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Thomas Mather Journal, 1825-1826, Thomas Mather

Mexican Road Commission (1825-1827)

Thomas Mather Journal, 1825-1826. Transcripts of the journal can be found at: https://publications.newberry.org/transcribe/mather/

Ratified Indian Treaty 134: Belantse-Etoa Or Minitaree (Hidatsa), Henry Atkinson, Benjamin O'Fallon

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This treaty, signed on July 30, 1825, was the first major treaty between the US Government and representatives of the Hidatsa Nation. Also known as the Atkinson and O'Fallon Trade and Intercourse Treaty of 1825, this document was part of a series of friendship treaties between Henry Atkinson and Benjamin O’Fallon’s Indian Peace Commission and the Indigenous Nations beyond the Mississippi River. In this treaty, the Hidatsa acknowledged the supremacy of the United States, which successively promised them peace, friendship, and protection. The Hidatsa also admitted that they resided within the territorial limits of the United States and that it …

Ratified Indian Treaty 135: Mandan, Henry Atkinson, Benjamin O'Fallon

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This treaty, signed on July 30, 1825, was the first major treaty between the US Government and representatives of the Mandan Nation. Also known as the Atkinson and O'Fallon Trade and Intercourse Treaty of 1825, this document was part of a series of friendship treaties between Henry Atkinson and Benjamin O’Fallon’s Indian Peace Commission and the Indigenous Nations beyond the Mississippi River. In this treaty, the Mandan acknowledged the supremacy of the United States, which successively promised them peace, friendship, and protection. The Mandan also admitted that they resided within the territorial limits of the United States and that it …

Missouri Intelligencer Article On The Road To Mexico, July 29, 1825, Missouri Intelligencer

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Missouri Intelligencer Article on the Road to Mexico, July 29, 1825

Letter From George Sibley To Owen, July 27, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Owen, July 27, 1825. Last name of Owen is unknown. Sibley discusses the trip between St. Charles, Missouri and Fort Osage. Letter is incomplete.

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.

Ratified Indian Treaty 133: Arikara (Ricara) - Arikara Village, July 18, 1825, Henry Atkinson, Benjamin O'Fallon

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This treaty, signed on July 18, 1825, was the first major treaty between the US Government and representatives of the Arikara Nation. Also known as the Atkinson and O'Fallon Trade and Intercourse Treaty of 1825, this document was part of a series of friendship treaties between Henry Atkinson and Benjamin O’Fallon’s Indian Peace Commission and the Indigenous Nations beyond the Mississippi River. In this treaty, the Arikara acknowledged the supremacy of the United States, which successively promised them peace, friendship, and protection. The Arikara also admitted that they resided within the territorial limits of the United States and that it …

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 …

Letter From Thomas Mather To Unknown, July 16, 1825, Thomas Mather

Mexican Road Commission (1825-1827)

Letter from Thomas Mather to Unknown, July 16, 1825. Mather tells of his arrival at Fort Osage in preparation for the Santa Fe Trail survey.

Missouri Intelligencer Article On The Road To Mexico, July 9, 1825, Missouri Intelligencer

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Missouri Intelligencer Article on the Road to Mexico, July 9, 1825

Letter From George Sibley To James Barbour, July 4, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley & Benjamin Reeves to James Barbour, July 4, 1825. Sibley and Reeves prepares to begin the survey.

Reeves And Mather Account To The United States, July 1825, Benjamin Reeves, Thomas Mather

Mexican Road Commission (1825-1827)

Receipt of expenses from Mexican Road commissioners, Benjamin Reeves and Thomas Mather to the United States.

Letter From Thomas Hart Benton To George Sibley, June 30, 1825, Thomas Hart Benton

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Thomas Hart Benton to George Sibley, June 30, 1825. Benton give details for proceeding with the Santa Fe exploration. Letter amended in 1833 explaining that commissioners incurred extra expenses and thought they would be reimbursed based on Benton's letter.

Letter From George Sibley To Owen, June 23, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Owen, June 23, 1825. The last name of Owen is unknown. Sibley discusses preparations for surveying the Santa Fe Trail.

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 …

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, June 5, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Benjamin Reeves, June 5, 1825. Sibley mentions widespread sickness in St. Louis; preparation of supplies for the survey of the Santa Fe Trail.

Letter From C. Vandeventer To Thomas Mather, June 4, 1825, C. Vandeventer

Mexican Road Commission (1825-1827)

Letter from C. VandeVenter to Thomas Mather, June 4, 1825. VandeVenter provides information about Mather's commission.

Letter From Thomas Mckenney To Thomas Mather, June 3, 1825, Thomas Mckenney

Mexican Road Commission (1825-1827)

Letter from Thomas McKenney to Thomas Mather, June 3, 1825

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, May 29, 1825, George Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

The letter, written by George C. Sibley in St. Louis on May 29, 1825, addresses several matters related to his upcoming expedition to Santa Fe. Sibley informs the recipient that a man named James Logan wants to join as a volunteer hunter without pay, but Sibley declines to encourage such offers, arguing that volunteers could complicate logistics and fairness among applicants. He’s willing to allow traders to accompany the expedition at their own expense if they follow camp rules and are adequately prepared.

Sibley lists six carefully chosen recruits, all skilled and reputable men, emphasizing the great public excitement about …

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.

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, May 15, 1825, George Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Letter from George Sibley to Benjamin Reeves, May 15, 1825 describing preparations for the surveying of what would become the Santa Fe Trail.

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.

Letter From George Sibley To James Barbour, May 4, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Secretary of War, James Barbour, May 4, 1825. Sibley discusses preparations for surveying the Santa Fe Trail.

George Sibley Statement On Job Applicants For Santa Fe Trail Survey, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of George Sibley Statement on Job Applicants for Santa Fe Trail Survey.

Letter From George Sibley To Owen, May 1, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Owen, May 1, 1825. Last name of Owen is unknown. Sibley discusses Discusses the profits that people have made trading with Mexico; plans for surveying the road.

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, April 25, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Benjamin Reeves, April 25, 1825. Sibley tries to set up a meeting between the commissioners, prior to the start of the survey of the Santa Fe Trial.

Letter From Silas Bent To George Sibley, April 24, 1825, Silas Bent

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Silas Bent to George Sibley, April 24, 1825. Bent asks Sibley for a job while surveying the Santa Fe Trail.

Letter From Isaac Mcgirk To George Sibley, April 15, 1825, Isaac C. Mcgirk

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Isaac McGirk to George Sibley, April 15, 1825. McGirk asks Sibley for a job while surveying the Santa Fe Trail.

Letter From Wilson P. Hunt To George Sibley, April 14, 1825, Wilson P. Hunt

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Wilson P. Hunt to George Sibley, April 14, 1825. Wilson asks Sibley to consider giving a job, while surveying the Santa Fe Trail to René Paul.

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.