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John Cross Smith letter to Justin Perkins, 1842 May 18

Smith, John C. (John Cross), 1803-1878

John C. Smith letter to Justin Perkins in which Smith provides their three objects in lithographing the Bishop. He says that after these are accomplished he could not object to the arrangement Perkins' proposes. In a postscript, he addresses P.S. Duval, Lithographer, requesting that they deliver Mar Yohannan, Nestorian Bishop, two hundred and fifty copies of his Lithograph from the stone sent by Mr. Fenderich. The letter itself is addressed to Perkins, care of Reverend Albert Barnes.

John Cross Smith letter to Justin Perkins, 1842 May 18
John Cross Smith letter to Justin Perkins, 1847 December 1

Smith, John C. (John Cross), 1803-1878

John C. Smith letter to Justin Perkins in which Smith thanks Perkins for his correspondence and says that it prompts the missionary spirit among them. He writes regarding his church (Fourth Presbyterian Church) and their strong feeling for Home Missions over Foreign Missions, growing out of the fact that the Roman Catholics and Puseyites are making vigorous efforts there. He clarifies, however, that their monthly concert is regularly attended and they still make contributions to the Society. Smith also writes about their Junior Missionary Society, the death of brother Armstrong and lack of a successor, the accounts of revivals from Perkins' station, and the meeting of the Board in Buffalo in September.

John Cross Smith letter to Justin Perkins, 1847 December 1
Junior Missionary Society letter to Justin Perkins, 1842 April 20

Fourth Presbyterian Church (Bethesda, Md.). Junior Missionary Society

A letter from John H. Bartlett, Lewis Clephane, Sam S. Anderson, and David Walker, writing on behalf of the Junior Missionary Society of the Fourth Presbyterian Church, to Justin Perkins. They state that is the Society's intention to hereafter send all funds that they collect to the Nestorian Station (the Nestorian Mission), and they ask Perkins to send the Society letters in the future. They hope that God will permit Perkins and Mar Yohannan to return to their field of labors.

Junior Missionary Society letter to Justin Perkins, 1842 April 20
Sidney Brooks letter to Susan Brooks, 1864 July 18

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 discusses bringing stores to places in need such as Gettsyburg and Frederick City and mentions Judge McCreary, Mr. Francis, and Reverend Mr. Kimball. Sidney describes what it was like in Frederick including their eating and sleeping arrangements, their work, and the numbers of Union and Rebel wounded soldiers in the hospital. He writes about the plundering of Frederick stores and a post office eight miles out of the city. Sidney explains that he chose to be one of the delegates detailed for Washington (D.C.) as it was not pleasant for him to stay among the Rebel soldiers when so many of their own needed help. He mentions the Sisters of Charity and describes his journey from Philadelphia to Washington. Sidney remarks on his arrival to Washington and describes his accommodations there in detail. He also writes regarding people of color there, whom he calls "colored people," and he says that they appear to him to be "Uncle Abe's" own children. Sidney discusses the work he has done in Washington thus far and says he has now been assigned to Carver Hospital. He briefly describes the hospitals.

Sidney Brooks letter to Susan Brooks, 1864 July 18
Sidney Brooks letter to Susan Brooks, 1864 August 8 and 10

Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887

Sidney Brooks letter to his wife Susan Brooks written while working as a delegate of the United States Christian Commission in the American Civil War. In the first portion of the letter Sidney provides descriptions of scenes that are everyday occurrences which show the magnitude of the war. He writes regarding "soldiers, soldiers, everywhere," noting all the types of soldiers that he sees and remarking on the processions of veteran soldiers returning from campaigns and marching on to where they are expected for further duty. He describes one such march of the V Corps who had served with General Banks (Nathaniel P. Banks), and he says that among them was a New York regiment of Zouaves. Sidney describes the men he sees at the rear and says that "from an intelligent man in the rear, it may be a negro - you can, by walking a long distance, learn the history of the march and where they are probably going." He also writes regarding the trains of army wagons, the droves of animals needed for the forces, the hospitals in the area including Carver, and a government blacksmith's shop. In the latter portion of the letter, Sidney writes that he is about ready for the boat to go to City Point and notes that the person who is to be his companion is M.S. Kendig, Reverend of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.

