George D. Hill papers 1865-1901

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George D. Hill papers 1865-1901

Papers of a U.S. Civil War veteran who also served as an United States Indian agent primarily at the Neah Bay and Tulalip Agencies in Washington Territory.

2 cubic feet; 3 boxes

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6381492

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Clallam Bay and Quillayute Improvement Co.

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United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Neah Bay Agency.

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Hill, George D.,  d. 1890-

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George D. Hill was born in Ohio and raised on a farm in Michigan. He enlisted in the U.S. Army as a musician in 1861 but soon was serving in the regular army. He lost his left arm in 1865 due to a battle wound sustained at Appomattox. Hill was very proud of his Civil War service and wore his empty sleeve as a badge of honor. After the war, Hill enlisted in the peacetime army. He was stationed at Plattsburg, New York, and was involved with recruiting. In 1869 Hill was sen...

Stevens, Hazard, 1842-1918

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Lawyer, army officer, and public official from Massachusetts. From the description of Hazard Stevens family papers, 1835-1918. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 77939719 Attorney and military officer. From the description of Hazard Stevens papers, circa 1861-circa 1930. (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 61660950 From the description of Hazard Stevens manuscript map depicting Battle of James Island, circa 1890-1900. (Washington State Univers...

United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Tulalip Agency

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The Superintendent of Indian Affairs was an official position that was established to regulate contacts between Native Americans and settlers. The Superintendents had a general responsibility to handle affairs in the Territory, negotiate treaties and clear titles to land. Indian agents were appointed by the President of the United States with the approval of the United States Senate. The Oregon Superintendence established in 1848, when the Oregon Territory was organized. It had jurisdiction over...

United States. Office of Indian Affairs

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United States bureau with responsibility for Indian relations. From the description of Letter, 1846. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122699812 Develops and implements, in cooperation with tribal governments, Native American organizations, other federal agencies, state & local governments, and other interested groups, economic, social, educational, and other programs for the benefit and advancement of Indian and Alaska native people. Established in 1824 within the War Dept...