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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02146.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of documents regarding Indian agents and payments to tribes |
| Title | William Clark to Richard Graham on news of the Delaware Indians of Illinois and a purchase of corn |
| Date | 5 January 1824 |
| Author | Clark, William (1770-1838) |
| Recipient | Graham, Richard |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Complains of Graham's not writing enough. Mentions that he has written "to the Secty of War on Indn afs. in relation to the points suggested by you..." The only news from the Indians in the Illinois Territory, which Graham oversaw, was the application by Chief Anderson for provisions. Indicates that he will not purchase the needed corn, remarking that the Delaware Indians of Illinois will "join their friends on White River" and mentions the prospect of inducing the Kickapoo to move in the spring. Discusses some politics and one man's pursuit of a position as an Indian agent. Address leaf is not in Clark's hand. The free frank is not accompanied by a signature; "FREE" is penned on the cover. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Frontiers and Exploration Westward Expansion Government and Civics Politics Office Seeker Merchants and Trade |
| People | Clark, William (1770-1838) Graham, Richard (1786-1858) |
| Place written | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Theme | Native Americans; Merchants & Commerce; Government & Politics; Westward Expansion |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | William Clark is best remembered for his co-leadership of the Lewis and Clark expedition into the Louisiana Territory from 1803 to 1806. After his return, Clark was appointed principal Indian agent and brigadier general of the militia for the Louisiana Territory and in 1813 became governor of the Missouri Territory. In 1822, he became Superintendent of Indian Affairs, a position he held until his death in 1838. Major Richard Graham was an Indian agent for the Illinois Territory. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |