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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 I. W. Bertholf to Wm. R. West concerning mistake in stray stock list, December 18, 1882

 Item — Folder 488: [Barcode: 61.488]
Identifier: 4026.2070
Description Letter was written to Honorable William R. West, Sheriff of the Canadian District of the Cherokee Nation, by I. W. Bertolf. Bertolf informed West that a head of cattle that was listed as running on his property was incorrect. The head of cattle in question was actually a cow Bertolf had milked for two summer that he drove from the Creek Nation. The cow belonged to an old lady in the Creek nation who knew of the cows whereabouts and was satisfied. The cow had been returned to the Creek...
Dates: December 18, 1882

Letter from Isaac Williams to John Drew concerning John Drew's salt manufacturing business, March 17, 1860

 Item — Folder 267: [Barcode: 61.267]
Identifier: 4026.1795
Description

Letter from Isaac Williams in West Columbia, Virginia to John Drew in Washington City. Williams was seeking a partnership in or to purchase Drew's salt manufacturing business. Folder 267

Dates: March 17, 1860

Letter from J. A. Dibnell to Capt. Drew concerning $57.75, September 23, 1859

 Item — Folder 141: [Barcode: 61.141]
Identifier: 4026.1676.81
Description

J. A. Dibnell writes to Drew calling his attention to past due balance of $57.75 that is owed to him from when Emma stayed in Van Buren. He states that he would not bring it up except that he was greatly in need of money. Folder 141

Dates: September 23, 1859

Letter from J. A. Scales in Tahlequah to Mr. Wm. G. Robinson in Webbers falls concerning permits from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, January 12, 1879

 Item — Folder 444: [Barcode: 61.444]
Identifier: 4026.2030
Description

J. A. Scales informed W. G. Robinson that he had sent a letter seven days ago concerning permits to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and had signed J. A. Scales name. Letter signed J. A . Scales. Folder 444

Dates: January 12, 1879

Letter from J. A. Scales to Emma concerning a scout, an arrest, and a death, May 25, 1864

 Item — Folder 327: [Barcode: 61.327]
Identifier: 4026.1855
Description

Letter was written at Head Quarters of the 1st Cherokee Battalion and addressed to My Dear Emma. Scales reported there was a scout in field, mentioned arrest of John Van and Willis Coody, and the killing of the latter. Folder 327

Dates: May 25, 1864

Letter from J. Bryan in Washington City to John Drew regarding claims, March 11, 1847

 Item — Folder 97: [Barcode: 61.97]
Identifier: 4026.1641
Description

Letter from J. Bryan in Washington City to John Drew regarding claims. Folder 97

Dates: March 11, 1847

Letter from J. D. Mitchell to W. G. Robinson concerning horses, August 1, 1886

 Item — Folder 534: [Barcode: 61.534]
Identifier: 4026.3014
Description

J. D. Mitchell wrote from Fort Worth, Texas to W. G. Robinson in Webbers Falls, Indian Territory. He could not make arrangements for the horses. Folder 534

Dates: August 1, 1886

Letter from J. G. Heald to John Drew, February 6, 1852

 Item — Folder 178A: [Barcode: 61.178A]
Identifier: 4026.1713
Description

Letter from J. G. Heald at the Choctaw Agency to John Drew introducing Mr. Williams. Mr. Williams was to settle affairs of Heald's brother. Folder 178A

Dates: February 6, 1852

Letter from J. H. Heard to John Drew, October 17, 1851

 Item — Folder 176: [Barcode: 61.176]
Identifier: 4026.1709
Description

Letter from J. H. Heard in New Orleans to John Drew concerning repayment of debts and wishing Drew and Heard well in their business venture. Letter also promised to pay some money to Drew for payment to Col. Drennen. Folder 176

Dates: October 17, 1851

Letter from J. H. Heard to John Drew, November 17, 1851

 Item — Folder 177: [Barcode: 61.177]
Identifier: 4026.1710
Description

Letter from J. H. Heard in New Orleans to John Drew in Fort Gibson. Letter was concerning cancellation of agreement between Drew and Hear that was letter 4026.1709. Also concerning Colonel Drennen transporting funds. Folder 177

Dates: November 17, 1851