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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 Dr. W. W. Campbell to John Drew concerning tooth ache, mid-19th century

 Item — Folder 598: [Barcode: 61.598]
Identifier: 4026.1111
Description

Dr. W. W. Campbell informed Mr. John Drew that he did not have two of the remedies inquired about but did not think those would work any way. Dr. Campbell did have nitric acid and that was recommended to kill the nerve. Dr. Campbell would come down with the antidote and if that did not work he would extract the tooth. Folder 598

Dates: mid-19th century

Letter from E. A. Hayes to W. G. Robinson concerning permits for farm laborers, January 20, 1879

 Item — Folder 445: [Barcode: 61.445]
Identifier: 4026.2031
Description

Letter from E. A. Hayes, Commissioner for the Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs who was in Washington. Hayes informed W. G. Robinson that he had received his application for farm laborer permits but needed testimonials of character and fitness to be in Indian Country before the permit could be granted. Letter signed, E. A. Hayes. Folder 445

Dates: January 20, 1879

Letter from E. G. Chiles to Mr. Robinson concerning the money Chiles owed to Robinson and horses, October 31, 1873

 Item — Folder 394: [Barcode: 61.394]
Identifier: 4026.1859
Description

E. G. Chiles informed Mr. Robinson that as soon as he could get his 15 to 20 bails of cotton ready for the gin, he could pay Robinson back. He also told Robinson he wanted him to ship the horses to him at Denison. Note written in pencil on verso stated, "75 Bushel of corn from John Candy, 25 Bushel of corn from Gen Vaut". Folder 394

Dates: October 31, 1873

Letter from E. Hicks at Comanche-Peak, Texas to John Drew, March 17, 1846

 Item — Folder 89: [Barcode: 61.89]
Identifier: 4026.1590
Description

Letter from E. Hicks at Comanche-Peak, Texas to John Drew describing his visits with Comanches, Wichita, Waco, Caddo and Tawakonis. Letter also mentions Governor Butler, Mr. Doodey and Judge Hicks. Folder 89

Dates: March 17, 1846

Letter from Elijah Hicks to John Drew concerning land in Alabama and Tennessee, January 3, 1855

 Item — Folder 204: [Barcode: 61.204]
Identifier: 4026.1739
Description

Letter from Elijah Hicks in Washington City to John Drew. Elijah Hicks reports on delegations efforts to secure a treaty to sell neutral land and unsold school lands in Alabama and Tennessee. Folder 204

Dates: January 3, 1855

Letter from Eliza Robinson to W. G. Robinson concerning family and health, September 8, 1872

 Item — Folder 374: [Barcode: 61.374]
Identifier: 4026.1941
Description

Eliza Robinson wrote from Cedar Bluff College to her Brother, W. G. Robinson. Eliza tells her brother that she is glad to hear from him and hopes to write each other more often. She updates her brother on his friends at home and other family. At the end of her letter she tells her brother that their Uncle Will bought her a saddle. She also states that she wants to see him soon and that he should bring his Indian wife. Folder 374

Dates: September 8, 1872

Letter from Eliza to her brother concerning travels home, December 14, 1883

 Item — Folder 513: [Barcode: 61.513]
Identifier: 4026.2095
Description

Eliza asked her brother for help traveling home and what she should do. The letter was written in Alluwe, previously known as Lightning Creek, Indian Territory. Letter signed "Eliza". Folder 513

Dates: December 14, 1883