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Letters and letter-writing

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Art & Architecture Thesaurus\OBJECTS FACET\Information Forms\information forms\document genres\document genres by function\correspondence\correspondence by internal form\

Found in 384 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from M. Mayers & Bro. to John Drew concerning shipment of articles, mid-19th century

 Item — Folder 598: [Barcode: 61.598]
Identifier: 4026.3112
Description

M. Mayers & Bro. send the articles by Brady's Wagon. Folder 598

Dates: mid-19th century

Letter from M. Teresa Farrell at St. Anne's Convent addressed to Mrs. E. Vann, February 13, 1875

 Item — Folder 408: [Barcode: 61.408]
Identifier: 4026.1998
Description

Mother Mary Teresa Farrell was the Mother Superior. The letter opens with Mother Farrell addressing Emma's recent bereavement. Mother Farrell then went on to say that they could receive Emma's sister and Mr. Boudinot's daughter. The fee for the session would be $90.00 for each little girl. The letter stated that half of the money was due up front and gave a list of items the girls would need to bring. Folder 408

Dates: February 13, 1875

Letter from Maj. Geo. W. Clarke to Colonel John Drew regarding transport of supplies, muster rolls, and equipage., September 19, 1861

 Item — Folder 279: [Barcode: 61.279]
Identifier: 4026.1807
Description

Major George W. Clarke wrote from the A. Q. M. Office in Fort Smith to Colonel John Drew of the Cherokee Regiment. Folder 279

Dates: September 19, 1861

Letter from Major J. N. Norris, chief quartermaster in Indian Territory, to John W. Corser reporting on funds, October 19, 1864

 Item — Folder 329: [Barcode: 61.329]
Identifier: 4026.1857
Description

Major J. N. Norris reported that there were no funds on hand and indicated if any was received he would pay Major Vore his portion so he could take up his pay account. Folder 329

Dates: October 19, 1864

Letter from Mary addressed to Aunt Emma concerning teaching school, November 24, 1873

 Item — Folder 397: [Barcode: 61.397]
Identifier: 4026.1960
Description

Mary wrote from Tahlequah to her Aunt Emma apologizing for not keeping her promise to write faithfully. She informed her aunt that she did not have news or anything interesting to write about. Mary asked her aunt how she was getting along with her school and informed her that she doing first rate at her school and had a good boarding place. She told her aunt she did get lonesome sometimes and that she would like to see her this Christmas. Signed, "Affectionately, Mary". Folder 397

Dates: November 24, 1873

Letter from Mary E. Richmond to Mrs. Emma McCorgle concerning a music class in Muskogee, January 16, 1894

 Item — Folder 563: [Barcode: 61.563]
Identifier: 4026.3078
Description

Richmond wrote from Van Buren to McCorckle in Muskogee. Mary Ellen Richmond was school mates with Emma McCorkle at Van Buren. Mary's maiden name was Foster. She told Emma that she went and taught in Claremore and asked about the feasibility of teaching music in Muskogee. Folder 563

Dates: January 16, 1894

Letter from Milton Robinson to his mother concerning her letter, school bill, and an upcoming wedding, May 24, 1901

 Item — Folder 574: [Barcode: 61.574]
Identifier: 4027.3087-.1
Description

Milton wrote from Muskogee, Indian Territory. Milton told his mother he would get a bill for what he owed on his schooling and include it in the letter. He received a letter from Dora Johnson asking his to be a best man at her wedding on June 6th. Letter signed Milton Robinson. Folder 574

Dates: May 24, 1901

Letter from Milton Robinson to his mother concerning school, March 31, 1901

 Item — Folder 573: [Barcode: 61.573]
Identifier: 4027.3086-.1
Description

Milton wrote from Muskogee, Indian Territory. Letter stated that Bessie Lynch was going to school there and he had started guitar lessons. Letter signed Milton Robinson. Folder 573

Dates: March 31, 1901