Colorado State Archives Governor Evans Personal Correspondence Collection (1833 - 1885)
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| AGENCY: State Archives & Office of the Governor | Record Title: Private Papers of Governor John Evans and Family | Archives Use Only |
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| Consists of: Items relating to the John Evans Administration, Sand Creek Massacre, Statehood, Medical Work in Illinois, and Schooling. | C.F. | |||
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| FF1 / Folio 1 | John Evans to B. Evans re: School Life and Litigation | 7/27/1833 |
| Joel Evans to John Evans re: Waynesville Life and Mother | 11/29/1935 | |
| John B. Evans to B. Evans re: Travel Conditions and School Life | 12/9/1835 | |
| John Evans to B. Evans re: School Life and Philosophy | 1/6/1836 | |
| FF1 / Folio 2 | John Evans to Margaret Evans re: Events since he left | 1/23/1836 |
| John Evans to B. Evans re: John’s Call to Medicine | 2/3/1836 | |
| B. Evans to John Evans re: Wants John to Study with Dr. Plummer | 2/17/1836 | |
| FF2 / Folio 3 | Joel Evans to John Evans re: his ambitions | 2/24/1836 |
| Elias Fisher to John Evans re: Urging John not to attend Cincinnati School | 11/7/1836 | |
| FF3/ Folio 4 | Joel Evans to John Evans re: Waynesville Life | 2/6/1837 |
| Margaret Evans to John Evans re: Cousin Hannah’s Illness etc. | 7/2/1837 | |
| FF3/ Folio 5 | D. S. Burson to John Evans re: Satterthwaite passed on | 7/6/1837 |
| Thomas Evans to John Evans re: Benjamin Evan’s death | 7/27/1837 | |
| N. S. Haines to John Evans re: his law career & Waynesville | 9/24/1837 | |
| FF4/ Folio 6 | E. Fisher to John Evans re: $400 | 2/22/1838 |
| I. Fisher to John Evans re: Money | 2/23/1838 | |
| FF4/ Folio 7 | John Evans to Hannah Canby re: Courtship & Marriage Proposal | 5/7/1838 |
| FF5/ Folio 8 | John Evans to Hannah Evans re: Trip down Mississippi River & Evils of Slavery | 4/29/1842 |
| FF6/ Folio 93 | Copy of John Evans Appointment by Pres. Lincoln as Territorial Governor of Colorado | 3/26/1862 |
| F. W. Seward to John Evans re: Commission to become Territorial Governor of Colorado | 3/31/1862 | |
| H. P. Bennet to John Evans re: Necessity of More Congressional Activity | 6/17/1862 | |
| C. H. King to John Evans re: Support for Locating Pacific RR at mouth of S. Platte River | 7/26/1862 | |
| John Evans to E. M. Stanton (Sec. Of War) re: Protection against Indians on the Platte River by ceding territory to Kansas. | 9/11/1862 | |
| B. M. Hughes to John Evans re: Endorsement of Evan’s protection plan (above) | 9/11/1862 | |
| Copy of Appointment of George Baldey as Adjutant of 3rd Regiment of Colorado | 11/20/1862 | |
| John Evans to H. B. Morse re: Appointment as Gilpin County Notary Public | 12/26/1862 | |
| John Evans to W. P. Dole re: Contract Difficulties over Sec. Usher’s Treaty, Discussion on Mr. Nicholay’s Trip to the West, and Cheyenne & Arapahoe Treaties | 7/16/1862 | |
| John Evans to W. P. Dole re: Judge Wright and Surveys, Indian Service and Contracts, Mr. Nicholay aid to Indian Councils, Difficulty in Ute Unification – Letter Press Book 491 - 95 | 7/29/1863 | |
| John Evans to W. P. Dole re: Indian Treaty Funds and his continuation as an Indian Agent – Letter Press Book – 694 - 697 | 8/24/1863 | |
| FF7/ Folio 93 | Edwin Johnson to John Evans re: Application for office and Reminiscing school days at Waynesville. | 3/27/1864 |
| Simon Cameron to Gen. McCallem re: Introduction of W. W. Taylor Chief Engineer | 6/15/1864 | |
| John Evans to Col. J. H. Gest re: Telegraph authorizing a company of 100 men to be raised | 8/17/1864 | |
| Albert Bierstadt to John Evans re: Introduction of Charles Blakesley, "Sunlight & Shadow", and "My Rocky Mountains" | 11/22/1864 | |
| Col. J. H. Ford to John Evans re: receipt of $200 for 2nd Co. Cav., Ist Battalion | 11/26/1864 | |