Sidney Brooks letter to Susan Brooks, 1864 August 8 and 10
Sidney Brooks letter to unidentified recipient, 1864 July 18

Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887

An unaddressed letter by Sidney Brooks written during his time serving as a delegate of the United States Christian Commission in the American Civil War. Brooks writes about what needs to be done at home in regards to the rye, oats, and cattle. He writes "I address myself to you but I think of all the rest" and says he will write each one of them when he gets settled. Sidney states that he is in good spirits and is glad he is in Washington (D.C.). He writes that it may be hard to get Uncle Asenath to cradle the rye as soon as they want, but says that the recipient must tell him the urgency of the case. Sidney also responds to news of Ebenezer Smalley's death. In a postscript, Sidney discusses sheets he has written that may be published if the recipient thinks it best.

Sidney Brooks letter to unidentified recipient, 1864 July 18
Sidney Brooks letter to Sarah Godfrey Brooks, 1864 July 21

Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887

Sidney Brooks letter to his sister Sarah Godfrey Brooks in which he writes regarding his work as a delegate of the United States Christian Commission in the American Civil War. He writes about gathering the supplies in the storeroom and mentions three delegates who came from Amherst College: one student, Professor Seelye (Julius Hawley Seelye), Professor Hitchcock (Edward Hitchcock, Jr.), and Professor Tyler's (William S. Tyler) son. He discusses his journey to Carver Hospital and his duties there in his twenty assigned wards with twenty-four cots each, most of them occupied. He notes that he has not yet found one wounded man who has not received religious conversation civilly and cordially, and he has not yet found one person who is a decided unbeliever. He also discusses a specific talk he had with a sergeant the day before.

Sidney Brooks letter to Sarah Godfrey Brooks, 1864 July 21
Sidney Brooks letter to Susan Brooks, 1864 July 22

Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887

Sidney Brooks letter to his wife Susan Brooks in which he writes regarding the hospitals in which he has been working as a delegate of the United States Christian Commission in the American Civil War. Sidney provides a description of the hospitals including Carver Hospital to which he is assigned. He compares them to locations in Harwich in his descriptions of their size, provides their numbers of cots and wounded men, and notes particular parts of the hospital grounds. He also compares locations of buildings in relation to one another in Harwich in order to provide an image of the locations of the hospitals in Washington (D.C.). Sidney describes how the hospitals are laid out and equipped and says that the wards are really the most pleasant places to be found in the hot weather, though he notes that "you see ghastly sights, of course." He also writes regarding the wounded soldiers in the hospitals and how they receive him eagerly as a delegate of the Christian Commission.

Sidney Brooks letter to Susan Brooks, 1864 July 22
Sidney Brooks excerpt of a letter to an unknown recipient, 1864

Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887

Portion of a letter from Sidney Brooks to an unknown recipient with an unattributed noted stating "extract from a letter from Mr. Brooks before leaving Washington." Brooks writes while working as a delegate of the United States Christian Commission in the American Civil War. He writes of going to the White House and then towards the War Department with another delegate from Massachusetts in an attempt to shake hands with President Abraham Lincoln before leaving Washington (D.C.). He goes on to describe talking with Lincoln and shaking his hand on the steps of Lincoln's mansion and notes that "President Lincoln has one of the most honest, amiable looking faces when talking that I ever saw."

Sidney Brooks excerpt of a letter to an unknown recipient, 1864
Sidney Brooks letter to Tamesin Brooks, 1864 July 23

Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887

Sidney Brooks letter to his sister Tamesin Brooks written while working as a delegate of the United States Christian Commission in the American Civil War. Sidney says that he feels he ought to write especially to Tamesin since she seems devoted to the Christian Commission and did a noble work for it in Harwich. He describes the importance of supplies given to the cause, telling of a boy in the hospital who asked him for an old shirt with no starch in it since his shirt was so hard to his wounds. Sidney mentions particular items which are always in demand and of which he can seldom find enough. He goes on to say that he was just handed a letter from Tamesin and can imagine her and Uncle Nathan taking care of things in the garden. He also mentions their brother Henry (Henry Cobb Brooks) and their half-brother Horace. Sidney closes with a story of meeting several people and asks Tamesin to tell Edwin Chase's folks that he saw Edwin and he is doing well. He mentions Hildreth, the Blind Asylum in South Boston, Mary Coble, and Louisa in recounting the story.

