Native Americans
Found in 1868 Collections and/or Records:
Personal letter from D. H. Burk to J. L. McCorkle concerning moving back to Indian Territory from California , September 8, 1891
D. H. Burk wrote from Forestville, California to J. L. McCorkle in Webbers Falls, Indian Territory. Burk contemplated returning to Indian Territory from California. Inquired about doctors in Webbers Falls. Folder 555
Personal letter from Eliza Robinson to her sister Emma, December 19, 1904
Eliza Robinson wrote to her sister from Morris, Indian Territory. Eliza informed her sister of her plans to visit. Letter signed Eliza Robinson. Folder 580
Personal letter from Eliza to her brother concerning visiting and coming home at Christmas, September 24, 1883
Eliza asked her brother to come visit and bring Mary. She planned on coming home at Christmas but hoped to see him before then. The letter was written in Lightning Creek, Indian Territory. Letter signed Eliza. Folder 510
Personal letter from Elizabeth Robinson to her daughter-in-law Emma concerning her letter, crops, faith, and Katie's schooling, June 21, 1880
Elizabeth wrote her daughter-in-law Emma but refers to her as daughter and signed the letter your devoted mother till death. The letter stated how precious Emma's recent letter was. Elizabeth updated Emma on the crops and livestock. Elizabeth encouraged Emma to be a good Christian and to encourage her husband William to do the same. Elizabeth told Emma that she would love to have Katie stay with them and go to school at Cedar Bluff. Letter signed Elizabeth Robinson. Folder 452
Personal letter from Elizabeth Robinson to her dear little Daughter Mary, March 21, 1881
Letter said that she was so happy to receive her last letter. She updated Mary on farming and livestock. Folder 464
Personal letter from Elizabeth Robinson to her son, W. G. Robinson, concerning family and local news, November 8, 1876
Elizabeth Robinson updated her son on family and local news. William's father had a bad toothache and Belle Whiteside passed away. Elizabeth mentioned that she missed her brother Thomas and that it was important to be prepared for death. She concluded the letter giving her love to William and Emma. Folder 429
Personal letter from Elizabeth Robinson to her son W. G. Robinson concerning family and the new baby, March 21, 1883
Elizabeth informed her son that Lizzie, Alice, and Kate all left for the Bluff Sunday and are well. Kate told her that he had another baby boy and had named it Red Cloud. She liked that name more than the name Lizzie had come up with. She hopes to see him soon and sent her love to him and his family. Letter signed Elizabeth Robins. Folder 492
Personal letter from Elizabeth Robinson to her son, W. G. Robinson concerning family, home life, and the crops, June 23, 1878
Elizabeth told her son to tell his daughter Mary that granma [sic] wants to come see her. She told her son to tell Emma that she has 200 chickens, 6 little turkeys, and 30 ducks. She updated him on the state of the crops and informed him that Ewing Robertson was not expected to live much longer. Letter signed Elizabeth Robinson. Folder 441
Personal letter from Elizabeth Robinson to her son, W. G. Robinson concerning family news and the death of her brother Thomas, September 26, 1876
Elizabeth wrote her son informing him of the family's health. She wrote that Uncle Jon married Miss Hinton. Elizabeth also informed her son that her brother, Thomas, had passed away. The letter concluded with Elizabeth urging her son to be spiritually prepared for death. Finally, Elizabeth asked Emma to send a picture of herself. The letter is signed Elizabeth. Folder 426
Personal letter from Elizabeth Robinson to her son, W. G. Robinson concerning health and family news, August 9, 1876
Elizabeth Robinson wrote to her son about her health, she had been bleeding from the nose and unable to do anything. She told him she would visit soon if she could get the money. Elizabeth also told William that she was grateful that her children had never done anything to disgrace the family. She concluded the letter giving her love to him and Emma and asking him to write soon. Letter signed Elizabeth Robinson. Folder 424