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Letter From The Secretary Of The Interior, In Answer To A Resolution Of The House Of The 11th Ultimo, Transmitting Report Relative To The Sale Of Certain Indian Lands In Kansas.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Indian Lands in Kansas. [1332] Lands remaining to which Indian title has not yet been extinguished.

The Laws Of Jamaica, 1868, Jamaica

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The Titles of those passed between the 14th January and the 22d December, 1868, in the Thirty-First and Thirty-Second Years of the Reign of Queen Victoria.

A Treatise On The Constitutional Limitations Which Rest Upon The Legislative Power Of The States Of The American Union, Thomas M. Cooley

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“In these pages the author has faithfully endeavored to state the law as it has been settled by the authorities, rather than to present his own views. At the same time he will not attempt to deny -- what will probably be sufficiently apparent -- that he has written in full sympathy with all those restraints which the caution of the fathers has imposed upon the exercise of the powers of government, and with greater faith in the checks and balances of our republican system, and in correct conclusions by the general public sentiment, than in a judicious, prudent, and …

Georgia Constitution Of 1868, State Of Georgia

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Journal Of The Constitutional Convention Of The People Of Georgia Held In The City Of Atlanta In The Months Of December 1867, And January, February, And March 1968., State Of Georgia

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Indian Affairs In Dakota. Memorial And Resolution Of The Legislative Assembly Of The Territory Of Dakota Relative To Indian Affairs In Said Territory, United States House Of Representatives, Territory Of Dakota Legislative Assembly, Geo. I. Foster, A. J. Faulk, Enos Stutsman, P. H. Halnan

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This "Memorial and Resolution" of the legislature of the Territory of Dakota, referred to the United States (US) House of Representatives Committee on Indian Affairs and ordered to be printed January 28, 1868, states the position of the Legislative Assembly of Dakota Territory regarding several matters involving relations and bureaucratic arrangement between the US government and local tribes and Dakota Territory and those tribes, and argues for Dakota Territory playing a greater role in the management of the tribal affairs and the administration of US obligations, including procurement and transportation of "Indian goods."

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Letter From The Secretary Of The Interior, In Regard To The Issuing Of Patents To The Me-Shin-Go-Me-Sia Band Of Indians

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Letter on the Miami Indians. [1330] Issue of land patents for the Me-shin-go-me-sia band of Miamies, in the tribe's reservation in Indiana; treaties of 6 Nov. 1838, and 28 Nov. 1840.

Message Of The President Of The United States And Accompanying Documents, To The Two Houses Of Congress At The Commencement Of The Second Session Of The Fortieth Congress, 1867

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Annual Message to Congress with Documents; Pres. Johnson. 3 Dec. HED 1, 40-2, vl-4, 4542p. [1322-1327] On the Indian Peace Commission sent to treat with Plains Indians in order to avert a possible war which would delay construction of the strategic Pacific railroad; annual report of the Sec. of War (Serials 1324-1325); annual report of the Sec. of Interior (Serial 1326); annual report of the Gen . Land Office (Serial 1326); annual report of the CIA (Serial 1326), including the Peace Commission, Indian hostilities, trust funds and lands, census, and reports of Supts., agents, schools, and farms; etc.

Message Of The President Of The United States And Accompanying Documents, To The Two Houses Of Congress At The Commencement Of The Second Session Of The Fortieth Congress : Annual Report Of Secretary Of War, 1867

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Annual Message to Congress with Documents; Pres. Johnson. 3 Dec. HED 1, 40-2, vl-4, 4542p. [ 1322-1327] On the Indian Peace Commission sent to treat with Plains Indians in order to avert a possible war which would delay construction of the strategic Pacific railroad; annual report of the Sec. of War (Serials 1324-1325); annual report of the Sec. of Interior (Serial1326); annual report of the Gen . Land Office (Serial 1326); annual report of the CIA (Serial 1326), including the Peace Commission, Indian hostilities, trust funds and lands, census, and reports of Supts., agents, schools, and farms; etc.

