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Cherokee

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Culture Terms

Found in 3726 Collections and/or Records:

Letter of introduction from R. E. Blackstone to Messrs. Marcum and Barnes for Robert Liner , April 4, 1885

 Item — Folder 524: [Barcode: 61.524]
Identifier: 4026.3006
Description

R. E. Blackstone was a merchant in Webbers Falls, Indian Territory. This letter of introduction was a character reference Robert Liner who had been charged with introducing liquor. Blackstone stated that Mr. Liner was a steady hard worker who was well respected and he believed Liner to be innocent of the charge. Letter signed R. E. Blackstone. Folder 524

Dates: April 4, 1885

Letter of introduction of John Drew, January 31, 1851

 Item — Folder 145: [Barcode: 61.145]
Identifier: 4026.1679
Description

Letter written in Fort Smith from James Tolleffer introducing John Drew to Messengers Hopkins, Brothers & Co. Folder 145

Dates: January 31, 1851

Letter of R. C. Griffin, Office of Indian Affairs, Transmitting Dalton Letter of August 27, 1859 to George Butler, August 27, 1859

 Item — Folder 1057: [Barcode: 187.1057]
Identifier: 4026.1229
Description

Letter of R. C. Griffin, Office of Indian Affairs, transmitting Dalton letter of August 27, 1859 to George Butler. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1057

Dates: August 27, 1859

Letter Reporting that Uncle Mackey States There is a Presidential Order to Arrest Delegation for Opposing Treaty, November 18, 1836

 Item — Folder 206: [Barcode: 187.206]
Identifier: 4026.422-.1
Description

Letter (fragments missing) written at Gunter's Landing and addressed "Dear Father". Reporting that Uncle Mackey states there is a Presidential Order to arrest the delegation for opposing the Treaty of New Echota; removal beginning. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 206

Dates: November 18, 1836

Letter Signed Agili Written to Chief John Ross, September 22, 1837

 Item — Folder 246: [Barcode: 187.246]
Identifier: 4026.470
Description

Letter signed Agili written to Chief John Ross in Washington City. (Written in Cherokee Syllabary) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 246

Dates: September 22, 1837

Letter Signed by 12 'Friends' to Chief John Ross, August 17, 1836

 Item — Folder 192: [Barcode: 187.192]
Identifier: 4026.252-.1
Description

Letter signed by 12 'friends' requesting Chief John Ross to attend General Council at New Echota on September 12 as a member of the committee. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 192

Dates: August 17, 1836

Letter Signed by Captains Cherokee Forces at Camp Babcock' to Brigadier General J. G. Blunt, November 24, 1862

 Item — Folder 1165: [Barcode: 187.1165]
Identifier: 4026.1357-.1
Description

Letters signed by Captains Cherokee Forces at Camp Babcock - see names another page' (not found) to Brigadier General J. G. Blunt citing conditions after withdrawal of Weir's forces and depredations by Confederates retreating from the Battle of Maysville. Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1165

Dates: November 24, 1862

Letter Signed by George Blair, Situagi, Sweetwater, and Peter to Chief John Ross, Taylor, McCoy, Timson, and Hair Conrad, April 10, 1834

 Item — Folder 107: [Barcode: 187.107]
Identifier: 4026.143
Description

Letter signed by George Blair, Situagi, Sweetwater, and Peter of Aquohee District to Chief John Ross, Taylor, McCoy, Timson, and Hair Conrad in Washington City as a delegation. Enclosing certifications and commenting on Cherokees "deceived by the mixed blood emigrants" and enrolling for removal. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 107

Dates: April 10, 1834

Letter Signed by Nine Delegates to Benjamin F. Butler, February 22, 1837

 Item — Folder 211: [Barcode: 187.211]
Identifier: 4026.437-.1
Description

Letter signed by nine delegates to Benjamin F. Butler, Secretary of War, seeking a meeting. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 211

Dates: February 22, 1837