Billy Caldwell papers

  • Creator Names Caldwell, Billy, 1780-1841.
  • Title Billy Caldwell papers [manuscript], 1816-1933.
  • Physical description 3 items.
  • Collection summary Items by and about Billy Caldwell, including: Certification by Caldwell that Chamblee was a faithful companion during the late war, that he joined the celebrated warrior Tecumseh in 1807, have also witnessed his fidelity and courage on many occasions (1816 August 1, ALS, 1p.); Letter written from Chicago to Mr. Francis Caldwell, Malden, Upper Canada, favored by Mr. R.A. Kinzie - regret for family discord, return of prodigal son Alex, attitude towards reports on part in plan for removal of Indians from Chicago, about powers of attorney, illness of daughter (1834 March 17, ALS, 3p.); Letters from Ernest Edward East with information on Billy Caldwell and local historical events in Peoria (1933, TLS, 3 p.).
  • Names
    • Caldwell, Billy, 1780-1841.
    • Tecumseh, Shawnee Chief, 1768-1813
    • East, Ernest E. (Ernest Edward), 1885-1960
  • Subjects
    • Indians of North America Government relations Illinois Chicago.
    • Potawatomi Indians Government relations.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Population.
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.