John Drew Manuscript Collection
Found in 1431 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Principal Chief D. W. Bushyhead to Principal Chief of the Seminole Nation requisitioning arrest of Lewis and Ezekiel Moore , August 31, 1883
Lewis and Ezekiel Moore were to be arrested and delivered to Sheriff Wm. Robinson. Letter stated that a certified copy of the warrant was attached, 4026.2090.1. Folder 508
Letter from Principal Chief John Ross to John Drew appointing his to Cherokee Delegation, January 28, 1860
John Ross, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, appoint John Drew as a delegate to fill a vacancy. The delegation was headed to Washington City. Folder 262
Letter from R. C. Bollinger to Mrs. Emma McCorkle concerning payment on musical instrument, February 17, 1893
R. C. Bollinger was a music dealer in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Bollinger informed Emma McCorkle that his traveling salesman and collector would be around to see her about the 30th. Bollinger's place of business was destroyed by fire and he sustained a heavy loss. He asked for Mrs. McCorkle to assist him by paying all that was due on her instrument. Body of letter was typed. Folder 560
Letter from R. E. Sumner to John T. Drew concerning horse, bridle, and saddle used to get Drew out of jail, October 4, 1870
Letter from R. M. French to Wm. G. Robinson concerning Warford case, Bushyhead Sevier, and Wm. West, August 23, 1883
R. M. French was the High Sheriff and was writing to William G. Robinson. French informed Robinson that his letter was received and Elias Warford was very glad his case was put off. Bushyhead Sevier was at home and quit guarding some time ago. French asked if Robinson had seen William West and stated that he needed to get to work if he wanted "this office". Letter signed R. M. French. Folder 505
Letter from R. M. French to Wm. West concerning two escaped convicts, July 19, 1882
R. M. French was the High Sheriff and was writing to William West the sheriff of the Canadian District in the Cherokee Nation. The letter gives the names and descriptions of two convicts who escaped from the insane asylum on the afternoon of July 19, 1882. The names of the two convicts were Isaac Daugherty and Doast Bennette. Folder 477
Letter from R. Moore to Mr. J. D. Yost concerning formation of an Anti-Horse Thief Association, September 4, 1901
R. Moore wrote from Foreman, Indian Territory to Mr. J. D. Yost in Ketchum, Indian Territory. The letter stated that he received the petition to starts an Anti-Horse Thief Association lodge at Black Jack School House. Moore thought there had been a mistake and asked Yost to contact him concerning the matter. Letter signed R. Moore Foreman P.O. Ind. Terry. Folder 575
Letter from Richard Crossland to John Ross concerning Crossland case, December 19, 1855
Letter from Richard Crossland in Webbers Falls to Principal Chief John Ross asking him to intervene in Crossland case. Folder 216
Letter from Richard Drew to John Drew asking to borrow money, May 13, 1847
Letter from Richard Drew in Washington City to his brother John Drew asking to borrow $200.00. Richard reports commission is rejecting eastern claims and will do so with western claims. Folder 101
Letter from Robert Armstrong to Col. John Drew concerning ponies, October 28, 1861
Robert Armstrong wrote from Choska, Creek Nation offering to sell 25 ponies to meet the needs of his men. Folder 297