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Parties I write earnestly recommend that it be furnished them either as daily rations as far as practicable or from time to time as they may need it. and not all at once. They are too wasteful and impatient to get large supplies at any one time.
Respectfully your obt servant
Allen Hamilton 

Joseph Sinclaire Esq
Sub Agent to
Miami

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Fort Wayne May 9 1846

Sir

In a conversation yesterday you mentioned the four thousand dollars be furnished to the Miamis in pork and flour The year of their [illegible] west of the Mississippi to be Taken out of their annuity for that year: enquiring will it be deducted from the amount to be given to those migratory or from the amount for the whole tribe . At the time that provision was inserted in the treaty of 1840. The late Chief Richardville gave us a reason that the improvements to be made west must not be sufficient to make the Miamies to [raise corn?] sufficient for support, that part of the tribe remains under treaty stipulations, had improvements, [illegible] land holders - What he [illegible] is the sum of four thousand dollars taken out of the general annuity and paid out in pork and flour to be furnished to that part the tribe moving west. This was fully understood at the time by the contract.

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Miami Sub Agency

Augt 13th 1842

Sir

When at Washington city, I [illegible, very light] recommending the immediate removal of a few of the Wea tribe, still living in the Wabash. I have [illegible] through [illegible] Ewing [illegible] to be informed of [illegible] a branch of the Miamis. I am [illegible] informed believe they are. On the emigration of the Weas to their present country, this remnant of that tribe, remaining with the Thorn town Owing to a large part of the Miami tribe not being present at the treaty made by Genl. Tipton in 1827 or 1828- for the cession of the [Thorn town's?] reserve as it was eating [acting?] and feeling unsatisfied [?], with the transfer of that reserve without the consent of the whole Miami tribe. They afterwards [illegible] their words[?] from a participation in the Miami annuity. This [illegible] party counts principally of women & children in great parity, without the means of subsistence during the ensuing winter. I cannot [debate?] their being a Branch of the original Miami tribe. They speak the same language. With [illegible] due difference

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Office of Miami Eel River Sub Agency
Fort Wayne 23 April 1846

Sir,
I have the honor to enclose herewith a letter of addressed to me by Robt. Peebles Esq. giving notice that he has sold the interest he held in the Contract for the removal and subsistence of the Miamis.

Mr. Coquillard the active partner of them now interested in the Contract is busily engaged in making preparations for the emigration he designs keeping the Indians together when they are assembled for the purpose of having an examination of their debts and as soon as possible put them under motion. If he succeeds the emigration will be effected early in the season.

Col Wm Medill
Com of Indian Affairs
Washington D.C.

Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servant
Jos. Sinclear
Sub Agent

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Emig'n Miami S 3994

Jos. Sinclear
Fort Wayne
23 April 1846

Enc letter of Robt. Peebles stating that he has transferred his interest in the Contract for the removal of the Miamis to Messrs Edsall & Coquillard + W.G. & G.W. Ewing

Mr C. is busily engaged in making preparations for the emigration.

Rec'd 2 May '46

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Laporte 2nd
Oct 10th 1846
Sir,
I would thank you to
furnish me with a copy of
the Report of Mr Sinclear
upon the subject of the difficulties, thrown in the way of the
removal of the Miamis -
also a copy of the affidavit
of Mr Saml Edsall if he has
filed out with you 6 Sept
Respectfully
in obt sevt.
Ch W. Cathcart
Hon Wm Medill
Comr Ind affr

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Emig Miami 62590

Hon Chas W. Cathcart
LaPorte Indiana
10 Oct '46
Asks for copy of Mr Sinclear
report on the subject of [difficulties thrown?] on the way of
Miami removal - also copy of
affidavit of Mr Edsall

Read Oct. 1846
and unofficially
[illegible] 25 1846 -

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Laporte 2nd
Oct 10th 1846
Sir;
I have understood
that Dr. Fitch has been
discontinued from his position
in Physician to the emigrating
Miamis - If I have been
correctly informed, I would
respectfully recommend Dr
Norman Eddy of St. Joseph
county as every way qualified
and as a gentleman to whom
the Democracy of Northern In-
-diana, are under many obliga-
-tions. W Kennedy would also
bear testimony to this worth-
very respectfully
your out sevt
[illegible] Cathcart
Hon Wm Medill
Cr Ind Aff

