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1865 |
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Lindsay Applegate (Salem, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Ashland Mills, Or.)
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October 31, 1865 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Reports on his trip to Ft. Klamath. States that Chief Howlock is unwilling to make peace at present, but believes
he will be willing by spring. Paunina and La Lakes are peace Indians, and are trying to get all their tribe
on the reservation. Reports various squaws being kept by miners, but suggests that nothing be done until spring.
Has been informed that certain persons in northern California are trying to keep the Modocs near Yreka.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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November 15, 1865 |
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1 letter (1 page) Transmits 50 dollars legal tender for services as interpreter in Snake Indian treaty expedition.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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November 15, 1865 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports he can get ox team, breaking plow and wagon for 750 dollars legal tender, and if authorized will take them to Link River in time for spring plowing.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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November 20, 1865 |
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1 letter (1 page) Enquires whether a monthly report from him to the Commissioner is required.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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November 28, 1865 |
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1 letter (1 page) Orders that all official letters be written on quarto post size paper, and that only one subject be included in each letter.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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December 5, 1865 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges letter of November 28, and offers to re-write all communications sent on wrong-size paper, and those having more than one subject in them.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ft. Klamath, Or.)
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December 6, 1865 |
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1 letter (1 page) Directs that accounts of disbursements to persons listed as laborers should include statement of nature and character, and results of labor performed.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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December 18, 1865 |
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1 letter (1 page) Leaves today for Ft. Klamath to look after such Snake Indians as are entitled to subsistence. Will try to bring
all of Pauline’s people on reservation, and may take detachment of troops to visit Howlock and Weyouwema.
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1866 |
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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January 5, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks whether the fifty dollars legal tender sent November 17, 1865 has arrived, and if so, where are vouchers.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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January 11, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Explains non-receipt of 50 dollars legal tender, stating that he has been away from Ashland Mills until January 8. Sends signed vouchers.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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January 19, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of manuscript copies of laws relating to sale of liquor to Indians. Has not received copy of revised regulations concerning transaction of agency business.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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January 20, 1866 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports on state of affairs at Klamath reservation. Has seen Pauline, who reports the greater part of his
people off the reservation, being doubtful of subsistence there. Has issued supplies to destitute Indians.
Believes that if treaties are ratified promptly, the Snakes and rest of the Modocs will come in, otherwise there will be war.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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January 20, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has learned little of the Modocs leaving their country and deposing their old chief, but has sent work to some of their
principal men to come in and talk. Believes that if the treaty of October 15, 1864 were ratified, they would willingly come
to the reservation and acknowledge authority of their old chief, Schonchin.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland?, Or.)
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January 30, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks him to come to Salem immediately.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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March 10, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks whether anything besides oath of allegiance, in triplicate, is necessary before Oliver C. Applegate can enter into office of interpreter.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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March 10, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Encloses oath of allegiance, in triplicate, taken by Oliver C. Applegate, prior to entering duties as interpreter.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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March 17, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of three circular letters dated March 2, and circular from J.M. Brodhead, second comptroller of treasury.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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March 19, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports lack of feed for cattle in Klamath country. Feels that potatoes rather than grain, might best be planted there in the spring.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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March 31, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Send various papers.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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April 4, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports Indian women, stragglers, near Jacksonville, and on the Rogue river, near Flounce Rock, who are kept as
concubines by white men. Asks instructions as to their disposition.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Dalles, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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April 7, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Suggests that potatoes are a precarious crop in a region of summer frosts, and advises carrots, turnips or cabbage.
Oats and barley, too, may be good. Some crop should be raised to show the Indians that the department is acting in
good faith, and to find out what crops are good, for future reference. Asks for reports of progress.
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C.S. Woodworth (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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April 14, 1866 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Gives explicit instructions on how to keep accounts, vouchers, and other business papers.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ft. Klamath, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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May 19, 1866 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports he has taken wagon, oxen, plow, and other necessary items to upper extremity of Klamath Lake, above Williamson
River, where he has plowed land, and planted crops. Finds that Indian labor is very successful. Has built fence and
tool shed. Expects to break more land for fall planting.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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May 30, 1866 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Has investigated Pauline’s departure from reservation, and on basis of Indian testimony believes he may be in league with
the Snakes for war. Reports Klamath Indians worried about possible Snakes horse raids, but that Major Rinehart is guarding
Sprague river country. States that Chief Moshenkosket will try to influence the Snakes for peace.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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June 4, 1866 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports progress in plowing and planting of crops, and expects the yield to indicate best crops in the future. Has had
Indian fence in about 1000 acres of land, and has built of lag house for living and storage.
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C.S. Woodworth (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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June 11, 1866 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Suggests that all payments connected with opening of the farm be made from the colonization fund, and that employees
be listed as farmers, and paid to subsist themselves. States Mr. Brown will be in Jacksonville about the 1st of July
with money for the agency.
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[originating from Jacksonville, Or.]
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June 28, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Affidavit concerning ownership of astray horse claimed by S. F. Hamblin of Scott’s Valley, California.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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July 5, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends check for 1,315 dollars, and asks signed voucher. Also sends tabular statement of funds transmitted.
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W.V. Rinehart (Ft. Klamath, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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July 9, 1866 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports arrest and imprisonment of Snake Indian by Klamaths, and location of several more Snake Indians
near the reservation. Has sent party out to capture them. Asks about the northern boundary of the reserve.
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W.V. Rinehart (Ft. Klamath, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland?, Or.)
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July 10, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has visited agency ranch, and finds crops flourishing. Has had hoe made for farmer who was hoeing with stick.
Reports Klamaths eager to become allies in fight against Snake Indians.
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C.S. Woodworth (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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July 10, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Instructs Applegate concerning lettering of abstracts and vouchers.
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W.V. Rinehart (Ft. Klamath, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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July 12, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports detachment has captured four men, two women, and five children, all of them Snake Indians, and
suggests the women and children be sent to Siletz or Yamhill reservations. Expects more Snake Indians to
be driven south. Reports two large droves of cattle recently passed up Sprague river en route to the mines.
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W.V. Rinehart [Ft. Klamath, Or.] to [Lindsay Applegate] [Ashland?, Or.]
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July 19, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has heard Applegate has finally received authority to hire a farmer, but too late in the season to do much good.
