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House of Representatives Miscellaneous Documents

Submissions from 1847 1847

Memorial of the heirs of families of the Cherokee Nation of Indians, and the children of their heirs and representatives, praying redress for the wrongs and injuries they have suffered by the officers of the United States in relation to certain reservations and pre-emptions of lands, and indemnities for improvements and spoliations.

Submissions from 1848 1848

Memorial of B. Marshall, Tuckahatchee, G. W. Stedham, and Geo. Scott, delegates of the Creek Nation, praying Congress to pass an act for the adjustment of their unsettled business.

Memorial of the heirs of families of the Cherokee Nation of Indians, and the children of their heirs and representatives, praying redress for the wrongs and injuries they have suffered by the officers of the United States in relation to certain reservations and pre-emptions of lands, and indemnities for improvements and spoliations.

Memorial of the Legislative Assembly of Oregon Territory, relative to their present situation and wants.

Memorial of the Legislature of Alabama, relative to the payment of interest by the General Government on advances made by said state, for the prosecution of the war against the Creek Indians.

Memorial of the Legislature of Mississippi, relative to the location of other sections in addition to valueless sixteenth sections, and the relinquishment of others, with the privilege of a re-location.

Report of Lieut. Neil M. Howison, United States Navy, to the Commander of the Pacific Squadron; being the result of an examination in the year 1846 of the coast, harbors, rivers, soil, productions, climate, and population of the Territory of Oregon.

Report of the Clerk of the House of Representatives U. S., in compliance with the act to authorize the appointment of additional paymasters, and for other purposes, passed July 4, 1836.

Resolutions of Mr. Vinton, on the subject of the reference of the President's annual message

Resolutions of the Legislature of Florida, concerning the payment of Allen G. Johnson and others, for services in the Florida War, and additional evidence in support of the petition before the Committee on Military Affairs.

Resolutions of the Legislature of Florida, concerning the payment of Allen G. Johnson and others, for services in the Florida War, and additional evidence in support of the petition before the Committee on Military Affairs.

Resolutions of the Legislature of Florida, relative to the removal of the Indians now remaining in Florida.

Resolutions of the Legislature of Indiana, relative to the payment of annuities to the Miami Indians.

Resolutions of the Legislature of Ohio, requesting Congress to place the name of Henry Johnson, of said state, on the pension roll.

Resolutions of the Legislature of Ohio, requesting Congress to place the name of Henry Johnson, of said state, on the pension roll.

Submissions from 1849 1849

Geographical memoir upon Upper California, in illustration of his map of Oregon and California. by John Charles Fremont: addressed to the Senate of the United States.

Letters from the Secretary of War, Second Comptroller, and Commissioner of Indian Affairs, upon the subject of the Cherokee Treaty of August, 1846

Memorial of Judge Wind and others, asking the fulfilment of treaty stipulations with the Cherokee Indians

Memorial of W. S. Coodey and John Drew, representatives of the "Old Settlers" of the Cherokee Nation of Indians

Petition of the head chiefs of the Chippewa tribe of Indians on Lake Superior for a grant of lands, &c

Remonstrance of Col. Peter Pitchlynn, Choctaw delegate, against the passage of the bill to unite under one government the several Indian tribes west of the Mississippi River

Resolution of the Legislature of Florida, asking the passage of a law granting land to the officers and soldiers who served in the Florida War

Resolution of the Legislature of Florida, in favor of the payment of the claims of Captain Thomas Langford and his men for services as volunteers in the Seminole War

Resolution of the Legislature of Florida, urging upon Congress the payment of certain companies of volunteers

Resolutions of the Legislature of Florida, asking Congress to take some action to keep the Indians of Florida within their prescribed boundaries

Resolutions of the Legislature of Indiana, relative to a grant of land in the Miami reserve, for the use of the Indiana University

Resolutions of the Legislature of Indiana, relative to soldiers in the late war with Great Britain, and others

Resolutions of the Legislature of North Carolina, relative to the provision of a permanent home for the Indian tribes

Resolutions of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, relative to the provision of a permanent home for the Indian tribes

Submissions from 1850 1850

Fourth annual report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, to the Senate and House of Representatives, showing the operations, expenditures, and condition of the institution during the year 1840

Memorial of the Legislature of Michigan, relative to certain land grants and surveys in said state

Memorial of the Legislature of Missouri, relative to the extension of the southwestern boundary of the state, and the extinguishment of the Indian title to certain lands

Report of the Clerk of the House of Representatives U. S., in compliance with the act to authorize the appointment of additional paymasters, and for other purposes, passed July 4, 1836

Resolution of the Legislature of Indiana, relative to the price of the public lands on the Great Miami Reservation

Resolution of the Legislature of Tennessee, relative to a grant of land to the officers and soldiers of the War of 1812, and Seminole War