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Emig Miamis 62589
Hon Chas W Cathcart
Laporte Ia
Oct 10 '46
If Dr. Fitch has been removed recomd Dr. Norman
Eddy for the place. (Physician
4 Emig Miamis)

Read 23 Oct. 1846
Filed

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Branch Bank Fort Wayne
Jany 25 - 1841

Dear Sir
We have been expecting, for some time to receive a Draft for the amount due us as the assignees and attorneys of Mssrs Coquillard and Edsall & Ewing for the removal of the Miami Indians, west of the Mississippi. If a [requisition?] has not already been issued, in our favor, to have one issued, so that a Draft may be forwarded to us from the proper department and this shall be your [illegible]and voucher for so doing.

We are respectfully, your obd. srvts.
Samuel Hannah [illegible]
H MCulloch [illegible] [illegible]

Hon W Medill
Comr of Indian Affairs
Washington DC.

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Saml Hannah and H. M'Culloh
Fort Wayne Ia,
Jan 25/'47

Has been expecting a draft in the amt. due them a [assign?] of Coquillard, Edsall & Ewing, for the removal of Miami Emigration &c.

[Illegible upside down text]

Rec. 2nd [Illegible] 1847.

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Adjutant General's Office,
Washington, October 10th, 1846.

Captain:

Your letter of the 1st instant has been duly submitted, and in reply I have to inform you that the Secretary of War authorizes you to use your discretion in the matter of calling out a mounted company of volunteers at Fort Wayne, Indiana to aid in the removal of the Miami Indians to their new homes West of the Mississippi. Should you consider it indispensable to the accomplishment of this object to muster the Company into the service of the United States the act will be approved.

I have the honor to be Ser.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant

To,
Capt. W. R. Jouett,
1st Infantry,
Peru, Indiana

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Emig. Miami
A 2132
Capt. W. G. Freeman,

Asst. Adjt. General,
as to calling out mounted
volunteers, to aid in removing
Miamies --
Capt. W. R. Jouett,
1st Infantry.
October 10, 1846.
------
Copy for
Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
Respectfully furnished.
A. G. Office, Oct. 10, 1846 } W. G. Freeman, cc. a. r.
Recd 10 Oct '46
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Miami A 2121
The Adjutant General
to
Lt. Col. J. Erving, 2d Art'y,
Supt. Rec'd Service
Sept. 11, 1846.
About milt. forces to Remove Miami
Copy for
Hon. Wm. Medill,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Respectfully furnished.
a.g. office, W. G. Freeman,
Sept. 12/46. a. a.g.
+
Rec 12 Sept 1846
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must make out with his duties in the best way he can. Should you find it necessary, or expedient you will call upon Major Barbridge for some of his men, to complete the Company now required to the temporarily organized.

Since uniting the above, it is suggested by the Commissioner that the Company had better be ordered to Peru, Indiana near the Indian Territory and in the neighborhood of the Indians to be removed, which, I understand, is about sixty miles from Fort Wayne, the residence of the Agent who will be instructed to meet the Commanding officer of the troops at Peru. -
I am, Colonel, very respectfully
Your obedient servant,
(signed) R. Jones,
Adjutant General.

To,
Leuit. Col. J. Erving,
2d Art'y
Supt. Rec'g Service,
Cincinnati,
Ohio

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Adjutant General's Office
Washington, September 11, 1846.

Colonel:
You will see from the communication (of the commissioners) of Indian Affairs to the Secretary of War, of this date, a copy of which is herewith enclosed, that the presence of a small military force is called for at Fort Wayne, Indiana to insure the harmless and peaceful removal of the Miamia Indians to their new homes West of the Mississippi, under treaty stipulations. For this purpose, you will please to organize, arm and equip the permanent party at Newport Barracks, with the adoption of such good recruits as well bring up the number of privates to sixty-four, with orders to the Commanding officer to proceed forthwith to Fort Wayne, and on his arrival see Mr. Sinclear, the Agent with whom he will freely communicate, and co-operate, in the excemtion of his instructions, received from the War Department relative to the removal of the said Indians.

