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Statement from James Allen and R.B. Mitchell, Council Bluffs, approves Mormon request to be able to remain on the Pottawatomie lands for a time, dated July 16, 1846; copy of statement of permission from the Pottawatomie Indian chiefs to allow the Mormons to use their land, dated July 2, 1846; at bottom of page is statement from Mitchell, written near Council Bluffs, giving his approval, dated July 21, 1846.

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Typescript of statement from Big Elk, Standing Elk, and Little Chief, Omaha Nation grants the Mormons "the privilege of tarrying upon our lands for two years or more, or as long as may suit their convenience." Contains two different copies, dated August 31, 1846. Also includes a typescript of statement from Lt. Col. J. Allen, stating that Mormons are authorized to pass through Indian territory on their emigration route.

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Letter from Thomas L. Kane, to "Dear Sir" [Brigham Young?], an incomplete draft. Mitchell has asked him to tell them they shouldn’t waste any timber on the Pottawatomie indian lands and should not stay longer than is need. Date of production not identified.

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Letter from Mitchell from on Missouri River aboard steamer, affirming the good behavior of the Mormon pioneers, dated September 19, 1846.

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Typescript of letter from Kane to George Bancroft, saying that Kane is presently staying in the Mormon camp in Council Bluffs, it is too late for the Mormons to undertake a journey to California that year, nor he will try to continue to California. Dated July 11, 1846. Apparently photocopied out of unknown printed source, footnote on bottom of page refers to Bancroft Papers, Massachusetts Historical Society.

Scope and Contents Letter from Kane from Winter Quarters to John K. Kane. Contains a letter of introduction for Orson Hyde, dated July 25, 1846 and enclosed are two sketches of Winter Quarters (formerly in 3 pieces) titled: "My wagon-the first camp," "Distant view," and "Enlisting Camp of the Mormons," all drawn on the back of invitations. The last ("Enlisting Camp") has brief explanation written on reverse side of sketch: "The eye is on a high hill. Capt. Allan’s tent. Immediately on the right at its foot...

Scope and Contents Letter from Young (Willard Richards clerk) to President Polk, saying that the Mormons are on a journey to west of the Rocky Mountains, within the basin of the Great Salt Lake or Bear River valley, enlistment of the Mormon Battalion, assured of the President's friendship to the Saints by Jesse Little and Thomas L. Kane, saying they support the Constitution but would rather leave than be subject to unfair governors, etc. They oppose the appointment of Lilburn W. Boggs as Governor of...

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Typescript of letter from Young (Willard Richards clerk) to President Polk, relates proceedings of council between Mormons and Omaha chiefs in which they granted the Mormons permission to stay on their land in exchange for instruction in agriculture and "mechanic arts," seeks a trade license and the President's permission to pursue such a program, dated September 7, 1846.

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Thomas L. Kane's patriarchal blessing, given by Patriarch John Smith at Council Bluffs, dated September 7, 8, and 17, 1846 (handwritten copy reads September 7, typescripts contain variations).

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Letter from [C.?] Johnson, P.O. Department, to George M. Dallas, he's directed the establishment of a "special office," dated February 11, 1848. Also a letter from Dallas to Thomas L. Kane from Philadelphia, written on the back of previous letter, Kane is "the first whose wishes have not been defeated by my intervention," dated February 12, 1848.