Submissions from 1851 1851

Appropriations, new offices, &c. Report of the Clerk of the House of Representatives U.S., in compliance with the act to authorize the appointment of additional paymasters, and for other purposes, passed July 4, 1836

Florida Volunteers. Resolutions of the General Assembly of Florida, relative to the payment of certain companies of volunteers

Joint Resolutions of the Legislature of California, in relation to the placing of troops along the borders, and the erection of forts in California for the protection of the citizens of that state

Levi F. Mocher. Resolution of the General Assembly of Florida, relative to the claim of Levi F. Mocher, deceased

Resolution of the General Assembly of Florida, in reference to losses sustained by citizens of Florida in the Seminole War

Submissions from 1852 1852

Appropriations, new offices, etc. Report of the Clerk of the House of Representatives U. S., in compliance with the "Act to authorize the appointment of additional paymasters, and for other purposes," passed July 4, 1836.

Cherokees of North Carolina. Letter from the Secretary of the Interior to the Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, transmitting Information as to the amount of money paid William H. Thomas for and on account of the Cherokees of North Carolina.

Preamble and resolutions of the Legislature of Michigan, recommending the payment of a balance due under the treaty between the United States and the Ottawa and Chippewa Nations of Indians, concluded at Washington on the 28th March, 1836

Stockbridge Indians. Letter from the Sachem and councillors of the Stockbridge Indians, in relation to the application of John W. Quinney for his share of the moneys of the tribe specified in the several treaties with the United States.

Submissions from 1853 1853

Appropriations, new offices, etc. Report of the Clerk of the House of Representatives U. S., in compliance with the "Act to authorize the appointment of additional paymasters, and for other purposes," passed July 4, 1836

Military posts on Kansas and Upper Minnesota Rivers. Letter from the Secretary of War, on the subject of estimates for posts at the Republican Fork of Kansas River, and on Upper Minnesota River

Muscogee or Creek Indians. Letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, in reference to the affairs of the Creek Indians

Submissions from 1854 1854

Additional estimates for the Indian Department. Letter from the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting additional estimates, and explanations thereof, for the service of the Indian department

Alabama Mlitia -- Second Brigade. Memorial of the General Assembly of Alabama, asking for the payment of the balance due to the Second Brigade of Alabama Militia called into the United States service in 1836, under the command of Brigadier General William W. Garrard, in the war against the Creek Indians

Black Feet Indians, gros-ventres, and others. Letter from the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting communications showing the importance of an appropriation for defraying the expenses of holding a council with the Indians therein named

Fort Atkinson. Memorial of the Legislative Council of New Mexico, asking the re-establishment of Fort Atkinson

Indian appropriations. (To accompany bill H.R. no. 46.) Letters addressed to the Committee on Indian Affairs, transmitting and explaining estimates for Indian appropriations

Jicarilla Indians. Memorial of the Legislative Council of New Mexico, in reference to the Indians within the borders of the Territory

New Mexico -- Land claims. Memorial of the Legislative Council of New Mexico, in regard to land claims, &c

Smithsonian Institution. Communication from the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, transmitting the annual report of the Board of Regents of that institution

Special estimates for Indian service. communications addressed to the Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, accompanied by special estimates and explanations thereof for the Indian service

Submissions from 1855 1855

Annual report -- Smithsonian Institution. Letter from the secretary of the Smithsonian institution, transmitting the annual report.

Annual report -- Smithsonian Institution. Letter from the secretary of the Smithsonian institution, transmitting the annual report.

Claim of J. K. Rogers, and other Cherokees. Letter from the commissioner of Indian affairs, in regard to the claim of J. K. Rogers, and other Cherokees.

Garrison at mouth of Big Sioux River. Memorial and joint resolution of the Legislature of Iowa, asking the establishment of a garrison at or near the mouth of the Big Sioux River, in Iowa.

Miami Indians. Letter from the Commissioner of Indian affairs, to the Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, in regard to the Miami tribe of Indians.

Military road from Fort Dunginess. Memorial of the Legislature of Washington Territory, praying an appropriation for a military road from New Dunginess, to connect with the military road from Fort Vancouver to Fort Steilacoom.

Military road from Fort Steilacoom to Bellingham Bay. Memorial of the Legislature of Washington Territory, for a military road from Fort Steilacoom to Bellingham Bay.

Pensions to soldiers and widows. Resolutions of the Legislature of New York, in relation to granting pensions to soldiers of the Indian Wars of 1791-2-4 and 5, and to the widows of the deceased soldiers of those wars.

Settlers and emigrants between the Mississippi Valley and the Pacific Ocean, &c. Joint resolutions of the legislature of Iowa, concerning the protection of settlers and emigrants between the Mississippi Valley and the Pacific Ocean, including the establishment of postal and telegraphic correspondence across the American continent.

