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Cherokee

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Culture Terms

Found in 3726 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from R. A. Hosey to Dr. Chas Ross, March 24, 1899

 Item — Folder 1350: [Barcode: 187.1350]
Identifier: 3826.7585
Description

Letter from Hosey to Dr. Chas. Ross. Single sheet of paper with letterhead and handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1350

Dates: March 24, 1899

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. D. Ross to Chief John Ross, March 16, 1838

 Item — Folder 320: [Barcode: 187.320]
Identifier: 4026.544-.1
Description

Letter from R. D. Ross in Lawrenceville to Chief John Ross. Postscript by J. M. Ross. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 320

Dates: March 16, 1838

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 Ralph Dresback, Choska, I.T. to A.E.W. Robertson, Muskogee, August 15, 1902

 Item — Folder 45: [Barcode: 228.45]
Identifier: 3827.2868
Description

Letter from Ralph Dresback concerning translation of manuscripts into Creek language. Folder 45

Dates: August 15, 1902

Letter from Rebecca B. Spring to Chief John Ross, March 14, 1863

 Item — Folder 1180: [Barcode: 187.1180]
Identifier: 4026.1379-.1
Description

Letter from Rebecca B. Spring in Englewood, Perth Amboy, New Jersey to Chief John Ross congratulating him on New York Tribune report that Cherokee contemplate emancipation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1180

Dates: March 14, 1863

Letter from Return J. Meigs to Captain Charles Hicks, December 19, 1815

 Item — Folder 3: [Barcode: 187.3]
Identifier: 4026.20
Description

Letter from Return J. Meigs, Cherokee Agent, to Captain Charles Hicks. Seeking return of narrative relative to the boundary line and any additional info Hicks has acquired. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 3

Dates: December 19, 1815