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Description: George C. Sibley writes to Samuel Hopkins Sibley about their father and how has is waiting to hear from him. He writes that he does not think he will go into the Indian Country any more, as the territory is threatened. Sibley writes that he might go to Washington at the request of Governor Clark to make some arrangements with the government for the protection of this frontier. He has heard that a large British force landed in Florida and New Orleans is by no means safe.
Description: Letter from George C. Sibley to Samuel Hopkins Sibley detailing his work in setting up trade with American Indians.
Description: Letter from George C. Sibley to Samuel Hopkins Sibley. He discusses their father and his current situation, and believes that their father has enemies who are working to remove him from the office of Indian Agent. He tells Samuel that he will not be able to help in the matter of the Grand Ecore estate. He has also heard that General Jackson was in New Orleans and in action with the British invading army, but awaits the outcome of this. He tells him that the Senate passed the Bank Law by a small majority and that it is doubtful whether the President will sign it or not. Some Congressmen think the nation will be dissolved, but if they hear of Jackson's victory, a new spirit will be imparted to Congress. George discusses his personal affairs regarding old acquaintances and marriage.
Description: "Left St. Louis for Fort Osage and planned to stay until next May with my wife when I feel I can leave this position without regrets. Regret you could could not join Col. Easton and myself in business in St. Louis. He is still interested in forming a mercantile establishment on a large scale. Discusses plan in detail. Think it over as my great wish is to have you near me in this country. You say Grand Ecore is for sale and many offers are received. Why do you not sell? It seems to me your business is coming along very slowly. Tells of growth of Howard County and St. Louis. In a few years it will rival any town west of the mountains except New Orleans. Sends copy of note of Mathias McGirk re Wm. B. Obannon whom I consider a worthless scoundrel".
Description: Letter from George C. Sibley to Samuel Hopkins Sibley. He talks of family matters, including the "Norfolk debt" and reacts to the news of Samuel selling the Grand Ecore estate. George mentions that land prices in St. Louis are rapidly rising and that an important trading house is to be built at Prairie du Chien on the Mississippi.
Description: Letter from George C. to Samuel Hopkins Sibley, complaining of not hearing from him more often and updating him about his general health and desire to marry.
Description: Letters from George C. Sibley and John Sibley to Samuel Hopkins Sibley. George asks why John has not written sooner and gives information about his present society, including the numerous bachelors and the arrival of two women from Buck County. John tells his son that he has attended to the medical needs of Spanish and American troops.
Description: Letter in which George asks John to resolve affairs which he has left unsettled. He discusses new appointments and the prospect of promotion, how he is enjoying St. Louis, and his hope that John will write to their father and family often.
Description: George C. Sibley writes to Samuel Hopkins Sibley. Gives detailed accounts of his journeying; he met the troops and was then met by Brigadier General Clark. The troops built a fort 330 miles by water above the mouth of the Missouri. He considers leaving his work in a couple of years and trying his hand at farming.