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[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 24, 1879]

Description: Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis including a discussion between him and his parents about working and crops. In a postscript to the letter he discusses mutual acquaintances and wanting a horse from his father.
Date: August 24, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, July 24, 1882]

Description: Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. in answer to Denver's letter of May 15 in regard to the Texas Cherokee claim, and mentions Chief Fields of the Texas Cherokees.
Date: July 24, 1882
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 16, 1882]

Description: Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. regarding Potawatomi Indians contacting Vore about their land claims - spoilations and railway interests around Chicago and in Kansas. Vore has claims for losses of Shawnees amounting to $360,000, the Otoe Indians want their matters with the government handled, and the Osages have the largest interests.
Date: November 16, 1882
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 16, 1882]

Description: Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. in regards to Denver being willing to aid in prosecuting the claims of the Texas Cherokee and their associated bands, Absentee and Black Bob Shawnees requiring assistance in attending to some matters.
Date: November 16, 1882
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, January 8, 1883]

Description: Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C., regarding introducing an Act of Congress authorizing Texas Cherokees to sue the State of Texas, and the sale of Black Bob Shawnee's land in Kansas.
Date: January 8, 1883
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, January 19th, 1883]

Description: Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C., regarding Denver acting with Gore as attorney for various tribes of Indians, affairs of Potawatomi Indians, and the sale of Osage lands in Kansas.
Date: January 19, 1883
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, January 24, 1883]

Description: Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C, regarding claims of absentee Shawnee Indians, 30 mile square tract on which Potawatomi and Shawnee Indians live.
Date: January 24, 1883
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Letter from J. W. Denver to Hiram Price, January 30, 1883]

Description: Letter from J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. to Hiram Price, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, regarding condition of affairs in part of Indian Territory occupied by Potawatomi and absentee Shawnee Indians.
Date: January 30, 1883
Creator: Denver, J. W.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 29, 1883]

Description: Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C., urging General Denver to try to have Congress pass an act to enable the Texas Cherokees to institute a suit in U.S. Court.
Date: November 29, 1883
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. M. Haworth, March 3, 1884]

Description: Letter from I. G. Vore to J. M. Haworth in Washington D.C., stating that Vore secured a copy of the Treaty between the Republic of Texas and the Cherokees and their associated bands. He also hopes Davidson will succeed in getting legislation through Congress to enable him to secure the Cherokees their rights.
Date: March 3, 1884
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, April 1884]

Description: Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C., regarding claim of the Texas Cherokees and associated bands against the State of Texas, Cherokee driven from Texas in 1839 by the Lamar administration, background of claim.
Date: April 1884
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, April 3, 1884]

Description: Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. Vore states he will take all claims presented to him from Potawatomi, Caddo, Anadarko, Ioni, Penateka Comanche, Waco, Towaconie and Keechi.
Date: April 3, 1884
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, April 29, 1884]

Description: Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. In matter of relations between Absentee Shawnee and Potawatomi Indians, their removal to Kansas on thirty-square mile tract in Indian Territory, and the Potawatomi to purchase 160 acres for each head of family and Shawnee to have theirs as a gift.
Date: April 29, 1884
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Letter from Edgar B. Sutherlin to Edith Wilson, March 3, 1902]

Description: Letter from Edgar B. Sutherlin to Edith Wilson, on March 3, 1902. He apologizes for taking so long to write back, and informs her that his father has died. He also mentions his plans to join the Navy.
Date: March 3, 1902
Creator: Sutherlin, Edgar Brown
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Letter from Edgar B. Sutherlin to Edith Wilson, 1903]

Description: Letter from Edgar B. Sutherlin to Edith Wilson, in 1903, complaining that he has recently been sick, and explaining to her the work he does.
Date: 1903
Creator: Sutherlin, Edgar Brown
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Letter to Edith Wilson, July 22, 1903]

Description: Letter to Edith Wilson, on July 22, 1903, asking her to write. The author implores her not to give up on him, and promises to do anything she wants to make her happy.
Date: July 22, 1903
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Letter from L. B. H. to Edith Wilson, May 26, 1907]

Description: Letter from L. B. H. to Edith Wilson, on May 25, 1907, discussing a brother who is going to marry soon, and the strangeness of marriage.
Date: May 26, 1907
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Letter from W. S. W. to Edith Wilson, October 14, 1907]

Description: Letter from W. S. W. to Edith Wilson, on October 14, 1907, congratulating Edith on the news of her recent engagement and discussing plans for her upcoming wedding. A newspaper clipping that states Edgar B. Sutherlin and Edith Wilson have applied for a marriage license is included in the envelope.
Date: October 14, 1907
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

Irving Near Dallas

Description: Advertisement from the Irving Board of Trade, enticing farmers to move to Irving, Texas.
Date: 1908~
Creator: Irving Board of Trade
Partner: Irving Archives
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