Papers, 1847-1848.

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Papers, 1847-1848.

The collection contains photocopies of correspondence which Richmond wrote to Isaac Fairbanks and George Smith regarding the status of Indians still living in Holland, Michigan.

1 folder.

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Richmond, William Almy.

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Richmond was an Indian agent working for the Office of Indian Affairs in Detroit, Michigan in the 1840s. From the description of Papers, 1847-1848. (Joint Archive of Holland, History Research Center). WorldCat record id: 30535749 ...

Smith, George Nelson, 1807-1881

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George N. Smith was born, 0ct. 25, 1807, near Swanton, Vt., and died in Northport, Mich., Apr. 5, 1881. He learned the millwright trade, taught school, and studied for the ministry. On July 4, 1830, he married Arvilla Almira Powers of St. Albans, Vt. On May 8, 1833, they left Vermont for Michigan, and settled at Gull Prairie, where he taught and did carpentry work. On Feb. 5, 1836, he was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of St. Joseph; on Jan. 13, 1837, he was appointed to do missionary work...

Fairbanks, Isaac, 1818-1903.

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Fairbanks moved with his family to Fillmore, Michigan around 1834. He worked as an Indian agent and an interpreter between the native people and the Dutch settlers. He built the Old Wing Mission where George Smith served as a missionary amongst the local tribes. From the description of Papers, 1858-1903. (Joint Archive of Holland, History Research Center). WorldCat record id: 30451863 ...