Report Of The Secretary Of The Treasury On The State Of The Finances For The Year 1868

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Annual Report of the Sec. of the Treasury. [1328] Year ending 30 June 1867; Indian expenses.

Message Of The President Of The United States, And Accompanying Documents, To The Two Houses Of Congress, At The Commencement Of The Second Session Of The Fortieth Congress : Report Of The Secretary Of The Interior, 1867

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Annual Message to Congress with Documents; Pres. Johnson. 3 Dec. HED 1, 40-2, vl-4, 4542p. [1322-1327] On the Indian Peace Commission sent to treat with Plains Indians in order to avert a possible war which would delay construction of the strategic Pacific railroad; annual report of the Sec. of War (Serials 1324-1325); annual report of the Sec. of Interior (Serial 1326); annual report of the Gen . Land Office (Serial 1326); annual report of the CIA (Serial 1326), including the Peace Commission, Indian hostilities, trust funds and lands, census, and reports of Supts., agents, schools, and farms; etc.

Letter Of The Secretary Of The Interior, Communicating, In Compliance With A Resolution Of The Senate Of The 8th Instant, Information Touching The Origin And Progress Of Indian Hostilities On The Frontier.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Letter on Indian Hostilities. 13 July. SED 13, 40-1. v1, 128p. [1308] Reports on conditions on the frontier; Fort Phil. Kearney massacre; sale of arms to Indians; Cheyennes, Arapahoes, and Sioux. on the northern Plains; Cheyennes, Arapahoes, Comanches, and Kiowas on the southern plains.

Superintendent Of Indian Affairs For Colorado.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Testimony in the Case of A. Cumming. [1302] Supt. of Indian Affairs in Colorado; violations while in office; dispute over civil vs. military control of Indian affairs.

Utah Territory. Resolution Of Hon. John Bidwell, Relative To Affairs In Utah Territory.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Resolution of Rep. Bidwell. [1302] On having a larger military force in Utah to protect people from Indian hostilities; conduct of Mormons.

Resolution Of The Legislature Of Kansas, Requesting The Removal Of Colonel J. H. Leavenworth, Present Agent Of Certain Hostile Indians On The Western And Southwestern Frontier Of The State Of Kansas.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Resol. of the Kansas Legis. 20 Feb. SMD 34, 39-2, v1, 1p. [1278] Ask removal of Col. Leavenworth as agent to hostile Indians on the western and southwestern frontiers of the state.

Report Of The Secretary Of War, Communicating, In Compliance With A Resolution Of The Senate Of February 4, 1867, A Copy Of The Evidence Taken At Denver And Fort Lyon, Colorado Territory, By A Military Commission, Ordered To Inquire Into The Sand Creek Massacre, November, 1864.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Report on the Sand Creek Massacre. 14 Feb. SED 26, 39-2, v2, 228p. [1277] Investigation of Col. Chivington's actions against the Cheyennes and Arapahoes in 1864.

Resolutions Of The Legislature Of Minnesota, In Favor Of A Treaty Between The Government And The Sioux Indians, With Provisions Securing To The Government The Right Of Way Through The Sioux Country To The Missouri River.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Resol. of the Minnesota Legis. 18 Feb. SMD 28, 39-2, v1, 1p. [1278] Ask treaty be made with the Sioux to secure a route through Dakota to the gold regions of Montana and Idaho.

Resolutions Of The Legislature Of Minnesota, In Favor Of A Treaty Between The Government And The Sioux Indians, With Provisions Securing To The Government The Right Of Way Through The Sioux Country To The Missouri River

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Resolution of the Minnesota Legis. [1278] Ask treaty be made with the Sioux to secure a route through Dakota to the gold regions of Montana and Idaho.

Resolution Of The Legislature Of Kansas, In Favor Of The Extinguishment Of The Indian Titles To Lands In That State.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Resol. of the Kansas Legis. 15 Feb. SMD 25, 39-2, v1, 1p. [1278] Asks extinguishment of all Indian titles to land in the state.