Settlers and emigrants between the Mississippi Valley and the Pacific Ocean, &c. Joint resolutions of the legislature of Iowa, concerning the protection of settlers and emigrants between the Mississippi Valley and the Pacific Ocean, including the establishment of postal and telegraphic correspondence across the American continent.

Submissions from 1856 1856

Appropriations, new offices, &c.

Choctaw interest claim. Letter from the Secretary of the Interior, communicating copies of letters having reference to an item in the estimates for the Choctaw claim for interest.

Error in Chickasaw estimates. Letter from the Secretary of the Interior, communicating a copy of a letter from the Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs, in reference to an error in the Chickasaw estimates.

Estimates -- Florida volunteers. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting estimates for the pay of Florida volunteers.

Florida volunteers -- Estimates. Letter from the Secretary of War, addressed to the Chairman of Ways and Means, accompanied by estimates of appropriation for defraying expenses of volunteers lately called into service in Florida.

Indian War -- Washington Territory. Memorial of the Legislature of Washington Territory, praying an appropriation to defray the expenses of the existing war.

John L. McLane, of Florida. Resolution of the Legislature of Florida, asking Congress to make an appropriation for the benefit of John L. McLane, of the State of Florida.

Military road from Bruceport to the Cowlitz Landing. Resolution of the Legislature of Washington Territory, relative to a military road from Bruceport, on Shoalwater Bay, to the Cowlitz Landing.

Military road from Fort Steilacoom to Fort Walla-Walla. Memorial of the Legislature of Washington Territory, praying an appropriation for the Military Road across the Cascade Mountains.

Military road from Olympia. Memorial of the Legislature of Washington Territory, praying an appropriation for a military road from Olympia, on Puget Sound, to connect with the military road from Salem to Astoria, in Oregon Territory, at some point near the mouth of the Columbia River.

New Mexico contested election. Papers and testimony in the case of Miguel A. Otero, contesting the seat of Jose M. Gallegos, Delegate from the Territory of New Mexico.

Oregon Territory -- Expenses of Indian War. Memorial of the Legislative Assembly of Oregon, asking Congress to assume the expenses of the existing Indian War.

Oregon volunteers -- Pay of. Copy of an act of the Territory of Oregon, providing for the payment of Volunteers in the service of the Territory.

Tenth annual report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, showing the operations, expenditures, and condition of the institution, up to January 1, 1856. and the proceedings of the Board up to March 22, 1856.

Western boundary of Iowa. Resolution of the Legislature of Iowa, in reference to the extension of the western boundary of said state.

Submissions from 1858 1858

Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, showing the operations, expenditures, and condition of the institution for the year 1857.

Joint resolution of the Legislature of Texas, calling upon the United States government to refund the money heretofore paid out by the State of Texas for defence of her frontier since the 28th day of February, 1855.

Joint resolution of the Legislature of Texas, calling upon the United States government to refund the money heretofore paid out by the State of Texas for defence of her frontier since the 28th day of February, 1855.

Joint resolution of the Legislature of the State of Texas, asking for the establishment of a military post at or near the junction of the Wichita and Red Rivers, &c., &c.

Joint resolution of the Legislature of the State of Texas, relating to Indians west of the Pecos River.

Letter from the Governor of the Territory of New Mexico, transmitting resolutions of the legislative assembly in relation to the Arizona Territory.

Report of a Board of Officers of the Army, as to the necessity of maintaining Fort Snelling as a military depot.

Resolution of the Legislature of the State of Georgia, asking for the passage of a law fixing the rules of evidence regulating the granting of bounty land to certain officers and soldiers therein mentioned.

Resolution of the Legislature of the State of Iowa, in favor of granting bounty land to the volunteers of the Spirit Lake Expedition, in March, 1857.

Resolution of the Legislature of the State of Iowa, in favor of granting bounty land to the volunteers of the Spirit Lake Expedition, in March, 1857.

Resolution of the Legislature of the State of Iowa, in favor of granting bounty land to the volunteers of the Spirit Lake Expedition, in March, 1857.

Resolution of the Legislature of the State of Iowa, in favor of granting bounty land to the volunteers of the Spirit Lake Expedition, in March, 1857.

Resolutions of the Legislature of the Territory of Washington, relative to the reports made by General Wool concerning the late Indian war in that territory.

Resolves of the Legislature of the State of Georgia, asking the extinguishment of title to Indian reservations in that state.

Resolves of the Legislature of the State of Georgia, asking the extinguishment of title to Indian reservations in that state.

Statements showing I. appropriations made during the first session of the Thirty-fifth Congress. II. Officers created and the salaries thereof. III. The offices the salaries of which have been increased, with the amount of such increase, during the same period.

Sundry petitions of citizens of the Territory of Minnesota, protesting against the annulling of the sale of Fort Snelling Reserve, &c.

Submissions from 1859 1859

Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, showing the operations, expenditures, and condition of the institution for the year 1858.

Indian depredations. Memorial of legislature of Territory of New Mexico

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