Letters and letter-writing
Found in 384 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C. C. Belcher asking for $5.12 1/2 to Ezekiel Starr, March 10, 1853
Folder 137
Letter from C. J. Hanks in Webbers Falls to John L. McCorkle concerning the Ross party, Judge Woodall, and a bribery scandal, October 4, 1876
C. J. Hanks reported that the Ross Party was losing ground and that Judge Woodall was anticipated to be reinstated. If Judge Woodall was reinstated McCorkle could return to the nation. Letter also mentioned bribery scandal against Brown and Fields in Markham Claims. Folder 428
Letter from Capt. I. G. Vore to Colonel John Drew concerning lead and teamsters, July 12, 1862
I. G. Vore states that he sent all the lead he had, about 150 lbs., and some cooking vessels. Vore also states that he had three Missouri teamsters which he could do without if someone needed them. He mentioned that they were not good teamsters but might make good soldiers. Folder 316
Letter from Charles B. Johnson to John Drew, February 9, 1852
Letter from Charles B. Johnson for Johnson and Grimes in Fort Smith to John Drew. Grimes was in New Orleans to make purchases. Folder 179
Letter from Charley P. Mitchell to William Robinson, Esq. concerning horses, December 3, 1885
Charley P. Mitchell wrote from Ft. Worth, Texas. Letter was on Grand Lodge of Louisiana letterhead indicating it was written in New Orleans, however the signature includes Ft. Worth, Texas. The letter is concerning the trade of 42 good cow horses that were used on the trail last spring. Folder 532
Letter from Cherokee delegates to Secretary of War W. S. Marcy concerning Treaty of 1846 Old Settler claims, May 11, 1848
Letter from John L. McCoy, John G. Harnage, and Aaron Hicks to Secretary of War W. S. The three men served as delegates for the Old Settlers. The Letter was concerning Old Settler claims under the Treaty of 1846. Folder 121
Letter from Col. D. H. Cooper to Hon. Motey Kinnard concerning meeting with Hopoithyarlolar, October 21, 1861
Motey Kinnard [sic] was the Principal Chief of the Creek Nation and D. H. Cooper was a Confederate Colonel. Cooper confirmed that he received the communication requesting his presence at the meeting with Hopoithyarhola tomorrow morning. Cooper informed Kinnard that he would be there as early as possible. Folder 291
Letter from Col. D. H. Cooper to John Drew about Hopoithlahola, October 27, 1860s
D. H. Cooper writes from Camp Porter to John Drew at Fort Gibson. Folder 256
Letter from Col. Douglas H. Cooper to Lt. Col. W. P. Ross concerning movement of the regiment and relations with the Creeks, November 10, 1861
Col. Cooper wrote from Camp Pike, Creek Nation, to Lt. Col. William P. Ross in Fort Gibson. Col. Cooper asked regiment to move in the direction of "Coody's" to get in rear of the Kansas force. Dock Janison and 1000 Jayhawkers were reported to be joining Hopeoithlayahola. Folder 300
Letter from Col. Douglas H. Cooper to Lt. Col. Will P. Ross concerning equipment for John Drew's Regiment, October 21, 1861
Douglas H. Cooper wrote from camp six miles southeast of Council Grounds to William P. Ross at Camp Porter. The letter informs Ross that his communication has been received and he will confer personally with Colonel Drew in reference to this equipment of his regiment. He states that he will do everything in his power to have the wants of the regiment supplied. Folder 292