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Cherokee

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Culture Terms

Found in 3726 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from W. G. Robinson to Emma about staying in Muskogee longer than expected, September 22, 1873

 Item — Folder 393: [Barcode: 61.393]
Identifier: 4026.1958
Description

The ink on the page was smudged and transferred to the bottom blank part of the paper when the letter was folded. W. G. Robinson informed his wife, Emma, that Mr. Hill wanted him to stay to take charge of his cattle. He told Emma that John would help her make her apple butter. He signed the letter "Your devoted Husband" Folder 393

Dates: September 22, 1873

Letter from W. H. Hendricks in Fort Gibson, Indian Territory to the Cherokee Delegation in Washington , April 16, 1896

 Item — Folder 48: [Barcode: 17.48]
Identifier: 4026.5493
Description

Letter from W. H. Hendricks in Fort Gibson, Indian Territory to the Cherokee Delegation in Washington regarding a resolution passed by the Old Settlers at their convention. Folder 48

Dates: April 16, 1896

Letter from W. H. Porter to Friend Eno, November 4, 1860

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 37
Identifier: 3826.1286
Description

Letter from W. H. Porter in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Friend Eno. He states that George Johnson killed Old Wiley, an enslaved man belonging to Judge Wheeler, and that a five hundred dollar reward is being offered. Porter also warns Eno not to let another enslaved person named Arch Stand escape. Folder 37

Dates: November 4, 1860

Letter from W. L. Marcy to Chief John Ross, August 14, 1845

 Item — Folder 971: [Barcode: 187.971]
Identifier: 4026.1132
Description

Letter from W. L. Marcy, Secretary of War, to Ross & Headmen of the Nation. Conveying President's request for an accounting to prove that school and orphan food moneys have not been used to defray ordinary national expenses. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 971

Dates: August 14, 1845

Letter from W. Mackey in Choctaw Nation to Mrs. Emma Vann, March 22, 1875

 Item — Folder 409: [Barcode: 61.409]
Identifier: 4026.1999
Description

Letter stated that he had visited the Adair's and wishes to know when the trial was to begin. Letter also had calculation written on recto in pencil. Folder 409

Dates: March 22, 1875

Letter from W. P. Adair to Col. John Drew concerning rent for salt works, April 27, 1865

 Item — Folder 333: [Barcode: 61.333]
Identifier: 4026.1861
Description

Letter was from Head Quarters of the 1st Indian Brigade at Camp Maury. Folder 333

Dates: April 27, 1865

Letter from W. P. Adair to John Drew regarding Negro property and a lawsuit, November 20, 1856

 Item — Folder 223: [Barcode: 61.223]
Identifier: 4026.1760
Description

Letter inquiring about Negro property owned by Jesse Leak, and Jefferson McKinzie's proposed suit against these Negroes. Folder 223

Dates: November 20, 1856

Letter from W. P. Boudinot addressed to John concerning seed potatoes, March 24, 1870

 Item — Folder 362: [Barcode: 61.362]
Identifier: 4026.1930
Description

Letter was probably to John T. Drew. Folder 362

Dates: March 24, 1870

Letter from W. P. Boudinot in Greenleaf to John, November 22, 1868

 Item — Folder 348: [Barcode: 61.348]
Identifier: 4026.1872-.3
Description

Letter contains advice on whether to study Latin and mentions John Vann. Folder 348

Dates: November 22, 1868