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Browsing Yakama Indian Agency Records (1848 -1904) by Title

Browsing Yakama Indian Agency Records (1848 -1904) by Title

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10 Indians "bot of Frank Taylor 60 acres of the rocks which are covered with water in very high freshets."

Lang, Thos. S. (UNPUBLISHED, 1892-08-27)

Annotated: "Letter from ex U. S. Special Agent Lang, The Dalles, Oregon."
13th annual report of the Yakama Indian Agency W. T.

Wilbur, James H. (UNPUBLISHED, 1878-09-09)

History of the formation of the Agency, trades currently done by Indians at the Agency, Wilbur's thoughts on the purpose of the Agency: "what we want in the indian Service, is not mere money, but a consolidation of the ...
185 acres relinquished for a Methodist Episcopal Church.

Morgan, T. J. (UNPUBLISHED, 1891-01-24)

"On a further examination of the matter, I find that...said 160 acre tract was claimed by 'Shusher', that the church thereon was erected by the 'M.E. Society', and the Indians, and that the church on said 20 acre tract was ...
$3,000 credited from the Treasurer of the United States.

Steel, James (UNPUBLISHED, 1880-05-11)

The First National Bank of Portland 'has credit this day for three thousand dollars received from the Treasurer of the United States."
A band of Piute Indians have not yet returned to the Duck Valley Reservation.

Neil, Jno. B. (UNPUBLISHED, 1882-04-25)

"...A band of Piute Indians, from the Duck Valley Reservation, under the leadership of an Indian called 'Big Jim,' or 'Capt. Jim," then roaming throughout Owyhee County, I have to satisfy you that these Indians have not ...
"A. F. Switzer...requests an early settlement of his account for the construction of a school building at your Agency...."

Morgan, T. J. (UNPUBLISHED, 1891-03-21)

"If you have not already done so you are herewith directed to appoint competent person to thoroughly inspect the building, and if found satisfactory and to conform in all respects to the conditions of the contract, you ...
Accepting resignation of Agent Wilbur.

Wilbur, James H. (UNPUBLISHED, 1882-07-18)

"Sir: Your resignation as Agent for the Indians of the Yakama Agency in Washington Terr'y, tendered in your letter of the 20th ultimo, has been received and is hereby accepted, by direction of the President, to take effect ...
Acknowledged check "covering my sallery in full...."

Lang, Thos. S. (UNPUBLISHED, 1889-10-04)

On new letterhead with, "Refer in reply: Ool. T. S. Lang, Special Assistant, The Dalles, Oregon."
"Advise needed on whether or not to okay application to trade with Yakama Indians."

Price, H. (UNPUBLISHED, 1881-05-28)

Albert E. Tillie, "made application for a license to trade with the Indians of your agency, and your views of the advisability of granting the same are requested."
Advising that Indians should sell hay to rail road contractor J. M. Ferril at his price.

Darlund, L. S. (UNPUBLISHED, 1884-09-21)

Indians want "$15.00 a load of about 12 to 15 hundred lbs for their hay and other supplies in proportion. Of course they will not pay such prices. They are willing to pay $8.00 or $10.00 a ton for good hay."
Affidavit of publication.

Barbour, Chauncey (UNPUBLISHED, 1887-07-15)

"Bids for Stock Cattle a printed copy of which is hereto attached, was published in said newspaper once a week for 3 consecutive weeks, up to and immediately preceding the date mentioned in said notice...."
Affidavits to accts of J. H. Wilbur.

Lincoln, Abe (UNPUBLISHED, 1883-06)

Sworn affidavit by Abe Lincoln, blacksmith for the Yakama Indian Agency about lumber.
Agency school renamed, "Wilbur School."

Morgan, T. J. (UNPUBLISHED, 1891-03-06)

"...Being so named in honor of Father Wilbur."
All cattle with anchor brand and slit in right ear belong to me.

Lillie, Nevada H.; Lillie, Josephine (UNPUBLISHED, 1888-03-01)

"Josephine Lillie is a half-blood indian of the Yakama Indian tribe, and is the lawful wife of the deponent, having been duly united in marriage under the laws of Washington Territory."
Amended rules and regulations to be observed in the execution of leases and Inidan allotments.

Tonner, A. C.; Ryan, Thos. (3/11/1902)

Several amended rules. The longest one is specifically for the Yakima Indians. "A special provision permits the Yakima Indians to lease unimproved agricultural lands for ten years."
Amended rules for conveyance of inherited Indian lands.

Tonner, A. C. (UNPUBLISHED, 10/2/1902)

"To be observed in lieu of the rules heretofore approved in the conveyance of inherited land allotted to members of any tribe of Indians, for which trust or other patents have been issued with restriction upon alienation, ...
Amends rules for conveyance of title to inherited lands.

Tonner, A. C. (UNPUBLISHED, 3/3/1903)

"...Only certified check of the successful bidder need accompany the deed and other papers required to be submitted by the terms of the above rule, and that the checks of unsuccessful bidders should be returned direct to ...
"Amount of wheat ground for Indians and oathers during December."

Anon (UNPUBLISHED, 1883-01-01)

Includes such information as amounts for Indians, amounts for "whites out side," amount on hand barley, flour, and amount fed to hogs.
"Amount of wheat ground for Indians and oathers During July, 1884."

Anon (UNPUBLISHED, 1884-08-01)

Statistics for amount of wheat, and uses of wheat produced at Fort Simcoe.
"An Indian by the name Lishiacoh came yesterday from the Reservation and on the premeses of Polly Seale - a french war Indian widow...."

Munson, Alex A. (UNPUBLISHED, 1884-07-20)

Warning about an Indian trespassing upon a woman's property, and notification that "there are legal steps taken by which the widow is in possession of the place."

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