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The Academy bulletin
This undated issue describes the Ottawa University Academy and why students should choose to attend it. It describes the courses, social life, and student activities.
Copy of letter written by Beard to C. Delano and Delano's reply, June 1872
This is a copy of two related letters. The copy was made by Henry Beard and sent to Rev. Robert Atkinson (see OU RG73.04.156). The first letter was written by Beard and sent to Columbus Delano who was Secretary of the Interior. Beard was the attorney…
Letter from Henry Beard to Atkinson on the legality of Senate Bill No. 1175
This is a letter from Henry Beard in Washington D.C. to Robert Atkinson declaring that the Senate Bill No 1175 (also titled "An Act for the relief of certain indians in the Central Superintendency" )is unconsititional .He says Ottawa University and…
Letter from Delano to Henry Beard, June 20, 1872
Columbus Delano, secretary of the Department of the Interior, wrote to Henry Beard in reply to Beard's letter of June 18th concerning an Act of Congress called the "Act for the relief of certain Indians in the Central Superintendency." Delano…
Letter from W. P. Dole to James Wind et al , 1863
Dole wrote James Wind and others in reply to a letter received from them asking for military protection for their people. Dole says the Secretary of the Interior suggests they confer with Governor Carney.
Letter to Caleb B. Smith from Wm. P. Dole, 1862
This is a handwritten copy of a letter addressed to Mr. Caleb B. Smith, Secretary of the Interior, by W. P. Dole,.Commissioner of Indian Affairs. It is a recommendation to split the duties that were previously being handled by one man. Congress would…
Letter to Jane Jones from Mrs. Challis of Atchison, 1888
Letter is from Mrs. W. L. Challiss asking for information about the Jotham Meeker family. It appears she wants to raise money to repair Jotham and Eleanor's gravestones.
Letter from Jane D. Chaplin to Jane Jones, 1856
This letter was written to express sympathy to Janes Jones. It was probably related to the raid in August 1856 which resulted in the destruction of the Jones home and belongings. (Geary was governor of Kansas territory from September 1856 through…
Envelope addressed to J. T. Jones, Washington City
This envelope is from the Department of the Interior. It is addressed to "Mr. J. T. Jones, Washington City." Written in pencil in different handwriting it says "Concerning the 1872 law", "Delano's position", "Beard (OU Atty) argument." The envelope…