Has spoken to farmer, and heard about depredations of squirrels of the crop, and will go down with strychnine in the morning.
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W.V. Rinehart (Ft. Klamath, Or.) to W.S. Sanborn (Ft. Vancouver, W.T.)
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July 19, 1866 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Reports the escape of three Snake Indians prisoners, due to shortage of ammunition for the guards. Has sent party after them.
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W.V. Rinehart (Ft. Klamath, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland?, Or.)
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July 20, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Encloses copy of report concerning arrest of eight more Snake Indians. Requests permission to send most of his
Indian prisoners to the reservation, keeping a few as hostages, because of the shortage of subsistence at the post.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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July 23, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Calls attention to circulars concerning annual reports, and statistics of education among the Indians.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to W.V. Rinehart [Ft. Klamath, Or.]
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July 24, 1866 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Agrees with Rinehart that the Woll-pah-pe band of Snakes are to be considered hostile, along with Paunina’s band of
Klamaths. Feels he cannot subsist the Snake Indian prisoners without permission from his superiors, and will write for advice.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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July 24, 1866 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports that the Snake Indians, and Paunina’s band should be considered hostile, and military action taken. Reports Major
Rinehart’s’ disposition of Snake prisoners, and asks for official advice in the matter.
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C.S. Woodworth (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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July 30, 1866 |
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1-page letter Sends vouchers and instructs proper form of report of employees.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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July 31, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges letter of July 23, and reports circulars never received.
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C.S. Woodworth (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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August 1, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports telegram received from Huntington directing all agents to make annual reports immediately.
Advises that Klamath and Snake treaties be ratified.
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George H. Williams (Portland, Or.) to O.C. Applegate (Salem, Or.)
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August 16, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges letter of March 14, and states he did everything in his power to have Klamath and other agencies in Oregon
exempted from President’s order, but without success. Feels that the modification was as much as can be expected.
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C.S. Woodworth (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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September 26, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Advises on payment of certain articles. Reports Huntington returning on the 20th, and that one of his twins is dead,
the other very sick. Reports no senator as yet elected, but 40 candidates “willing to be sacrificed for the good of
our country, or the $8 per day and mileage.”
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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October 11, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports a meeting with several Snake Indian chiefs, some of the treaty signers. Has been given their assurance of good intentions, but
they have left reservation. Party under Lt. Oatman sent after them. Force left at Ft. Klamath not sufficient for protection against large Indian raid.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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October 16, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) States that lines have been clearly drawn between Snake and Klamath Indians, and that war seems close.
Klamaths have lost most of their winter supplies, and will need to be given subsidence.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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October 22, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of cash and property accounts.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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October 25, 1866 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Has report from Ft. Klamath that an attack by the Snakes is expected daily, and that various Indian bands are standing
together for defense. The fort is almost empty of troops, and could be sacked by a strong Indian raiding party.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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October 26, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends vouchers signed.
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C.S. Woodworth (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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October 30, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has not heard from Huntington since October 13, and has received no instructions.
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F.B. Sprague (Jacksonville, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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November 22, 1866 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Has heard that Applegate is to be removed as agent, and feels that such a move would be an injustice to him, and would cause trouble among the Klamath Indians.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.H.D. Henderson [Washington, D.C.?]
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November 26, 1866 |
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1 letter (2 pages) States he has heard he is to be removed as Indian agent, and believes it may be due to politics. Hopes that perhaps impeachment of the President will stop such removals.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to George H. Williams (Washington, D.C.)
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November 26, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) States he has heard he is to be removed as Indian agent, and remonstrates. Feels he may be removed because he is a
“radical” or “congress man,” and that perhaps impeachment of the President will bring about a better state of affairs.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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December 17, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Requests Applegate to observe more strictly the regulation requiring monthly reports from all agents and subagents.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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December 31, 1866 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of letter of December 17, and promises compliance with order.
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1867 |
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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January 26, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Requests a few quires of accounts current paper.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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January 26, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has heard from Capt. Sprague that the military can issue supplies to Indians on his recommendation. Asks permission
to have such supplies issued. And save Indian department shorts until spring.
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O.C. Applegate (Toll House, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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March 27, 1867 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports on his visit to Klamath agency. Finds all able Indians on Lost River fishing for suckers, and catching plenty.
Has issued supplies to needy Indians, and looked at agency farm. Reports all progressing well.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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March 30, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Enquires about cost of transporting goods between Crescent City and Ft. Klamath, and how early wagons can go from
Crescent City to Jacksonville, and Jacksonville to Klamath agency.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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April 2, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Send receipts in triplicate for articles forwarded via Wells-Fargo express.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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April 7, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of various returns and reports. Requests him in future to list number and quantity of articles expended.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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April 10, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends vouchers for salary.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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April 10, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Offers to supply stationery on receipt of requisition.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.)to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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April 10, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports rate of hauling from Crescent City to Ft. Klamath as 8 to 10 cents per pound, and that the Crescent City mountains
can be crossed by June 1, or May 15, in an early spring, but that Rogue river road is not open to middle of July.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.)to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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April 16, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has received stationery and garden seeds. Is particularly pleased at carrot and rutabaga seeds, feeling that nothing feeds the Indians so cheaply and well as carrots and turnips.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.)to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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April 17, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Expects to leave for agency about May 1, and O.C. Applegate will leave for Salem soon, unless otherwise ordered.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.)to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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April 17, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of his letter of April 7, and promises to remedy inaccuracies in accounts.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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April 23, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Doubts that the Indian service can be benefited by interpreters coming to Salem. Authorized employment of three.
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C.S. Woodworth (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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April 25, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends check for payment of interpreter, and vouchers, to be returned.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.)to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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April 30, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges letter of April 23.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.)to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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April 30, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends voucher for pay of interpreter.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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May 15, 1867 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Calls attention to annual report, and expects it by July 1. Suggests proper contents for report, and states it does not supersede monthly report.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.)
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May 15, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Calls attention to requirement of monthly reports.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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May 16, 1867 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Transmits blanks for statistical return of farming for the agency, and asks that they be filled out promptly and completely.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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May 16, 1867 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Acknowledges receipt of money account for April, and monthly report for April.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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June 10, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of money accounts and monthly report for May.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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June 16, 1867 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Has received further instructions from Commissioner of Indian Affairs relative to tables of statistics for farming and
education, and requests they be made complete by July 1, and forwarded immediately.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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June 17, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has heard that freight is coming to agency via John Day road. States that Emigrant road is open, and suggests that any
shipments be made via that road. Would like to know if any goods are coming to agency for the summer, as such news would encourage the Indians.
