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Indian Territory

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Places
Scope Note: Authorities\Attributes\Geography\

Found in 1219 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Capt. I. G. Vore to Colonel John Drew concerning lead and teamsters, July 12, 1862

 Item — Folder 316: [Barcode: 61.316]
Identifier: 4026.1844
Description

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

Dates: July 12, 1862

Letter from Carolyn Thomas Foreman to Martin Winger at the Gilcrease Museum, October 18, 1958

 Item — Folder 54: [Barcode: 228.54]
Identifier: 3827.2888-.3
Description

Letter from Carolyn Thomas Foreman pertains to the sisters of Alice M. Robertson and contains assorted notes. Folder 54

Dates: October 18, 1958

Letter from Charles B. Johnson to John Drew, February 9, 1852

 Item — Folder 179: [Barcode: 61.179]
Identifier: 4026.1714
Description

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

Dates: February 9, 1852

Letter from Charley P. Mitchell to William Robinson, Esq. concerning horses, December 3, 1885

 Item — Folder 532: [Barcode: 61.532]
Identifier: 4026.3012
Description

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

Dates: December 3, 1885

Letter from Cherokee delegates to Secretary of War W. S. Marcy concerning Treaty of 1846 Old Settler claims, May 11, 1848

 Item — Folder 121: [Barcode: 61.121]
Identifier: 4026.1664
Description

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

Dates: May 11, 1848

Letter from Chief John Ross to Captain William Armstrong, July 2, 1839

 Item — Folder 575: [Barcode: 187.575]
Identifier: 4026.773-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Captain William Armstrong, Supt. of Indian Affairs, Indian Territory. Reporting large number of Cherokees assembled at Illinois Camp Ground and asking him to induce the Old Settler Chiefs to join them. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 575

Dates: July 2, 1839

Letter from Col. D. H. Cooper to Hon. Motey Kinnard concerning meeting with Hopoithyarlolar, October 21, 1861

 Item — Folder 291: [Barcode: 61.291]
Identifier: 4026.1819
Description

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

Dates: October 21, 1861

Letter from Col. D. H. Cooper to John Drew about Hopoithlahola, October 27, 1860s

 Item — Folder 256: [Barcode: 61.256]
Identifier: 4026.1789.37
Description

D. H. Cooper writes from Camp Porter to John Drew at Fort Gibson. Folder 256

Dates: October 27, 1860s

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

 Item — Folder 300: [Barcode: 61.300]
Identifier: 4026.1828
Description

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

Dates: November 10, 1861

Letter from Col. Douglas H. Cooper to Lt. Col. Will P. Ross concerning equipment for John Drew's Regiment, October 21, 1861

 Item — Folder 292: [Barcode: 61.292]
Identifier: 4026.1820
Description

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

Dates: October 21, 1861