Captain Jouett, 1st Infantry, recruiting at Louisville, Ky, has been ordered to report to you for the command of the Company, to which you will place to assign an experienced subaltern. It is not supposed that the troops will be absent from Newport Barracks more than ten or fifteen days, during which time Captain Macral

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Please excuse me for making so free as to speak of things not properly appertaining to me. I trust you know & appreciate my motive
I am now decidedly in fav of an early and if possible an amicable & satisfactory removal .

With [illegible] respect
Yr obt Srvt
Geo W Ewing
12 March 1846

W. Medill
Com of Indian Affairs
Washington City DC

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located directly on the state line where they came so easily procure liquor. This will be the ruin of them all inevitably. One of our best arguments in inducing them all to sell & leave their splendid lands in Indiana, and move away , was that they could get out of reach of liquor which was destroying them so rapidly.

I am sorry to see that their condition will be in no wise improved if located as at present they are to be on the very edge of the state of Mo. where they will be confronted with a line of whiskey shops, Groceries and [Duggeries?] immediately along that line for twenty five miles in length. Many of those despicable rascals are already stationed along there in advance anxiously awaiting the arrival of their victims - The Miaimes are dreadfully intemperate.--

If the agent should prepare rolls or lists of the names, or divide them as within suggested, it would greatly facilitate your department in the division of their future annuities, Here after I suppose a part is to go to Fort Wayne. the residue to [illegible] Superintendency, You will need such lists to enable you to determine these amts (first deducting the $12,500 yearly installment due to your humble servt & others. [hand sign] Don't forget that if you please)

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Miami Confidential Suggestions viz

To facilitate the removal let this agent be directed to advise them formally, that no more, nor no part of their annuity will be paid either to them who are to move, nor to them who by treaty stipulations remain in Indiana, until the emigration actually takes place.
The Agent should cause Rolls to be made, to name and determine all those belonging to the Richardville family-- the Godfroy families, the Bands of Meshin-g0-me-shaw, and Brothers, and the old white woman, Frances Slocum and her family. These people are all by treaty stipulations and by law entitled to remain in Indiana & to draw their share of the annuity there. Therefore they should be particularly designated and separated from the others, who are bound by treaty stipulation, to move away this spring.
I may (presuming it may not be offensive to the Dept), say to those people, that if they will move when they get out there in their new lands on the Osage river, if it does not suit them they can most likely upon petition and request get the permission to exchange it with the government. for other land up on the Kanzas river or else where.
It is as I conceive unfortunate that they are

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Confidential 
G. W. Ewing
12 Mar 46

suggestions in relation to Miamies

Capt E. Murray
Dr. G. N. Fitch
Gen B. Walker
Judge W. B. Barlow

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near Terre Haute, Indiana, March 12, '46

William Medill, Esq.
Com. of Indian Affairs

Sir: your favor postmarked February 20, reached this post office in due course of mail, when I was absent: and I take the earliest occasion to acknowledge its receipt, after carefully noting its contents.

The appointment of Col Sinclair, as Emigration Agent of the Miamies, will, I have no doubt, prove entirely acceptable to those interested. It is certainly so to me.

I will be governed by the anxiety expressed in your letter for the early removal of that tribe, in accordance with my duty as contractor. All the necessary arrangements are made for that purpose, and the emigration will proceed so soon as the season will permit- not later, it is hoped, than May. An earlier movement would not be prudent owing to the variable character of our early spring months.

I am, sir , with respect,
Your obedient servant
Thos Dowling

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Thos Dowling
near Terre Haute Ia.
12 March 1846

Recd letter of 20th Feby- the appt of Mr Sinclair as img Agt is acceptable. Emig will be carried into effect as soon as season will permit - not later than May.

Recd 20 March 1846
no answer required.