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F.B. Sprague (Jacksonville, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.?]
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June 19, 1867 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Asks him to sign and return vouchers. Has heard a heavy frost has killed most of crops at agency.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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June 22, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports contract with Miller and Brentano of Jacksonville for 20,000 lb. of flour to be delivered by July 1.
Asks him to check the shipment when it arrives, and certify as to amount and condition.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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June 25, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of annual report for 1867, and statistical report of farming for 1866.
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Müller and Brentano (Jacksonville, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.?]
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June 27, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) State that 8,000 lb. contract flour is at Ft. Klamath, and balance of 12, 000 lb. en route over John Day and Rogue river route.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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June 29, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Advises that all official correspondence should be written on quarto post paper, with an inch of left-hand margin.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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July 1, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports appointment of Samuel D. Whitemore as agency farmer.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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July 5, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports balance of flour shipment by Müller and Brentano has not reached agency, being snow-bound.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.)
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July 7, 1867 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Sends money for Indian service via messenger Brown.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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July 8, 1867 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports that the whites are commencing to settle the lower Klamath country, believing that the portion of it belonging
to the state can be occupied at once. Feels that no settlements should be allowed until the Indians have been paid, and
treaty officially ratified. Hopes that some public announcement can be made to discourage settlers, otherwise trouble will result.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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July 14, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of circular of June 29 relating to official stationery.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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July 20, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of agency money, and asks how it may be applied to expenses of operations under the treaty.
Reports colonization fund almost gone.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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August 12, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports that flour contracted for has all been delivered.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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August 12, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Believes a change will have to be made from colonization to treaty funds if agency work is to continue.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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August 13, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks whether expense of having draft changed to currency can be charged to incidental fund.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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August 16, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of cash accounts for July, 1867.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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August 17, 1867 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Lists rules for proper transmittal of accounts to his office.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Jacksonville, Or.)
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August 19, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Directs he should have employed agency persons under treaty at beginning of quarter, and not used colonization funds.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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August 26, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of circular latter of August 17 relative to transmittal of accounts.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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September 1, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends balance of colonization fund remaining in his hands.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to D.M.C. Gault [Jacksonville, Or.?]
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September 6, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Is waiting for blank receipts from superintendent’s office to receipt for flour supplied by Müller and Brentano.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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September 10, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Expects to leave for agency on September 20 to inspect and superintend harvest.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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September 10, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of cash accounts and report for August, 1867.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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September 10, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks for copy of Revised regulations.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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September 10, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports a farmer and laborer now at agency, and asks from what fund they should be paid. Asks whether he should appoint a
superintendent of farming and a physician at commencement of 4th quarter, and what compensation they should have. Has no copy of the treaty.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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September 19, 1867 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Instructs him that all expenditures should be paid from treaty funds, gives salary for various agency employees, reports
Revised regulations out-of-print, reports large shipment of annuity goods in Portland, will try to get greenbacks in Portland,
will try to visit agency soon, asks whether he wants seeds sent, and instructs him to suspend September accounts until further instructions.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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September 20, 1867 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports annuity goods have arrived from the east, and will be forwarded to agencies. Instructs agents to use distribution as opportunity
to make a census of Indians, and remind them to stay on reservations. Orders that no passes should be given Indians except for good causes.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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September 20, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Suggests he lay in seed supply before snow blocks roads, authorizes him to contract for more flour, buy a dozen plows, and requisition funds for such purchases.
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Klamath agency, Or.
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September 28, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Commission of Allan David as Chief of the Chuck-lo-lum division of the Klamath tribe, signed by Lindsay Applegate.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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October 1, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports appointment of O. C. Applegate, former interpreter, as agency farm superintendent, and Jo Hood as interpreter.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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October 1, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) States necessity of appointing a Snake interpreter, in accordance with article 8 of the Snake treaty.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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October 1, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Represents need for additional farmer on the reservation, the Indians being unskilled in the use of farm implements.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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October 3, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Suggests that five yoke of oxen be purchased for the agency, there being enough hay for them, also that one of the plows to be purchased be a breaking plow.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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October 3, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges letter of September 30, just received. Is glad to hear that operations under the treaty are to begin.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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October 4, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports that Müller and Brentano have contracted to deliver 20,000 lb. of flour at their former terms at the Klamath agency by November 1.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Dalles, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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October 8, 1867 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Will leave October 12 or 13th with four wagons of annuity goods for Klamath agency. Asks him to bring some men to Crooked river to help the train along.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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October 8, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks for six quires of paper for property returns.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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October 11, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of report for September, 1867.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington
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October 14, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Will meet him en route to Klamath agency with about thirty men with arms and axes.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Warm Springs, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate
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October 23, 1867 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Has received his message. Reports bad luck with the expedition, wagons breaking down, stock straying. Asks him to
come on to Crooked river to help expedition along. Is thinking of distributing supplies at the head of the upper marsh.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington
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October 31, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) List of appointments made for the Klamath agency.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Klamath agency, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.)
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November 16, 1867 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Transmits pamphlet from Smithsonian institution asking for information of Indian languages, etc. Requests him to supply
information for Klamath, Modoc and Snake Indians, and use agency employees for the work, and to collect skulls, etc.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs (Washington, D.C.) to Lindsay Applegate (Salem, Or.)
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November 18, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of account for 2, 3, and 4 quarters, 1866, which have been examined and referred to 2nd Auditor for settlement. Encloses statement of exceptions.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Klamath agency, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.)
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November 18, 1867 |
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1 letter (6 pages) Gives instructions regarding location and type of agency buildings to be erected, location of new agency farms. Orders
that agency crops be under his control, and products issued at his discretion. Suggests that the cultivation of separate
tracts by Indians should be encouraged. Orders that white intruders are to be kept off the reservation, and Indians
kept on it. States that no white man who cohabits with squaws is to be tolerated on the reservation, but whites and
squaws legally married are not to be interfered with off the reservation. Indians who prostitute their squaws are to be
punished. Authorizes legal action against white trespassers. Requires active enforcement of laws prohibiting liquor on
reservation. States that the object of the reservation system is to protect the Indians from the weaknesses of the whites,
while giving them what benefits white of civilization may have.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.) to George Nurse
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November 18, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Grants license to trade with Indians on Klamath reservation, subject to certain restrictions and regulations.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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November 30, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports Jo Hood, interpreter, removed, and Charley Preston appointed in his place.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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November 30, 1867 |
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1 letter (1 page) List of appointments made during November as John Gotbrod, farmer, and Charley Preston, interpreter.
