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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 Maj. Geo. W. Clarke to Colonel John Drew regarding transport of supplies, muster rolls, and equipage., September 19, 1861

 Item — Folder 279: [Barcode: 61.279]
Identifier: 4026.1807
Description

Major George W. Clarke wrote from the A. Q. M. Office in Fort Smith to Colonel John Drew of the Cherokee Regiment. Folder 279

Dates: September 19, 1861

Letter from Major J. N. Norris, chief quartermaster in Indian Territory, to John W. Corser reporting on funds, October 19, 1864

 Item — Folder 329: [Barcode: 61.329]
Identifier: 4026.1857
Description

Major J. N. Norris reported that there were no funds on hand and indicated if any was received he would pay Major Vore his portion so he could take up his pay account. Folder 329

Dates: October 19, 1864

Letter from Mary addressed to Aunt Emma concerning teaching school, November 24, 1873

 Item — Folder 397: [Barcode: 61.397]
Identifier: 4026.1960
Description

Mary wrote from Tahlequah to her Aunt Emma apologizing for not keeping her promise to write faithfully. She informed her aunt that she did not have news or anything interesting to write about. Mary asked her aunt how she was getting along with her school and informed her that she doing first rate at her school and had a good boarding place. She told her aunt she did get lonesome sometimes and that she would like to see her this Christmas. Signed, "Affectionately, Mary". Folder 397

Dates: November 24, 1873

Letter from Mary E. Richmond to Mrs. Emma McCorgle concerning a music class in Muskogee, January 16, 1894

 Item — Folder 563: [Barcode: 61.563]
Identifier: 4026.3078
Description

Richmond wrote from Van Buren to McCorckle in Muskogee. Mary Ellen Richmond was school mates with Emma McCorkle at Van Buren. Mary's maiden name was Foster. She told Emma that she went and taught in Claremore and asked about the feasibility of teaching music in Muskogee. Folder 563

Dates: January 16, 1894

Letter from Milton Robinson to his mother concerning her letter, school bill, and an upcoming wedding, May 24, 1901

 Item — Folder 574: [Barcode: 61.574]
Identifier: 4027.3087-.1
Description

Milton wrote from Muskogee, Indian Territory. Milton told his mother he would get a bill for what he owed on his schooling and include it in the letter. He received a letter from Dora Johnson asking his to be a best man at her wedding on June 6th. Letter signed Milton Robinson. Folder 574

Dates: May 24, 1901

Letter from Milton Robinson to his mother concerning school, March 31, 1901

 Item — Folder 573: [Barcode: 61.573]
Identifier: 4027.3086-.1
Description

Milton wrote from Muskogee, Indian Territory. Letter stated that Bessie Lynch was going to school there and he had started guitar lessons. Letter signed Milton Robinson. Folder 573

Dates: March 31, 1901

Letter from Mollie and Elizabeth Robinson addressed to Brother and Sister concerning local and family news, March 11, 1878

 Item — Folder 438: [Barcode: 61.438]
Identifier: 4026.2025-.1
Description Mollie wrote her brother, W. G. Robinson, and sister, referring to her sister-in-law Emma, from Clover Mound. The family had been sick lately including herself. Mollie, whose birth name was Mary, had received a letter from Berry who was thinking about going West. She ends her letter talking about Mary, William and Emma's child, and asks them to write soon and often. On the back of Mollie's letter W. G. Robinson's mother Elizabeth wrote a letter as well. She states that she has not forgotten...
Dates: March 11, 1878

Letter from Mollie Drew to her sister Emma requesting information of Mr. Drew's whereabouts, January 13, 1889

 Item — Folder 545: [Barcode: 61.545]
Identifier: 4026.3022
Description

Mollie Drew wrote from Tahlequah, Indian Territory to her sister Emma Robinson, who was at home. Mollie asked to know where Mr. Drew was and when he would be coming home. Charlotte was till in bed with her arm but was getting better. Letter signed Mollie Drew. Folder 545

Dates: January 13, 1889

Letter from Mollie E. Drew to her sister Emma regarding family matters, October 17, 1888

 Item — Folder 543: [Barcode: 61.543]
Identifier: 4026.3021
Description

Reported that Mr. Drew has given Kate and her children a lot to build on. The new seminary is under construction. Folder 543

Dates: October 17, 1888