Includes correspondence about Whig politics; from James MacGregor about appointing a catholic priest to join the Winnebago tribe in Turkey Run, Iowa Territory; a signed petition from the Winnebago tribe for rights to build churches, elect officials, and rights of white men who have married into the tribe; a letter from Governor John Chambers to Rev. Jos. Cretin permitting him to preach among the Winnebago tribe; and an essay title "The Winnebago School as it is, and not as represented".