Letter signed Jno. G. Shultz, Iatan, to Major Dougherty. This letter introduces to you George Barnett. He is just the man for Samuels to place in charge of a store at Iatan. We are very anxious to have the store here and everything you can do to help will be appreciated. Bad luck seems to follow me as one of my negroes died recently. I hope to be down to see you but do not wait on my account as my coming is too uncertain. Individuals mentioned: Geo. Garnett, John Triplett. Businesses mentioned: Triplett McFadin & Co. Places mentioned: St. Louis and Kentucky., 1853 Nov 16

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From the Collection:

Collection consists mainly of the correspondence of Major John Dougherty in relation to sutling at Fort Kearny, Nebraska, and government transportation of freight between Fort Kearny and Fort Laramie, Wyoming, in the 1840s and 1850s. Also includes numerous bills of sale of slaves; correspondence and reports regarding Indian affairs, including a report from Leavenworth, March 9, 1832; land documents; and correspondence regarding land claims. Correspondents include Dougherty's son Lewis B. Dougherty, Robert Campbell, Henry S. Turner, A.G. Reed, Major C.F. Ruff, and Col. Thomas Swords. Collection also includes two diaries, 1869-1879, and a ledger, 1851-1852, of the medical practice of Dr. William Wallace Dougherty, a Liberty, Missouri, physician and nephew of John Dougherty. The diaries include material on the family.