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Found in 150 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Capt. I. G. Vore to Colonel John Drew concerning lead and teamsters, July 12, 1862

 Item — Folder 316: [Barcode: 61.316]
Identifier: 4026.1844
Description

I. G. Vore states that he sent all the lead he had, about 150 lbs., and some cooking vessels. Vore also states that he had three Missouri teamsters which he could do without if someone needed them. He mentioned that they were not good teamsters but might make good soldiers. Folder 316

Dates: July 12, 1862

Letter from Col. D. H. Cooper to Hon. Motey Kinnard concerning meeting with Hopoithyarlolar, October 21, 1861

 Item — Folder 291: [Barcode: 61.291]
Identifier: 4026.1819
Description

Motey Kinnard [sic] was the Principal Chief of the Creek Nation and D. H. Cooper was a Confederate Colonel. Cooper confirmed that he received the communication requesting his presence at the meeting with Hopoithyarhola tomorrow morning. Cooper informed Kinnard that he would be there as early as possible. Folder 291

Dates: October 21, 1861

Letter from Col. Douglas H. Cooper to Lt. Col. W. P. Ross concerning movement of the regiment and relations with the Creeks, November 10, 1861

 Item — Folder 300: [Barcode: 61.300]
Identifier: 4026.1828
Description

Col. Cooper wrote from Camp Pike, Creek Nation, to Lt. Col. William P. Ross in Fort Gibson. Col. Cooper asked regiment to move in the direction of "Coody's" to get in rear of the Kansas force. Dock Janison and 1000 Jayhawkers were reported to be joining Hopeoithlayahola. Folder 300

Dates: November 10, 1861

Letter from Col. Douglas H. Cooper to Lt. Col. Will P. Ross concerning equipment for John Drew's Regiment, October 21, 1861

 Item — Folder 292: [Barcode: 61.292]
Identifier: 4026.1820
Description

Douglas H. Cooper wrote from camp six miles southeast of Council Grounds to William P. Ross at Camp Porter. The letter informs Ross that his communication has been received and he will confer personally with Colonel Drew in reference to this equipment of his regiment. He states that he will do everything in his power to have the wants of the regiment supplied. Folder 292

Dates: October 21, 1861

Letter from D. C. Williams to John Drew concerning Emma enrolling in Female Academy, September 5, 1861

 Item — Folder 276: [Barcode: 61.276]
Identifier: 4026.1804
Description

D. C. Williams wrote from Van Buren to John Drew in Webbers Falls. Folder 276

Dates: September 5, 1861

Letter from D. N. McIntosh to Col. Cooper concerning reports on Hopothle-Ahola's party, October 27, 1861

 Item — Folder 296: [Barcode: 61.296]
Identifier: 4026.1824
Description

D. N. McIntosh was commanding the Creek Regiment and wrote from Camp Porter. McIntosh reported that the men that were sent to learn the condition of Hopothle aholas had returned. The reported stated that the men had disbanded into three parcels. Folder 296

Dates: October 27, 1861

Letter from D. N. McIntosh to Col. Drew concerning Hopoithyalo's rebellion, September 11, 1861

 Item — Folder 278: [Barcode: 61.278]
Identifier: 4026.1806
Description

D. N. McIntosh was the Col. Commanding Creek Regiment at the Council Ground of the Creek Nation. McIntosh reported on rebellion and flight of slaves to Hopoithyalo. McIntosh was seeking John Drew's aid to help Creeks and Choctaws putdown the rebellion. Folder 278

Dates: September 11, 1861

Letter from Daniel H. Ross in Fort Gibson to Charlotte Drew concerning the death of her husband, August 27, 1865

 Item — Folder 337: [Barcode: 61.337]
Identifier: 4026.1863
Description

Daniel Ross wrote Charlotte Drew to give her the details of her husband's illness, death, and burial. Ross informed Charlotte that James Mackey would handle his property. Folder 337

Dates: August 27, 1865

Letter from Douglas H. Cooper to Mrs. Drew concerning fodder, February 1862

 Item — Folder 313: [Barcode: 61.313]
Identifier: 4026.1841
Description

Cooper wrote from Camp Dardenne and asked Mrs. Drew to send as much fodder as the man can bring on his horse. Folder 313

Dates: February 1862

Letter from F. A. Kerr in Fort Gibson addressed to Charlotte concerning the death of Mr. Drew, August 26, 1865

 Item — Folder 336: [Barcode: 61.336]
Identifier: 4026.1862
Description

Kerr writes that the painful duty of announcing John Drew's Death has devolved onto him. Drew Died August 25 at 6 o'clock pm. He was attended by Dr. Brown and everything was done that was possible. Kerr suspected that the opiates Drew was taking or administered had proved fatal to him. He died at Daniel Ross's house and was buried on August 26 at his old place on the Bayou along side his children. Kerr would be sending Johnny home with Mr. Mitchell. Folder 336

Dates: August 26, 1865