James B. Thompson papers, 1868-1880 [manuscript].

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James B. Thompson papers, 1868-1880 [manuscript].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/13679678

The collection consists of both original and transcriptions of correspondence sent by Thompson to Colo. Territory Governor McCook concerning Thompson's duties as an Indian agent (1868-1880).

1.5 linear ft. (1 box)

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6821757

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Thompson, James Walter, 1847-1928

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James Baird Thompson was born in Greene County, Pa., in 1840. In 1869, President Ulysses S. Grant appointed Thompson's brother-in-law, General Edward M. McCook to the post of Territorial Governor of Colorado. McCook in turn named Thompson as his private secretary. Thompson also served as Auditor of Public Accounts and as Special Agent for the Seven Bands of the Ute Indians in Colo. After his resignation as special agent, Thompson moved his family to northeastern Colo. and built the first house a...