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Cherokee

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Culture Terms

Found in 3726 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Samuel Walker to John Drew, May 22, 1837

 Item — Folder 30: [Barcode: 61.30]
Identifier: 4026.1579
Description

Letter from Samuel Walker, Vicksburg, in route to New Orleans to John Drew, near Fort Gibson, Bayou Menard, Cherokee Nation. Regarding groceries and dry goods purchased for delivery to John Drew. Requesting the $7000 cost be paid one half in 12 months and the other half in 18 months. Folder 30

Dates: May 22, 1837

Letter from Sarah F. Stapler to Chief John Ross, August 7, 1844

 Item — Folder 933: [Barcode: 187.933]
Identifier: 4026.1098-.1
Description

Letter from S. F. Stapler (Sarah), Wilmington, to Chief John Letter from S. F. Stapler (Sarah), Wilmington, to Ross, New York. Welcoming his attentions to her sister. Ross, New York. Welcoming his attentions to her sister. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 933

Dates: August 7, 1844

Letter from Sarah Forester to Uncle John Drew requesting money, February 3, mid-19th century

 Item — Folder 598: [Barcode: 61.598]
Identifier: 4026.3115-.1
Description

Sarah Forester wrote from Paint Rock, Roane County, Tennessee to her Uncle John Drew in Washington City. She asked for her uncle to send her $300.00. Letter had postmark from Kingston Te. and was addressed to John Drew of Cherokee Nation, Washington City. Folder 598

Dates: February 3, mid-19th century

Letter from Scales to Joseph Vann concerning "Babe", late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder 606: [Barcode: 61.606]
Identifier: 4026.3124
Description

Joseph Vann was the deputy sheriff. Folder 606

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Letter from Secretary Jefferson Davis to Secretary R. W. McClelland, May 24, 1853

 Item — Folder 1017: [Barcode: 187.1017]
Identifier: 4026.1192
Description

Copy of letter from Secretary of War Davis to R. W. McClelland, Secretary of Interior. Transmitting Wool's letter (May 20, 1853) and reporting lack of roll. (May 7, 1853). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 1017



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"

Dates: May 24, 1853

Letter from Secretary of State Joel Roberts of Poinsett to Cherokee delegation, January 4, 1840

 Item — Folder 689: [Barcode: 187.689]
Identifier: 4026.880-.1
Description

Letter from Secretary of State Joel Roberts Poinsett to Cherokee delegation. Reiterating banning of Chief John Ross and indicating willingness to do business with remaining portion of delegation; names of accusers to evidence which will be produced in progress of investigation (original and 2 copies). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 689

Dates: January 4, 1840

Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to Cherokee Delegation, May 18, 1838

 Item — Folder 349: [Barcode: 187.349]
Identifier: 4026.572.a-.a.1
Description

Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to Cherokee Delegation in Washington City concerning 'the project of a Treaty submitted by you.' [2 copies and envelope included] [Moulton] One folded sheet with handwritten text, in ink, on all four sides. Folder 349.

Dates: May 18, 1838

Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to Cherokee Delegation, May 18, 1838

 Item — Folder 349: [Barcode: 187.349]
Identifier: 4026.572.b-.b.3
Description

Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to Cherokee Delegation in Washington City concerning 'the project of a Treaty submitted by you.' [2 copies and envelope included] [Moulton] Two folded sheets with handwritten text, in ink, on 8 sides. Folder 349.

Dates: May 18, 1838

Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to Chief John Ross, July 15, 1837

 Item — Folder 227: [Barcode: 187.227]
Identifier: 4026.453
Description

Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to Chief John Ross stating that Colonel Lindsay has been directed to allow council on June 22, 1837. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and handwritten text in pencil on verso. Folder 227

Dates: July 15, 1837

Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to Chief John Ross, March 7, 1838

 Item — Folder 314: [Barcode: 187.314]
Identifier: 4026.538-.1
Description

Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to Chief John Ross in Washington City allowing for $5.00 per day to Seminole Deputation, excluding time spent in Washington. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and handwritten text in pencil on 4026.538.1 verso. Folder 314

Dates: March 7, 1838