All Items 21 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 21 Contributor 20 Eisenberg, Pablo 9 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 5 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 4 Mead, John O. 3 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 2 Brooks, Susan, 1814-1886 2 Copway, George, 1818-1869 2 Harmstead, James 2 McClees & Germon 2 United States Christian Commission 2 Welch, Thomas B., 1814-1874 2 American Sunday School Union 1 Amherst College 1 Anderson, Rufus, 1796-1880 1 Bancroft, Monson 1 Barnes, Albert, 1798-1870 1 Black Hawk, Sauk chief, 1767-1838 1 Boudinot, Elias, -1839 1 Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899 1 Brown, Catharine, 1800?-1823 1 show more 15 show fewer Location 5 United States 5 New York (State) 2 Flemington 1 New Jersey 1 North America 1 Topic 20 Correspondence 9 History 6 Personal narratives 4 Cherokee Indians 3 Career in Church work 2 Government relations 2 Indians of North America 2 Missions 2 Ojibwa Indians 2 Politics and government 2 Seneca Indians 2 1835 December 29 1 African American troops 1 American literature 1 Biography 1 Black Hawk War, 1832 1 Cherokee women 1 Christianity 1 Collection and preservation 1 Copper mines and mining 1 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 5 Younghee Kim-Wait (Class of 1982)/Pablo Eisenberg Collection of Native American Literature 9 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 5 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 4 Sidney Brooks (AC 1841) Papers 2 Amherst College Early History Manuscripts and Pamphlets Collection 1 Genre 7 Correspondence 11 Books 8 Biographies (documents) 4 Checks (bank checks) 1 Extracts 1 Reports 1 Speeches (documents) 1 show more 2 show fewer Place of Creation 3 Philadelphia (Pa.) 21 Boston (Mass.) 1 New York (N.Y.) 1 Julia Perkins Mead letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 February 19 Mead, Julia Perkins, 1803-1881 Julia Perkins Mead letter to Justin Perkins in which she expresses happiness at receiving Perkins' letter announcing a safe return to his "Eastern home" in Persia the day before the end of his son's vacation and his return to Middlebury College. Mead writes of everyone's very high opinion of Henry (Perkins), of his special bond with Eddie Mead, and of the care he showed to his mother (Charlotte Bass Perkins). Mead expresses sympathy and admiration for Charlotte's "grappling with insanity." In addition, Mead shares news of her own children and shares her fears for James who was serving in the army. Julia Perkins Mead letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 February 19 John O. Mead letter to Justin Perkins, 1861 November 16 Mead, John O. J. O. Mead letter to Justin Perkins in which Mead thanks Perkins for the generous consolation he had expressed for the Meads during the days of trial they were experiencing in their business. Mead hopes to have a few days to visit in person so that he might speak "face to face on a subject which for sometime has labored in my mind." In addition, Mead comments on a number of spiritual subjects that he says Perkins is familiar with and can readily respond. John O. Mead letter to Justin Perkins, 1861 November 16 John O. Mead letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 December 20 Mead, John O. J.O. Mead letter to Justin Perkins in which Mead writes regarding his health, the health of family and friends, the status of the family business, and current events in the United States. Mead discusses messages from the government and states that he rejoices in the prospect of the abolishment of slavery. He also writes about the army, including the "colored troops," and what is being done for freed slaves and "the poor deluded white people in the rebellious states." In the letter, Mead mentions Alexander Cummings, a Missionary Society, and family members: Henry, Charlotte, James, and Mrs. Mead (Julia Perkins Mead). John O. Mead letter to Justin Perkins, 1863 December 20 John O. Mead letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 July 22 Mead, John O. J. O. Mead letter to Justin Perkins in which Mead responds to a letter received from Perkins and writes regarding his health and the health of others, the status of the Civil War, the family business, and the financial status of the United States. He mentions General Grant (Ulysses S. Grant), General Sherman (William Tecumseh Sherman), Secretary Chase (Salmon P. Chase), and Senator Fessenden (William P. Fessenden). John O. Mead letter to Justin Perkins, 1864 July 22 Sidney Brooks letter to Susan Brooks, 1864 July 12 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks letter to his wife Susan Brooks in which he writes regarding his current situation as a delegate of the United States Christian Commission in the American Civil War. He writes that they (the delegates) have arrived in Philadelphia and he writes of what they have been doing this afternoon. Sidney says that they