John Drew Manuscript Collection
Found in 1431 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Col. Douglas H. Cooper to Lt. Col. W. P. Ross concerning movement of the regiment and relations with the Creeks, November 10, 1861
Col. Cooper wrote from Camp Pike, Creek Nation, to Lt. Col. William P. Ross in Fort Gibson. Col. Cooper asked regiment to move in the direction of "Coody's" to get in rear of the Kansas force. Dock Janison and 1000 Jayhawkers were reported to be joining Hopeoithlayahola. Folder 300
Letter from Col. Douglas H. Cooper to Lt. Col. Will P. Ross concerning equipment for John Drew's Regiment, October 21, 1861
Douglas H. Cooper wrote from camp six miles southeast of Council Grounds to William P. Ross at Camp Porter. The letter informs Ross that his communication has been received and he will confer personally with Colonel Drew in reference to this equipment of his regiment. He states that he will do everything in his power to have the wants of the regiment supplied. Folder 292
Letter from Cousin Ella to Cousin Emma Drew regarding soldiers and spinning, October 11, late 19th century - early 20th century
A letter from "Cousin Ella" at home to Emma Drew at R. Academy. Cousin Ella inquires about a soldier and asked Emma how her spinning was coming along. Folder 609
Letter from D. C. Williams to John Drew concerning Emma enrolling in Female Academy, September 5, 1861
D. C. Williams wrote from Van Buren to John Drew in Webbers Falls. Folder 276
Letter from D. H. Burk to J. L. McCorkle regarding his travels through Texas, and upcoming trip to California, January 20, 1891
D. H. Burk wrote from Canton, Texas to J. L. McCorkle in Webbers Falls, Indian Territory. Burk informed McCorkle that the people lived about as well as in richer districts, people were not in so much debt, and there were not so many transient inhabitants. Folder 549
Letter from D. H. Burk to Major J. L. McCorkle concerning wedding and residence in California, April 30, 1891
D. H. Burk wrote from Forestville, California to Major J. L. McCorkle in Webbers Falls, Indian Territory. Letter congratulated him on his recent wedding and gave news about Burk's residence in California. J. L. McCorkle married John Drew's daughter, Emma. Folder 551
Letter from D. H. Burk to unknown recipient concerning the weather and candidates for chief, late 19th century - early 20th century
Letter suggested they record and compare climate information and commented on the coincidental deaths of candidates for chief. Folder 606
Letter from D. N. McIntosh to Col. Cooper concerning reports on Hopothle-Ahola's party, October 27, 1861
D. N. McIntosh was commanding the Creek Regiment and wrote from Camp Porter. McIntosh reported that the men that were sent to learn the condition of Hopothle aholas had returned. The reported stated that the men had disbanded into three parcels. Folder 296
Letter from D. N. McIntosh to Col. Drew concerning Hopoithyalo's rebellion, September 11, 1861
D. N. McIntosh was the Col. Commanding Creek Regiment at the Council Ground of the Creek Nation. McIntosh reported on rebellion and flight of slaves to Hopoithyalo. McIntosh was seeking John Drew's aid to help Creeks and Choctaws putdown the rebellion. Folder 278
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