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Native Americans

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Subject Source: Gilcrease Dci People

Found in 1868 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Meigs at Southwest Point to John Browder, June 22, 1807

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: 3826.1271
Description

Letter from Meigs at Southwest Point to John Browder advising that Sam Graves must be restrained from drunken quarrels with white people or be "removed away" by the chiefs. He states that some white people would take advantage of Native Americans and indulge themselves in violent acts, and that additional troops may be needed. Folder 7

Dates: June 22, 1807

Letter from Milton Robinson to his mother concerning school, March 31, 1901

 Item — Folder 573: [Barcode: 61.573]
Identifier: 4027.3086-.1
Description

Milton wrote from Muskogee, Indian Territory. Letter stated that Bessie Lynch was going to school there and he had started guitar lessons. Letter signed Milton Robinson. Folder 573

Dates: March 31, 1901

Letter from Mollie Drew to her sister Emma requesting information of Mr. Drew's whereabouts, January 13, 1889

 Item — Folder 545: [Barcode: 61.545]
Identifier: 4026.3022
Description

Mollie Drew wrote from Tahlequah, Indian Territory to her sister Emma Robinson, who was at home. Mollie asked to know where Mr. Drew was and when he would be coming home. Charlotte was till in bed with her arm but was getting better. Letter signed Mollie Drew. Folder 545

Dates: January 13, 1889

Letter from Mollie E. Drew to her sister Emma regarding family matters, October 17, 1888

 Item — Folder 543: [Barcode: 61.543]
Identifier: 4026.3021
Description

Reported that Mr. Drew has given Kate and her children a lot to build on. The new seminary is under construction. Folder 543

Dates: October 17, 1888

Letter from Mollie Robinson to her sister Emma concerning school and the division of family land, September 11, 1887

 Item — Folder 539: [Barcode: 61.539]
Identifier: 4026.3017
Description

Mollie Robinson wrote from Cedar Bluff to her sister Emma. She stated that vacation had passed, school had resumed, and all the girls seemed nice. Mollie was concerned about Pa and Lizzie managing the farm by themselves. Mollie suggested renting out the farm or dividing the land. Folder 539

Dates: September 11, 1887

Letter from N. D. Woods Jr. to Major J. L. McCorkle concerning banking rules and payment of taxes , October 18, 1911

 Item — Folder 585: [Barcode: 61.585]
Identifier: 4027.3094
Description

N. D. Woods Jr. was an attorney in Memphis Tennessee. Woods wrote to Major J. L. McCorkle in Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Folder 585

Dates: October 18, 1911

Letter from N. D. Woods Jr. to Major J. L. McCorkle concerning difficult financial times and insurance matters , December 6, 1911

 Item — Folder 586: [Barcode: 61.586]
Identifier: 4027.3095
Description

N. D. Woods Jr. was an attorney in Memphis, Tennessee. Woods wrote to Major J. L. McCorkle in Webbers Falls, Oklahoma concerning a fire loss at Webbers Falls and McCorkle's poor health. Folder 586

Dates: December 6, 1911

Letter from N. I. Sayer to her sister and brother concerning personal life and family matters, March 6, 1841

 Item — Folder 49: [Barcode: 61.49]
Identifier: 4026.1593
Description

Letter from N. I. Sayer to her sister and brother to update them about how her life is going. She updates her sister and brother about her children and asks them to write back soon. Folder 49

Dates: March 6, 1841

Letter from Nat. Smith to George Lowrey, June 20, 1838

 Item — Folder 366: [Barcode: 187.366]
Identifier: 4026.592-.1
Description

Letter from Nat Smith, Superintendent Cherokee Emigration, to George Lowry, Lewis Ross, and others reporting progress of party which left Ross' Landing June 17 and seeking to quiet their "apprehensions relating to the health of the party." (See Foreman, Indian Removal 296.301.) Folded sheet with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 366

Dates: June 20, 1838

Letter from National Surety Company confirming a notarial bond for J. L. McCorkle, Esquire and sent a notary sign under a separate cover, April 22, 1913

 Item — Folder 587: [Barcode: 61.587]
Identifier: 4027.3096
Description

Letter was written on National Surety Company letterhead in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The notarial bond was in favor of the state of Oklahoma and was for $1,000.00. Letter signed by General Agent H. S. Shelor. Folder 587

Dates: April 22, 1913