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Letters
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1868 |
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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January 9, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Transmits money accounts for December 1867.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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February 1, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports appointment of Henry Duncan as carpenter on the Klamath reservation.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.)
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February 1, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of cash accounts for December 1867.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to Commissioner of Indian Affairs [Washington, D.C.]
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February 1, 1868 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Replies to remarks made in office of commissioner on his cash account for 4th quarter, 1866.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.)
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February 4, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of property accounts for 3rd quarter, 1867.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Ft. Klamath, Or.)
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February 12, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Informs him that Klamath Indians have been required to deliver up all Snake prisoners held by them, and asks that Snake prisoners held by soldiers also be returned to their people.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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February 20, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends, for appropriate action, bond, license, and schedule of articles for sale by George Nurse, trader.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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February 25, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Transmits abstracts, vouchers, and explanations.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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March 5, 1868 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Acknowledges note of February 27. States Gotbrod is to receive same pay as Whitmore. Orders him to appoint Snake
interpreter immediately. Has more money, and will send it soon. Sends statements of errors in accounts to be changed.
Sends pamphlet to show progress of schools under Freedman’s Bureau. [not sent]
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Ashland, Or.
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March 14, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Minutes of meeting of the Ashland woolen factory ditch and flume company, O. C. Applegate, secretary, Jacob Wagner, chairman.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to Thomas McGregor (Ft. Klamath, Or.)
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March 20, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Hopes to meet Capt. McGregor when he goes to the agency in early spring. States that no Indians have permission to leave
reservation. Will furnish him copy of treaties in force with reservation tribes.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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March 25, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of money accounts for January and February 1868.
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Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.] to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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March 31, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Calls attention to the fact the purchases of articles in 1st quarter, 1868 are not according to regulations. Explains
that uncertainty of freight over the mountains has made it necessary to purchase on short notice.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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April 7, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Requests application, and his own affidavit concerning George Nurse, Indian trader.
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C.S. Woodworth (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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April 8, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Notes omissions in property account for 4th quarter, 1867.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs [Washington, D.C.] to Lindsay Applegate (Salem, Or.)
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April 9, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has examined accounts for 1st and 2nd quarters, 1867, and sends list of exceptions.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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April 12, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks permission to appoint schoolteacher soon, and recites need for one.
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Thomas McGregor (Ft. Klamath, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath Lake, Or.)
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April 23, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks whether treaties with Indians have been ratified.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to O.C. Applegate
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April 23, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) States seal has not been paid for, and will cost 13 dollars. Sends information concerning Freedmen’s Bureau schools. [broadside]
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Oliver C. Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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April 30, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks for opinion on the plan of changing position from farmer to teacher on reservation. Suggests Ivan [Applegate] would be a good farmer.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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May 1, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges letter of April 7, and forwards affidavit and application.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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May 6, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports he has employed six white laborers on the reservation, and A. Secord as wagon and plough maker.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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May 11, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports that the Indians, contrary to regulations, have been gambling, that one offender was sent to guard
house at Ft. Klamath, but that the post commander refused to confine him. Fears that uncooperative military
will undermine his influence with Indians. Asks advice.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to Thomas McGregor (Ft. Klamath, Or.)
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May 17, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Feels there is no use counseling with Modocs, and would like to join expedition against them, bringing force of Klamath Indians.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to Thomas McGregor (Ft. Klamath, Or.)
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May 17, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports man named Ball who claims a squaw, now the wife of an Indian. Asks that he be expelled from reservation, or confined in guard house if he will not leave.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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May 28, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of cash accounts for April, 1868.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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June 10, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends by messenger funds for Indian service at agency. Directs how funds are to be used.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs (Washington D.C.) to Lindsay Applegate (Salem, Or.)
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June 17, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of accounts for 1st and 2nd quarters, 1867.
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Klamath agency, Or.
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July 1, 1868 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Articles of agreement between Lindsay Applegate and George Nurse whereby all agency traffic may cross Link
river in Klamath precinct on Nurse’s ferry or bridge in consideration of 25 dollars per quarter.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to [Müller and Brentano] [Jacksonville, Or.]
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July 4, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Certifies delivery of 20,000 lb. of flour, and that 1,800 dollars is due for same.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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July 15, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Suggests appointment of a sawyer for the agency, and has someone in mind.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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July 17, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Suggests any produce from the agency farms that is particularly good be exhibited at state fair in September.
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O.C. Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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July 17, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Enquires about shipment of funds to pay Müller and Brentano.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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July 20, 1868 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Transmits various checks, statements, vouchers.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.)
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July 24, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Transmits copy of Huntington letter of July 17 relative to agricultural specimens for state fair, and orders him to arrange for compliance with request.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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July 31, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends receipts for funds received July 20, 1868.
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Klamath agency, Or.)
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July 31, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Petition to county court of Jackson county to establish Klamath Indian reservation as separate precinct
for convenience of voters who now must go to Link River. Signed by O.C. Applegate.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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August 8, 1868 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports trip to Sprague river valley to commence farming operations, and interview with hostile Snake Indians.
Finds Indians eager to come on reservation since the northern bands’ defeat by General Cook. Expects them in
ten days, and suggests provision be made for their subsistence.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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August 10, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) States he is out of funds to pay agency hands, and requests that money be supplied.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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August 10, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) States that sawmill is required for efficient operation of reservation.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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August 10, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports that one of two Modocs arrested for furnishing arms to Snake Indians is insane, and still in confinement. Requests his release.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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August 10, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Requests stationary.
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O.C. Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to C.S. Woodworth (Salem, Or.)
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August 10, 1868 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Enquires proper methods for executing some agency business.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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August 28, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports that remainder of Snake Indians have come on the reservation with their chiefs. They are
suffering from lack of food, and have almost no clothes. Need to be supplied with both.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to John F. Small
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September 12, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks that he send down Snake Indian prisoner to be returned to his people. States that he has required
the Klamath Indians to surrender all Snake prisoners, and that the Snakes will not be satisfied until
those held by whites are also returned. Suggests he make arrangements with the Snake chief to keep the boy.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to Thomas McGregor (Ft. Klamath, Or.)
