John Drew
Found in 611 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Daniel H. Ross in Fort Gibson to Charlotte Drew concerning the death of her husband, August 27, 1865
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
Letter from David Vann to John Drew, May 24, 1850
Letter concerning David Vann's trip to the East to employ teachers and buy books. David Vann was a board member of the Cherokee Seminaries. Folder 152
Letter from Douglas H. Cooper to Mrs. Drew concerning fodder, February 1862
Cooper wrote from Camp Dardenne and asked Mrs. Drew to send as much fodder as the man can bring on his horse. Folder 313
Letter from E. A. Hayes to W. G. Robinson concerning permits for farm laborers, January 20, 1879
Letter from E. A. Hayes, Commissioner for the Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs who was in Washington. Hayes informed W. G. Robinson that he had received his application for farm laborer permits but needed testimonials of character and fitness to be in Indian Country before the permit could be granted. Letter signed, E. A. Hayes. Folder 445
Letter from E. G. Chiles to Mr. Robinson concerning the money Chiles owed to Robinson and horses, October 31, 1873
E. G. Chiles informed Mr. Robinson that as soon as he could get his 15 to 20 bails of cotton ready for the gin, he could pay Robinson back. He also told Robinson he wanted him to ship the horses to him at Denison. Note written in pencil on verso stated, "75 Bushel of corn from John Candy, 25 Bushel of corn from Gen Vaut". Folder 394
Letter from E. Hicks at Comanche-Peak, Texas to John Drew, March 17, 1846
Letter from E. Hicks at Comanche-Peak, Texas to John Drew describing his visits with Comanches, Wichita, Waco, Caddo and Tawakonis. Letter also mentions Governor Butler, Mr. Doodey and Judge Hicks. Folder 89
Letter from E. Poe Harris in Gibson to Mrs. C. G. Drew in Webbers Falls requesting money owed him, February 15, 1869
Folder 349
Letter from Elijah Hicks to John Drew concerning land in Alabama and Tennessee, January 3, 1855
Letter from Elijah Hicks in Washington City to John Drew. Elijah Hicks reports on delegations efforts to secure a treaty to sell neutral land and unsold school lands in Alabama and Tennessee. Folder 204
Letter from Eliza Robinson to W. G. Robinson concerning family and health, September 8, 1872
Eliza Robinson wrote from Cedar Bluff College to her Brother, W. G. Robinson. Eliza tells her brother that she is glad to hear from him and hopes to write each other more often. She updates her brother on his friends at home and other family. At the end of her letter she tells her brother that their Uncle Will bought her a saddle. She also states that she wants to see him soon and that he should bring his Indian wife. Folder 374
Letter from F. A. Kerr in Fort Gibson addressed to Charlotte concerning the death of Mr. Drew, August 26, 1865
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