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Relating to the murder of settlers by a party of Chipppewa.

Located in the Michigan collection

Bamber offers descriptions of the climate and agriculture of Prairie du Long and religious groups in Ohio and Kentucky. He mentions that the Jesuits have a college in Kentucky, "under pay from Goverment" to civilize Indian boys.

Located in the Blandina Diedrich collection

Thompson, a missionary, describes his eight-day sea journey from New York to Charleston and later passage by steamboat to augusta. Also discusses his missionary work; "We were received by the most hearty welcome and christian affection by our Misionary brethren and Sisters...We have five native children in the family, two boys and three girls."

Missionary at the Carey Mission, a Baptist institution for Potawatomi. Awaiting news about government plans for Indian removal, over which she has conflicted feelings. Believes removal could be beneficial if alcohol was prohibited and unscrupulous white settlers kept at a distance. "... here they are surrounded by those who are taking the advantage of them in every way and selling to them the poisonous draught in abundance but there I hope they will be beyond their reach." Inquiring after acquaintances in New Hampshire. Religious reflections inspired by reading a letter from the Watchmen newspaper. "We have had 8 of the indian children with us through the winter and expect they will remain with us untill we remove west."

Articles of Agreement between McNeal and future Governor Matthews regarding the sale of two sections of land previously owned by O-nah ha, a Chickasaw woman. Matthews initially purchased the land from O-nah ha for $1,000 per section. Docketed with two later transfers of the property, dated June 17, 1837, and July 24, 1837.

Description of Seminole attack on a Chattahoochee River steamboat; "the din of War is Sundry in our ear … " Ten people were killed and wounded and a Committee of Safety formed soon afterwards.

Travel from Burlington, Vermont, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin Territory. Buffalo, New York; along the shore of Lake Erie; Detroit; Rock and Fox Rivers. Steam boat travel; descriptions of flora; mentions of Kalamazoo County and Chicago. Jones' son in Milwaukee works for the Surveyor General; he was called away to districts on the "black hawk or Rather the Sauk and fox purchase." [Original located in the American Travel Collection]

Responding to his cousin, who had inquired about "speculation &c in the West." Some think the area "the very Garden of the world while others … are disappointed and return back". Sawyer notes that the area is excellent for selling goods; business is principally done on navigable streams. Persons who are able to speak in native languages are able to engage in profitable trading with Indians. The Blackhawks will not speak English.

Located in the Duane Norman Diedrich collection

Reflections on religion brought about by visiting Native American mounds in Illinois and reading Alexis De Toqueville's Democracy in America.Compares Jews in Canaan to new settlers in America, considering Providential protection.

Seeking assistance with a government claim to “cover the loss of a negro man, and damages sustained by the wanton interference of the Creek Agent’s power." Claims that the Creek Agent had prevented him from “use of” a family of 10 Black individuals for almost two years and assisted one of them in running away. Notes needing testimony to prove the claim, and one individual who is able to do so is currently living in the Creek nation. Comments on other paperwork to prove the claim for extra pay promised to their father for acting as "removing agent" and expectations of deceit from others involved. Recommends "galvanism or electricity" to help restore a child's "lost sences." Mother has been unwell, attributing sickness to gardening in the heat in an attempt to stave off the effects of drought.