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Parrish, Josiah L., 1806-1895. Letter, 1850.

Title: Letter, 1850.

Letter (July 15, 1850) written by Josiah L. Parrish of Portland, Oregon to Samuel R. Thurston describing his travels as Indian agent along the upper Columbia River; Parrish reports meeting with several Indian chiefs, including those of the Paloos, Yakima, Spokane, and Klikitat tribes; mentions money owed him for salary and expenses. Parrish also discusses the growth of Portland.

ArchivalResource: 4 p.

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Parrish, Josiah L., 1806-1895. Papers, 1853-1860.

Title: Papers, 1853-1860.

Papers consist of: (1) Handscript letter (December 3, 1853) written by Josiah L. Parrish stating that Dick Johnson, an Indian, has made improvements on a piece of land in Umpqua Valley (Oregon) and requesting that Johnson's claim to the land be protected; (2) handscript contract (1860) between Parrish and Andre McCally for the rental of a grist mill in Salem, Oregon.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

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