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This warranty deed transfers 42.30 acres of land from Ottawa University to Pka-kun (Ottawa Indian) for the sum of $52.87. The deed is dated June 22, 1865. The deed was signed by John (Tauy) Jones who was treasurer of Ottawa University at the time.…

Jane Jones had written to the Department of the Interior on July 9, 1883, in reference to her share of the funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to Ottawa University. The acting commissioner, E. L. Stevens, wrote her that a District Court…

This small booklet lists the Sunday School lessons for each quarter of 1889 . Each listing gives the date, title, and scripture used for the lesson. This booklet was used as a promotion for Ottawa University. The church affiliation isn't stated but…

These are the minutes of the East Fork of the Little Miami Baptist Association which met in Clermont County, Ohio. The representatives of the churches met on September 6, 7, and 8th of 1823. The listing for each church showed who the representatives…

Newspaper article by John Mark Lambertson and originally published by The Ottawa Herald March 18, 1989. Article recounts Lambertson's discovery of the location of Tauy Jones' store, the first business in what would become Ottawa, KS.
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Newspaper article by John Mark Lambertson and originally published by The Ottawa Herald February 3, 1989. Article traces the history of Judge James Hanway of Lane, KS.
Newspaper article includes a bust photo of Hanway.

Newspaper article by John Mark Lambertson and originally published in The Ottawa Herald November 19, 1988. Article summarizes the life of John Tecumseh "Tauy" Jones and the area use of the word "Tauy." Also includes some history of the Algonquian…

This letter acknowledges the receipt of Jone's letter about Ottawa University and that Browning referred it to the commissioner of Indian Affairs

Letter from the Office of Indian Affairs promising an investigation into compensation for any losses Tauy Jones might have suffered in an event that occurred August 29, 1856.

This safeguard was issued to John (Tauy) Jones after his home was burned by raiders. It is signed by Major General S. R. Curtis