Ellen Clark writes from Crow Wing (Chippewa) Indian Agency to husband, Edwin Clark of James Bean opening Edwin's mail concerning his firing as Indian Agent.
Ellen Clark writes a letter from Crow Wing (Chippewa) Indian Agency to husband, Edwin Clark telling of Joel Bassett's stoppage of pay to those working at the Leech Lake Agency. Bill Hare ran a liquor business formerly.
Ellen Clark writes a letter from Crow Wing (Chippewa) Indian Agency to husband, Edwin Clark about J.B. Bassett taking over the Leech Lake Indian Agency. Indians from the area are travelling to Minneapolis.
Ellen Clark writes from Crow Wing (Chippewa) Indian Agency to husband, Edwin Clark of J.B. Bassett visiting with Mr. Rice. Bassett closed the blacksmith shop at the Agency.
Ellen Clark writes a letter from Crow Wing (Chippewa) Indian Agency to husband, Edwin Clark of the uncertainty of the Agent and of starving and unpaid Indians.
Ellen Clark writes a letter from Crow Wing (Chippewa) Indian Agency to husband, Edwin Clark of J.B. Bassett wanting to take over as Indian Agent. Joel Bassett is gathering nine Indians from area tribes to travel to Washington, D.C. to have them relocated.
Ellen Clark writes from Crow Wing (Chippewa) Indian Agency, to husband Edwin Clark telling of President Abraham Lincoln's appointment of Joel Basset to Indian Agent of the Mississippi River, Pillager, Red Lake, Pembina and Winnebago Chippewa (Ojibwe) Bands.
Ellen Clark writes a letter from Crow Wing (Chippewa) Indian Agency, to husband, Edwin Clark asking him to purchase food for their stay at the Indian Agency.
Ellen Clark writes a letter from Crow Wing (Chippewa) Indian Agency, to husband, Edwin Clark asking him to purchase clothing and food for their stay at the Indian Agency.
Ellen Clark writes from Crow Wing (Chippewa) Indian Agency, to husband Edwin Clark of James Bean and Joel Bassett waiting for Indians from Sandy Lake and Leech Lake to meet with Ojibwe Chief Hole-in-The Day, then go to Washington, D.C.
Ellen Clark writes a letter from Crow Wing (Chippewa) Indian Agency, to husband, Edwin Clark of Mrs. Mixter hosting a ball with Lieutenant Mead in attendance.
Ellen Clark writes a letter from Crow Wing (Chippewa) Indian Agency, to husband, Edwin Clark of a baby being born, of shopping in Crow Wing, of Ojibwe Chief Hole in the Day (Kwi-wi-sens)'s visits, and thinking Edwin must be excited about President Abraham Lincoln's actions.
Ellen Clark writes a letter from Crow Wing (Chippewa) Indian Agency, to husband Edwin Clark about local gossip and that Chief Hole in the Day, got back from Washington, D.C.
Edwin Clark receives a letter from his wife Ellen Clark at Crow Wing (Chippewa) Indian Agency, telling him that there is much whiskey and it should be stopped.
Ellen Clark wrote to her husband Edwin Clark, telling him that he has several important letters, one from H.H. Sibley. He should beware of the Indians on his travels.
Edwin Clark receives a letter from his wife Ellen Clark from Crow Wing (Chippewa) Indian Agency, informing him of the -40 temperature and of Ojibwe Chief Hole in the Day (Kwi-wi-sens) and Truman's drunken spree.
Edwin Clark receives a letter from his wife Ellen Clark from Crow Wing (Chippewa) Indian Agency, informing him that she is moving to the East (probably Vermont) to get away from the savages and drunkenness.
Ellen Clark, wife of Edwin Clark, writes to him of son, Albert (Bertie's) illness since the last three months. He is seriously ill from teething infections and will likely die soon.