George LeRoy Brown correspondence and other papers relating to Pine Ridge Agency
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 23
Image Count:
3
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Abstract:
Circa thirty letters, most autograph, signed, to George LeRoy Brown, primarily concerning his term as acting Indian agent of Pine Ridge Agency in South Dakota. Brown's dispute with writer and activist Charles Eastman is particularly well documented. Brown collected letters from Indian rights activists, jurists, military officers, and friends supporting his case and congratulating him on Eastman's resignation. Also present is a copy of his letter to T. J. Morgan, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, requesting Eastman's removal. Other letters and newspaper clippings document the 1893 killing of four white cowboys at Pine Ridge by a group of Sioux who were also at the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. Correspondents include Richard Henry Pratt, founder of Carlisle Indian Industrial School; Herbert Welsh, founder of the Indian Rights Association; Byron M. Cutcheon, politician; William Hobart Hare, Episcopal bishop and missionary; and George Bliss Sanford, colonel in the United States Army. Other contents include correspondence and reports from Brown's time as professor of military science at Delaware College.
Description:
George LeRoy Brown (1849-1921) was acting Indian agent at the Pine Ridge Agency from 1891 to 1893, following the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. An 1872 graduate of West Point, Brown served as professor of military science at Delaware College, later the University of Delaware, from 1889 to 1891. At the Pine Ridge Agency, Brown was accused by Charles Eastman, a Dakota physician, of misusing agency land and embezzling reparations payments, while Brown accused Eastman of insubordination. Two investigations exonerated Brown and forced Eastman out of his position. Following his term at the Pine Ridge Agency, Brown was promoted to colonel in the United States Army, served in Cuba and the Philippines, and taught military science at American colleges. and Purchased from William Reese Co. on the Walter McClintock Memorial Fund, 2011.
Subject (Geographic):
Pine Ridge (S.D.)
Subject (Name):
Brown, George LeRoy, 1849-1921
Subject (Topic):
Dakota Indians--Government relations, Indian agents--South Dakota, and Indian reservations--South Dakota
Coahuila and Texas (Mexico). Governor (1826-1827 : Arizpe)
Published / Created:
1827 Feb 22
Call Number:
WA MSS S-989 C6313
Collection Title:
Letters : to Estado y de Relaciones
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Abstract:
Letters concerning requests by Reuben Ross (WA MSS S-988;C6313) to settle Catholic families in Texas, near the Natchitoches between the Red and Colorado rivers, a section of land previously granted to Brig. Gen. Arthur Wavell. Gov. Arizpe (WA MSS S-989;C6313) is concerned that these requests to colonize Texas are part of a concerted plan promoted by Haden Edwards to encourage rebellion against Mexico and that the warring Indian tribes may cause problems for settlers. WA MSS S-989 C6313 completely digitized.
Subject (Geographic):
Colorado River (Colo. Mexico), Red River (N.M. : River), and Texas Colonization
Subject (Name):
Coahuila and Texas (Mexico). Governor (1826-1827 : Arizpe) , Padilla, Juan Antonio, d. 1839, Ross, Reuben, d. 1828, and Wavell, Arthur Goodall, 1785-1860
Zachary Taylor's letters concern his life as commander of the 1st Military Department, with headquarters at Fort Jesup, Louisiana, 1844-1845, and as commander of the army of occupation in Texas, 1845-1846. Taylor's correspondence records his role in the war with Mexico and his political ambitions.
Subject (Geographic):
United States--Politics and government--1815-1861
Subject (Name):
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 and United States Army Adjutant General's Office
Zachary Taylor's letters concern his life as commander of the 1st Military Department, with headquarters at Fort Jesup, Louisiana, 1844-1845, and as commander of the army of occupation in Texas, 1845-1846. Taylor's correspondence records his role in the war with Mexico and his political ambitions.
Subject (Geographic):
United States--Politics and government--1815-1861
Subject (Name):
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 and United States Army Adjutant General's Office
George Custer requests the Depot Quartermaster to supply locks and chains for the Company stables (WA MSS S-898;C967) and asks Col. Crosby to send him a horse and comments on the upcoming Washita campaign (WA MSS S-899 C967). Both items completely digitized.
Subject (Geographic):
Fort Leavenworth (Kan.)
Subject (Name):
Custer, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876, Noyes, Henry E, and United States Army Cavalry, 7th
In letters of March 19 (WA MSS S-469; Y839) and April 14, 1881 (WA MSS S-470; Y839) Young writes of her experiences as a lecturer and comments on women's suffrage, Mormonism, and Brigham Young. WA MSS S-469 Y839 completely digitized.
Subject (Name):
Froiseth, Jennie Anderson and Young, Ann Eliza, b. 1844
George Custer requests the Depot Quartermaster to supply locks and chains for the Company stables (WA MSS S-898;C967) and asks Col. Crosby to send him a horse and comments on the upcoming Washita campaign (WA MSS S-899 C967). Both items completely digitized.
Subject (Geographic):
Fort Leavenworth (Kan.)
Subject (Name):
Crosby, John Schuyler, 1839-1914, Custer, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876, and United States Army Cavalry, 7th
Collection of documents relating to Capel of Tewkesbury's tenure as First Lord of the Admiralty (1679-1680. Contents include a copy of his appointment and the official instructions for the post; a copy of James, Duke of York's instructions to the Navy Office and Royal definitions of the duties of Navy Board officials; inventories and valuations of ships, shipbuilding materials, provisions, and other supplies; and fair copies of office correspondence.
Alternative Title:
His Majesty having out of His royal desire
Description:
Binding: Contemporary black sheep, paneled; gilt spine., Bound in: three printed items, cataloged separately. 1) "By the Lords Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of England. General Instructions."; 2) "Qualifications established by His Majesty and the Lords of the Admiralty December the 18th 1677...."; 3) "By the Lords Commissioners for executing the Office of the Lord High Admiral of England....."., Bound with 3 other works., For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator., Laid in: TLS from Viscount Barrington to "My Dear Bill", 1934 Jan 31, accompanied by 4 p. of manuscript notes concerning the volume., and Spine title: "Admiralty."
Publisher:
s.n.,
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain--History, Naval--17th century. and Great Britain--History--Restoration, 1660-1688.
Subject (Name):
Great Britain.--Royal Navy--Appropriations and expenditures., Great Britain.--Royal Navy--Pay, allowances, etc., and Great Britain.--Royal Navy--Records and correspondence.