Box 2
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Letter signed Jno. S. Tutt, Bloomington, to ?. 4000 lbs. of goods for him at Cockrill & Marley’s [store]. Thinks most of emigration will cross Weston & vicinity. Col. Sumner will make ferry. Tells sale price of oxen and mules. Individuals mentioned: Maclin, Qu. Mr. Hands., and Smith. Businesses mentioned: Geo. Dye & Co. Places mentioned: Fort Kearny, Weston, Rialto, Jatan, Platte County, and Table Creek., 1850 Feb 20
Item — Box: 2
Scope and Contents
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....
Dates:
1850 Feb 20