Box 2
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Letter signed H.F. Mayer, Fort Laramie, to Lewis B. Dougherty, Liberty. Individuals mentioned: Moran, Tutt, Col. Campbell, Kerr, Bankee, Dr. Kalb, Lt. Marshall, Lew, Tillery, Jones, Old Frank, McGraw, Lt. Sargent, Kinkaid, Page, Beachman, Ward, Gratiot, Col. Hoffman, Maj. Mackin, Capt. Ketchem, and Mr. Hockaday. Subjects mentioned: Mo. River Indians, the Ogallalah, the Sioux, and the Crows. Places mentioned: St. Louis, Kearny, Salt Lake, St. Joe, Banlac Camp, and Bauvais., 1855 Jan 23
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:
1855 Jan 23