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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:

Bill to John Drew for iron and coffee, mid-19th century

 Item — Folder 590: [Barcode: 61.590]
Identifier: 4026.3223.21

Bill to Mr. Runyan for goods and cash to $27.56, 1844

 Item — Folder 43: [Barcode: 61.43]
Identifier: 4026.1588.59

Bill to the estate of Wm. M. Erwin to William Vann for $10.00, November 9, 1886

 Item — Folder 544: [Barcode: 61.544]
Identifier: 4026.3020
Description

Sworn and subscribed before John Smith. John Smith was the clerk of the Canadian District of the Cherokee Nation. Folder 544

Dates: November 9, 1886

Biographical sketch of Edward McCoonse or Quakechewun, February 14, 1859

 Item — Folder 242: [Barcode: 61.242]
Identifier: 4026.3533.1
Description Edward McCoonse was a second chief of the Chipeways of Kansas Territory. Edward was thirty years old in 1859. The sketch states that there is nothing extraordinary about Edward except that he and his forefathers had multiple wives. His grandfather, Mukittawquit, never had less than eight wives at a time. His father, Eshtonquit, or Francis McCoonse, always had from two to four wives at a time. Sketch states that Edward has more than one wife but will not wish to say how many wives he has....
Dates: February 14, 1859

Biographical sketch of William Turner or Potausha , February 14, 1859

 Item — Folder 242: [Barcode: 61.242]
Identifier: 4026.3533
Description

William Turner was half Potawatomi and an interpreter. William taught himself to read and write in English and Indian language. William could also speak four languages, was a great hunter, and noted for his sobriety and honesty. Folder 242

Dates: February 14, 1859

Blank notice directed to the United States, Western Judicial District from D.L. McCorkle to be used for rent of land, January 1907

 Item — Folder 582: [Barcode: 61.582]
Identifier: 4027.3091
Description

Blank notice to U. S. A. from D. L. McCorkle to comply with the contract of August 1906 the back of notice has form to show evidence of service. Folder 582

Dates: January 1907

Blank power of attorney to Judge Joseph Bryan in Washington City concerning pensions, 1847

 Item — Folder 113: [Barcode: 61.113]
Identifier: 4026.1656
Description

Blank power of attorney to Judge Joseph Bryan in Washington City to receive pensions. Incomplete draft on verso. Pensions were authorized by Article 14 of Treaty of 1835 for veterans of the War of 1812. Folder 113

Dates: 1847

Bond for costs in court case of J. L. Clark vs. John Robinson over possession of a pony mare, May 21, 1908

 Item — Folder 584: [Barcode: 61.584]
Identifier: 4027.3093
Description

Bond was signed by J. L. Clark and T. L. Brooks. The undertaking and sureties were approved by J. L. McCorkle, Justice of the Peace of the incorporated town of Webbers Falls. Folder 584

Dates: May 21, 1908

Bond naming John Hood as principal and Robert Vann as security is case of John Hood, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder 606: [Barcode: 61.606]
Identifier: 4026.3125
Description

A letter signed by Robert Vann and John Hood regarding Hood's charge of cussing and carrying a hand gun. Folder 606

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Bond of Cabbin Smith and Richard Fields as administrator of Elizabeth Nevins' estate, July 26, 1853

 Item — Folder 192: [Barcode: 61.192]
Identifier: 4026.1727
Description

Bond for $5,000.00 sworn before District Judge John Drew. Folder 192

Dates: July 26, 1853