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Pencil drawing on birch bark of the exterior of a church building with the caption, "Indian Church Fort William P.Q."

Account of previous year's missionary work with Cree, Ojibwa and Eskimos at southern tip of Hudson Bay. Provides an account of his expenditures for 1889, which totals approximately £770.

Account of service with 4th Infantry during 2nd Seminole War, beginning with the winter of 1835-6 and concluding in the winter of 1840-1. Folder includes a 4-page letter dated March 21, 1891 entitled "Addition to my narrative in its appropriate place", and an undated one-page manuscript from Prince as well.

Two blank U.S. Indian Service forms with “PASS” stamped on them, intended to be used to grant permission for someone to leave the Agency. A different form with the same purpose is also included and filled out with information regarding the Touched and their Family to travel to the Cheyenne Agency in Oklahoma for 15 days. The following names are listed as Delegates to the Catholic Convocation of the Cheyenne River Agency: Two Crow, Good Wind, Wooden Horn, Runs All Over, His Battle, James White, Drifting Goose, Not Afraid of Bear, Thomas White, White Plume, Four Tracks, Grey Bird, Iron Leg, Smells Earth, Shoots Enemy, White Horse, Med[ien] Cedar, [Nirs] Gillen, Running Hunter, Day Woman, and Mrs. Barry.

Travelling along the lake towards the Northern Divide, stopping at the hut of an "indian trapper" on his way to "this indian village & Hudson Bay agency." "The outfit looked very pretty coming in in single file, the dogs on the trot & the indians on the run with the Lurline & American flags flying & all the dogs having some 7 sleigh bells each." Extreme cold. "The Indians have just been giving me a dance in this cabin." "My indians are a good lot & are anxious for me to reach the divide as they say I am the first 'white gentleman' to atte[mpt] it."

Sale of lot 2 in block 10, Cross Village, Emmett County.

Emmett County Abstracts of Title, "Tax History." Certifying that a block of land in Cross Village is delinquent for unpaid taxes for the years 1892 and 1893. With records of title for lot 12 in block 1, 1846-1893. With a small manuscript map, depicting "Part of Bk 1 Vil. Of the Cross."

Comments on Susie Davenport, an Ottawa woman from Cross Village, Michigan, who recently graduated from the Indian Industrial School and hopes to continue her education. Doctor suggested a "summer of home life" would benefit Susie's health. Superintendent "Capt. [Richard Henry] Pratt approved of that course, keeping open for her the opportunity of coming back in the fall and completing the High School course." Written on United States Indian Industrial School letterhead, where Standing served as Assistant Superintendent.

Sale of lot 3 in block 10, Cross Village, Emmett County. Signed by Theresa Kis-wan-be, with her mark.

Two checks made out by R.F. Jamerson, Jr., treasurer of the Seneca Nation.