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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 Jason Vann in Webbers Falls to John Drew requesting his presence, September 2, 1848

 Item — Folder 129: [Barcode: 61.129]
Identifier: 4026.1671
Description

Letter from Jason Vann in Webbers Falls to John Drew requesting Drew to come down to settle the estate. Folder 129

Dates: September 2, 1848

Letter from Jennie LaRue to Mrs. Lynch concerning disposition of a package for Mrs. Scales, December 31, 1892

 Item — Folder 557: [Barcode: 61.557]
Identifier: 4026.3520
Description

Jennie LaRue wrote from Muskogee to Mrs. Lynch. Mrs. Scales had not picked up a package from express agent at Webbers Falls. Folder 557

Dates: December 31, 1892

Letter from Jno. Q. Tufts to W. G. Robinson concerning citizenship of Geo. W. Bradshaw, March 28, 1883

 Item — Folder 494: [Barcode: 61.494]
Identifier: 4026.2076
Description

John Q. Tufts was the U. S. Indian Agent from the Union Agency. He wrote to William G. Robinson who was the Deputy Sheriff of the Canadian District of the Cherokee Nation and he was located in Webbers Falls. George W. Bradshaw made a claim to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation but Tufts stated that he had no provided sufficient proof. Tuft had notified Bradshaw. Folder 494

Dates: March 28, 1883

Letter from John addressed Dear Sister concerning her not taking a wagon when she went to visit Mr. Rogers, June 2, 1874

 Item — Folder 404: [Barcode: 61.404]
Identifier: 4026.1994
Description

John Drew wrote from Eufaula Station, Creek Nation to his sister. Drew told her that Mr. Rogers informed him that she is at his house and came on horseback. Drew asked his sister why she rode on horseback and did not bring a wagon. Drew had expected her to bring a wagon which would have allowed her to take home the things at Mr. Rogers that he had for her. Folder 404

Dates: June 2, 1874

Letter from John Barnwell to John Drew ordering salt, July 11, 1855

 Item — Folder 211: [Barcode: 61.211]
Identifier: 4026.1747
Description

Letter form John Barnwell from Creek Agency to John Drew ordering 50 bushels of salt. John Barnwell also seeking 100 bushels for Mr. Marean of Van Buren. Folder 211

Dates: July 11, 1855

Letter from John Claiborne in New Orleans to Marcellus Duval seeking assistance in collection of a note, October 24, 1845

 Item — Folder 84: [Barcode: 61.84]
Identifier: 4026.1630
Description

Letter from John Claiborne in New Orleans to Marcellus Duval seeking assistance in collection of note from estate of Claiborne Runyon. Handled by John Drew. Folder 84

Dates: October 24, 1845

Letter from John Drew addressed Dear Sister concerning her living situation with the Vanns, January 30, 1875

 Item — Folder 407: [Barcode: 61.407]
Identifier: 4026.1997
Description

John Drew wrote his sister asking if she wanted to continue to live with the Vanns or if she would prefer to live with her friends. He advised her that she should get away from there as soon as possible. He told her he would come and assist in whatever way he could. John told his sister that he could never have anything more to do with the Vanns. The problems centered around Willie. Folder 407

Dates: January 30, 1875

Letter from John Drew in Webbers Falls addressed to sister concerning Suggs' living arrangement and education, May 4, 1873

 Item — Folder 383: [Barcode: 61.383]
Identifier: 4026.1949
Description John T. Drew wrote to his sister about her school and how it compared to his school. Drew also informed her that Uncle Grey Scales wants Suggs to come live with him and get a good education. Suggs would learn business habits and on vacation stay in the store. Post script stated that the state contractor, Mr. Stevens, told him to send his letters through the stage driver and the letters would get there quicker. Drew told his sister she could do the same and save postage. He signed the P.S....
Dates: May 4, 1873