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In this letter Daniel Morgan, a Virginian famous for his victory at Cowpens, S.C. duing the American Revolution, replies to Secretary of War Henry Knox's request for assistance in fighting Native American. Morgan demures, citing the qualities of the U.S. officer corps and the "peculiar" nature of fighting Native Americans.` ; https://digitalcommons.wofford.edu/littlejohnmss/1093/thumbnail.jpg

Order to pay and authorization by John Ross for $7.50 of public funds be paid to Chuwalookee for his services. Dated August 23rd, 1834. ; https://digitalcommons.wofford.edu/littlejohnmss/1249/thumbnail.jpg

Full title: History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clark, to the sources of the Missouri thence across the Rocky mountains and down the river Columbia to the Pacific Ocean performed during the years 1804-5-6 by order of the government of the United States prepared for the press by Paul Allen, Esquire in two volumes. Two volumes with preface by Thomas Jefferson recounting Meriweather Lewis's life and sudden death. Handwritten in volume one: "John Bird's Book, February 24th A.D. 1819 and the Commonwealth this forty second." Stamped in both volumes inside covers: "Clifton Matheny Monterey, VA." ; https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/oml_rare_books/1000/thumbnail.jpg

Full title: History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clark, to the sources of the Missouri thence across the Rocky mountains and down the river Columbia to the Pacific Ocean performed during the years 1804-5-6 by order of the government of the United States prepared for the press by Paul Allen, Esquire in two volumes. Volume two includes an appendix by Captain Lewis: Observations and reflections on the present and future state of Upper Louisiana in relation to the government of the Indian nations inhabiting that country, and the trade and intercourse with the same. Handwritten on title page: "John Bird, Jr." Stamped on both volumes inside covers: "Clifton Matheny Monterey, VA." ; https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/oml_rare_books/1001/thumbnail.jpg

Address to the indigenous population of Mexico concerning the Spanish Constitution, which declared indigenous citizens to be equal to Spanish American citizens, and contradictory laws concerning the use of arms

Discussion of the circumstances, treatment, and prosperity of the indigenous populations of Mexico from the Spanish colonisation of South America until the present, focussing on present-day education and the implications of liberalism

Response to 'El indio constitucional', which urges indigenous populations and Creoles alike to support the Spanish Constitution and its attendant freedoms from tyranny, with a focus on the points raised by 'El indio constitucional', in particular the liberty of the press, openness in political debates, and restraint when dealing with questions of religion and morality. See also 9770.bb.3.(54.)

Continuation of a paper entitled 'De la naturaleza del indio', commenting on the circumstances, prosperity, and personal attributes of the indigenous populations of Mexico following the liberalisation of the state. Includes the following sections: 'De la discreccion y elegancia del indio'; 'De la agudeza y prontitud del indio' and 'De la industria del indio'. Possible author, Juan de Palafox y Mendoza. See also 9770.bb.4.(59.)

Extracts from the work entitled 'Virtudes del indio', commenting on the circumstances, treatment, and personal attributes of the indigenous populations of Mexico since Spanish colonisation. Includes the following sections: 'Del valor y esfuerzo de los indios'; 'Cuan dignos son los indios de la proteccion real, por las utilidades que han causado a la corona de España' and 'De la paciencia del indio'. Possible author, Juan de Palafox y Mendoza. See also 9770.bb.4.(7.)

Discussion of the implications of the establishment of the Spanish Constitution for the indigenous populations of Mexico, including the consequences of declaring Catholicism as the state religion. Also includes two other documents, 'El indio constitucional a todos los americanos. Segundo papel', dated 30 July 1820, published Mexico City, Imprenta de Ontiveros, and 'Segunda parte del indio constitucional, ó idioma de la sensibilidad', including a poem entitled 'Concluyese con esta octava', published Oficina de D. Alejandro Valdes, 1820