John Drew Manuscript Collection
Found in 1431 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Will P. Ross to John Drew , September 7, 1861
William P. Ross wrote from Fort Gibson to John Drew in Webbers Falls. Letter also states that a recommendation for Mr. Vore was enclosed. Folder 277
Letter from William D. Shaw to John Drew, July 10, 1850
Letter from William D. Shaw in Fort Gibson to John Drew in Washington City concerning personal and local news. Folder 156
Letter from William Dickson to John Drew, February 19, 1853
William Dickson informed John Drew that Capt. Little would like to order potatoes from him. William Dickson asked John Drew to tell him if he could supply the amount requested and at what price. Folder 142
Letter from William Drew to his brother John Drew, 1850s
Letter concerning trip to Seminole Nation to get 80 to 90 negroes and council called at mouth of Illinois on August 5. Letter states that it was written by George. Folder 141
Letter from William Drew to John Drew, April 13, 1850
Letter from William Drew in Vian to his brother John Drew in Washington City. Letter concerning California Gold Rush and the Cherokee and Creek delegations. Folder 147
Letter from William H. Rogers to Col. John Drew concerning purchase of salt, December 17, 1862
Letter from William H. Rogers in North Fork to Col. John Drew in Webbers Falls asking for 20 bushels of salt for himself and his brother. He was in need of salt because he had some hogs to bacon. Rogers needs to know when he could bring a wagon down. Folder 261
Letter from William P. Denckla to John Drew, March 15, 1856
William P. Denckla in Marysville, California asked John Drew to pay Brewer $100.00. Folder 142
Letter from William P. Ross in Fort Gibson to Jno. T. Adair concerning land for industrial school for orphans, December 16, 1871
William P. Ross informed Jno. T. Adair that the council at its late session authorized the establishment of an industrial school for orphan children in the Cherokee Nation. Ross tells Adair that he was confirmed to be on the Board of Trustees. Ross told Adair that he would be willing to dispose of the land he owned near Grand Saline so it could be used for the industrial school. Orphan Asylum is written across the top of the letter in pencil. Folder 366
Letter from William P. Ross to unnamed person explaining why he could not represent Mrs. Fields' husband in a lawsuit, June 30, 1859
Letter states that William P. Ross informed Mrs. Fields that he intended to withdraw from the practice of the law out of regard to private considerations. Letter also explained other reasons for declining and a family update. Folder 249
Letter from William Potter Ross to John Drew concerning Vann estate and an order for Negro woman, February 7, 1848
Letter from William Potter Ross to John Drew concerning his note against the estate of Vann and an order for a Negro woman given to John M. Brown. Folder 117