John Drew Manuscript Collection
Found in 1431 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from David Vann to John Drew, May 24, 1850
Letter concerning David Vann's trip to the East to employ teachers and buy books. David Vann was a board member of the Cherokee Seminaries. Folder 152
Letter from Douglas H. Cooper to Mrs. Drew concerning fodder, February 1862
Cooper wrote from Camp Dardenne and asked Mrs. Drew to send as much fodder as the man can bring on his horse. Folder 313
Letter from Dr. W. W. Campbell to John Drew concerning tooth ache, mid-19th century
Dr. W. W. Campbell informed Mr. John Drew that he did not have two of the remedies inquired about but did not think those would work any way. Dr. Campbell did have nitric acid and that was recommended to kill the nerve. Dr. Campbell would come down with the antidote and if that did not work he would extract the tooth. Folder 598
Letter from E. A. Hayes to W. G. Robinson concerning permits for farm laborers, January 20, 1879
Letter from E. A. Hayes, Commissioner for the Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs who was in Washington. Hayes informed W. G. Robinson that he had received his application for farm laborer permits but needed testimonials of character and fitness to be in Indian Country before the permit could be granted. Letter signed, E. A. Hayes. Folder 445
Letter from E. G. Chiles to Mr. Robinson concerning the money Chiles owed to Robinson and horses, October 31, 1873
E. G. Chiles informed Mr. Robinson that as soon as he could get his 15 to 20 bails of cotton ready for the gin, he could pay Robinson back. He also told Robinson he wanted him to ship the horses to him at Denison. Note written in pencil on verso stated, "75 Bushel of corn from John Candy, 25 Bushel of corn from Gen Vaut". Folder 394
Letter from E. Hicks at Comanche-Peak, Texas to John Drew, March 17, 1846
Letter from E. Hicks at Comanche-Peak, Texas to John Drew describing his visits with Comanches, Wichita, Waco, Caddo and Tawakonis. Letter also mentions Governor Butler, Mr. Doodey and Judge Hicks. Folder 89
Letter from E. Poe Harris in Gibson to Mrs. C. G. Drew in Webbers Falls requesting money owed him, February 15, 1869
Folder 349
Letter from Elijah Hicks to John Drew concerning land in Alabama and Tennessee, January 3, 1855
Letter from Elijah Hicks in Washington City to John Drew. Elijah Hicks reports on delegations efforts to secure a treaty to sell neutral land and unsold school lands in Alabama and Tennessee. Folder 204
Letter from Elijah Skidmore, Webbers Lick [sic], Cherokee Nation, to Major Ralley regarding a line of credit at his store , late 19th century - early 20th century
Folder 606
Letter from Eliza Robinson to W. G. Robinson concerning family and health, September 8, 1872
Eliza Robinson wrote from Cedar Bluff College to her Brother, W. G. Robinson. Eliza tells her brother that she is glad to hear from him and hopes to write each other more often. She updates her brother on his friends at home and other family. At the end of her letter she tells her brother that their Uncle Will bought her a saddle. She also states that she wants to see him soon and that he should bring his Indian wife. Folder 374