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Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 7, 1831 - December 23, 1831, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives. Dec 1830

Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 7, 1831 - December 23, 1831, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

No abstract provided.


Letter From George Sibley To George Shannon, December 23, 1830, George Champlin Sibley Dec 1830

Letter From George Sibley To George Shannon, December 23, 1830, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to George Shannon, December 23, 1830. Sibley discusses trying to settle is Fort Osage debt.


Letter From George Sibley To Paul Baillio, May 16, 1830, George Champlin Sibley May 1830

Letter From George Sibley To Paul Baillio, May 16, 1830, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Paul Baillio, May 16, 1830, Sibley discusses concern over his debt to government for Ft. Osage goods; worried that Baillio is mad at him over suit; places blame for business failure on Lilburn Boggs.


Manuscript Slave Deed, Dated February 2, 1830, Rockbridge County, Virginia, From Larkin Powers To Thomas Johnston., Larkin Powers Feb 1830

Manuscript Slave Deed, Dated February 2, 1830, Rockbridge County, Virginia, From Larkin Powers To Thomas Johnston., Larkin Powers

Documents Related to Slavery

Know all men by these presents that I Larkin Powers of the County of Rockbridge and the State of Virginia have .?. by these presents do sell unto Thomas Johnston of the county and state aforesaid a negro woman named Hannah for the consideration of one sorrel horse of the value of fifty dollars and in cash fifteen dollars the act of which I ackowledge and I do warrant and defend the health and title of said negro against the claims or clauses of all persons in writing whereof I have herewith Let my hand and seal this 2nd day …


Letter From Josiah Johnston To George Sibley, January 10, 1830, Josiah Stoddard Johnston Jan 1830

Letter From Josiah Johnston To George Sibley, January 10, 1830, Josiah Stoddard Johnston

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Josiah Johnston to George Sibley, January 10, 1830. Johnston discusses how Andrew Jackson has changed the government, and if he will run for office again.


Letter From Francis Lee To George Sibley, January 6, 1830, Francis Lee Jan 1830

Letter From Francis Lee To George Sibley, January 6, 1830, Francis Lee

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Francis Lee to George Sibley, January 6, 1830. Lee explains that people don't want to move the garrison from Leavenworth to Fort Osage because it would be too close to settlers.


Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 6, 1830 - January 15, 1831, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives. Dec 1829

Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 6, 1830 - January 15, 1831, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

No abstract provided.


Letter From George Sibley To Thomas Mather, September 2, 1829, George Champlin Sibley Sep 1829

Letter From George Sibley To Thomas Mather, September 2, 1829, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Thomas Mather, September 2, 1829. Sibley says that the government is trying to charge the commissioners $26,000 for the survey of the Santa Fe Trail; discusses Andrew Jackson supporters in St. Louis.


Charles Carroll Letter In Which He Discusses Business Matters, The Health Of His Daughter, And The Weather. 1829., Charles Carroll Iii, Of Carrollton Jun 1829

Charles Carroll Letter In Which He Discusses Business Matters, The Health Of His Daughter, And The Weather. 1829., Charles Carroll Iii, Of Carrollton

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a wealthy Maryland planter and the last signer of the Declaration of Independence to die. This letter was written 3 years before his death at age 95. In it he discusses domestic and farming matters, with specific reference to the health of Mrs. Harper, most likely his daughter, the widow of Robert Goodloe Harper.


Charles Carroll Of Carrollton Writes About Flour Prices, His Daughter And Her Illness, And The Weather, 1829, Charles Carroll Jun 1829

Charles Carroll Of Carrollton Writes About Flour Prices, His Daughter And Her Illness, And The Weather, 1829, Charles Carroll

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a wealthy Maryland planter and an early advocate of independence from Great Britain. He was a continental Congress delegate and a US Senator for Maryland. He was the last signer of the Declaration of Independence to die. This letter was written 3 years before his death at age 95. The Mrs. Harper he writes about it most likely his daughter, the widow of Robert Goodloe Harper.


Letter From George Sibley To Josiah Johnston, October 26, 1828, George Champlin Sibley Oct 1828

Letter From George Sibley To Josiah Johnston, October 26, 1828, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to brother-in-law, Josiah Johnston, October 26, 1828. Sibley discusses his debt; trying to pay it off; Edward Bates; Henry Clay.


Letter From Isaac Rawlings To George Sibley, July 21, 1828, Isaac Rawlings Jul 1828

Letter From Isaac Rawlings To George Sibley, July 21, 1828, Isaac Rawlings

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Isaac Rawlings to George Sibley, July 21, 1828. Rawlings discusses general topics.


Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 1, 1828 - January 28, 1829, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives. Dec 1827

Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 1, 1828 - January 28, 1829, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

No abstract provided.


Letter From Dr. Archibald Dorsey To George Sibley, October 22, 1827, Archibald Dorsey Oct 1827

Letter From Dr. Archibald Dorsey To George Sibley, October 22, 1827, Archibald Dorsey

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Dr. Archibald Dorsey to George Sibley, October 22, 1827. Dorsey expresses interest in moving to Jackson County, Missouri. Thanks Sibley for giving a description.


Letter From George Tompkins To George Sibley, September 2, 1827, George Tompkins Sep 1827

Letter From George Tompkins To George Sibley, September 2, 1827, George Tompkins

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Letter from George Tompkins to George Sibley, September 2, 1827. Tompkins invites the Sibleys to visit on their way down to Louisiana.


Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, April 27, 1827, George Champlin Sibley Apr 1827

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, April 27, 1827, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Benjamin Reeves, April 27, 1827. Sibley discusses preparations for finishing the Santa Fe Trail.


Letter From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, April 18, 1827, Benjamin Reeves Apr 1827

Letter From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, April 18, 1827, Benjamin Reeves

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Benjamin Reeves to George Sibley, April 18, 1827. Reeves discusses preparations for revisiting the road to Mexico.


Letter From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, April 1, 1827, Benjamin H. Reeves Mar 1827

Letter From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, April 1, 1827, Benjamin H. Reeves

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Benjamin Reeves to George Sibley, April 1, 1827. Reeves thanks Sibley for releasing him from his commissioner duties, due to his wife's illness; there are still mules left over from the survey that need to be sold.


Letter From Tracy & Wahrendorff To George Sibley, March 29, 1827, Tracy & Wahrendorff Mar 1827

Letter From Tracy & Wahrendorff To George Sibley, March 29, 1827, Tracy & Wahrendorff

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Tracy & Wahrendorff to George Sibley, March 29, 1827. Tracy & Wahrendorff discusses the shipment of goods to Franklin.


Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, March 23, 1827, George Champlin Sibley Mar 1827

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, March 23, 1827, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Benjamin Reeves, March 23, 1827. Sibley acknowledges Reeves' letter resigning from the commission. Sibley says he will finish surveying the trail himself. Lists equipment needs to finish surveying.


Letter From George Sibley To Mary Sibley And Josiah Johnston, January 23, 1827, George Champlin Sibley Jan 1827

Letter From George Sibley To Mary Sibley And Josiah Johnston, January 23, 1827, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Mary Sibley and Josiah Johnston, January 23, 1827. Sibley discusses his experiences while surveying the Santa Fe trail.


Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 3, 1827 - February 13, 1828, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate. Dec 1826

Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 3, 1827 - February 13, 1828, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

No abstract provided.


Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 3, 1827 - February 13, 1828, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives. Dec 1826

Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 3, 1827 - February 13, 1828, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

No abstract provided.


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.


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

No abstract provided.


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

No abstract provided.


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

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 Jun 1825

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 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 …


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

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.