a new corn crop. "Abraham" wrote that he had been in the Battles of Pittsburg Landing, Corinth and the Seige of Vicksburg . (Letter)

S7K'.cuto6E {'4fa;

rio. 1'53

,:>~OC6ifD6€ (lfffR<

No. 154-C).,JIIV""EY

July 11 General Hospital Murfreesboro , Tennessee

Peter Metoxen to Osceola (Quinney) •

\'lar news; comments on weather and crops . Asks whether his Nation will buy at Duck Creek Reservation . Plans to settle in Stockbridge or Fond du Lac on his return, if land can be purchased at reasonable price . (Letter)

S7'Jo('/JAfD6£

P.f1lf"R<

N,. /55

August 18

A. Isreal to Dear Cousin. About crops and comments on h l s activities in the war. ( L e t t e r )

September 16

Garrison St, Charles , Pxkansas

S ~ C R arm6 ~8K.a Mo,

C;I v /hf'''Ef-

John Lewis to Bro the r (Osceola Quinney) . Is well. Comments on crops. H a s m e n to Miaqara Falls; saw t he suspension br idge , and a "performance" of soldiers. (Letter)

December 21 Fond du L a c STP uui9etD6E-

Pwes De. IQ. C. Pr ies t to Osceola Quinney . Demand order on H i l l e r .

March 2 Memphis, Tenn.

Jogas C. Davids to Oseola (sic. ) Qtzlnney . Former Stockbridge resident. Descr ip t ion o f army (caval ry) life conditions. Mentions other former r e s i d e n t s whom he has r e c e n t l y seen.

March I1 ~ o r a v i a n , Canada West

John Lewis to Brother (Osceola QuinneyS . Is not well, has pains in his chest. Considerable religious phi losoph and sen t l rnen t . (LetterT

1864

1864

1864

1865

1865

August 18 Garrison St. Charles, Arkansas

A. Isreal to Dear Cousin. About crops and comments on his activities in the war . (Letter)

September 16

John Lewis to Brother (Osceola Quinney) •

Moravian

Is well. Comments on crops. Has been to Nia9ara Falls; saw the suspens10n bridge, and a "performance" of soldiers. (Letter)

Sro(A:B~{l>de f#SXJ

N., 15"6 C/VI"'IV£Y

5 7'DCkB"IfQ:M:P"",",'

II •. 157

December 21 Fond du Lac

De . N. C. Priest to Osceola Quinney. Demand order on Miller.

March 2 Memphis, Tenn.

Jonas C. Davids to Oseola (sic.) Quinney. Former Stockbridge resident. Description of army (cavalry) life conditions. Mentions other former residents whom he has recently seen.

~<'fD4e PAP.r/JS

No, /58. /

March 11 Moravian, Canada West

John Lewis to Brother (Osceola Quinney) . Is not well, has pains in his chest. COnsiderable religious philosophy and sent~ment. (Letter)

.s~k BL(t;tk" r'f1<;QS

N., !5 9

April 10 Stockbridge, Calumet Co., Wisconsin

s W B @(Ode- ppms

Fragment of l e t te r ment ioning Osceola Quinney and John Lew~s.

N#. f5? / Q v/hJw&"

April 12

I. Boswall I?) to a Fr iend Osceola (Quinney) . War n e w s and t h e capture of Mobile. (Letter)

nlakely, near Nobi le , Alabama

July 8 Moravian , Canada rJes t

John Lewis to Brother (Osceola Quinney) , Acknowledged brother's letter 0 5 April 25th. Times are hard and provisions scarce. Many o i l wells have been drilled in the town and I n d i a n s are leavinq their l ands . Refe r s to Aaron Konkapot's note. (Let ter)

July 30 Stockbridge

Osceola W, Quinney to Dear Cousin. ACustin) L. Quinneg is f a i l i n g gradually and Joseph M. Quinney is s x c k . (Letter)

5 * ~ ~ ~ / r r ~ 4 ~ 1865 J u l y 30 Stockbridge PAEPT

Letter f r a g m e n t , unsigned. H#. i62,I Q L J ~ * M ~ - =

August 2 8 Moravian , Canada West

John L e w i s to Osceola Quinney. S - t w e ~ m Ackn~wledged receipt of letter July p4eoc

2 0 . H a s been work ing o u t and has been do, IL? to o i l fields, wnere business is good. Q u r w d Y W i s h e s to sell h i s l and in Xeshena.

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April 10 Stockbridge, calumet Co., Wisconsin

Fragment of letter mentionin9 Osceola Quinney and John LeW1S.

April 12

I. Boswall (1) to a Friend Osceola (Quinney). War news and the cal'ture of Mobile. (Letter

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July 8 Moravian, Canada \'lest

John Lewis to Brother (Osceola Quinney) . Acknowledged brother's letter of April 25th . Times are hard and provisions scarce. Many oil wells have been drilled in the town and Indians are leaving their lands. Refers to Aaron Konkapot's note. (Letter)

July 30

Osceola W. Quinney to Dear Cousin. A(ustin) L. Quinney is failing gradually and Joseph M. Quinney is sick. (Letter)

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August 28 Moravian, Canada West

John Lewis to Osceola Quinney. Acknowledged receipt of letter July 20. Has been working out and has been to oil fields, where business is good. Wishes to sell his land in Keshena.