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September 14, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks that Snake Indian boy, Dick, be released to his people.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath Lake, Or.) to Thomas McGregor (Ft. Klamath, Or.)
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September 15, 1868 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Requests that Modoc Indians be brought to the reservation for distribution of annuity goods.
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Thomas McGregor (Ft. Klamath, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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September 15, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports that no provision has been made for subsisting the Modoc Indians, and that until provision has been made, he cannot bring them on the reservation.
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Thomas McGregor (Ft. Klamath, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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September 15, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges letter of September 14, and states that under present regulations no Indian prisoners can be turned over to him.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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September 16, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Transmits correspondence with Capt. McGregor relative to the Modoc Indians.
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Second Auditor (Washington, D.C.) to Lindsay Applegate (Salem, Or.)
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September 21, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports adjustment of property returns for 4 quarters, 1865, all of 1866, and 1st and 2nd quarter, 1867, with exceptions stated.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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October 8, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Will comply with dispatch from Huntington (concerning purchase of flour) at once.
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Isaac Wormser (San Francisco, Calif.) to Hugo Gutbrod (Ashland, Or.)
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October 16, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of power of attorney, but asks that the signature of O. C. Applegate be attested as truly that of a notary public.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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October 17, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of money accounts and report of employees for 3rd quarter, 1868. Asks explanation of omission
of Sampson, Indian, from list of employees.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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October 20, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports Indian Sampson employed at agency from June 21 to June 30, and asks that correction be made on report of employee.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to Elijah L. Applegate
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October 20, 1868 |
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1 letter (6 pages, p. 4 numbered erroneously as p. 3 Offers suggestions for improvement of Indian service, particularly combination of reservations into large units,
equalization of pay for employees, prevention of illicit intercourse between whites and Indians, clear definition
of jurisdiction between powers of civil and military servants. Suggests southern Oregon location as ideal for large reservation.
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U.S. Assistant Treasurer (San Francisco, Calif.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.)
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October 26, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges letter of October 18, and instructs him regarding disbursing accounts.
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O.C. Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to W.H.S. Hyde [Jacksonville, Or.]
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November 6, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends power of attorney in German language, and asks him to forward it to Consul Wormser at San Francisco, attaching certificate that O. C. Applegate is a notary public.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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November 21, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Requests certain articles of stationery.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Klamath agency, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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November 27, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Requests services of Dr. William C. McKay on detached duty for expedition through Snake Indian country.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Klamath, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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November 27, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Requests loan of set of irons from OM department, to be turned over to Lindsay Applegate.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Klamath agency, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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November 27, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges request for medicines, and authorizes him to purchase most necessary articles immediately.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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November 30, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports discharge of Samuel D. Whitemore, and appointment of Samuel Grubbe as plough and wagon master of the agency.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to Thomas McGregor (Ft. Klamath, Or.)
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December 3, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Requests loan of a set of irons to use in summary punishment of Indians.
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C.S. Woodworth (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Klamath, Or.)
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December 10, 1868 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has forwarded via Wells Fargo one box stationery and paper supplies.
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Letters
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1869 |
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W.H.S. Hyde (Jacksonville, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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January 6, 1869 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Informs him of smallpox epidemic among the Indians of Kanaka Flat, also in Jacksonville. Requests that
proper steps be taken to aid the Indians, who cannot be taken care of by the county.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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January 7, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Orders him to collect Kanaka Flat squaws, vaccinate them, and provide quarters and subsistence.
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Correspondence
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January 7, 1869, January 8, 1869, January 12, 1869 |
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1 letter (2 pages; 6 telegrams) Copies of the telegraphic correspondence between Lindsay Applegate and J.W.P. Huntington, W.H.S. Hyde,
and W.M. Turner relative to Kanaka Flat Indians stricken with smallpox.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to W.H.S. Hyde [Jacksonville, Or.?]
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January 8, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has employed David P. Walrod to collect, vaccinate, and provide for the Kanaka Flat Indians. Would come to
Jacksonville himself, but is not proof against contagion of smallpox.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to W.H.S. Hyde [Jacksonville, Or.?]
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January 8, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Instructs him to proceed to Kanaka Flat to collect Indians at some houses, vaccinate them, secure squaws to nurse
the sick, obtain flour and beef for them, and send full report by letter.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to W.H.S. Hyde [Jacksonville, Or.?]
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January 8, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Thanks him for information concerning the Kanaka Flat Indians, and will act on instructions from
Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Asks that Indians be kept in Jacksonville, away from reservation.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to William M. Turner [Jacksonville, Or.]
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January 16, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges his report of the 15th, and suggests he continue to supply wants of the Kanaka Flat Indians.
Promises to take immediate steps to break up “that disgusting den of infamy on Kanaka Flat”.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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January 18, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has received letter from Forbes Barclay of Oregon City relative to Indian Dick. States Dick cannot be identified as
Indian Pete, who is wanted for crimes in Oregon City and Portland. Waits his instructions concerning disposition of Dick’s case.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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January 18, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports appointment of William J. Stanley as agency schoolteacher to replace O.C. Applegate, who resigned; and appointment of O.C. Applegate as superintendent of farming operations.
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William M. Turner (Jacksonville, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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January 22, 1869 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports burning of house widow (Indian) of Isaac Cowan by town marshall. Has bought her a blanket, she being destitute.
Finds no disease among Indians, or any likelihood of any, so long as there is not contact with the town.
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C.S. Woodworth (Salem, Or.) to O.C. Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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January 26, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges letter of January 18, and sends stationary items. Adds private note that Mr. H[untington] is in Portland
“still on the drink. The prospects are that he will be removed.”
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to Thomas McGregor (Ft. Klamath, Or.)
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January 31, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Transmits letter from Forbes Barclay of Oregon City concerning identity of Indian Dick. Requests that Dick be released from confinement to reservation.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs [Washington, D.C.] to Lindsay Applegate (Salem, Or.)
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February 6, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has examined accounts for 3rd and 4th quarters, 1867, and sends list of exceptions.
