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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:

Letter from brother, Johnny, in Webbers Falls addressed to my Dear Sister, December 18, 1865

 Item — Folder 338: [Barcode: 61.338]
Identifier: 4026.1864
Description

Johnny writes to his sister Emma informing her that the family is doing well. Their mother was sick but was getting better. Johnny would be returning to Cane Hill, AR in four days. He tells her he would write more but his eyes are tired and that he would write again in a few days. Post script says, "Excuse paper". Folder 338

Dates: December 18, 1865

Letter from C. C. Belcher asking for $5.12 1/2 to Ezekiel Starr, March 10, 1853

 Item — Folder 137: [Barcode: 61.137]
Identifier: 4026.3511.20

Letter from C. J. Hanks in Webbers Falls to John L. McCorkle concerning the Ross party, Judge Woodall, and a bribery scandal, October 4, 1876

 Item — Folder 428: [Barcode: 61.428]
Identifier: 4026.2017
Description

C. J. Hanks reported that the Ross Party was losing ground and that Judge Woodall was anticipated to be reinstated. If Judge Woodall was reinstated McCorkle could return to the nation. Letter also mentioned bribery scandal against Brown and Fields in Markham Claims. Folder 428

Dates: October 4, 1876

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 Charles B. Johnson to John Drew, February 9, 1852

 Item — Folder 179: [Barcode: 61.179]
Identifier: 4026.1714
Description

Letter from Charles B. Johnson for Johnson and Grimes in Fort Smith to John Drew. Grimes was in New Orleans to make purchases. Folder 179

Dates: February 9, 1852

Letter from Charley P. Mitchell to William Robinson, Esq. concerning horses, December 3, 1885

 Item — Folder 532: [Barcode: 61.532]
Identifier: 4026.3012
Description

Charley P. Mitchell wrote from Ft. Worth, Texas. Letter was on Grand Lodge of Louisiana letterhead indicating it was written in New Orleans, however the signature includes Ft. Worth, Texas. The letter is concerning the trade of 42 good cow horses that were used on the trail last spring. Folder 532

Dates: December 3, 1885

Letter from Cherokee delegates to Secretary of War W. S. Marcy concerning Treaty of 1846 Old Settler claims, May 11, 1848

 Item — Folder 121: [Barcode: 61.121]
Identifier: 4026.1664
Description

Letter from John L. McCoy, John G. Harnage, and Aaron Hicks to Secretary of War W. S. The three men served as delegates for the Old Settlers. The Letter was concerning Old Settler claims under the Treaty of 1846. Folder 121

Dates: May 11, 1848

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. D. H. Cooper to John Drew about Hopoithlahola, October 27, 1860s

 Item — Folder 256: [Barcode: 61.256]
Identifier: 4026.1789.37
Description

D. H. Cooper writes from Camp Porter to John Drew at Fort Gibson. Folder 256

Dates: October 27, 1860s