Box 1
Container
Contains 70 Results:
Fragment of letter begins: “It seems that this design . . .” Sublette's traders have sold goods to Indians; attacks of Blackfoot Indians on William Tullock, and plunder of furs; need of military force to protect the fur trade. (3 pages), ca. 1829 Jan 20
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: A0059-00067
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
ca. 1829 Jan 20
Fragment of letter begins: “. . . to the Blackfeet – This fact was communicated . . .” Blackfeet Indian attack; wealth of the Hudson Bay Co. Believed to be fragment of a draft of Ashley's letter to Thomas Hart Benton, January 20, 1829. (3 pages), ca. 1829 Jan 20
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: A0059-00068
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
ca. 1829 Jan 20
Draft of letter (fragment) begins: “When writing to you on the 20th . . .” Rocky Mountain region and military establishment at the mouth of the Columbia River. (2 pages), ca. 1829 Feb
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: A0059-00069
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
ca. 1829 Feb
Draft of letter dated Washington begins: “Dear Genl, I arrived here a week ago . . .” Relates to the four draft fragments dated circa March 1829 (see below). Discusses requirements of a military force in the Rocky Mountains. (8 pages), 1829 Feb 23
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: A0059-00070
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
1829 Feb 23
Draft of letter dated Washington City. Draft begins: “Sir, You request me to communicate to you . . .” Discusses requirements of a military force in the Rocky Mountains. (8 pages, 1829 Mar
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Identifier: A0059-00071
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
1829 Mar
Draft of letter, undated (fragment). Draft begins: “The equipage[?] for each horse . . .” Equipment for horses, organization of parties of 60 to 80 men for defense in the Indian country. (4 pages), No date
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Identifier: A0059-00072
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
No date
Draft of letter, undated (fragment). Draft begins: “and acquiring a knowledge of things . . .” Ease of Indian attack, proposes mobile military command, familiar with Indian country. (4 pages), No date
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Identifier: A0059-00073
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
No date
Undated fragment. Draft begins: “In compliance with your request in situation . . .” Descriptions of manner of equipment and moving parties of men through Indian country. (partial leaf, 2 pages), No date
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Identifier: A0059-00074
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
No date
Draft of letter. Draft begins: “and will not therefore yet commence hostilities . . .” Possibility of Pawnee Indians moving to the head waters of the south branch of the Platte River, to operate with the Arapahos, Kiowas and Blackfoot. Very similar to above fragment, not readily identifiable as Ashley's handwriting but matches that in his diary of 1825. (4 pages), ca. 1829 Mar
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: A0059-00075
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
ca. 1829 Mar
Draft of letter/notes (fragment). Draft begins: “The several tribes with whom we have intercourse west of the mountains . . .” Estimates numbers of warriors in tribes west of Missouri. (2 pages), ca. 1829 Mar
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: A0059-00076
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
ca. 1829 Mar