Collection Overview From the Collection: Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: The Gilcrease Cartographic Collection was initially created as a storage designation for maps found in the manuscript collections and for the few original maps purchased during the life of Thomas Gilcrease. From the collections initial humble beginnings, it has continued to grow into am official map collection through additional gifts and purchases. The collection includes atlases, hand drawn maps from the manuscript...

Transcript (DCI) Entered according to Act of Congree in the year 1872 by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.South eastern point of Pan HandleBoundary claimed by the State of TexasCeded to the United States by the Choctaws and Chikasaws by Treaty April 28th 1866Ceded to the United States by the Seminoles March 21st 1866Ceded to the United States by the Creeks June 14th 1867...

Collection Overview From the Collection: Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: The Gilcrease Cartographic Collection was initially created as a storage designation for maps found in the manuscript collections and for the few original maps purchased during the life of Thomas Gilcrease. From the collections initial humble beginnings, it has continued to grow into am official map collection through additional gifts and purchases. The collection includes atlases, hand drawn maps from the manuscript...

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Letter from A. Henry in Maysville to Henry Cunningham in Van Buren, Arkansas, concerning the sale of a house and lots. Folder 31

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Letter from Acting Principal Chief Smith Christie to Brigadier General Thayer, Commanding District Frontier Department of Arkansas, asking military to adopt measures to prevent persons entering Cherokee Nation with papers to search for stock; endorsement by Provost Marshall. Reports only 1 paper issued; Brigadier General Thayer endorsement limits permits to contractors furnishing beef to Army. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1234

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Letter from Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle to Chief John Ross referring to May 15 letter (4026.744) and adding 'there is no probability of a company of volunteers from Arkansas being sent into the Cherokee Nation in haste.' Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 551

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Draft copy of letter to Boat Captain J. W. Hickle (initialed Chief John). Regarding pay off of crew by Mr. Runyan and order to sail boat to such points on Arkansas, Mississippi and Ohio as may be most profitable. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 574

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Draft copy of Letter from Chief John Ross, Parkhill, to Pierce M. Butler, Cherokee Agent. Protesting arrest and jailing of Eli Faught (or Vaugat), a Cherokee, by a Deputy Marshall from Arkansas (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 787

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Letter from D. Williams in Van Buren, Arkansas to Chief John Ross enclosing a letter (not found). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 1141

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Letter from E. H. English to I. T. Adair. English mentions the period of carpetbaggers' heirs in Arkansas history. He also mentions the common law of property regarding lineal and collateral. Folder 1