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September 20

John Lew1s to Mother (Luc1nda Q.u1nney) .

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NO. / {, 4-Is very 111 with palns and unable to walk . Asks his mother to come and look after hiLl as he haa no one . (Letter)

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November 27

John Lewis to Brother (Osceola ~u1nney). Is well aga1n after a long 111ness . Crops Rre good ; provisions hibh and all bus1ness 1s good. (Letter)

October 18

John Lewis to Q.u1nney) . Is better and l1ttle work .

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able to do a (Letter)

February 20

Osceola Quinney to Could not leave home as family were not well . Unable to make two trIps dur1ng the w1nter. (Letter)

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February 20

John Lewis to Brother . Has not been well since the Fall previous. Acknowledges e. letter received December 10) 1865 . Never reoeived the $10

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Bent by hie mother . Oil business 18 good ; about 50 wells pumping 250 barrels a day. (Letter)

June 18 oravlan

John Le~ie to Brother . Fenians have arrived from the States and troops are patrollln~ the border . ulentlons a Ullttle fight" at Fort Erie . (Letcer)

October 13

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A relse.se to Quinney from all COLL£.~TLON liability arising from an e,ctlon in W'hlch Isaac Jacobs wa.s Plaintiff end Thae . Shenadoah was Defendant .

November 26

Prudence Konkapot to Dear Sister . Desires a letter from sister . Menomonees have been making sugar . Considerable goss1p about families in the village . (Letter)

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April 1

John Lewis to Brother. Is in good hea.lth. Times are dull . Refined oil .18 cents a gallon . Gold mines discovered 150 mlles distant . (Letter)

February 2

John Lewis to Brother. Is well. Has been to Gra.nd River as a delegate of the Tecperance Lodge Society at their annual meeting . They have a new missionary ; E. E. Reink Rev . J . F . Warren has bone to Olney, Il11no 1s. . Grain is high. (Letter)

April 10

John Lewis Re a deed.

to Brother. (Letter)

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bay 10, 1868 to August 31, 1869

Dinss Charles ~o John P . Hendricks. A Bill covering miscellaneous items; on the reveree side the following note : Claim was presented to Court of Arbitration and decided that it could not be entered as it was not against the e8t~te (of D. Charles) but against the Stockbridge tribe .

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June 10

iJaI''Gha Chicks- to liMy dearest and only Love II •

Personal news and gossip . (Letter)

September 1

JOhn Lewis to Dear Brother . Is well . Liany dead from the beat durln~ the Summer . Asks about a deed . Crops and all business are bocd . (Letter)

October 4

Olive P . Quinney to Taycheedak (!!other).

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Is well but a trifle ho~eslck . Ljentions ..11" . Priest and Osceola IB,WBult . S1gned IIfroIil your daughter Pnaughtaunmow ll (Letter)

Ootober 23

John Lewis to Brother . Is well ; times are dull .

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Crops a.re good . Hopes brother will visit him in Fall. (Letter)

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December 29

Olive P . ~uinney to O(sceola) W. -..i,ulnney . Has been sick with rheumatism. Hews of va.rioue friends.

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Signed uYour sister PnaugntaunmoVl , 1I (Letter)

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January 16

John Lewis to Brother . Dull times . A Liunsee "love feast!! at Chrl~tm&'B; w.oravians at liew Yearls . Three men caoe froM Kansas to see about their cl~ims j tv'o were Shawnees , one, a Delaware . Asks for results of election . (Lettor)

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John Lewis to Brother . Dull t .i':1e 9 . Asks the. t h1e lands be Bold in Keshuna , as he will never live there . (Letter)

March 9

C. iL TtJ.urston to G( seala) VI . ~ulnney . Asks ~IJlnne:y to let Charles .F' . Denslow have tne Wlleb. t TnurE-tor. purchased for him, which 1s in Q.111nney 18 branery . (Letter)

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February 15

Phl1f'tu8 Sawyer to John P . Hendrlcke . Re a Petltlo11 1n Con ..... resB. On the reverse side I drClft of a letter to Hon . . B. Bourne re oertain tre8tl~8 . (Letter)

arch 23

John Lewis to Br'other (Osceola ~u1nney) . Is w~ll , except for p~ln 1n elde when working . Lewis thlnke De would prefer to go to Kansl1s rntner thfl,n to Duck Cr.e~ . (Letter)

June 24

Bazl1 3eautl~~, yr . to Osceola '"IIo:;inney . Advises that he '¥fill vialt Osceola on July 3rd . (Letter)

O(llve) P . ~ulnney to Brotner . l~e 8 a.na f(- ~11y gosslp . (Letter)

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