Box 14
Contains 5 Results:
R. B. Mitchell statement on procurement of Indian lands, 1846 July 21
Statement by Mitchell, at Point aux Poules affirming the good behavior of the Mormon pioneers. Also includes a handwritten copy of above statement from Mitchell, Council Bluffs, plus the permission of the Pottawatomie Indians. Dated July 21, 1846.
James Allen and R. B. Mitchell statement on procurement of Indian lands, 1846 July
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.
Big Elk, Standing Elk, and Little Chief statement on procurement of Indian lands, 1846 August 31
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.
Thomas L. Kane letter to [Brigham Young?] on procurement of Indian lands, date of production not identified
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.
R. B. Mitchell letter, 1846 September 19
Letter from Mitchell from on Missouri River aboard steamer, affirming the good behavior of the Mormon pioneers, dated September 19, 1846.