Indian Territory
Found in 1219 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from R. M. French to Wm. West concerning two escaped convicts, July 19, 1882
R. M. French was the High Sheriff and was writing to William West the sheriff of the Canadian District in the Cherokee Nation. The letter gives the names and descriptions of two convicts who escaped from the insane asylum on the afternoon of July 19, 1882. The names of the two convicts were Isaac Daugherty and Doast Bennette. Folder 477
Letter from R. Moore to Mr. J. D. Yost concerning formation of an Anti-Horse Thief Association, September 4, 1901
R. Moore wrote from Foreman, Indian Territory to Mr. J. D. Yost in Ketchum, Indian Territory. The letter stated that he received the petition to starts an Anti-Horse Thief Association lodge at Black Jack School House. Moore thought there had been a mistake and asked Yost to contact him concerning the matter. Letter signed R. Moore Foreman P.O. Ind. Terry. Folder 575
Letter from Ralph Dresback, Choska, I.T. to A.E.W. Robertson, Muskogee, August 15, 1902
Letter from Ralph Dresback concerning translation of manuscripts into Creek language. Folder 45
Letter from Richard Crossland to John Ross concerning Crossland case, December 19, 1855
Letter from Richard Crossland in Webbers Falls to Principal Chief John Ross asking him to intervene in Crossland case. Folder 216
Letter from Richard Drew to John Drew asking to borrow money, May 13, 1847
Letter from Richard Drew in Washington City to his brother John Drew asking to borrow $200.00. Richard reports commission is rejecting eastern claims and will do so with western claims. Folder 101
Letter from Robert Armstrong to Col. John Drew concerning ponies, October 28, 1861
Robert Armstrong wrote from Choska, Creek Nation offering to sell 25 ponies to meet the needs of his men. Folder 297
Letter from Robert B. Ross, Tahlequah, November 20, 1899
Letter from Robert B. Ross, Tahlequah to W. H. Dahrouh, Miami. Regarding latter's appointment, and seeking his endorsement as Clerk of U.S. Court for Northern District of Indian Territory. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1352
Letter from Robert H. Hynds to General John Cocke, January 5, 1843
Letter from Robert H. Hynds in Dandridge, Georgia, to General John Cocke, recollecting his journey to the Cherokee Nation in 1827. He went to negotiate a treaty for the cession of lands east of the Mississippi. Folder 28
Letter from Robert L. Owen, U.S. Senate to Rebecca M. Swain, December 15,1911
Letter from Robert L. Owen, U.S. Senate to Rebecca M. Swain regarding visit to Vinita (with envelope). Folder 11
Letter from S. A. Worcester at New Echota to "Brother and Sister" explaining withdrawal of case before U.S. Supreme Court, February 1, 1832
Letter from S. A. Worcester at New Echota to "Brother and Sister" explaining withdrawal of case before U.S. Supreme Court, reprinted in Muskogee Daily Phoenix. Folder 3