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Office Miami & Eel River Sub Agency
Fort Wayne 21 Sept. 1846
Sir.
I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 7th in relation to the emigration of the Miamis and have called upon the chiefs & head men of the tribe to meet me in council at the forks of the Wabash on Saturday of this week, when I shall urge upon them a compliance with the treaty stipulations with the Government.
Your remarks on the subject of the contract that received the sanction of the President last winter have been and will continue to be of very great service to me and by holding that matter suspended I shall be able to secure the aid of those interested in removing the Indians. If the necessary receipts should be tendered, I hope that matter will not be consummated at present.
Very respectfully
Your Obdt Servant
Jos. Sinclear

Col. Wm Medill
Comr. of Indian Affairs
Washington D.C.

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Emig Miami S 4071
Jos. Sinclear
Fort. Wayne
21. Sep 46
Askg letterof 7 inst. in relation to emigration-- has called upon the Inds to meet him on council &c.
Recd 29 Sep. 46
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Emig Miami S 4095

Jos Sinclear Supt
On board Steamer Colorado
Oct 14 1846

Enc list of Miami Emigr. of those left behind & of such as have fled--with remarks.

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List of Miami Indians mustered at Peru Indiana and who commenced their emigration on the 6th day October A.D. 1846.

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On board Steamer Colorado
Near Evansville Ind a Octd. 14, 1846

Sir
I have the honor to enclose herewith a list of such the Miamies as are removing to the lands assigned them west of the Mississippi, together with lists of such others of the tribe as are not permitted by the Joint resolution of Congress or by treaty stipulations to remain in Indiana and receive their annuities there. Those who have fled are persued by Mr. Ezekiel French, a trader who resides in the vicinity they have left, and to whom most of them are indebted; the contractor for the emigration have entered into a written agreement with Mr French to pay him for delivering at their homes West such of the fugitives as he can find.

I have not much hope of success for Mr French, as amongst the runaways are those who were concerned in the murders that were committed last summer and the year before on the Mississeneway, and on that account have for a long time avoided meeting with the residue of the tribe. If they choose to go with the Pot-a-wat-i-mies and are received by them I think it would be much better to let them remain there than to throw them again with the Miamies .

Very respectuflly
Your Obt Servant
Jos Sinclera
Supt of Emigration

Col. W. Medill
Com of Indian Affairs
Washington D.C.

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On board Steams Colorado
Near Evansville Ind a Octd. 14, 1846

Sir
I have the honor to enclose herewith a list of such the Miamies as are removing to the lands assigned them west of the Mississippi, together with lists of such others of the tribe as are not permitted by the Joint resolution of Congress or by treaty stipulations to remain in Indiana and receive their annuities there. Those who have fled are persued by Mr. Ezekiel French, a trader who resides in the vicinity they have left, and to whom most of them are indebted; the contractor for the emigration have entered into a written agreement with Mr French to pay him for delivering at their homes West such of the fugitives as he can find.

I have not much hope of success for Mr French, as amongst the runaways are those who were concerned in the murders that were committed last summer and the year before on the Mississeneway, and on that account have for a long time avoided meeting with the residue of the tribe. If they choose to go with the Pot-a-wat-i-mies and are received by them I think it would be much better to let them remain there than to throw them again with the Miamies .

Very respectuflly
Your Obt Servant
Jos Sinclera
Supt of Emigration

Col. W. Medill
Com of Indian Affairs
Washington D.C.

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Sir
i have the honor to enclose here with as life of such the Miamians as are removing to the lands assigned them west of the Mississippi. together with list of such other of the [ill.] as are not permitted by the [ill.] resolution of congress or by treaty [ill.] to remain in Indiana and receive their annuities there. those who have fled are perused by Mr. Elton john a trader who resides in the vicinity they have left and to whom most of them are [ill.] contractor for the emigration have entered such a committed agreement with mr. john to pay them for delivering at their homes [ill.] such as the fugitives as he can find.
i have not much hope of success for Mr john as the runaways are those who were concerned in the murders that were committed last summer and the year before on the Mississippi runway, and on that account have for a long time avoided meeting with the residence of the tribe. if they choose to go with the [ill.]and are received by them i think it would be much better to let them remain there then to throw them again with the Miamians .
signatures

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Bank of the Metropole
Oct 19 1846

Sir,
I have recd your favor of the 15 inst. in which you state that it is expected that the Miami Indians are now on their way to their new homes, but that some time must yet elapse before they reach there, & the account of the contractor in their removal be presented at your office for settlement.

