Indians

Scope and content: The following documents concern matters regarding Native Americans in Kansas. A petition from citizens of Osborne City, Kansas, request Governor Harvey to organize a company of calvary militia to ensure there are no attacks from Native Americans. A letter from Brigadier Major General, John Pope, states that he sent a copy of the Governors letter to the commanding officer at Camp Supply and reports on Native American activity. The following correspondence discusses sending troops to certain counties in Kansas, reports on Native American affairs, and include petitions from citizens of counties in Kansas requesting military protection from Native American attacks.