received orders from Washington (D.C.) that the delegates should go to a part of West Philadelphia to meet and assist wounded soldiers there. He says that he will write her from the point of destination, that he must attend to his equipment, and that there are fourteen delegates, all anxious for the work. In a postscript, he notes that people do not fear the Rebels much there. Sidney Brooks letter to Susan Brooks, 1864 July 12 Sidney Brooks letter to Susan Brooks, 1864 July 16 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks letter to his wife Susan Brooks in which he writes regarding his current situation as a delegate of the United States Christian Commission in the American Civil War. He writes that they (the delegates) have returned safe from their Monocacy expedition and are off for Washington (D.C.). He says they found but two hundred and twenty-five wounded Union prisoners and four hundred and fifty Rebel wounded all brought into the hospital grounds at Frederick City. Sidney writes that they were much in need of stores and so the boxes they brought were in good time. He states that he Rebel and Union soldiers are all together and he has talked with soldiers of both sides who are sick and wounded. He also talks of how he has been feeling. Sidney Brooks letter to Susan Brooks, 1864 July 16 Albert Barnes letter to Heman Humphrey, 1844 October 8 Barnes, Albert, 1798-1870 Albert Barnes letter to Heman Humphrey in which Barnes responds to the offer made by Humphrey and the Board of Trustees to appoint Barnes as President of Amherst College. Barnes discusses how honored he was by the offer and states that he knows the College has been a great blessing to the land under Humphrey's administration. Barnes goes on, however, to decline the offer and explain his reasons for doing so, primarily relating to his reluctance to leave his current position. He states that he thinks he can foresee that there would be peril to the harmony of the church in selecting another pastor and that the interests of religion in his city would be likely to suffer. He writes that another reason he must decline is that he feels it is his duty to preach the gospel. In closing, he prays that the Board will find a man who is qualified to fill the position and wishes Humphrey well. Albert Barnes letter to Heman Humphrey, 1844 October 8 Aboriginal American authors and their productions: especially those in the native languages : a chapter in the history of literature Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899 Aboriginal American authors and their productions: especially those in the native languages : a chapter in the history of literature Address on the present condition and prospects of the aboriginal inhabitants of North America: with particular reference to the Seneca nation, delivered at Buffalo, New York Pierce, M. B. (Maris Bryant), 1811-1874 Address on the present condition and prospects of the aboriginal inhabitants of North America: with particular reference to the Seneca nation, delivered at Buffalo, New York A further illustration of the case of the Seneca Indians in the state of New York: in a review of a pamphlet entitled "An appeal to the Christian community, &c., by Nathaniel T. Strong, a chief of the Seneca tribe" Joint Committee on Indian Affairs of the Four Yearly Meetings of Baltimore, Genesee, New York, and Philadelphia (Society of Friends : Hicksite) A further illustration of the case of the Seneca Indians in the state of New York: in a review of a pamphlet entitled "An appeal to the Christian community, &c., by Nathaniel T. Strong, a chief of the Seneca tribe" The life, history, and travels of Kah-ge-ga-gah-bowh, (George Copway): a young Indian chief of the Ojebwa Nation, a convert to the Christian faith, and a missionary to his people for twelve years : with a sketch of the present state of the Ojebwa Nation, in regard to Christianity and their future prospects : also, an appeal, with all the names of the chiefs now living, who have been Christianized, and the missionaries now laboring among them Copway, George, 1818-1869 The life, history, and travels of Kah-ge-ga-gah-bowh, (George Copway): a young Indian chief of the Ojebwa Nation, a convert to the Christian faith, and a missionary to his people for twelve years : with a sketch of the present state of the Ojebwa Nation, in regard to Christianity and their future prospects : also, an appeal, with all the names of the chiefs now living, who have been Christianized, and the missionaries now laboring among them The life, history, and travels of Kah-ge-ga-gah-bowh, (George Copway): a young Indian chief of the Ojebwa Nation, a convert to the Christian faith, and a missionary to his people for twelve years : with a sketch of the present state of the Ojebwa Nation, in regard to Christianity and their future prospects : also, an appeal, with all the names of the chiefs now living, who have been Christianized, and the missionaries now laboring among