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Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves & Thomas Mather, May 20, 1826, George Champlin Sibley May 1826

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves & Thomas Mather, May 20, 1826, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Benjamin Reeves & Thomas Mather, May 20, 1826. Sibley says he is still waiting on New Mexico to sign treaty. Thinks that the Santa Fe commission can still stay within the budget that US allocated for the survey.

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Letter 2 From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, May 19, 1826, Benjamin Reeves May 1826

Letter 2 From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, May 19, 1826, Benjamin Reeves

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Written from Fayette, Missouri, B. H. Reeves informs G. C. Sibley that he has not received recent intelligence from Colonel Mather regarding their project. Reeves relays a previous message from Mather stating that the Secretary of War indicated no arrangements would be made in time to join Sibley that spring. Concluding that no further work will be done on the road that season, Reeves expresses anxiety for Sibley's return so they may file their report and "close the business"

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Letter From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, May 19, 1826, Benjamin Reeves May 1826

Letter From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, May 19, 1826, Benjamin Reeves

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Benjamin Reeves to George Sibley, May 19, 1826. Reeves discusses that Mexico is delaying the completion of the Santa Fe Trail. He thinks it is because Mexico will use the road for invasion instead of trade. Also discusses politics.

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Letter From Benjamin Reeves To Tracy & Wahrendorff, April, 15, 1826, Benjamin Reeves Apr 1826

Letter From Benjamin Reeves To Tracy & Wahrendorff, April, 15, 1826, Benjamin Reeves

George Champlin Sibley Papers

On April 15, 1826, B.H. Reeves of Fayette, Missouri, wrote to the firm Tracy & Wahrendorff regarding funds held for the Commissioners of the Mexican Road. Reeves directs the recipients to honor a $200 draft drawn by George C. Sibley in favor of Mrs. Mary E. Sibley. Additionally, Reeves requests a status update on the account balance to determine if further funds are required and to prepare for a final settlement with the government. In a postscript, Reeves authorizes a second payment of $128 to Paul Baillio, also drawn by George C. Sibley against the public fund.

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An Inaugural Dissertation On The Properties Of The Apocynum Cannabinum, (Indian Hemp;) Submitted To The Trustees, President, And Medical Faculty Of Jefferson College., M. L. Knapp Mar 1826

An Inaugural Dissertation On The Properties Of The Apocynum Cannabinum, (Indian Hemp;) Submitted To The Trustees, President, And Medical Faculty Of Jefferson College., M. L. Knapp

Jefferson Medical College Theses

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Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, February 7, 1826, George Champlin Sibley Feb 1826

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, February 7, 1826, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Benjamin Reeves, February 7, 1826. Sibley discusses costs and issues related to the Santa Fe Trail.

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Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 4, 1826 - January 25, 1827, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate. Dec 1825

Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 4, 1826 - January 25, 1827, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 4, 1826 - January 25, 1827, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives. Dec 1825

Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 4, 1826 - January 25, 1827, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Letter From Benjamin Reeves & Thomas Mather To James Barbour, November 4, 1825, Benjamin Reeves, Thomas Mather Nov 1825

Letter From Benjamin Reeves & Thomas Mather To James Barbour, November 4, 1825, Benjamin Reeves, Thomas Mather

Mexican Road Commission (1825-1827)

Reeves and Mather write to James Barbour about their trip back home from Santa Fe.

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Letter From Benjamin Reeves & Thomas Mather To George Sibley, September 29, 1825, Benjamin H. Reeves, Thomas Mather Sep 1825

Letter From Benjamin Reeves & Thomas Mather To George Sibley, September 29, 1825, Benjamin H. Reeves, Thomas Mather

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Benjamin Reeves & Thomas Mather to George Sibley, September 29, 1825. Commissioners tell Sibley that they ran into a group of people on their way to Santa Fe. Still waiting for approval before crossing the US/Mexican border

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Letter From George Sibley To Josiah Johnston, July 25, 1825, George Champlin Sibley Jul 1825

Letter From George Sibley To Josiah Johnston, July 25, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Josiah Johnston, July 25, 1825.

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Letter From Archibald Gamble To Unknown, July 16, 1825, Archibald Gamble Jul 1825

Letter From Archibald Gamble To Unknown, July 16, 1825, Archibald Gamble

Mexican Road Commission (1825-1827)

This letter, written by Secretary Archibald Gamble at Fort Osage on July 16, 1825, addresses the logistical needs of commissioners appointed to mark a road from the Missouri frontier to New Mexico and treat with intervening Indian tribes. The text outlines the commissioners' requirement for government communications to be forwarded to St. Louis, specifically recommending William Becknal of Arrow Rock ferry as a suitable express messenger. Gamble cites Becknal’s specific knowledge of the terrain between Fort Osage and the Arkansas River as the primary qualification for this role. The correspondence concludes by emphasizing that receiving these dispatches before September 15 …

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Letter From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, June 9, 1825, Benjamin Reeves Jun 1825

Letter From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, June 9, 1825, Benjamin Reeves

George Champlin Sibley Papers

The writer, Benjamin Reeves, updates George Sibley on logistical issues affecting their upcoming expedition. Mail delivery has been unreliable, delaying communication. Reeves discusses personnel matters, including adding Col. Logan if timing allows, enrolling George Wert as an interpreter, and replacing unavailable workers with Stephen Cooper, whose knowledge of the region will be useful. He agrees that traders may accompany the party if they follow regulations. Reeves notes concerns about meeting tribes for negotiations, expresses urgency about the wagons arriving so they can depart before the season is too far along, and comments on local disappointment from men not chosen to …

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Letter From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, May 25, 1825, Benjamin H. Reeves May 1825

Letter From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, May 25, 1825, Benjamin H. Reeves

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Benjamin Reeves to George Sibley, May 25, 1825. Reeves discusses delays in having the wagons ready for the survey.

