John P. A. Sanford papers, 1833.

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John P. A. Sanford papers, 1833.

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John Sanford was a United States Indian agent at the headwaters of the Missouri River. Papers consist of a letter (July 20, 1833) to General William Clark, U.S. Superintendent of Indian Affairs, describing Indian activities in the area. [Typescript copy only.]

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Sanford, John Langton, 1824-1877

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United States. Office of Indian Affairs. St. Louis Superintendency

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On April 10, 1833, scientist-naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied, accompanied by the artist, Karl Bodmer, and personal servant, David Dreidoppel, who was an experienced hunter and taxidermist, set out from St. Louis aboard the American Fur Company steamer Yellow Stone on a thirteen-month natural science expedition up the Missouri River. From the description of William Clark, superintendent of Indian affairs, to all whom it may concern : under authority vested in me by the president ...