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Second Comptroller's Office [San Francisco, Calif.?] to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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February 9, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) [Circular letter] calls attention to laws relating to sales of coin, or drafts payable in coin, for a premium in “lawful money.”
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William M. Turner (Jacksonville, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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February 13, 1869 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Reports on condition of Indians in vicinity of Jacksonville. Issued flour and beef to them, and a pair of blankets
to one destitute squaw. Reports no smallpox deaths among the Klamaths, but two among Rogue River, and one among
Shasta Indians. Remarks that the Indians receiving bounty are willing to come on reservation at end of quarantine.
They have been successfully vaccinated.
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Poem by O.C. Applegate
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[February 13, 1869] |
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1 poem (1 page) Poem on the death of Lincoln Rockfellow, age two years and one day, “O ‘twas so sad to give him up.”
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O.C. Applegate [Ashland, Or.] to William M. Turner (Jacksonville, Or.)
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February 15, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of report for January. Asks him to tell Indians they will be removed to reservation in
spring, but they are not to go until called for.
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O.C. Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to H.H. Bancroft Co. [San Francisco, Calif.]
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February 15, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Orders school books and stationery supplies.
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O.C. Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to C.S. Woodworth (Salem, Or.)
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February 19, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks from what fund hospital supplies should be purchased. Asks whether some agricultural implements can be charged to incidental expenses.
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O.C. Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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February 19, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports Lindsay and Ivan at Klamath, and everything at agency going well. Says Lt. McGregor is accommodating. Sends receipts for beef.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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February 24, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports that on January 31 Orson A. Stearns was relieved from duty as agency farmer, and L. Clover appointed in his place.
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William M. Turner (Jacksonville, Or.) to O.C. Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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March 12, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends report for February. Asks whether some clothing can be sent for one old woman, destitute. May come up to see him soon with some friends.
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William M. Turner (Jacksonville, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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March 12, 1869 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports issues to Indians for February. Asks for clothing for Indian woman and child, widow of white man named George
Wall. Sends bill of county against department.
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William M. Turner (Jacksonville, Or.) to O.C. Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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March 17, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends signed vouchers. Has permitted several squaws to go out and forage, money being tight. Says citizens are hoping the Indians will be taken to reservation.
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[Lindsay Applegate] (Ashland, Or.) to William M. Turner (Jacksonville, Or.)
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March 31, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks him to inform Kanaka Flat Indians they are to start for reservation April 6, and to make provision for their trip,
as far as Ashland. They are to keep away from people as much as possible.
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William M. Turner (Jacksonville, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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April 1, 1869 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Lists Indians living in vicinity of Jacksonville, and their horses. States the woman are generally living with white men of a
low class, and that some of them frequent an establishment called “Dance House,” where they are plied with liquor and debauched.
Has not informed them of their removal, fearing they would leave for the mountains. Suggests Applegate use strategy to remove them to reservation.
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J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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April 1, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Will start in a day or two and bring various seeds.
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H.H. Bancroft & Co. (San Francisco, Calif.) to O.C. Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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April 6, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of letter and money. Send 21 pictures to balance account.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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April 30, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Transmits report of agency employees for 1st quarter, 1869.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs [Washington D.C.] to Lindsay Applegate (Salem, Or.)
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May 10, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has examined accounts for 1st and 2nd quarters, 1868, and sends list of exceptions.
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Second Auditor's Office [San Francisco, Calif.] to Lindsay Applegate (Salem, Or.)
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May 18, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports accounts for 1866 and 1867 adjusted, and balance due United States.
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E.S. Parker (Washington D.C.) to Lindsay Applegate (Salem, Or.)
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May 27, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Directs him to make up annual report from 1868 to time he will be relieved of his duty by military officer. [Printed circular of instructions enclosed]
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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May 31, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports appointments of Reubin B. Hatton, teacher, Joseph H. Hyzer, teacher assistant, Samuel B. Grubbe and Richard Henry
Lee, Indian, laborers. Reports A. Benton Haines relieved from duty April 15. States both teachers are detailed to labor
on farms most of the time, but have under them some Indian boys who receive instruction in farm labor.
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E.S. Parker (Washington D.C.) to Lindsay Applegate (Salem, Or.)
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June 23, 1869 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Notifies him that services as sub-agent in Washington [Oregon] Territory are no longer required, and that Bvt. Lt. Col.
Edmund Rice has been assigned to his agency. His compensation will cease when he is relieved by his successor. Asks him to forward final accounts as soon as practicable.
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A.B. Meacham (Salem, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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[June?] 26, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) “Cannot tell. Will inform you when I know myself.”
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to A.B. Meacham (Salem, Or.)
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June 30, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports [annual report] about 1500 Indians on reservation, with some Modocs still off. States that progress
in farming has been good, buildings have been erected, and Indians taught manual labor. Indian health good,
except some infant mortality. Head Chief La Lakes deposed for imbecility, and Allan David appointed in his
stead. Include Annual reports of agency employees.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to A.B. Meacham (Salem, Or.)
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June 30, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports on affairs at Klamath reservation for June 1869. Indians are digging camps. Suggests that erection
of the sawmill, and furnishing more cattle would advance condition of Indians considerably.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to J.W.P. Huntington (Salem, Or.)
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July 10, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports resignations of Henry Duncan, carpenter, O.C. Applegate, superintendent of farming, and appointments of Norman L. Lee
as carpenter, Ivan D. Applegate as superintendent of farming, William C. McKay as physician, and O.C. Applegate as teacher on Klamath reservation.
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E.S. Parker (Washington D.C.) to Edmund Rice (Salem, Or.)
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July 15, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Informs him that he should report to A.B. Meacham, who has been appointed Oregon superintendent of Indian affairs rather than Henry Douglas, as stated in his original order.
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E.S. Parker (Washington D.C.) to Alfred B. Meacham (Salem, Or.)
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August 5, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Copy of circular instructions to furnish office of Indian Affairs with a list of all affairs employees in the Indian Services in your care.
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A.B. Meacham (Salem, Or.) to O.C. Knapp (Klamath, Or.)
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September 9, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has been advised by E.S. Parker, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, that he has been assigned sub-agent on the Klamath reservation. Directs him to relieve Lindsay Applegate of his duties.
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Lindsay Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to Catp. Goodale (Ft. Klamath, Or.)
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September 13, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks assistance in arresting and confining an Indian known as Spokane Ike.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to A.B. Meacham (Salem, Or.)
