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Subject Source: Gilcrease Dci Tags

Found in 6473 Collections and/or Records:

Unsigned letter from Webbers Falls to Moty Kennard criticizing the handling of Gentry case, April 2, 1859

 Item — Folder 245: [Barcode: 61.245]
Identifier: 4026.1780
Description

Unsigned letter written in Webbers Falls, Cherokee Nation to Assistant Chief Moty Kennard of the Creek Nation. Gentry case report 4026.1778. Folder 245

Dates: April 2, 1859

Unsigned Letter to Chief John Ross, January 16, 1858

 Item — Folder 1045: [Barcode: 187.1045]
Identifier: 4026.1218.1
Description

Unsigned letter from delegate of an unnamed tribe to Ross. Gives three reasons why a Cherokee delegation might obtain a "favorable result" on "Neutral Land" question. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1045

Dates: January 16, 1858

Unsigned letter to David regarding financial difficulties and failing crops, November 8, 1893

 Item — Folder 562: [Barcode: 61.562]
Identifier: 4026.3077
Description

Letter was written in Webbers Falls, Indian Territory. The letter told David to try and sell the Lillard place and gave update on crops. The cotton was failing to materialize and open as expected. Letter could be to David McCorkle, J. L. McCorkle's son. Folder 562

Dates: November 8, 1893

Unsigned letter to John Brown, July 26, 1839

 Item — Folder 608: [Barcode: 187.608]
Identifier: 4026.8438-.3
Description

Draft [omitting first paragraph] of unsigned letter to Messrs. Brown, Looney, Rogers, and people in Council at mouth of the Illinois urging them to consider the proceedings of the convention held by the members of the committee who did not flee the council. [see July 24, 1839] [Moulton] Folder 608

Dates: July 26, 1839

Unsigned letter to Maj. I. G. Vore concerning operation of salt works, May 6, 1869

 Item — Folder 351: [Barcode: 61.351]
Identifier: 4026.1621.1
Description

Major Vore informed the recipient of the letter that they could no longer wait for them to put the salt works in successful operation. Major Vore was able to try get the salt works operational himself. Folder 351

Dates: May 6, 1869

Unsigned letter written in Clover Mound addressed to dear Brother & Sister concerning new baby, January 8, 1878

 Item — Folder 435: [Barcode: 61.435]
Identifier: 4026.2022
Description

Letter is unsigned however, the writer of the letter was delighted to learn that the new baby was named for her. The new baby's name was Mary. The writer's name was Mary but often went by Mollie, see 4026.2023. She requests a picture of the baby and for her brother to return the picture of herself and she would send a larger one. The letter then gives more family and local news. Folder 435

Dates: January 8, 1878