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Manuscript certified that David aided in searching for Van McIntosh who was charged with the murder of Henry Vickery. Note written over the top states that no register in office and was signed by G. W. Gunter. Folder 136

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: A miscellaneous collection reflecting a long and busy life of John Drew (c. 1800-1865), a leading Cherokee, both at the time of removal and later as a representative of the tribe in Washington. Drew served as a Confederate soldier and officer; he was also a banker, a lawyer of sorts, and a storekeeper. Much of the collection consists of business papers of all sorts, many reflecting various aspects of the traffic in slaves, and...

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: John Ross (1790-1866) chief of the First Indian Republic, was principal chief of the Cherokees during the time of the Removal , establishment of the Cherokee Nation, and until his death. During the Civil War he split with the Cherokees who favored the Southern cause and ruled in exile after 1863 from Philadelphia. The collection contains correspondence, proclamation as chief of the Cherokee Tribe, legal papers, records,...

Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: Very little manuscript material remains concerning Sequoyah, also known as George Guess, (circa 1760-1843). These items consist of clippings from newspapers, excerpts from periodicals, photostats, and some material written in the syllabary, part of which has been translated into English by Levi Gritts. One photostatic letter signed by John Ross and John Drew attests that Sally Guess is the "only surviving widow of George...

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Memo for John Drew, signed by John F. Gillespy, listing proof necessary to establish a reservation by Wiley Suton (deceased) and his daughter with respect to land opposite the Seven Islands in the Tennessee River. Folder 439

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Memorandum of payments made by John Drew on a draft drawn in favor of the McDaniels on the Bank of Louisiana. Folder 43

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Minutes of Executive Council (Chief John Ross, Assistant Chief Joseph Vann, James Brown, Captain John Drew, and William Potter Ross) calling general meeting of Cherokee people at Tahlequah on August 20, 1861. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1114

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Miscellaneous scraps of paper. Many represent orders signed by John Drew or Jason McKissick, Cherokee Agent. Folder 133A

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The Cedar Bluff Female College was in Woodburn, Kentucky. The report was addressed to Mrs. Robinson and concerned his sister for the month ending in November. There is a note written in pencil on recto. Folder 469