Native Americans
Found in 1868 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Charley P. Mitchell to William Robinson, Esq. concerning horses, December 3, 1885
Charley P. Mitchell wrote from Ft. Worth, Texas. Letter was on Grand Lodge of Louisiana letterhead indicating it was written in New Orleans, however the signature includes Ft. Worth, Texas. The letter is concerning the trade of 42 good cow horses that were used on the trail last spring. Folder 532
Letter from Cherokee delegates to Secretary of War W. S. Marcy concerning Treaty of 1846 Old Settler claims, May 11, 1848
Letter from John L. McCoy, John G. Harnage, and Aaron Hicks to Secretary of War W. S. The three men served as delegates for the Old Settlers. The Letter was concerning Old Settler claims under the Treaty of 1846. Folder 121
Letter from Cherokee Delegation to George Graham, March 4, 1816
Letter from Cherokee Delegation to George Graham, War Department. Regarding Cherokee-Creek boundary. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 8
Letter from Chief John Ross to C. A. Harris, June 27, 1838
Letter from Chief John Ross, Washington City, to C. A. Harris, Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Enclosing affidavit [not found] regarding death of Catharine Stephens (See John Howard Payne. REG. NO. 3826.1981). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 371
Letter from Chief John Ross to Joel Roberts Poinsett, June 20, 1838
Letter from Chief John Ross to Joel Roberts Poinsett, Secretary of War, Enclosing statement of arrearages in annuities due and statement of expenses of the delegation; also, posing certain questions. (Moulton) Folded sheet with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 364
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on page four, " Copy of a letter"
Letter from Col. D. H. Cooper to John Drew about Hopoithlahola, October 27, 1860s
D. H. Cooper writes from Camp Porter to John Drew at Fort Gibson. Folder 256
Letter from Cousin Ella to Cousin Emma Drew regarding soldiers and spinning, October 11, late 19th century - early 20th century
A letter from "Cousin Ella" at home to Emma Drew at R. Academy. Cousin Ella inquires about a soldier and asked Emma how her spinning was coming along. Folder 609
Letter from D. H. Burk to J. L. McCorkle regarding his travels through Texas, and upcoming trip to California, January 20, 1891
D. H. Burk wrote from Canton, Texas to J. L. McCorkle in Webbers Falls, Indian Territory. Burk informed McCorkle that the people lived about as well as in richer districts, people were not in so much debt, and there were not so many transient inhabitants. Folder 549
Letter from D. H. Burk to Major J. L. McCorkle concerning wedding and residence in California, April 30, 1891
D. H. Burk wrote from Forestville, California to Major J. L. McCorkle in Webbers Falls, Indian Territory. Letter congratulated him on his recent wedding and gave news about Burk's residence in California. J. L. McCorkle married John Drew's daughter, Emma. Folder 551
Letter from D. H. Burk to unknown recipient concerning the weather and candidates for chief, late 19th century - early 20th century
Letter suggested they record and compare climate information and commented on the coincidental deaths of candidates for chief. Folder 606