Manuel Lisa papers, 1812-1815.

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Manuel Lisa papers, 1812-1815.

Letter "A los Españoles del Nuevo Mexico," Fort Manuel, September 8, 1812 (2 p. A.L.S. 26 cm.), proposing to open a trade from his post on the Missouri. With this are two accounts with the U.S. government-a receipt signed by Lisa and Hiacinthe Eglis, witnessed by John C. Luttig, St. Louis, 1813, for property to be transported by Lisa; and account current with the U.S. Indian Department, 1814-1815, covering expenditures to destroy the British influence among the Indian nations on the Missouri.

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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...

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