Resolution Of The Legislature Of Kansas, In Favor Of The Extinguishment Of The Indian Titles To Lands In That State

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Resolution of the Kansas Legis. [1278] Asks extinguished of all Indian titles to land in the state.

Letter From The Secretary Of The Treasury, Enclosing Report Of James W. Taylor, Special Commissioner For The Collection Of Statistics Upon Gold And Silver Mining East Of The Rocky Mountains.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Gold Mines East of the Rocky Mountains. [1293] Indian hostilities in New Mexico and Dakota (Sioux).

Resolution Of The Legislature Of Wisconsin, In Favor Of A New Treaty Between The General Government And The Stockbridge Indians Residing In That State, Providing For Their Removal To A More Genial Climate And Fertile Soil.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Resol. of the Wisconsin Legis. 8 Feb. SMD 18, 39-2, v1, 2p. [1278] Asks new treaty be made with the Stockbridge Indians, entailing their removal from the state to a more genial climate as per their wishes.

Resolution Of The Legislature Of Wisconsin, In Favor Of A New Treaty Between The General Government And The Stockbridge Indians Residing In That State, Providing For Their Removal To A More Genial Climate And Fertile Soil

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Resolution of the Wisconsin Legis. [1278] Asks new treaty be made with the Stockbridge Indians, entailing their removal from the state to a more genial climate as per their wishes.

Letter From The Secretary Of The Interior, In Answer To A Resolution Of The House Of January 29, 1867, Relative To Indian Massacre Of United States Troops Near Fort Phil. Kearney

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Letter on the Fort Phil. Kearney Massacre. [1293] Sioux hostilities in Dakota Territory; Col. Fetterman's party destroyed.

Indian Affairs. Letter From The Secretary Of War, Addressed To Mr. Schenck, Chairman Of The Committee On Military Affairs, Transmitting A Report By Colonel Parker On Indian Affairs

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Report of Col. Parker on Indian Affairs. [1302] Proposed plan to establish peace with all Indian tribes; transfer of BIA from the Interior Dept. to the War Dept.; territorial government for Indians; appointment of an Indian-white commission to oversee Indian affairs.

Report Of The Joint Special Committee, Appointed Under Joint Resolution Of March 3, 1865. With An Appendix.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Report on the Condition of Indian Tribes. [1279] Testimony covering the entire continent west of the Mississippi River; major findings: (1) population is declining, (2) Indian wars are often caused by lawless white, (3) wars also caused by loss of hunting grounds, (4) military vs. civilian control of the Indian Bureau is a difficult problem to decide, and (5) evils in the Indian system will not be solved until Indians are civilized, or entirely disappear.

Settlers On Osage Lands. Resolutions Of The Legislature Of Kansas, Praying The Passage Of A Bill Extending The Benefit Of The Homestead Law To The Settlers On The Lands Recently Purchased From The Osage Indians.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Resolution of the Kansas Legis. [1302] Ask benefits of Homestead Law for settlers on lands recently purchased from the Osages.

Cherokee Neutral Lands. Resolution Of The Legislature Of Kansas, Praying The Passage Of Senate Bill No. 489, Giving Right Of Pre-Emption To Settlers On The Cherokee Neutral Lands In Kansas.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Resolution of the Kansas Legis. [1302] Ask right of pre-emption be given settlers on the Cherokee neutral lands.

Annual Report Of The Board Of Regents Of The Smithsonian Institution, Showing The Operations, Expenditures, And Condition Of The Institution For The Year 1866.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Annual Report of the Smithsonian Institution. [1302] Research relating to the American Indian; Indian pottery; notes on the Tinneh or Chepewyan Indians of British and Russian America.

Letter From The Secretary Of The Treasury, Transmitting A Report Upon The Mineral Resources Of The States And Territories West Of The Rocky Mountains.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Mineral Resources West of the Rocky Mountains. [1289] Descriptions of Indians in the various states and territories; historical sketches; the Washoes, Paiutes, and Shoshones of Utah; etc.