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Regarding the application to pardon Jonah W. Andrew of the Stockbridge Tribe, who had been convicted of forgery in Oneida County. Requesting Williams' "view of the merits of this case." Docketed on verso: "Presented by Adele G. D. Locke, Chicago, May 5, 1883."

Excerpts from two letters received from an Indian mission school in Elliot, Georgia. Discusses matters pertaining to school, poor living conditions and the need for supplies; "Has christian charity ceased to act?- Are there no mercies on the land where the light of heaven shines?- How long shall we continue to send children from our doors, for want of the means of giving them bread to eat, & clothes to wear?"

Extract from her journal, June 17 to July 5, 1822. Travel from Sackett's Harbor, New York, to Fort Niagara, to Buffalo, past Cleveland, then up the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, and Lake Huron to Fort Mackinac. The letter contains many topics of discussion and descriptions of places, including: Col. Brady, General and Mrs. Porter at Buffalo; Fort Malden; Detroit; Native Americans along the Detroit River and shore of Lake St. Clair; Henry Schoolcraft, Indian Agent (who went with them); Thunder Bay, a July 4th celebration on board the ship; Fort Mackinac; an Indian dance; and the Sault and Fort Brady.

Located in the Duane Norman Diedrich collection

Second yearly epistle; Have established school for Native Americans; Concern over slavery.

Located in the Quaker collection

Pictorial signature of Swan; "The above is the Signature of a North American chief. He was ne of an Embassy from several of the Indian Tribes to the President of the United States at Washington, and gave it to me as that place in 1822." Pictorial signature to "J. Halkett"

Regarding a $42 annuity due to Anthony Otsequitte, an Oneida; "He has for a long time been indebted to another Indian by the name of John Powlas in whose favour he has formerly drawn several orders for this annuity- But it seems before Powlas could present his order some other person having the like authority has presented his order and obtained the money..."

Assurance of loyalty to United States, signed by all chiefs; they testify to being members of the American Tribe of St. Regis Indians, have no fealty to Great Britain, "that we were friendly to the United States during the late war, and have continued to be since, and that it is our fixed determination to establish & continue our Residence within the limits of the said United States..."

Agreement to appoint deputy representatives for the Saint Regis Nation, "in order to put an end to all quarrels for power & authority which lately have disturbed our peace, we will not henceforth recognize any other Individuals to be Chiefs or Trustees" except three men, who would be empowered to transact for the tribe.

Updating the progress of a group of Stockbridge Indians heading west from Buffalo to Mackinaw with Dean [who represented the Brothertown Indians of New York]. Describes the difficulties of the journey, contrary weather, and a missionary "who appears to be a pious good man" and who teaches Indian children.

Including sketch of seat of war between the Sioux and Chippewa; Letter identifies places on the map.

Located in the Michigan collection