Letter from Lewis Cass to George Catlin Regarding Portraits of Indians
2/18/1832
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This document was featured in “Letter to, and Paintings by, George Catlin” in the May/June 2008 National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) publication Social Education.
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118.[left margin] Post.
Department of War,
February 18. 1832.
To
G. S. Hubbard, Esqr,
Danville, Illinois,
Sir,
I have received your application to be appointed Commissioner to treat with the Indians residing in Illinois and Indiana for the extinguishment for their land titles, and in answer have to observe, that should the bill pass, your application as well as all others for such an appointment, will be duly considered.
Very respectfully &c
Lewis Cass.
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[left margin] Post.
Department of War,
February 18. 1832,
To
Mr. George Catlin,
St. Louis, Mo.
Sir,
I have reviewed your letter of the 29. ulto, and in answer have to observe, that so far as your object in visiting the Indian villages is explained in your communication, I think it laudable, and every facility should be afforded you in its promotion.
You can show this letter to the Indian Agents you may meet in your tour who I am confident will render you every assistance in their power.
Very respectfully &c.
Lewis Cass.
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[left margin] Post. 127. Ante _ 114.
Dept. of War - Off: Indian Affairs,
February 18. 1832.
To His Excellency
Lewis Cass.
Secretary of War.
Sir:
It is desirable to procure four pair of Horsemans Pistols from the Ordnance Department, to be presented by the President to the Indian Chiefs now here on a visit, which I respectfully ask you to authorize.
Very respectfully &c. Elbert Herring.
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National Archives Identifier: 5757352
Full Citation: Letter from Lewis Cass to George Catlin Regarding Portraits of Indians; 2/18/1832; Letters Sent, 1824 - 1886; Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Record Group 75; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/cass-catlin, October 14, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
