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William Weer

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
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Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel William Weer, July 8, 1862

 Item — Folder 1157: [Barcode: 187.1157]
Identifier: 4026.1352
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross at Park Hill to Colonel William Weer (United States) asking for civilized and honorable warfare by army now invading Cherokee Nation and declining interview at his camp (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1157

Dates: July 8, 1862

Letter from Chief Justice Riley Keys and 16 other Cherokee to Brigadier General J. G. Blunt, November 24, 1862

 Item — Folder 1164: [Barcode: 187.1164]
Identifier: 4026.1356-.2
Description

Letter from Chief Justice Riley Keys and 16 other Cherokee at Camp Babcock, Benton City, Arkansas to Brigadier General J. G. Blunt describing deplorable conditions following Colonel Weir's (Weer's) expedition and Stand Watie's raids and seeking relief for coming winter. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages and one sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1164

Dates: November 24, 1862

Letter from Nat Fisher and 22 others to Chief John Ross, January 23, 1863

 Item — Folder 1177: [Barcode: 187.1177]
Identifier: 4026.1376-.1
Description

Letter from Nat Fisher and 22 others near Maysville, Arkansas to Chief John Ross asking him to oppose removal of Colonel William A. Phillips as head of Indian Brigade. Attached is another letter from D. H. Ross to his uncle Chief John Ross. This concerns Colonel Weir's (Weer's) role in Colonel Phillips matter and family losses of property and by death. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three sides. Folder 1177

Dates: January 23, 1863

Letter Signed by Captains Cherokee Forces at Camp Babcock' to Brigadier General J. G. Blunt, November 24, 1862

 Item — Folder 1165: [Barcode: 187.1165]
Identifier: 4026.1357-.1
Description

Letters signed by Captains Cherokee Forces at Camp Babcock - see names another page' (not found) to Brigadier General J. G. Blunt citing conditions after withdrawal of Weir's forces and depredations by Confederates retreating from the Battle of Maysville. Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1165

Dates: November 24, 1862