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September 30, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends monthly report for September 1869. States Indians have harvested 93,600 lb. of grain, built many log houses, but are short of clothing. Reports arrest and confinement of Spokane Ike.
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Ashland, Or.
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October 4, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Statement of O.C. Knapp that on instructions from A. B. Meacham he has detailed R. B. Halton and Charlie Preston to
accompany I[van] D. Applegate on his expedition to Camp Harney. Lists property turned over to I.D. Applegate for use on expedition.
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E.S. Parker (Washington D.C.) to Lindsay Applegate (Salem, Or.)
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December 9, 1869 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports his accounts for 3rd quarter, 1868 have been examined, and sends statement of exception.
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Letters
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1870 |
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E.S. Parker (Washington D.C.) to Lindsay Applegate (Salem, Or.)
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February 10, 1870 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports that accounts for 4th quarter, 1868 and 1st quarter 1869 have been examined, and exceptions noted.
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Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.) to A. B. Meacham (Salem, Or.)
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February 15, 1870 |
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1 letter (1 page) Requests instructions concerning his duties as commissary.
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O.C. Knapp (Ashland, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.)
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February 22, 1870 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends fish spears for Snake Indians. Gives orders concerning various supplies to be issued. Asks for census of
Wall-pah-pe band of Snakes. Orders him to keep birth and death register of Snakes, to be reported monthly.
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O.C. Knapp (Ashland, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.)
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March 24, 1870 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends various agriculture supplies. Asks for all gunny and grain sacks at Yai Nax to replace those borrowed from Ft. Klamath.
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E.S. Parker (Washington D.C.) to Lindsay Applegate (Salem, Or.)
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March 28, 1870 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of letter requesting report of employees of Klamath agency for 3rd quarter, 1869, and says that it has bee sent.
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O.C. Knapp (Ashland, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.)
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April 7, 1870 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends for immediate return of abstracts of issue to Snakes.
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O.C. Knapp (Ashland, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.)
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April 11, 1870 |
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1 letter (1 page) Informs him he must do the best he can with tools at hand, there being no funds available for purchase of more.
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O.C. Knapp (Ashland, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.)
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April 17, 1870 |
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1 letter (1 page) Orders that certain cattle be sent to him immediately.
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O.C. Knapp (Ashland, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.)
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April 22, 1870 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has had complaints that three horses and mule have not been turned over to Snake Indians. Orders him to turn them over at once.
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O.C. Knapp (Ashland, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.)
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May 28, 1870 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks for two yoke of cattle, yokes, bows, and chains not needed at Yai Nax. Does not think it proper to authorize
collection of tolls. No tent pins available. Authorizes granting of passes, but states that record should be kept.
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O.C. Knapp (Ashland, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.)
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June 25, 1870 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks to have by bearer information on amount of flour on hand, number of blankets issued and on hand, certified.
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O.C. Knapp (Klamath agency, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.)
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July 16, 1870 |
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1 letter (1 page) Notifies him of discharge of Charles Preston as of July 4, and appointment of John Little John as Snake interpreter as of July 5.
Orders him to collect all Indian at the camp, by families, for census purposes. They are to be kept at camp until Knapp’s arrival on the 19th.
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Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.) to A.B. Meacham [Salem?, Or.]
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July 17, 1870 |
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1 letter (1 page) Urges that the Snake and Piute Indians at Camp Yai Nax be supplied with about 40 to 50 mules or horses.
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O.C. Knapp (Klamath agency, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.)
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July 26, 1870 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends flour, blankets and clothing for issue to Indians. Has been unable to get additional flour and beef. Asks him to
explain to Indians that efforts are being made to supply their wants. Will send surgeon to Yai Nax to vaccinate Indians.
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Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.) to A.B. Meacham [Salem?, Or.]
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July 31, 1870 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Reports all Indian under his charge present except seven at Camp Warner. Is trying to get these seven on the reservation.
Sixty-seven Modocs under Chief Skontian are also on the reserve. Has received some supplies which will enable him to influence
Indians to stay. Reports Modocs under Capt. Jack raiding the countryside, burning farms, killing cattle. Asks that measures
be taken to encourage reservation Indians, and stop Capt. Jack.
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O.C. Knapp (Klamath agency, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.)
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September 3, 1870 |
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1 letter (1 page) Orders to deliver to bearer, A.J. Brown, the yoke of oxen he chooses from number at Yai Nax.
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O.C. Knapp (Klamath agency, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate [Yai Nax, Or.]
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September 10, 1870 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends powder and gun caps for Snake Indians.
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Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.) to [O.C. Knapp?] (Klamath agency, Or.)
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September 28, 1870 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Has returned from Camp Warner with 32 horses and mules for 800 dollars. Has heard from William Ish that he has 50 horses
and mules to deliver at 50 dollars per head. Complains that while he is trying to economize, people like Ish are making big
money from the Indian service, and giving nothing in return.
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John Meacham (Klamath agency, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.)
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November 21, 1870 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Sends plows and nails according to request. States other articles will be made and sent when time permits.
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Ivan D. Applegate (Klamath reservation, Or.) to A.B. Meacham [Salem?, Or.]
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December 5, 1870 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports Ocheo band of Snake Indians destitute, and requiring about 175 lb. of beef, and about as much flour per day.
Chock-toot’s band of Summer Lake Indians are in better condition, and need less. Will need supplies to keep Indians
contented during winter. Asks for information concerning issue of goods to Indians. Requests permission to keep two employees, S. Nelson and Stephen Stucle.
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Ivan D. Applegate (Klamath agency, Or.) to A.B. Meacham [Salem?, Or.]
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December 31, 1870 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Feels that consolidation of reservations is a forward step in Indian administration. Wishes Meacham well on his trip to Washington,
and hopes that a liberal administration will aid the Indians. Has obtained flour from Camp Warner, without cost, and will use the money saved to buy cows.
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Letters
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1871 |
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O.C. Applegate (Ashland, Or.) to H.W. Corbett (Washington, D.C.)
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January 20, 1871 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has heard from Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he and others are to be paid moneys due them. Asks that Corbett send the money to Ashland in his care.
