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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 Principal Chief D. W. Bushyhead to Principal Chief of the Seminole Nation requisitioning arrest of Lewis and Ezekiel Moore , August 31, 1883

 Item — Folder 508: [Barcode: 61.508]
Identifier: 4026.2090
Description

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

Dates: August 31, 1883

Letter from Principal Chief John Ross to John Drew appointing his to Cherokee Delegation, January 28, 1860

 Item — Folder 262: [Barcode: 61.262]
Identifier: 4026.1790
Description

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

Dates: January 28, 1860

Letter from R. C. Bollinger to Mrs. Emma McCorkle concerning payment on musical instrument, February 17, 1893

 Item — Folder 560: [Barcode: 61.560]
Identifier: 4026.3076
Description

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

Dates: February 17, 1893

Letter from R. E. Sumner to John T. Drew concerning horse, bridle, and saddle used to get Drew out of jail, October 4, 1870

 Item — Folder 363: [Barcode: 61.363]
Identifier: 4026.1931
Description R. E. Sumner, an attorney in Fort Smith, Arkansas, wrote to John T. Drew in Webbers Falls. Sumner explained to Drew that he was told if he got Jim out of jail he could have the horse, bridle, and saddle. Sumner thought the matter was settled and only later found out that the horse, bridle, and saddle were not Drew's property. However, it was too late because Sumner had already sold the pony to a gentleman who took it to Tennessee. Sumner asks if there was anything he could do to further...
Dates: October 4, 1870

Letter from R. M. French to Wm. G. Robinson concerning Warford case, Bushyhead Sevier, and Wm. West, August 23, 1883

 Item — Folder 505: [Barcode: 61.505]
Identifier: 4026.2087
Description

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

Dates: August 23, 1883

Letter from R. M. French to Wm. West concerning two escaped convicts, July 19, 1882

 Item — Folder 477: [Barcode: 61.477]
Identifier: 4026.2061
Description

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

Dates: July 19, 1882

Letter from R. Moore to Mr. J. D. Yost concerning formation of an Anti-Horse Thief Association, September 4, 1901

 Item — Folder 575: [Barcode: 61.575]
Identifier: 4027.3540-.1
Description

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

Dates: September 4, 1901

Letter from Richard Crossland to John Ross concerning Crossland case, December 19, 1855

 Item — Folder 216: [Barcode: 61.216]
Identifier: 4026.1752
Description

Letter from Richard Crossland in Webbers Falls to Principal Chief John Ross asking him to intervene in Crossland case. Folder 216

Dates: December 19, 1855

Letter from Richard Drew to John Drew asking to borrow money, May 13, 1847

 Item — Folder 101: [Barcode: 61.101]
Identifier: 4026.1645
Description

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

Dates: May 13, 1847

Letter from Robert Armstrong to Col. John Drew concerning ponies, October 28, 1861

 Item — Folder 297: [Barcode: 61.297]
Identifier: 4026.1825
Description

Robert Armstrong wrote from Choska, Creek Nation offering to sell 25 ponies to meet the needs of his men. Folder 297

Dates: October 28, 1861