I write by director of our board to ask whether it be clearly understood that on the receipt of evidences of the arrival of said Indians at their place of destination & of the accounts of the Contractors for their services and the expenses of removal said Indians, the account of the [illegible] of the Sec of War for $6000 held by the Bank, will then be paid. This is deemed the more necessary as it is stated that the Contract was assigned to other[?] T. M. Dowling, who drew the draft for $6000, & is important to [us to know?] whether the authority to pay the amount of the draft out of the proceed of the contract, was contained in such assignment.
I am Sir very [illegible]
Your obt Ser.
[signature illegible]

Wm. Medill Esq
Sup of Indian Affairs

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R Smith Cashr Bank of Metropolis
19 Oct '46
asks further information in relation to the draft for $6000 held in the bank

Redd 20 Oct 1806
Ans'd Octr 20th 1846

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Dayton Ohio 10 Oct 1846

Sir

I have just reached this place (at 11 A.M.) with the emigrating party of the Miamis, and shall proceed without any delay to Cincinnatti; which place we shall reach come time during the day tomorrow when I will write to you again.
There has no accident happened to any of our company, there are several of the Indians sick they were so when we started. They are under the care of the physician and appear to be improving in health.

Very Respectfully

Your Obdt Servant

Jos Sinclear

Supt. of Miami Emigration

Left: Col Wm Medill

Comr of Indian Affairs
Washington
D.C

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EMG Miami S4088

Jos Sinclear
Fort Wayne
Act, 4.46

Has succeeded in getting Miami emg under way &c. suggests that the Miami + Weas be re united.

Will mail his report- be at Cincinnati.

Read 16 Oct 1846

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Fort Wayne, May 27, 1844

Allen Hamilton , Esq.
Agent of Miami Indians :
Dear Sir: Having became a contractor for
collecting, subsisting, and removal of the Miami
Tribe of Indians, now under your agency,
I take occasion to inform you that I am
prepared to furnish all the facilities necesary for those purposes, at which time,
and under each conditions as may be
deemed best calculated to advance the views
of the general government, and, at the same
time, carry out its just and humane
^intentions^ towards that tribe.

I will be happy to hear such suggestions as you may be pleased to make,
in regard to the contemplated removal, reflecting my entire readiness to cooperate
in all measures [devolving?] upon me by
the contract.
Very truly,
Your friend,
Thos. Dowling

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retained as Emigrating Agent, as he has
the entire confidence of the Indians, and is
a faithful officer of the government . I am
satisfied that much depends upon him,
and my confidence in his disposition to
do right remains unaltered.

I will continue all efforts likely to
effect the removal of the tribe ; and, I hope,
in such a humane manner as will
meet your approbation.
Very Respectfully,
Your obedient servant
Thos. Dowling

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Terre Haute, June 5, 1844

Thos. Hartley Crawford, Esq.
Com. of Indian Affairs
Dear Sir: In the performance of my contract
with the government, dated May 6, 1844, I
repaired to fort Wayne, the residence of the
agent for the Miami Indians, and, on the
27th of May, apprized Mr. Hamilton,
by letter, of my readiness to Co-operate
in all measures defering(?) upon me by
the said contract. I deem it my duty
to send you a copy of that letter, and
I endorse it in the envelope which [carries?]
this.

I found Mr Hamilton altogether disposed assist in the emigration, at the
earliest day, which measure he deems of
vital importance to the tribe, as well
as important to the state government. He
desires to hold a council, or talk, with
the Indians, let complains of having no
funds to subsist them for that purpose.
A small sum would accomplish
the object, and he counts upon authority
to draw for it.