them Copway, George, 1818-1869 The life, history, and travels of Kah-ge-ga-gah-bowh, (George Copway): a young Indian chief of the Ojebwa Nation, a convert to the Christian faith, and a missionary to his people for twelve years : with a sketch of the present state of the Ojebwa Nation, in regard to Christianity and their future prospects : also, an appeal, with all the names of the chiefs now living, who have been Christianized, and the missionaries now laboring among them Letter from John Ross, the principal chief of the Cherokee nation, to a gentleman of Philadelphia [i.e. Job R. Tyson] Ross, John, 1790-1866 Letter from John Ross, the principal chief of the Cherokee nation, to a gentleman of Philadelphia [i.e. Job R. Tyson] An address to the whites: delivered in the First Presbyterian Church, on the 26th of May, 1826 Boudinot, Elias, -1839 This document is a published copy of a speech delivered by Elias Boudinot, Cherokee missionary and future editor of the Cherokee Phoenix newspaper, in Philadelphia on May 26, 1826 and printed by William F. Geddes. Boudinot's speech was part of a fund-raising tour designed to procure money for the establishment of a printing press in the Cherokee Nation from which to publish a national newspaper. In this speech, Boudinot emphasizes the "progress" of the Cherokees by detailing their agricultural and domestic employments and the invention and adoption of the written Cherokee language devised by Sequoyah (also George Guest). Boudinot further highlights the influence Christian missionaries have had in the Cherokee Nation. He urges his audience to distinguish themselves philanthropically by supporting not only the publication of a national newspaper, but also the establishment of a seminary within the Cherokee Nation. An address to the whites: delivered in the First Presbyterian Church, on the 26th of May, 1826 Memoir of Catharine Brown: a Christian Indian of the Cherokee nation Anderson, Rufus, 1796-1880 Memoir of Catharine Brown: a Christian Indian of the Cherokee nation Life of Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak or Black Hawk: embracing the tradition of his nation--Indian wars in which he has been engaged--cause of joining the British in their late war with America, and its history--description of the Rock-river village--manners and customs--encroachments by the whites, contrary to treaty--removal from his village in 1831 : with an account of the cause and general history of the late war, his surrender and confinement at Jefferson barracks, and travels through the United States Black Hawk, Sauk chief, 1767-1838 Life of Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak or Black Hawk: embracing the tradition of his nation--Indian wars in which he has been engaged--cause of joining the British in their late war with America, and its history--description of the Rock-river village--manners and customs--encroachments by the whites, contrary to treaty--removal from his village in 1831 : with an account of the cause and general history of the late war, his surrender and confinement at Jefferson barracks, and travels through the United States To the Hunterdon Copper Company Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A page extracted from "Report of the Geological Survey and Condition of the Hunterdon Copper Company's Property, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, with Maps and Drawings" featuring a brief report from Edward and Charles Henry Hitchcock to the Hunterdon Copper Company regarding a copper mine in Flemington, New Jersey. The Hitchcocks briefly describe the mine and conclude that they agree with Professors Montroville Wilson Dickeson and Forrest Shepherd's previous reports on the mine. At the time written, Edward Hitchcock was the State Geologist of Massachusetts and Vermont, and Charles H. Hitchcock was the Assistant Geologist of Massachusetts and Vermont. The report is signed by the Hitchcocks from Amherst College, Massachusetts, February 22, 1859. The title page of the original publication is included with the extract. To the Hunterdon Copper Company Joseph Clay letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1853 May 20 Clay, Joseph A., 1806-1881 A letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Joseph A. Clay requests the opportunity to purchase specimens of the minerals spodumene, Chesterfield tourmaline, and columbite. Joseph Clay letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1853 May 20 Edward Hitchcock check, 1860 March 3 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A check, signed by both Edward Hitchcock and Thomas Sinclair. Several notes are written on the verso. Edward Hitchcock check, 1860 March 3 John Tappan letter to the family of Edward Hitchcock, 1864 March 10 Tappan, John, 1781-1871 A letter in which John Tappan expresses his sympathies to the children of Edward Hitchcock for the loss of their father. John Tappan letter to the family of Edward Hitchcock, 1864 March 10