Sidney Brooks letter to Tamesin Brooks, 1864 July 23
Sidney Brooks letter to Susan Brooks, 1864 July 28

Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887

Sidney Brooks letter to his wife Susan Brooks written while working as a delegate of the United States Christian Commission in the American Civil War. He notes that he has arrived to his new quarters, and he answers questions posed by Susan in her recent letter explaining that he is not working too hard, remarking on his health, and describing in detail the meals and drinks provided or that he purchased. He also writes about the soldiers' rations which he will sometimes eat. He goes on to discuss affairs at home and in Harwich and mentions Mrs. Crabbe's boy who is in Finley Hospital and the grave of Alpheus Eldridge at Arlington Heights. He explains his use of S.B. for his signature in letters that Susan can submit to the paper. In the remainder of the letter, he writes regarding the hospitals in Washington D.C., the work of the delegates, and the Soldiers' Cemetery with the intent that Susan may send this portion of the letter for publication.

Sidney Brooks letter to Susan Brooks, 1864 July 28
Sidney Brooks letter to Harriet Newell (Brooks), 1864 July 22

Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887

Sidney Brooks letter to his sister Harriet Newell (Brooks) written while working as a delegate of the United States Christian Commission in the American Civil War. He tells Harriet how much he enjoys the travelling case she made him and describes how he uses it. Sidney goes on to provide Harriet with descriptions of his sleeping quarters and accommodations (a tent with cots close together), the way the men there interact and joke with one another, and his work as a delegate. Sidney also writes regarding how the soldiers see him and react to him as a delegate.

Sidney Brooks letter to Harriet Newell (Brooks), 1864 July 22
Sidney Brooks letter to an unknown recipient, 1864 July 25

Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887

Sidney Brooks letter to an unknown recipient written while working as a delegate of the United States Christian Commission in the American Civil War. He writes regarding his attempts to see President Abraham Lincoln as Lincoln goes out to his country residence every night and takes the same route by which Sidney goes to his hospital. He describes the Lincoln cavalcade and tells of particular times when he saw it, including once when some girls shouted "Uncle Abe," a time when he saw both the President and his wife (Mary Todd Lincoln), and a time when he visited the White House. He goes on to describe the White House, his visit to it, and what happened when the President was leaving it, recounting a story of a black man he calls "a negro" who presented a matter to Lincoln as the President was seated in his carriage. At the beginning of this letter, Sidney explains that he closed his letter, but concluded to add another sheet. It is unknown to which letter this addendum corresponds.

Sidney Brooks letter to an unknown recipient, 1864 July 25
Elijah Hunt Mills letter to Heman Humphrey, 1824 May 3

Mills, Elijah Hunt, 1776-1829

E.H. Mills letter to Heman Humphrey in which Mills responds to a recent letter from Humphrey with a request from the Trustees of the Amherst Collegiate Institution for Mills to provide his professional services before a Committee of the Legislature at an approaching session. Mills writes that he fears he will be unable to return home in time to comply with the request and explains his reasons. He expresses his respectful acknowledgments for the favorable regard of the Trustees. It has been determined that E.H. Mills refers to Elijah Hunt Mills.

Elijah Hunt Mills letter to Heman Humphrey, 1824 May 3
Bibliography of the Algonquian languages

Pilling, James Constantine, 1846-1895

List of works in or on Algonquian dialects, including Montagnais and Cree. Has chronological index.

Bibliography of the Algonquian languages
Speech of Elias C. Boudinot, a Cherokee Indian, on the Indian question, delivered at Vinita, Cherokee Nation, the junction of the Atlantic and Pacific, and the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas railroads, September 21, 1871

Boudinot, Elias C. (Elias Cornelius), 1835-1890

Speech of Elias C. Boudinot, a Cherokee Indian, on the Indian question, delivered at Vinita, Cherokee Nation, the junction of the Atlantic and Pacific, and the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas railroads, September 21, 1871
The ancient religion of the Delaware Indians and observations and reflections

Adams, Richard C. (Richard Calmit), 1864-1921

The ancient religion of the Delaware Indians and observations and reflections
American Indian stories

Zitkala-Sa, 1876-1938

American Indian stories
Great and Little Osage Indians: message of the President of the United States, in answer to a resolution of the House of the 13th ultimo, relative to the late treaty with the Great and Little Osage Indians

United States. Office of Indian Affairs

Great and Little Osage Indians: message of the President of the United States, in answer to a resolution of the House of the 13th ultimo, relative to the late treaty with the Great and Little Osage Indians
Memorial of John Ross, Geo. Lowrey, Major Ridge, and Elijah Hicks, delegates from the Cherokee Nation of Indians: April 16, 1824 : read, and referred to a committee of the whole House on the state of the Union

Cherokee Nation

Memorial of John Ross, Geo. Lowrey, Major Ridge, and Elijah Hicks, delegates from the Cherokee Nation of Indians: April 16, 1824 : read, and referred to a committee of the whole House on the state of the Union