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From Erwin S. Barrie to Nancy C. Russell

February 24, 1839 | ink on paper

Letter to P. Pitchlynn from Pierre Juzan regarding theft of property by four negroes

1974 | tempera on board

The Stolen Horse

December 7, 1864 | ink on paper

Letter to Henry Ross, from Lewis Ross, Fort Gibson, Cherokee Nation, describing raids on Wagon Trains from or to Fort Scott

July 25, 1883 | ink on paper

Order by Principal Chief D. W. Bushyhead to William West to report on arrest of "Moore"

September 4, 1901 | ink on paper

Letter from R. Moore to Mr. J. D. Yost concerning formation of an Anti-Horse Thief Association

mid-20th century | wild cherry wood

Bait Thief

September 19, 1839 | ink on paper

Act for Punishment of Thefts and Other Crimes Adopted by National Council

April 30, 1841 | ink on paper, wax

Affidavit of Rufus M. McWilliams

April 30, 1841 | Ink on paper, wax

Affidavit of Rufus M. McWilliams

June 3, 1841 | ink on paper, wax

Letter from John G. Ross to Chief John Ross

1797 - 1897 | ink on paper

Incomplete Copy of 12 Resolutions Protesting General Blunt's General Order Number 7

August 18, 1864 | ink on paper

Unsigned Letter from Fort Gibson to 'Secretary of War & Interior'

August 24, 1864 | ink on paper

Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton

20th century | paper

Russell Paintings Stolen by Burglars

March 27, 1939 | ink on paper

From William Taylor to Nancy C. Russell

1978 | colored pencil and tempera on matboard

Ledger Painting of Indians Stealing Military Horses

modeled 1907; lost-wax cast early 20th century | lost-wax cast in bronze

The Horse Thief

1521 | ink on paper

First official decree issued by Hernán Cortés after the conquest of Mexico Tenochtitlán

June 9, 1829 | ink on paper

Appointment of Light Horse Company and Instructions by President Walter Webber and Vice President Aaron Price