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Sutlers -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John Dougherty Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A0398
Scope and Contents 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: 1823-1917