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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 Eliza to her brother concerning travels home, December 14, 1883

 Item — Folder 513: [Barcode: 61.513]
Identifier: 4026.2095
Description

Eliza asked her brother for help traveling home and what she should do. The letter was written in Alluwe, previously known as Lightning Creek, Indian Territory. Letter signed "Eliza". Folder 513

Dates: December 14, 1883

Letter from Em Hanks to Mrs. Drew requesting her and Emma's presence, mid-19th century

 Item — Folder 598: [Barcode: 61.598]
Identifier: 4026.3113
Description

Em Hanks informed Mrs. Drew that Mrs. Fowler had left in haste so she was taking the responsibility in sending for her and Emma. Letter signed Em Hanks. Folder 598

Dates: mid-19th century

Letter from Emma McCorkle addressed to Hubby concerning family news, February 20, 1894

 Item — Folder 564: [Barcode: 61.564]
Identifier: 4026.3079
Description

Emma wrote from Muskogee, Indian Territory to her husband, J. L. McCorkle. David was staying at the restaurant and the children were in school which made Emma lonely. She got a new machine and planned to spend some days sewing. Letter signed Emma. Folder 564

Dates: February 20, 1894

Letter from Emma Robinson to her husband William concerning plowing, horses, and Johnny., May 27, 1885

 Item — Folder 528: [Barcode: 61.528]
Identifier: 4026.3008
Description

Emma Robinson wrote from Webbers Falls to her husband who was on a trip and at the Sac and Fox Agency. Folder 528

Dates: May 27, 1885

Letter from Esther P. Butler to Mrs. Drew concerning Emma's illness, February 21, mid-19th century - late 19th century

 Item — Folder 598: [Barcode: 61.598]
Identifier: 4026.3114
Description

Esther P. Butler wrote Mrs. Drew from Van Buren on Sabbath morning, February 21st. Emma now had whooping cough and pneumonia. She was being seen by Dr. Dibrell. The letter invited Mrs. Drew to come down but if she did not they would keep her updated. Letter signed Esther P. Butler. Postscript signed E. P. B. Folder 598

Dates: February 21, mid-19th century - late 19th century

Letter from F. A. Kerr in Fort Gibson addressed to Charlotte concerning the death of Mr. Drew, August 26, 1865

 Item — Folder 336: [Barcode: 61.336]
Identifier: 4026.1862
Description

Kerr writes that the painful duty of announcing John Drew's Death has devolved onto him. Drew Died August 25 at 6 o'clock pm. He was attended by Dr. Brown and everything was done that was possible. Kerr suspected that the opiates Drew was taking or administered had proved fatal to him. He died at Daniel Ross's house and was buried on August 26 at his old place on the Bayou along side his children. Kerr would be sending Johnny home with Mr. Mitchell. Folder 336

Dates: August 26, 1865

Letter from F. A. Kerr to Col. John Drew , November 28, 1861

 Item — Folder 305: [Barcode: 61.305]
Identifier: 4026.1833
Description

F. A. Kerr wrote from Fort Gibson. Letter mentioned many different things. Mentioned Family and war rumors. Letter reported desertion of Capt. McDaniel and 50 men. Letter also mentioned the commissary building where he worked with regimental and depot supplies. Letter also included news of the health of Doc. Carden. Folder 305

Dates: November 28, 1861

Letter from F. E. Williams to Mrs. Jno Drew concerning runaway slave named Dennis, April 30, 1860

 Item — Folder 271: [Barcode: 61.271]
Identifier: 4026.1799
Description

Letter from F. E. Williams, Choctaw Nation, to Mrs. John Drew concerning the runaway slave named Dennis who Williams sold for John Drew. Dennis' bill of sale had a three month warranty that he would not run away and William would like Mrs. Drew to keep a watch out in case Dennis returns to her house. Williams asks that Mrs. Drew send him down as soon as he was caught. Folder 271

Dates: April 30, 1860

Letter from Fayette Barnett to Bill Robinson concerning a shotgun, May 26, 1885

 Item — Folder 527: [Barcode: 61.527]
Identifier: 4026.3010
Description

Letter from Fayette Barnett, Creek Nation to Bill Robinson. Seeking "Order" for his shotgun. Folder 527

Dates: May 26, 1885