[M234, roll 806, frame 189-192]

New Orleans LA July 21st 1842

Sir

Herewith I have the honor to enclose to you, a Muster Roll of Indians, this day turned over by me, to Lieut. E. R. S. Cauby 2d Infantry, for emigration west of the Mississippi River

I also enclose a Contract made with the Master of the Steam Boat Swan for their transportation from New Orleans to Arkansas.

I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Yo Obt Servt
L G Capers
Dis Agt Ind Affs

T. Hartley Crawford Esqr.
Com. Indian Affairs
Washington City
D.C.



Muster Roll of Florida Indians, about to Emigrate West of the Mississippi River, under the direction of LeGrand G. Capers Disbursing Agent Indian Affairs on the 14th July 1842

Names of Heads
of Families
Number and Ages of Indians No. of Slaves Total Amount Remarks
Males Females
under
10
of 10 and
under 25
of 25 and
under 50
over
50
under
10
of 10 and
under 25
of 25 and
under 50
over
50
Males Females
Number brought forward 10  9 27 2 13 14 8 1     84  
Ah-ha Hadgo     1               1  
Emarthle Hadjo   1 1     1   1     4  
                          
Toney     x           x   x Retained in Florida
Jim   1             1   1  
Isaac's family 1 2 1   1 1 1   4 3 7  
Gofer John     1           1   1  
Clauda             1     1 1  
Rebecca           1       1 1  
Cyrus   1               1 1  
   11 14 31 2 14 17 10 2 6 6 101  

I certify that the foregoing is a correct roll of Florida Indians turned over this day, to Lieut E. R. S. Cauby 2 Infty Comdg Emigrating Party West of the Mississippi.

L G Capers
New Orleans LA Dis Agt Ind Affs
July 21st 1842


[M234, roll 806, frame 192]

New Orleans LA,
U S Barracks July 24 1842

Sir,

I have just embarked the Indians for their new homes, under the direction of Lt Cauby 2nd Infty & -------- Baily U.S.A and regret to state that the condition of the Arkansas River is such at present as to render the time of their arrival at Fort Gibson very doubtful. I have however succeeded in making a contract to deliver them at the point of their destination for the sum specified in the contract (formerly enclosed to you) free of ------ or extra charge for delay. I leave here tomorrow as instructed by the Col ---- for ---- port in Florida.

With much respect Sir
I have the honor to be
Your obt sevt
L G Capers
Dis Agt Ind Affs

T. Hartley Crawford Esqr
Comm of Indian Affs.
Department of War
Washington Cty
D.C.

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