John Drew Manuscript Collection
Found in 1431 Collections and/or Records:
Permit for John Latty to labor as a farmer in the Canadian District of the Cherokee Nation, January 18, 1884
Permit granted to W. G. Robinson, a Cherokee citizen, to employ John Latty as a farmer for the term of twelve months. Permit signed by John Smith, Clerk of the Canadian District in the Cherokee Nation. Folder 515
Permit from Cherokee Agency East allowing Benjamin Bracket family to migrate to Cherokee Country West, October 30, 1838
Permit signed by Nat Smith, Superintendent Cherokee Emigration, Cherokee Nation East allowing migration of Benjamin Bracker and family by contract to the Cherokee Country West where they are to report to the agent. Amount of two hundred and fifty dollars. Unexplained noted on permit. Folder 33
Permit issued to W. G. Robinson concerning employment of William McGrew, March 16, 1879
Permit allowed W. G. Robinson, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, to employee William McGrew, a citizen of the United States, for one year as a farm laborer. The permit was signed by E. A. Hayes, Commissioner. Folder 446
Personal letter form John addressed to Sister, March 26, 1876
Personal letter from D. H. Burk to J. L. McCorkle concerning moving back to Indian Territory from California , September 8, 1891
D. H. Burk wrote from Forestville, California to J. L. McCorkle in Webbers Falls, Indian Territory. Burk contemplated returning to Indian Territory from California. Inquired about doctors in Webbers Falls. Folder 555
Personal letter from Eliza Robinson to her sister Emma, December 19, 1904
Eliza Robinson wrote to her sister from Morris, Indian Territory. Eliza informed her sister of her plans to visit. Letter signed Eliza Robinson. Folder 580
Personal letter from Eliza to her brother concerning visiting and coming home at Christmas, September 24, 1883
Eliza asked her brother to come visit and bring Mary. She planned on coming home at Christmas but hoped to see him before then. The letter was written in Lightning Creek, Indian Territory. Letter signed Eliza. Folder 510
Personal letter from Elizabeth Robinson to her daughter-in-law Emma concerning her letter, crops, faith, and Katie's schooling, June 21, 1880
Elizabeth wrote her daughter-in-law Emma but refers to her as daughter and signed the letter your devoted mother till death. The letter stated how precious Emma's recent letter was. Elizabeth updated Emma on the crops and livestock. Elizabeth encouraged Emma to be a good Christian and to encourage her husband William to do the same. Elizabeth told Emma that she would love to have Katie stay with them and go to school at Cedar Bluff. Letter signed Elizabeth Robinson. Folder 452
Personal letter from Elizabeth Robinson to her dear little Daughter Mary, March 21, 1881
Letter said that she was so happy to receive her last letter. She updated Mary on farming and livestock. Folder 464
Personal letter from Elizabeth Robinson to her son W. G. Robinson concerning a trade, Kate's schooling, and the crops, May 30, 1880
Elizabeth wrote her son informing him that she waits to hear from him. In her last letter she informed him of a trade she wanted to make concerning her home and asked for his opinion. She hoped that by the fall her son could send Kate to school. She sent her love to her son and his family. Letter signed Elizabeth Robinson. Folder 451