PBA Galleries

Includes: Calhoun, John C. Report of the Secretary of War, of a System, Providing for the Abolition of the Existing Indian Trade Establishments of the United States, and Providing for the Opening of the Trade with the Indians to Individuals, Under Suitable Regulations. 14 pp. 1818. * McKenney, Thomas L. Letter from the Superintendent of Indian Trade, to the Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, Communicating a Report in Relation to Indian Trade. 1820. * Calhoun, John C. Letter from the Secretary of War, Transmitting an Abstract of All Licenses Granted by Superintendents of Indian Trade, &c. &c. [4] pp. + 5 folding tables. 1823. * Memorial of the Legislature of Missouri, praying that adequate protection be extended by the Government to the trade between that state and Mexico; an that measures be taken to exclude the British traders from any intercourse with the Indians within the Territory of the United States. 3 pp. 1829. Together, 3 items. Unbound or disbound.

Significant reports and legislation regarding the establishment and regulation of trade with the Indians in the early years of the fur trade.