Lilly Library Manuscript Collections

BISSONETTE MSS.

The Bissonette mss., 1855-1862, are letters and documents primarily of Joseph Bissonette, trader and frontiersman, from Nebraska Territory, relating to claims for losses incurred from depredations committed by the Indians.

Gift. 1946

10 items

Inventory

  • 1. Letter from Joseph Bissonette to the Government of the United States, Jan. 15, 1855.
  • 2. Letter from George W. Manypenny to Samuel Caruthers, Apr. 16, 1856.
  • 3. Joseph Bissonette giving power of attorney to Joseph C. R. Clark to represent him in his claims against the Office of Indian Affairs, Dec. 15, 1860.
  • 4. Joseph Bissonette. Agreement to give Joseph C. R. Clark part of his claim as payment for his services, Dec. 19, 1860.
  • 5. Joseph Bissonette and John Richard giving power of attorney to Joseph C. R. Clark to represent them in their claims against the Office of Indian Affairs, Dec. 21, 1860.
  • 6. Charles Lajeness? Power of attorney to Joseph C. R. Clark to represent him in his claims against the Office of Indian Affairs, Dec. 21, 1860.
  • 7. John Richard. Power of attorney to Joseph C. R. Clark to represent him in his claims against the Office of Indian Affairs, Dec. 21, 1860.
  • 8. Francis V. Tagon. Power of attorney to Joseph C. R. Clark to represent him in his claims against the Office of Indian Affairs, Dec. 22, 1860.
  • 9. Letter from A.B. Greenwood to Joseph C. R. Clark, Mar. 2, 1861.
  • 10. Louis Guinard. Promissory note to Thomas S. Tarss?, Aug. 18, 1862.

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