George W. Benge Manuscript Collection
Found in 67 Collections and/or Records:
Essay by Miss Ossie Wiggins, June 7, 1913
Essay by Miss Ossie Wiggins, Salutatorian, Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville, Texas, concerning Texas Cherokee Claim of land rights. This essay won an award in 1913. Folder 60
Grocery License for Hart, Vann & Co. in Fort Gibson, C.N., October 17, 1891
Grocery License for Hart, Vann & Co. in Fort Gibson, C.N. Folder 23
Letter from B. W. Alberty to his cousin, T. M. Buffington, August 8, 1900
Letter from B. W. Alberty to his cousin, T. M. Buffington, regarding a search of the Old Settler's Roll for the names of John Riley and Susanna Riley. Folder 51
Letter from C. G. Matheny to George Benge and a copy of a land office document dated December 6, 1876, January 1913
A typed letter from C. G. Matheny to George Benge which includes an enclosed copy of a land office document dated December 6, 1876 and also states Matheny's proposed fee for services in helping the Cherokees claim title to their Texas lands. Folder 55
Letter from C. G. Matheny to Miss Benge expressing sorrow at the death of her father, George Benge, February 18, 1919
Typed letter from C. G. Matheny to Miss Benge expressing sorrow at the death of her father, George Benge. Folder 58
Letter from C. J. Harris, Executive Office, Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, Indian Territory, December 3, 1896
Letter from C. J. Harris, Executive Office, Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, Indian Territory, requesting additional funds be appropriated to cover expenses incurred by the Cherokee Delegation to Washington City during the previous session of Congress. Folder 49
Letter from "Catoosa" to Benge, January 10, 1891
Letter from "Catoosa" to Benge referring to the coming election and the reaction in Claremore. The last section of the letter is written in the Cherokee syllabary. Folder 17
Letter from D. M. Lipe to Benge, November 19, 1890
Letter from D. M. Lipe to Benge concerning the Oo-Wa-La Indian Territory being leased by noncitizens and causing duress among the full bloods. The letter also mentions the coming election for Chief. Folder 11
Letter from D. M. Lipe to Benge, January 7, 1891
Letter from D. M. Lipe to Benge discussing the coming election for chief and a cattle law which is on the books that will have adverse effects locally with the influx of Texas cattle. Folder 16
Letter from D. W. Bushyhead to R. L. Owen, Indian Agent, Muskogee, I.T., January 5, 1888
Letter from D. W. Bushyhead to R. L. Owen, Indian Agent, Muscogee, and I.T. concerning some accusations of altering returns in the election of Chief and councilors. Folder 1