| FF8/ Folio 94 | "Notes on History of the Indian War" by John Evans – Message to General Assembly | 1/1865 |
| A. C. Cooper to John Evans re: Cumming County, Legislature, Appointment as U. S. Marshall | 1/25/1865 | |
| John Evans to The President re: Recommending Brig. Gen. Julian White for U. S. Marshall | 3/14/1865 | |
| John Evans to The President re: Recommending U. B. Holloway for Secretary of Territory | 3/14/1865 | |
| John Evans to The President re: Recommending J. Q. Charles for U. S. District Attorney | 3/14/1865 | |
| John Evans to The President re: Recommending S. H. Elbert for Chief Justice | 3/14/1865 | |
| John Evans to The President re: Recommending M. E. Hallet for Supreme Court instead of Congressman Bradford | 3/14/1865 | |
| John Evans
to The President re: Urging Colorado Territory Officers be citizens of the Territory John Evans to The President re: Retaining W. N. Byers as Postmaster for Denver City |
3/14/1865 3/14/1865 |
| FF9/ Folio 94 | John Evans to I. M Ashley ( Chairman of Committee on Territories) re: Replacement of E. H. Brown with Col. Gest for Central City Post Master | 3/14/1865 |
| John Evans to I. M. Ashley re: A. A. Bradford’s removal from office due to anti-union stance | 3/14/1865 | |
| John Evans to I. M. Ashley re: S. E. Brown’s removal from office due to anti-union sentiment | 3/14/1865 | |
| John Evans to I. M. Ashley re: A. C. Hunt’s removal from office due to anti-union sentiment | 3/14/1865 | |
| John Evans to I. M. Ashley re: S. S. Harding’s removal from office due to anti-union sentiment | 3/14/1865 | |
| John Evans to I. M. Ashley re: C. L. Armor’s removal from office to anti-union sentiment | 3/14/1865 | |
| President Lincoln to John Evans re: Recommendation that he correspond with I. M. Ashley | 3/16/1865 | |
| Senator Harlan to John Evans re: Continuation of appointments after Lincoln’s assassination | 4/22/1865 | |
| A. W. Randall (Assistant Postmaster General ) to John Evans re: Request for W. N. Byers Removal from Postmaster of Denver City due to Rocky Mountain News Editorial that made allegations Pres. Andrew Johnson was drunk on inauguration day. | 4/29/1865 | |
| Newspaper Clipping: W. N. Byers Editorial in Rocky Mountain News making allegations President Andrew Johnson was intoxicated on inauguration day. | 4/1/1865 | |
| J. Harlan to John Evans re: Secretary of the Interior Seward’s reaction to Sand Creek Massacre | 5/30/1865 | |
| Schuyler Colfax to President Johnson re: Need for a Territorial Judge and praises John Evans | 6/2/1865 | |
| John Evans to Brig. Gen. J. T. Slough re: Offering assistance to him in becoming aquatinted with the position of Territorial Governor should he accept the position | 6/1/4/1865 | |
| M. Simpson to John Evans re: Pres. Johnson wants Evans to be removed from office due to Chivington and Sand Creek | 6/28/1865 | |
| W. H. Seward to John Evans re: Request by the President for resignation | 7/18/1865 | |
| FF10/ Folio 95 | John Evans to J. Harlan re: Holding Governorship until negotiation with Ute Tribes is complete | 8/1/1865 |
| John Evans to W. H. Seward re: Holding Governorship until Ute Treaty is signed | 8/1/1865 |
| FF10/ Folio 95 | John Evans to President Johnson re: letter of resignation | 8/1/1865 |
| M. Simpson to John Evans re: Appointment of Successor – Elbert and Cummings | 8/4/1865 | |
| FF11/ Folio 95 | John Evans to Congress re: "Reply of Governor Evans of the Territory of Colorado…Massacre of the Cheyenne Indians" | 8/6/1865 |
| FF12/ Folio 96 | J. Harlan to John Evans re: Explanation why Evans must resign | 8/21/1865 |
| J. Harlan to Gen. J. P. Slough re: Appointment of Gen. A. Cummings as Territorial Governor - Xerox Copy - | 8/21/1865 | |
| Governor Orth of Indiana to John Evans re: Letter of Support and Friendship | 8/25/1865 | |
| H. W. Wilson to John Evans re: Letter of Support and Friendship | 8/30/1865 | |
