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Treaty Of Fort Laramie, 1868 (Kappler), Charles J. Kappler, Nathaniel G. Taylor, William T. Sherman, William S. Harney, John B. Sanborn, Samuel F. Tappen, Christopher C. Augur, Alfred H. Terry, John B. Henderson, Andrew Johnson Jan 1904

Treaty Of Fort Laramie, 1868 (Kappler), Charles J. Kappler, Nathaniel G. Taylor, William T. Sherman, William S. Harney, John B. Sanborn, Samuel F. Tappen, Christopher C. Augur, Alfred H. Terry, John B. Henderson, Andrew Johnson

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This 1904 reprint of the Sioux Treaty of 1868, also known as the Treaty of Fort Laramie, 1868, was transcribed and published in vol. II of Charles Kappler’s Indian Affairs. Laws and Treaties. This treaty, between the United States government and the Sioux and Arapaho Nations, established the Great Sioux Reservation, promised the Sioux would own the Black Hills in perpetuity, and set aside the country north of the North Platte River and east of the summits of the Big Horn Mountains as unceded Indian territory. Furthermore, the U.S. government pledged to close the Bozeman Trail forts and provide …


Treaty Of Fort Laramie 1868, Nathaniel G. Taylor, William T. Sherman, William S. Harney, John B. Sanborn, Samuel F. Tappan, Christopher C. Augur, Alfred H. Terry, John B. Henderson, Andrew Johnson Apr 1868

Treaty Of Fort Laramie 1868, Nathaniel G. Taylor, William T. Sherman, William S. Harney, John B. Sanborn, Samuel F. Tappan, Christopher C. Augur, Alfred H. Terry, John B. Henderson, Andrew Johnson

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This treaty, signed on April 29, 1868, between the United States government and the Sioux and Arapaho Nations, established the Great Sioux Reservation, promised the Sioux would own the Black Hills in perpetuity, and set aside the country north of the North Platte River and east of the summits of the Big Horn Mountains as unceded Indian territory. Furthermore, the U.S. government pledged to close the Bozeman Trail forts and provide food, clothing, and annuities to the tribes, given that they agreed to relinquish all rights to live outside the reservation.


Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter Nov 1863

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George lays out challenges to his being promoted to a field officer in the 78th OVI and speaks of the foods available to the camp in Vicksburg.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Nov 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas requests additional food and books for his studies.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Armstrong Family, Thomas S. Armstrong Oct 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Armstrong Family, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas requests additional food and cooking supplies and mentions subject areas he is studying with fellow prisoners.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Oct 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas asks Jacob to send the items he requested last month.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Sep 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas again requests a box of provisions, adding a few items, prison authorities are allowing prisoners to use Confederate money.


Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter Sep 1863

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George writes to Francis of Thomas's imprisonment and some possible command posts for George's superior, General Leggett.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Sep 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas lists items he wants his parents to send if he is not exchanged soon.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Aug 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas suggests that the Union army's use of African American soldiers "may keep me in Libby until the end of the war." He writes that he was treated for fever in the prison hospital and lists the officers of the 122nd that he knows are imprisoned with him.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Aug 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas recalls his capture at Winchester and the status of his belongings.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Jul 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas assures his family that he is "as comfortable as any prisoner is likely to be" and lists the clothes that he has with him.


Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter Jun 1863

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George provides an account of the regiment's fighting leading up to the Siege of Vicksburg. He describes the Union army's fortifications, sapping tactics, and encounters with enemy sharpshooters.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong May 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas descibes a battle and talks about camp conditions.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Apr 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas is sending $100 of his pay to his father; keeping some for the "active campaign this summer." The camp is well-provisioned but morale is low.


Confederate Invoice Of Subsistence Stores ("Form 22") Signed By Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, April 1, 1863., Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, W. J. Hawks, George W.T. Kearsley Mar 1863

Confederate Invoice Of Subsistence Stores ("Form 22") Signed By Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, April 1, 1863., Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, W. J. Hawks, George W.T. Kearsley

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Jackson signs as Major General just weeks before his death. "Subsistence stores" or "provisions" in this case consist of bulk amounts of bacon, flour, rice, soap, salt, and vinegar. Countersigned by Major W.J. Hawks and Major George W. T. Kearsley. Dated April 1st, 1863.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Mar 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas remarks the recent arrival of several Union regiments in camp and his expectation to "see service before long." Thomas asks for a copy of Lassings History of the United States.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Mar 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas reports on his health at camp, and asks his parents for their opinion of the war's extent. Thomas sends transcriptions of the headstones of soldiers he noted in a nearby cemetery.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Feb 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas writes of recent news of the war he has been following. The oven his regiment had been using for baking has collapsed, but he is pleased to have received a box of goods from home.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Augustus Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Feb 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Augustus Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas tells his brother Gus about some aspects of camp life, including watching a cannon fire


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Jan 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas describes the site where his regiment will make its "winter quarters." He and his fellow soldiers eagerly prepare to receive their pay.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Jan 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas describes a "splendid brick oven" near camp that will be used to replace hard tack with bread for the 122nd and 110th regiments.


Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson Jan 1863

Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson

Harvey Collection Letters

Robert writes of George's promotion to 1st Lieutenant of Mounted Infantry. While the camp is mobilizing for Vicksburg, severe weather and Colonel Leggett's resignation are affecting morale.


Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson Dec 1862

Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson

Harvey Collection Letters

Robert writes that the Brigade is 4 miles in advance of the Army of the Mississippi and without a direct supply line. The Brigade has "played smash" along its route, burning 16 bridges. A Sergeant copes with the death of his son.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong Dec 1862

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas says he would like to see Francis as soon as "Burnside whales the Rebels." He doubts that George is interested in marrying Meda .


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Flavilla Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Dec 1862

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Flavilla Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas talks about the food preparation and other conditions in camp and replies to some of Flavilla updates from home.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Dec 1862

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas asks for money so he can pay his commisary bill down and pay Lieutenant Black back. He enjoys soldiering, even though it is uncertain when he will be paid again.


Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter Dec 1862

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George writes the Regiment has taken many prisoners and he is optimisitc that the war will be over by the first of April. He advises Francis be cautious with Robert Hanson as he is fond of drinking.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Nov 1862

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas's regiment has been moving frequently and "drilling considerably" along the way. He laments the casualties of the war so far. He requests supplies from home, including 20 pounds of butter, writing supplies and some boots.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Nov 1862

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas laments returning to "the tented field again"; meeting a company that was at the battles of South Mountain and Antietam; posing for a painted photograph; supplies sent to Robert Hanson.