I shall rejoice if Mr Hamilton is

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[Right] H. 956
Emigr - Miami
Thos. Dowling, Terre Haut Inda
June 5/44

In relation to his contract for removal of and
subsisting Miami Indns--
Encloses copy of his letter
to A. Hamilton, agt, informing him of ^his^ readiness for the purpose.

[upside down] Thos. Hartley Crawford, Esq.

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[Right] Washington City
[Right] July 11th 1843

the Honorable
the secretary at war

Sir I understand that a small
portion of the miamie tribe of Indians
will move south of the Missourie
River shortly and as I expected
that it would be necessary to furnish
said Indians with rations for twelve
months, I should like to get the contract. Should I not be able to get the contract
I should like to get a situation in
the removal of them or act as
commissary to see that the [illegible] the
full benefit of their rations, will
you confer a favour ^on me^ by taking this
matter into consideration I wish to
leave on tomorrow, and will accordingly
call and pay my Respects to you previous to my departure.

Respectfully
Your obdt Servt
John McKee

The Hon. J. M. Porter
Secretary at War

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Emigrations Miami M 1740
Washj. July 11/43

John McKee

Asks appt. to remove ^contract to Subsist Miami Indians.
M172 Rec. July 11/40

Indian Office

Rec, 12 July 1843

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Department to confer and determine on the expediency of making
the removal before the expiration of the term or at the earliest day
practicable , and immediately on having officially advised of the
fact of such removal , and not before, this office will be prepared
to issue its instructions for the survey of the lands , providing therein
was was herefore done on a similar occasion for me co-operation
of the Deputy surveyor with the agent of your office appointed to
locate the reserved under the treaty.

An early answer is requested.

I am, sir, very respectfully

Your obt servt

Tho. H. Baker

Commissioner

To

T. Hartley Crawford, Esq

Commissioner of Indian Affairs

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General Land Office
June 14th 1842

Sir,

It appears from a communication hearing date the
29th Ultimo; just received from the Hon. A.W. Morris of the
Indiana Legislature, and other Correspondence with this office, that
it is of the highest importance for the interest of that state that
the late cession of the residue of the "Big Miami reserve" (see Miami
treaty concluded 28th of November 1840) should be surveyed in
order that the authorities of the state may complete the canal selections.

I Therefore beg leave to invite your attention to the stipulation
contained in the 8th article of the treaty in the following words "that the Miami tribe of Indians shall remove to the country assigned them west of the Mississippi within five years from this
date" and have to request information as to what steps, if any,
have been taken by your Department for the removal of said
Indians west, and of the probable time that the removal will be
completed so that the lands may be surveyed and treated as public lands.

Inasmuch as the stipulations of the treaty above quoted
matches the possessory right of the Indians contingent whom the
date of their removal at anytime within five years which is
presumed to be a matter under your entrance it will be for your

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Emign Miami 1653
Genl Land office
June 14th 1842

On the importance to the
State of Indiana of a survey
of the late cession of the "Big
Miami Reserve", and
inviting attention to the
8th art of Miami
of 28 Novr 1840 - and request-
ing to be informed of the steps ,
if any, taken for removal of
the Indians, &c - early
answer desired.

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The families of the 4 chiefs (Ko-assee, Mese-quah, White Loon
and Rivarre) I named to you in my last letters, and which Messrs Hamilton + Benoist refers to) are now very small and we will do all in our power to persuade them to go: these chiefs returned with Lafountain.

---Some of them I learn are better pleased with the country West, than they expected to be; Ko-assee, (now the first chief) was very well pleased with the Country you lately gave their Pottawotomee friends, in the Kanzas; and could they get Country there, I think all the tribe not required by treaty to go can be Induced to Emigrate

--We earnestly desire to closer for Messr Dowling's contract in a manner satisfactory to the Hon. Indian department and to meet its approbation.
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With much respect
your obt & humble Sert
W.G. Ewing

NB. Messr Coquilard desires to start them in
time for the payment and thus induce as many
as possible to go.