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Letter From George Sibley To James Barbour, May 11, 1825, George Sibley May 1825

Letter From George Sibley To James Barbour, May 11, 1825, George Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to James Barbour, May 11, 1825.

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Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, April 13, 1825, George Champlin Sibley Apr 1825

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, April 13, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Benjamin Reeves, April 13, 1825. Sibley discusses the appointment to survey the Santa Fe Trail; still deciding if he will accept the appointment.

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South Carolina Conference Journal 1825, Methodist Episcopal Church. South Carolina Conference Feb 1825

South Carolina Conference Journal 1825, Methodist Episcopal Church. South Carolina Conference

South Carolina Conference 1785 Journal

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Letter From Thomas Mckenney To George Sibley, January 12, 1825, Thomas Mckenney Jan 1825

Letter From Thomas Mckenney To George Sibley, January 12, 1825, Thomas Mckenney

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Thomas McKenney to George Sibley, January 12, 1825. McKenney asks Sibley to share Native American language with a Mr. Samuel Conant. Sibley said he didn't have time to do it.

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Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 7, 1825 - December 21, 1825, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate. Dec 1824

Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 7, 1825 - December 21, 1825, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 7, 1825 - December 21, 1825, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives. Dec 1824

Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 7, 1825 - December 21, 1825, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Letter From George Sibley & Benjamin Reeves To James Barbour, May 11, 1824, George Champlin Sibley, Benjamin H. Reeves May 1824

Letter From George Sibley & Benjamin Reeves To James Barbour, May 11, 1824, George Champlin Sibley, Benjamin H. Reeves

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley & Benjamin Reeves to James Barbour, May 11, 1824. Sibley and Reeves accept the appointment to be commissioners to survey the road to Mexico [Santa Fe Trail].

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Letter From George Sibley To David Barton January 10, 1824, George Champlin Sibley Jan 1824

Letter From George Sibley To David Barton January 10, 1824, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to David Barton January 10, 1824, Sibley describes the area around Fort Osage and discusses squatters ,moving into the region.

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Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 1, 1824 - January 12, 1825, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate. Dec 1823

Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 1, 1824 - January 12, 1825, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 1, 1824 - January 12, 1825, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives. Dec 1823

Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 1, 1824 - January 12, 1825, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Letter From George Sibley To George Graham, October 6, 1823, George Champlin Sibley Oct 1823

Letter From George Sibley To George Graham, October 6, 1823, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to George Graham, October 6, 1823. Sibley discusses the problems of operating a private trading post.

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Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 3, 1823 - January 8, 1824, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate. Dec 1822

Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 3, 1823 - January 8, 1824, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Letter From Joel R. Poinsett To Captain Finch Concerning An Opinion On A Proposition, Dated January 27, 1822., Joel Roberts Poinsett Jan 1822

Letter From Joel R. Poinsett To Captain Finch Concerning An Opinion On A Proposition, Dated January 27, 1822., Joel Roberts Poinsett

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Joel R. Poinsett, the US Minister to Mexico, writes to Captain Finch confirming his opinion to oppose a proposition made by Mr. McWhiteman about small vessels of war, dated January 27, 1822.

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A Knickerbocker Tour Of New York State, 1822: "Our Travels, Statistical, Geographical, Mineorological, Geological, Historical, Political And Quizzical"; Written By Myself Xyz Etc., Johnston Verplanck, Louis Leonard Tucker , Editor Jan 1822

A Knickerbocker Tour Of New York State, 1822: "Our Travels, Statistical, Geographical, Mineorological, Geological, Historical, Political And Quizzical"; Written By Myself Xyz Etc., Johnston Verplanck, Louis Leonard Tucker , Editor

Electronic Texts in American Studies

In late August 1822, at the height of a yellow fever epidemic in New York City, an alarmed resident of the lower city resettled his family in the Bedford section of Brooklyn Village. With two male companions, he then boarded the steamboat Chancellor Livingston on August 28 and sailed up the Hudson River to Newburgh. There they boarded a stage and travelled across New York State to Niagara Falls and the adjoining area. They returned along the "psychic highway" of western and central New York to Albany, thence down the Hudson to New York City by steamboat. In the course …

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Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, October 21, 1822 - December 11, 1822, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate. Dec 1821

Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, October 21, 1822 - December 11, 1822, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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A Discourse, Delivered At Plymouth, December 22, 1820. In Commemoration Of The First Settlement Of New-England., Daniel Webster, Paul Royster , Ed. Dec 1820

A Discourse, Delivered At Plymouth, December 22, 1820. In Commemoration Of The First Settlement Of New-England., Daniel Webster, Paul Royster , Ed.

Electronic Texts in American Studies

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Mayflower Pilgrims’ Landing at Plymouth Rock, Daniel Webster (1782–1852), former congressman and future senator and secretary of state, delivered this long discourse to the assembled members of the Pilgrim Society. Always the consummate New Englander, Webster sketched 200 years of American history, surveyed the present era, and projected grand future prospects for a nation barely 40 years old, but with deep roots in Reformed Protestant values and English constitutionalism. Underlying all was his belief that “The character of their political institutions was determined by the fundamental laws respecting property.” Webster’s stories highlight the …

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