Box 2
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Letter signed Robert Campbell, St. Louis, to John Dougherty, Jefferson City, Mo. Refers to Dougherty’s testimony on Indian Case at Jefferson City. Urges visit to St. Louis, it being only a two days’ journey in place of a water conveyance from Liberty. Campbell’s youngest child died a week ago. Tutt arrives at Laramie. Individuals mentioned: Capt. Rhett., 1851 Jan 8
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:
1851 Jan 8