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From: Wm Medill
Comr of Indian Affairs
Washington, D.C
Fort Wayne 12th May, 1847
Sir
I beg leave to state to you that<s> M</s>r A. Coquilard (acting under Mr. Dowling's Miami removeing contract) has returned from the West, and desires to commence engaging teams and men to take by land way of the Miamis yet in Inda who can be induced to go.

Mr Coquilard will provide every thing to make them comfortable on the route, and we hope that we may be indulged in as little expences as possible, of officers where but little is left to be finished

Mers Coquilard (Mr. C's wife) who speaks the Pottawatamie language and is a kind & skillful Nurse) will go along, and will have medicines to give the little Party any attention necessary; and as the route will be through settler country (through Illinois and Missouri) with this, and medical assistance on the route, they will receive all the attention their wants will require.

As the names of all not removed are before you, when a list is made out by a Major Vaughn, the agent to receive them you will thus be correctly informed who have this time gone West:-- and we hope that you may first consider it necessary with this small party, to appoint the Government officers, physician &c that were required in the Miami Emigration

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Emigration Miami
E.17.
M. G. Ewing
Fort Wayne, 12 May, 1847
A. Coquillard has returned and is ready to engage in the removal of such Miamis in a state in Indiana. As the number is small, before Sept. will not appoint the same number of officers as in the main emigration &c &c.

Received 22 May, 1847

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Know all men by these presents, That We,
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are held and firmly bound unto the United States of American in the sum of [blank]
dollars, lawful money of the United States, to be paid to the said United States; for which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves and each of us, and each of our heirs, executors and administrators, for and in the whole, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals dated the _____ day of the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and _____ and of the Independence of the United States the [blank]

''The condition of this obligation is such,'' That whereas, the above bounden, has <s>been appointed</s> this day entered into an agreement with Allen Hamilton Esq. Miami Sub-agent on behalf of the U States to remove certain Weas as stipulated in said agreement ; <s>now if</s>
<s></s>and has accepted said appointment:<s></s>

[seals for signatures blank]

hereby certify that the securities to the aforegoing bond are amply sufficient for the penalty thereof.

[blank]

I, [blank space] swear that I will well and faithfully serve the United States in the office of [blank] that I will carefully attend to all such orders and instructions as I shall from time to time receive from the President of the United States, the Secretary of War, or the person under whose direction I am or may hereafter be placed; and that in all things belonging to my said office, during my continuance therein, I will faithfully, justly and truly, according to the best of my skill and judgment, do equal and impartial justice, without fraud, favor or affection.

''Sword and subscribed before me, ''
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== '''Know all men by these presents''' == , That We,

are held and firmly bound unto the United States of American in the sum of [blank]
dollars, lawful money of the United States, to be paid to the said United States; for which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves and each of us, and each of our heirs, executors and administrators, for and in the whole, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals dated the _____ day of the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and _____ and of the Independence of the United States the [blank]

The condition of this obligation is such, That whereas, the above bounden, has <s>been appointed</s> this day entered into an agreement with Allen Hamilton Esq. Miami Sub-agent on behalf of the U States to remove certain Weas as stipulated in said agreement ; <s>now if</s>
<s></s>and has accepted said appointment:<s></s> Captain

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This Indenture made between Allen Hamilton Esq Miami <s>Agent </s> Sub agent on behalf of the UStates of the one part and [blank space] of the other
part witneseth that the said of the
second part hereby covenants and agreed to remove the
Weas &c. &c .........
to the country now achieved by their brethren in the west,
for and in consideration of the sum which shall on
evidence, satisfactory to the Government of the Ustates be shown to have accrued in effecting said emigration at the rate hereby covenanted between between said families of the
and second part of per head ;
and it is hereby especially stipulated that said
removal shall be conducted with the most humane
regard to the comforts and wants of the Indian that cir-
cumstances will allow, and that it shall be accom-
plished with the least possible delay within a period
beginning if practicable on [blank] day
of [blank] or on the earliest [inserted: practicible] day thereafter ;

In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this day and year first above mentioned
[seals left blank]

witness [left blank]

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