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Letters and letter-writing

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
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Found in 384 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Florence M. F. Buchanan to J. L. McCorkle concerning an item Buchanan received from McCorkle, April 26, 1891

 Item — Folder 550: [Barcode: 61.550]
Identifier: 4026.3069
Description

Letter on Springfield F. & M. Insurance Company in Chicago. Red Text on letterhead reads, "Jas. C. Buchanan, Soliciting Agent, Webbers Falls, Indian Territory". The letter opens with the salutation "Please accept this as a token of esteem by one who remembers where turkeys and honey came from". Buchanan stated that the item received was not as white as Buchanan would have liked. Buchanan would have given a nicer one. Folder 550

Dates: April 26, 1891

Letter from Frank Armstrong to Col. Instructing him to concentrate his regiment and move to directed location, October 13, 1861

 Item — Folder 288: [Barcode: 61.288]
Identifier: 4026.1816
Description

Frank Armstrong was from Adjutant General Division, Headquarters Division, Camp Jackson in Arkansas. Armstrong wrote to Colonel John Drew who was commanding the Cherokee Regiment in Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation. The letter instructed Drew to concentrate his regiment as soon as he could and march to southern line of Kansas and take position on the Neosho River. Folder 288

Dates: October 13, 1861

Letter from Gabriel Zunwalt to John Drew, June 18, 1853

 Item — Folder 189: [Barcode: 61.189]
Identifier: 4026.1724
Description

Letter from Gabriel Zunwalt in Petersburg, Texas to John Drew in Fort Gibson, Arkansas. Gabriel Zunwalt was looking for a man named Peter Harper. Folder 189

Dates: June 18, 1853

Letter from George Downing to Capt. A. J. Nicholson, care of Col. W. C. Young, October 26, 1861

 Item — Folder 295: [Barcode: 61.295]
Identifier: 4026.1823
Description

George Downing wrote to Capt. A. J. Nicholson in Fort Smith, Arkansas requesting a certificate approved by the colonel of the regiment for the services he rendered with his wagon last summer. Folder 295

Dates: October 26, 1861

Letter from George S. Birnie to John Drew concerning warrants and purchasing Negros, October 1, 1859

 Item — Folder 253: [Barcode: 61.253]
Identifier: 4026.1786
Description

Letter from George S. Birnie in Fort Smith to John Drew in Webbers Falls. George asks if the list of warrants he provided are worthless. George also asks if there are any young Negro boys or girls that can be purchased at a reasonable price. George also asks that John inform him if he has a young yellow woman and child to sell. Folder 253

Dates: October 1, 1859

Letter from George W. Clarke to John Drew reporting on per capital money, September 2, 1857

 Item — Folder 229: [Barcode: 61.229]
Identifier: 4026.1766
Description

Letter from George W. Clarke in Van Buren to John Drew in Fort Gibson. Letter reported on state of things in regard to per capital money, especially claims of Col. Stambaugh. Folder 229

Dates: September 2, 1857

Letter from Girt Jolly to Soup Watts regarding a horse purchase, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder 606: [Barcode: 61.606]
Identifier: 4026.3128
Description

Girt Jolly asked Mr. Watts if he had stolen the black horse he let him have. Letter signed Girt Jolly. Letter addressed to Soup Watts, Vian, Illinois District, Cherokee Nation. Folder 606

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Letter from H. F. Kincaid to W. G. Robinson concerning guns and ammunition, August 17, 1880

 Item — Folder 455: [Barcode: 61.455]
Identifier: 4026.2040
Description

Letter was send from the Office of U. S. Commissioner of the Eastern District of Arkansas located in Muskogee, Indian Territory. The letter was written by H. F. Kincaid, United States Commissioner and U. S. Pension Notary to W. G. Robinson Esq. in Webbers Falls. Letter stated that he was sending a pistol and ammunition with offer to sell others to neighbors. Letter signed Kincaid. Folder 455

Dates: August 17, 1880

Letter from H. J. Vann in Webbers Falls to Mrs. Emma Robinson concerning pay per permit, June 23, 1876

 Item — Folder 422: [Barcode: 61.422]
Identifier: 4026.2012
Description

H. J. Vann asked Mrs. Robinson if she send the pay for the permit that W. P. Payne got for her. Vann was making his quarterly report to the Treasurer soon and needed all the receipts. Letter signed H. J. Vann. Folder 422

Dates: June 23, 1876

Letter from H. Lindsey in Eufaula to Mrs. Emma Roberson in Webbers Falls concerning unpaid bill, March 6, 1877

 Item — Folder 431: [Barcode: 61.431]
Identifier: 4026.3546
Description

H. Lindsey wrote Emma from Eufaula, Indian Territory. Emma was in Webbers Falls, Cherokee Nation. The letter informed Mrs. Robinson that she was indebted to Mr. Lindsey $10.00 from 1873. He asked that she pay the amount to S. S. Cobb & Co. Folder 431

Dates: March 6, 1877