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Box 2

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Contains 1 Result:

Letter signed Robert Campbell, St. Louis, to John Dougherty. Extract from A.G. Reed’s letter telling of mistake in weight of bushels sent him. All freight is now at Leavenworth. Sends Maj. Ogden with power of attorney for contract for transportation. Individuals mentioned: Maj. Wood, Lt. Woodberry, and H. Rich. Places mentioned: Sonora, Kearny, and Laramie., 1850 June 6

 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 June 6