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John Drew Manuscript Collection

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Subcollections
Scope Note: Authorities\Attributes\Sub-Collection\

Found in 1431 Collections and/or Records:

Unidentified list of names preceded by digits, 1850s

 Item — Folder 170: [Barcode: 61.170]
Identifier: 4026.3120

Unidentified list of twelve notes , 1850s

 Item — Folder 170: [Barcode: 61.170]
Identifier: 4026.3121
Description

The twelve notes came to a total of $8003.72 payable to nine concerns or persons. Folder 170

Dates: 1850s

Unsigned letter addresses to Mrs. Vann regarding Joe's estate, June 30, 1875

 Item — Folder 411: [Barcode: 61.411]
Identifier: 4026.2002
Description

The letter stated that the writer had obtained letters of administration on Joe's Estate. The writer was ready to gather the stock, make a schedule of the property, and dispose of it as Joe requested. The writer also stated that he would hold any persons responsible who may dispose of any property in any way that belonged to him and would resort to involving the law if needed. Folder 411

Dates: June 30, 1875

Unsigned letter from Grand Saline to John Drew, February 10, 1853

 Item — Folder 180: [Barcode: 61.180]
Identifier: 4026.2565
Description

Letter quoted price on 50 salt kettles at $50 a kettle. Another deal was proposed to John Drew to trade his good for 90 kettles. Folder 180

Dates: February 10, 1853

Unsigned letter from John Drew to Luke Lea, July 29, 1850

 Item — Folder 159: [Barcode: 61.159]
Identifier: 4026.1694
Description

John Drew wrote Commissioner of Indian Affairs Luke Lea inquiring into Dickson's occupancy of building at Dragoon Barracks. This issue was also discussed in letter 4026.1691. Folder 159

Dates: July 29, 1850

Unsigned letter from Webbers Falls to Moty Kennard criticizing the handling of Gentry case, April 2, 1859

 Item — Folder 245: [Barcode: 61.245]
Identifier: 4026.1780
Description

Unsigned letter written in Webbers Falls, Cherokee Nation to Assistant Chief Moty Kennard of the Creek Nation. Gentry case report 4026.1778. Folder 245

Dates: April 2, 1859

Unsigned letter to David regarding financial difficulties and failing crops, November 8, 1893

 Item — Folder 562: [Barcode: 61.562]
Identifier: 4026.3077
Description

Letter was written in Webbers Falls, Indian Territory. The letter told David to try and sell the Lillard place and gave update on crops. The cotton was failing to materialize and open as expected. Letter could be to David McCorkle, J. L. McCorkle's son. Folder 562

Dates: November 8, 1893

Unsigned letter to Maj. I. G. Vore concerning operation of salt works, May 6, 1869

 Item — Folder 351: [Barcode: 61.351]
Identifier: 4026.1621.1
Description

Major Vore informed the recipient of the letter that they could no longer wait for them to put the salt works in successful operation. Major Vore was able to try get the salt works operational himself. Folder 351

Dates: May 6, 1869

Unsigned letter written in Clover Mound addressed to dear Brother & Sister concerning new baby, January 8, 1878

 Item — Folder 435: [Barcode: 61.435]
Identifier: 4026.2022
Description

Letter is unsigned however, the writer of the letter was delighted to learn that the new baby was named for her. The new baby's name was Mary. The writer's name was Mary but often went by Mollie, see 4026.2023. She requests a picture of the baby and for her brother to return the picture of herself and she would send a larger one. The letter then gives more family and local news. Folder 435

Dates: January 8, 1878

Unsigned typed letter to Hamilton Holt concerning the Indian situation in Oklahoma and Mr. Mott, December 17, 1913

 Item — Folder 588: [Barcode: 61.588]
Identifier: 4027.3097-.1
Description

Hamilton Holt was the editor of The Independent in New York City. The letter included an article concerning the work of Mr. Mott. Mr. Mott was a Creek Attorney who attempted to protect the causes of the Indians. Folder 588

Dates: December 17, 1913