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Five printed documents pertaining to policies surrounding Native Americans:
Two official printings of a petition submitted before the 26th Congress, 2nd Session, one page both sides, 6 x 9.5, containing the "Petition of a Number of Citizens of Chatauque County, New York, praying That the treaty with the Seneca Indians may not be enforced in regard to those who may be averse to emigration," February 23, 1841. The text of the petition, in part: "The undersigned, citizens of the county of Chatauque, and of the State of New York, being convinced that a very large majority of the Seneca nation of Indians are decidedly averse to emigration, and have never given their assent to the treaty for the sale of their lands, as amended by the Senate, either in person or by their authorized agents; and believing that the honor, dignity, and interest of the United States do not require that treaty to be forced upon said Indians; and that, on the contrary, it would be a violation of our national faith, as virtually pledged to them by the resolution of the Senate of June 11, 1838, in which it is distinctly stated that the treaty shall not be binding until the assent of the Indians to the amendments shall be given in open council—would most respectfully petition your honorable bodies to adopt such measures as in your wisdom shall appear best adapted to sustain the honor of the United States, and prevent injustice to the Indians." In overall fine condition, with some light edge wear and toning.
Official printing of "Ex. Doc. No. 51" from the 37th Congress, 3rd Session, one page both sides, 6 x 9.5, containing the "Letter from the Secretary of the Interior relative to Survey and sale of certain Indian reservations in California," February 4, 1863. Includes the text of Secretary of the Interior J. P. Usher's letter to Speaker of the House Galusha Grow, enclosing a report by Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole. In very good to fine condition, with tears and paper loss to the bottom edge.
Official printing of "Ex. Doc. No. 96" from the 38th Congress, 1st Session, one page both sides, 6 x 9.5, containing a "Letter from the Secretary of the Interior recommending Appropriations to fulfil treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes," June 6, 1864. Includes the text of Secretary of the Interior J. P. Usher's letter to Speaker of the House Schuyler Colfax, enclosing a communication from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, recommending appropriations to satisfy "the claim of the confederated tribes of Kaskaskia and Peoria, Piankeshaw and Wea Indians." In very good condition, with edge tears and paper loss.
Official printing of "Ex. Doc. No. 3" from the 40th Congress, 1st Session, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6 x 9.5, containing a "Letter from the Secretary of the Interior transmitting Estimates of appropriations for fulfilling treaty stipulations with the Shawnees," March 7, 1867. Includes the text of Secretary of the Interior O. H. Browning's letter to Speaker of the House Schuyler Colfax, enclosing a communication from Commissioner of Indian Affairs Lewis V. Bogy, recommending appropriations amounting to $152,746.25 to satisfy a "treaty with the Shawnees." In very good to fine condition, with toning to the edges.
