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Moses N. Adams papers, 1849-1902.

Title: Moses N. Adams papers, 1849-1902.

Although the bulk of the collection documents Adams' dutiesand experiences as U.S. Indian agent to the Sisseton and Wahpeton bands of Dakota onthe Lake Traverse Indian Reservation, Dakota Territory (1871-1875), the papers alsohighlight his years as a Presbyterian missionary at Lac Qui Parle (1848-1853) and inhome mission work in Nicollet County (1853-1860), both in Minnesota Territory; asAmerican Bible Society agent for Minnesota (1860-1869), U.S. Army chaplain at FortGibson, Indian Territory (1876-1879), and missionary on the Lake TraverseReservation (1886-1892); and in retirement in St. Paul (1892-1902).

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Adams, Moses N. (Moses Newton), 1822-1902. Moses N. Adams papers, 1849-1902.

Title: Moses N. Adams papers, 1849-1902.

Although the bulk of the collection documents Adams' duties and experiences as U.S. Indian agent to the Sisseton and Wahpeton bands of Dakota on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation, Dakota Territory (1871-1875), the papers also highlight his years as a Presbyterian missionary at Lac Qui Parle (1848-1853) and in home mission work in Nicollet County (1853-1860), both in Minnesota Territory; as American Bible Society agent for Minnesota (1860-1869), U.S. Army chaplain at Fort Gibson, Indian Territory (1876-1879), and missionary on the Lake Traverse Reservation (1886-1892); and in retirement in St. Paul (1892- 1902).

ArchivalResource: 5.0 cu. ft. (9 boxes, incl. 9 v. and 40 items in 4 oversize folders).

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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. Executive clemency documents, 1863.

Title: Executive clemency documents, 1863.

This collection is made up of copies of the executive clemency documents relating to the pardon of David Faribault Jr. by President Abraham Lincoln. The pardon covered Faribault's participation in the Dakota Uprising in 1862. Included in the documents are: a lengthy discussion of Faribault's involvement authored by his father, a testimony to his character by Alex Faribault (David's uncle), a call for executive clemency by Major Sterne H. Fowler (who was married to David Faribault Sr.'s sister), a defense of Faribault's actions by Brigadier General Henry Sibley, and a final note written by President Lincoln, stating that Faribault was pardoned.

ArchivalResource: 1 folder, 16 p.

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