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Follow, Follow Me, G. Willig

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.349 – “Follow, Follow Me”: N.A.: G. Willig: Philadelphia: Minstrel: 1826: Solo Voice.

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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Correspondence Between Joel Poinsett & George Sibley, December 31, 1825 - March 5, 1826, Joel Roberts Poinsett

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Correspondence Between Joel Poinsett & George Sibley, December 31, 1825 - March 5, 1826

Diary No. 4 From October To November, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Journals, Diaries, & Commonplace Papers

Transcript of Diary No. 4 from October to November, 1825. Diary covers a portion of Sibley time during his first trip surveying what became known as the Santa Fe Trail.

Letter From Benjamin Reeves & Thomas Mather To George Sibley, November 9, 1825, Benjamin H. Reeves, Thomas Mather

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Benjamin Reeves & Thomas Mather to George Sibley, November 9, 1825. Sibley is told that no treaties have been made with the Mexican government regarding the Santa Fe Trail.

Letter From Benjamin Reeves To James Barbour, November 5, 1825, Benjamin Reeves

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Benjamin Reeves and Thomas Mather report to Secretary of War James Barbour that they began surveying the route from Fort Osage toward Santa Fe in July 1825. In August they met with leaders of the Great and Little Osage and the Kansas tribes, securing treaties allowing the road to be marked and freely used by U.S. and Mexican travelers. They reached the U.S.–Mexico boundary in early September and waited for further instructions. To avoid delaying the project, they decided that George Sibley would continue to Santa Fe for the winter while Reeves and Mather returned east to finish marking the …

Missouri Intelligencer Article On The Road To Mexico Survey, October 28, 1825, Missouri Intelligencer

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Missouri Intelligencer Article on the Road to Mexico Survey, October 28, 1825. Article discusses the early progress that the commissioners have made on surveying the Santa Fe Trail.

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

Letter From James Barbour To George Sibley & Benjamin Reeves, September 19, 1825, James Barbour

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from James Barbour to George Sibley, September 19, 1825. Barbour tells commissioners to wait for approval before crossing the US/Mexican border.

Letter From Benjamin Reeves, George Sibley, Thomas Mather To Curtis & Ely, August 16, 1825, Benjamin H. Reeves, George Champlin Sibley, Thomas Mather

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Benjamin Reeves, George Sibley, Thomas Mather to Curtis & Ely, August 16, 1825. Commissioners tell Curtis & Ely to pay the Kanza tribe.

Ratified Indian Treaty 138: Kansa - Sora Kansas Creek, Southwest Of Fort Osage, August 16, 1825, Benjamin Reeves, George Champlin Sibley, Thomas Mather, John Quincy Adams

George Champlin Sibley Papers

August 16, 1825 ratified treaty between the United States government and the Kansa Tribe for the rights to survey, mark, and pass through their land while surveying what became known as the Santa Fe Trail. Signed by President Adams on May 3, 1826.

Ratified Indian Treaty 137: Osage - Council Grove, August 10, 1825, Benjamin Reeves, George Champlin Sibley, Thomas Mather, John Quincy Adams

George Champlin Sibley Papers

August 10, 1825 Ratified Indian Treaty 137: Osage - Council Grove between the United States government and the Osage Tribe for the rights to survey, mark, and pass through their land while surveying what became known as the Santa Fe Trail. Signed by President Adams on May 3, 1826.

Letter From Benjamin Reeves, George Sibley, Thomas Mather To A.P. Choteau, August 10, 1825, Benjamin H. Reeves, George Champlin Sibley, Thomas Mather

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Benjamin Reeves, George Sibley, Thomas Mather to A.P. Choteau. Commissioners tell Choteau to pay the Osage $500 in trade goods.

Letter From C. Vandeventer To George Sibley & Benjamin Reeves, August 6, 1825, C. Vandeventer

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from C. VandeVenter to George Sibley & Benjamin Reeves, August 6, 1825. VandeVenter tells to commissioners wait for approval before crossing the US/Mexican border.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 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.