John Drew Manuscript Collection
Found in 1431 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Eliza to her brother concerning travels home, December 14, 1883
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
Letter from Elizabeth Peck to Captain John Drew requesting a refund of any overpayment on her account, December 14, 1844
Folder 44
Letter from Em Hanks to Mrs. Drew requesting her and Emma's presence, mid-19th century
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
Letter from Emma McCorkle addressed to Hubby concerning family news, February 20, 1894
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
Letter from Emma Robinson to her husband William concerning plowing, horses, and Johnny., May 27, 1885
Emma Robinson wrote from Webbers Falls to her husband who was on a trip and at the Sac and Fox Agency. Folder 528
Letter from Esther P. Butler to Mrs. Drew concerning Emma's illness, February 21, mid-19th century - late 19th century
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
Letter from F. A. Kerr in Fort Gibson addressed to Charlotte concerning the death of Mr. Drew, August 26, 1865
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
Letter from F. A. Kerr to Col. John Drew , November 28, 1861
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
Letter from F. E. Williams to Mrs. Jno Drew concerning runaway slave named Dennis, April 30, 1860
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
Letter from Fayette Barnett to Bill Robinson concerning a shotgun, May 26, 1885
Letter from Fayette Barnett, Creek Nation to Bill Robinson. Seeking "Order" for his shotgun. Folder 527