| W. Sprague to John Evans re: Request for Evans’ version of Sand Creek Affair | 8/31/1865 | |
| Lot Myrick Morrill (U. S. Senator / Maine) to John Evans re: Letter of Support and Friendship | 9/2/1865 | |
| E. C. Ingersoll to John Evans re: Letter of Support and Friendship in Sand Creek Massacre | 9/3/1865 | |
| R. Johnson to John Evans re: Desire to write article to secure "justice and fair hearing" | 9/25/1865 | |
| J. Harlan to John Evans re: request for copy of testimony | 9/15/1865 | |
| John Evans to Hon. L. F. S. Foster re: Slanderous article | 9/20/1865 | |
| L. F. S. Foster to John Evans re: Telegram about slanderous article | 9/21/1865 | |
| FF13/ Folio 96 | D. C. Oakes (Indian Agent) to John Evans re: Sheep for Grand River and Unitah Indian Tribes | 9/23/1865 |
| A. L. Sheldon to John Evans re: Sand Creek Investigation and Running for Public Office | 9/23/1865 | |
| S. Clarke (Gov. of Kansas) to John Evans re: His Suppot for Evans’ and his Indian Policies | 9/24/1865 | |
| L. T. S. Foster to John Evans re: Denying any involvement in Evan’s removal | 10/2/1865 | |
| J. Harlan & A. Saunders to John Evans re: Thanking him for $500 | 10/7/1865 | |
| Sen. Doolittle (Wis.) to John Evans re: Denying any involvment in Evans’ removal and Cummings appointment to governorship | 10/10/1865 | |
| S. Decatur to John Evans re: Meeting of military regiments to determine whom to support for Senator and to discuss Indian Policy. | 11/2/1865 | |
| John Evans to S. Decatur re: Desires to vindicate reputation of Colorado Military and Discusses his view on the Federal Indian Policy. | 11/4/1865 | |
| Celestino Dominquez to Sen. John Evans re: The need for inexpensive and skilled labor in mining districts & his desire and ability to obtain these services in Mexico. | 12/23/1865 | |
| D. A. Chever (Co. Terr. Clerk) to John Evans re: Co. Terr. Census for 1861, summery of votes per county on the adoption of constitution, Negroe suffrage. With note "Cummings false table of votes?" | 1861 – 1866 |
| FF14/ Folio 97 | "Resolution Concerning Indian Matters" by John Evans | 1866 |
| Colorado Representatives to U. S. Congress re: Statistics – Statement on Resources and Population of Colorado Territory. | 1/12/1866 | |
| Colorado Representatives to U. S. Congress re: Mis. Doc. 66 – Memorial of Dr. John Evans to Establishing Quarantine for Prevention of Spread of Cholera. | 2/23/1866 | |
| J. H. Ford to John Evans re: Appointment as Indian Agent | 4/21/1866 | |
| J. Nye of Nevada & H. S. Lane of Indiana to U. S. Senate re: Speeches on Admission of Colorado into the Union. | 4/24/1866 | |
| President’s Message to U. S. Congress re: Colorado Veto | 5/23/1866 | |
| FF15/ Folio 98 | W. N. Byers’ Letter to the Editor re: Reply to Gov. Cummings’ Letter to the Press in regards to Negro suffrage, statehood, and allegations of corruption. | 11/25/1866 |
| Leading Republicans of Colorada to U. S. Congress re: Statement regarding Illegal Canvassing activities of Gov. Cummings and Rep. Hunt, and a need for federal assistance from tyranny. | 12/1866 | |
| 2nd Annual Message of Governor Cummings to the Legislative Assembly of Colorado | 12/13/1866 | |
| Telegraph from Leading Co. Republicans to Evans and Wade re: Cummings, Hunt, and Copperheads preparing a false census. | 12/14/1866 | |
| S. Cameron to E. Brooks re: Letter of Recommendation | 12/20/1866 | |
| FF16/ Folio 99 | Leading Co. Republicans to J. M. Ashley re: Statement of Facts Regarding the Admission of Colorado | 1/17/1867 |
| M. Simpson to John Evans re: Death of his Mom and Bishop Ames going to Co. in his place -Xerox Copy- | 5/28/1867 | |
| FF16/ Folio 100 | U. S. Articles of Treaty & Agreement between Tabeguache, Muache, Capete, Weemanuche, Yampa, Grand River, and Uintah Bands of Ute Indians – and – United States represented by Hunt and Kit Carson. | 2/28/1868 |
