Box 2
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Letter signed Tho. Swords, New York, to Major Dougherty. Your last letter annoyed me as I thought everything was going along swimmingly. I do wish we were rid of Shultz. I do not recall having the agreement, but it was legally cancelled, but if we are morally bound to give him his claim is another question. I am disposed to act liberally so that there will be no clashing of interests in the future development. Do come and see us. New York goes ahead like ten thousand and yet they say we stand still in comparison to San Francisco. Individuals mentioned: Ruff, Mrs. D., and Mrs. Swords. Places mentioned: Carlisle., 1854 Feb 16
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:
1854 Feb 16