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Reorganization of the Office
- When
- 1824
- Where
- Indian Office within the War Department
In 1824, the office was reorganized, making William Clark's position as superintendent subservient to the new chief clerk of the Indian Office.
Following the abolition of the factory system in 1822, Congress authorized a new position of superintendent of Indian affairs. William Clark was nominated and confirmed as superintendent. However, in 1824, the office was reorganized, and Clark's position became subservient to the new chief clerk of the Indian Office, marking a shift in administrative hierarchy.
Sources
- Bureau of Indian Affairs Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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