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Order from Maj. George W. Clarke to Col. John Drew concerning the purchase of beef and salt

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Major George W. Clarke was the Quarter Master at Fort Smith and Colonel John Drew was with the Cherokee Mounted Rifles. Major Clarke ordered Colonel John Drew to instruct his Quartermaster or Commissary to purchase fresh beef and salt at the lowest price in the open market. Major Clarke instructs that the purchase will be used for rations. Folder 275

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Title(s): 
Order from Maj. George W. Clarke to Col. John Drew concerning the purchase of beef and salt
Culture: 
Native Americans, Cherokee
Date: 
September 2, 1861
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Order
Accession No: 
4026.1803
Previous Number(s): 
74708
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Drew Manuscript Collection
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