Most petitions are requests for protection from attacks by Indians. Series is arranged chronologically by date of petition. Reports show date and location of sale, lot number, purchaser's name and residence, lot description, amount of sale, and remarks. Series is arranged alphabetically by sale location. Series documents personal and official communications between Quartermaster J.W. Drew and other individuals and organizations.
Correspondence shows date and names of senders and recipients.
Series is arranged alphabetically by correspondent's surname. Series documents claims filed with the territorial government for services and supplies provided to the Oregon Military Department during the Rogue River Indian War. Records include receipts, vouchers, account statements, claims, service certificates, affidavits, suspended claims lists, and correspondence. Series is arranged alphabetically by claimant's name. Rosters show enlistment location, date, signatures of enlistees, and enlistment oath.