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O.C. Knapp (Howell, Michigan) to Ivan D. Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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January 29, 1871 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Has heard from Commissioner of Indian affairs that his accounts have been suspended, and asks Ivan’s help in
obtaining the necessary certificates, affidavits, and other papers to clear matters up. Damns Indian department
for their methods. Has heard Parker is guilty of gross frauds.
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E.S. Parker (Washington D.C.) to Lindsay Applegate (Salem, Or.)
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February 8, 1871 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports that his accounts for 2nd and 3rd quarters, 1870 have been examined, and certain exceptions taken.
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C.S. Woodworth (Salem, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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February 16, 1871 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Asks his help in settling medicine account charged against Captain O. C. Knapp. Sends list of medicines to be certified
as having been left at Camp Yai Nax, and issued to Snake Indians.
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James R. Wade (Jacksonville, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Salem, Or.)
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April 29, 1871 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends vouchers as per telegram. Is acting for Major Glenn who is in San Francisco.
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Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.) to A.B. Meacham (Salem, Or.)
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June 12, 1871 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Sends list of goods required at Camp Yai Nax from June 30, 1871 to June, 1872. Notes that a school may be established
among the Indians, and suggests that one large building would be sufficient, that Indians should be taught English, manual
labor, use of tools. Has experimented with four Indian boys with great success. Suggests physician be assigned to Yai Nax.
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[Ivan D. Applegate] (Yai Nax, Or.) to A.B. Meacham [Salem?, Or.]
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June 25, 1871 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports murder of Indian, Com-po-twas, on pass from reservation, by Captain Jack and three accomplices. Asks that
Captain Jack and his men be arrested and confined as soon as possible.
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A.B. Meacham (Salem, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.)
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July 1, 1871 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Orders him to proceed to Yai Nax and arrange for either Oliver Applegate or John Meacham to head band of Indians to
haunt of Snake prisoners under charge of Dr. McKay. Has had promise from General Canby for all army clothing needed.
Proposes to meet him at Camp Harney about Sept. 10. Has ordered John High to take charge of Klamath, not Yai Nax.
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John Meacham (Klamath agency, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.)
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August 21, 1871 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Is sorry to have to disappoint Lucien [Applegate?] and the girls, but cannot arrange to have them leave until Wednesday morning. Has heard nothing from Salem.
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John Meacham (Klamath agency, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.)
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August 26, 1871 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Is going to Crater Lake for three days with O. C. Applegate, Mt. Bentley and Mr. High. Is busy with harvest, and cannot spare any men. States Umatilla council is a failure.
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Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.) to A.B. Meacham (Salem, Or.)
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September 13, 1871 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks whether Oliver Applegate can be stationed at Yai Nax full time. Says he would be very useful there, and could go to Klamath often enough to help Mr. High’s clerk get the hang of things.
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Second Auditor's Office (Washington D.C.) to Lindsay Applegate
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October 6, 1871 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports adjustment of property returns from 3rd quarter, 1867 to 3rd quarter 1869 adjusted, and balance due United States for property unaccounted for as per enclosed statement.
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[Ivan D. Applegate] (Yai Nax, Or.) to Col. Elmer Otis (Camp Warner, Or.)
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November 12, 1871 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports orders to issue issue to Snake Indians horses, mules, supplies, and subsistence. Asks his help in explaining this to Chief Oche-o, to encourage him to come on reservation.
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[William C. McKay]
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November 15, 1871 |
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1 letter (1 page) List of rescued Snake and Pitt river Indians turned over to messenger Brown to deliver at Yai Nax to Ivan D. Applegate.
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Letters
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1872-1876 |
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H.W. Corbett (Washington, D.C.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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January 12, 1872 |
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6 letters) [Six notifications of payment to agency employees from Commissioner of Indian Affairs, payment to be made through Corbett]
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January 16, 1872 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Reply to statement of differences on settlement of property accounts of Lindsay Applegate ... for 2nd and 4th quarter, 1868, and 2nd and 3rd quarter, 1869.
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Elmer Otis (Ft. Klamath, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.)
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March 29, 1872 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has been instructed to cooperate with Applegate on the Modoc problem, and asks for his views on the Indian
question in general, the problem of their present and future location, with his reasons.
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C.S. Woodworth (Salem, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate [Yai Nax, Or.]
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May 23, 1872 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Encloses list of property at Yai Nax to be receipted to A. B. Meacham. Informs him he is to remain in same capacity
at Yai Nax, but will do business through the agent at Klamath with the same salary, due to Senator Corbett’s efforts.
Believes he will like the new agent, Dyar. Sends vouchers to be corrected and revised. Congratulates him on baby girl,
“eleven pound, double-bar-reled piece of ordnance.”
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O.C. Applegate (Yai Nax, Or.) to L.S. Dyar [Ashland?, Or.]
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September 30, 1872 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Reports for September 1872 that 140 tons of hay have been put up for winter, that various Indians are coming in to reservation
after foraging for supplies, and will need extra food and clothing, Suggests that a teacher and carpenter should be appointed at the agency.
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[September 1872?] |
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1 letter (8 pages) Statements of Captain Jack, Old Chiloquin, Allen David, Allie, and Blow to L. S. Dyar concerning their needs, and what they would like from the President.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs (Washington, D.C.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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October 28, 1872 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Acknowledges receipt of various letters concerning exceptions to his accounts, and advises that explanations are accepted, with certain exceptions.
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Edward P. Smith (Washington, D.C.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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October 28, 1872 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends duplicate copy of statement of exceptions, dated October 28, 1872.
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[Washington, D.C.]
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[January 24, 1876] |
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1 letter (4 pages) Statement of differences arising on settlement of accounts of Lindsay Applegate ... from January 1, 1868 to September 30,
1869, under his bond of September 7, 1865.
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Letters
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1882-1891 |
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William B. Royal (Klamath agency, Or.) to Chester A. Arthur [Washington, D.C.]
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November 4, 1882 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Recommends appointment of Elisha L. Applegate as agent for Klamath agency, to succeed L. M. Nickerson. [Countersigned
by George Gilbert Anderson, Thomas O. Andrews, and George W. Loosley, agency employees.]
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[Washington, D.C.]
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April 1, 1890 to August 28, 1894 |
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9 documents [10 total; one is an annotated copy of reply dated August 28, 1894] Documents relating to the settlement of exceptions in the accounts of Elisha Applegate, U.S. Indian agent, Klamath agency, Oregon, April 1 to December 31, 1890.
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News clippings
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