| J. M. Scofield (Secy. Of War) and Senator C. D. Drake re: SB 570-68 Union Pacific Extension to Cheyenne Wells | 7/4/1868 | |
| HB 1660 Introduced by Chilcott re: To enable the people of Colorado to form a Constitution and State Government. | 1/11/1869 | |
| Land Grand Certificate for Maria Robinson to posses 144 acres at St. Peter, Minn / Red Wing - Pres. Lincoln Sig. - | 12/19/1863 |
| FF16/ Folio 100 | J. Harlan to John Evans re: Wife’s Health | 3/11/1869 |
| J. Harlan to John Evans re: Business partnership | 4/5/1869 | |
| E. M. McCook to John Evans re: Thank for Support, His love for Colorado, Meeting with President. | 5/1/1869 | |
| FF17/Folio 101 | J. Harlan to John Evans re: Anger over Presidential Statements | 5/12/1873 |
| B. Van
Zandt to John Evans re: Request for payment for work as Indian Interpreter in 1864 John Evans to B. Van Zandt re: Complements his work in 1864, but payment is impossible |
5/15/1873 | |
| Schuyler Colfax to John Evans re: Visit to Colorado in 1874 and recollection of last visit | 11/1/1873 | |
| C. Schurz (Sec. of Interior) to John Evans re: Declined Invitation to Visit Co. for 4th of July | 5/23/1874 | |
| A Series of Articles on Political Corruption Article 1 is John Evans’ Open Letter "A Reform Proposed in our Political Ethics." | 1876 | |
| T. M. Patterson to John Evans re: Casey Young’s Speech demonizing Chivington, Evans, and the Colorado Military’s actions – asking for Evan’s version of events as to defend him. | 5/4/1878 | |
| Casey Young’s Speech Illustrating the Terror of the Sand Creek Massacre to persuade Congress to move the Indian Bureau into the War Department. | 4/2/1878 | |
| John Evans to T. M. Patterson re: Recollections of Col. Chivington’s activities and Sand Creek Massacre (Bad Copy – Hard to Read) | 1878 | |
| John Evans to Editors of the Newspaper Press of Colorado re: admonishing their assumptions that he running for Senate due to the purchase of the Denver Tribune by Col. Fisher | 6/27/1881 | |
| Champion Vaughn to John Evans re: Apology for misgivings in past while editor of the Denver Tribune | 7/24/1881 | |
| Champion Vaughn: Draft of article defending Evans from the new hostile management of the Denver Tribune. | Nd | |
| Sen. N. P. Hill to John Evans re: Bill for Port of Entry providing Denver with trade advantages | 12/21/1881 | |
| Chief Justice S. H. Elbert to Gov. Pitkin re: Resignation from the Bench | 10/24/1882 | |
| Gov. Pitkin to John Evans re: Elbert's resignation, desire to see him stay, and future prospects | 11/10/1882 | |
| W. Anderson to John Evans re: Telegraph "Ask Judge Elbert to go to Arthur on 3rd ballot wire him at once this is important rush tonight." | 6/3/1884 | |
| John Evans to Chamber of Commerce re: "Report of the Committee on Railroad Building" | 1884 | |
| Republican Prohibitionist: Appeal to Republicans to vote the party line to keep national majority verse voting for national prohibitionist ticket | 9/27/1884 | |
| John Evans to General Assembly of Colorado re: Memorial praying for the passage of SB 1 & HB 19 in relation to railroad construction and operation | 2/18/1885 | |
| FF18/ Folio 23 | Bishop Simon to John Evans re: Electoral Conference | 5/25/1871 |
| Bishop Simon to Carver, Fowler, & Parks re: Recommending Evans for Honesty | 10/8/1874 | |
| Bishop Simon to John Evans re: Church Conferences | 11/19/1875 | |
| Bishop Simon to John Evans re: Information for Simpson’s Cyclopedia | 7/10/1877 | |
| FF19/ Folio 76 |
Bishop
Simon to John Evans re: Thanking Evans for Gift "Address on Insanity and the Establishment of a Lunatic Asylum" by Dr. John Evans "Address to the Graduating Class of Rush Medical College on the Nature, Utility , & Obligations of the Medical Profession" by Dr. John Evans |
1/18/1881 12/25/1843 2/7/1850 |
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