Smith, Edward Parmelee, 1827-1876

Edward Parmelee Smith was ordained a pastor of the Congregational Church in 1856. From 1863-1866 he served as field agent and field secretary of the U.S. Christian Commission. Smith was district secretary from 1866-1871, and then general field agent for the American Missionary Association from 1871-1873. He was Indian agent to the Chippewa Agency in Minnesota, and from 1873-1875, U.S. Commissioner of Indian Affairs. In 1875 Smith was elected president of Howard University.

From the description of Edward Parmelee Smith papers, 1849-1947 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702166660

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