United States. Army. Washington Territorial Volunteers

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The Washington Territorial volunteers were authorized by an Act passed by the Washington Territorial Legislative Assembly January 26, 1855 to organize a militia. With the outbreak of the Native American War east of the Cascades in October 1855, Acting Governor Charles H. Mason called for the raising of Volunteer companies, and those companies comprising the First Regiment of Washington Territory were mustered into service on 14 Oct. 1855 in the Army of the United States. These Volunteer companies were mustered out in December 1855 so when Gov. Isaac Stevens returned in Jan. 1856 from his Treaty with the Native Americans he assumed the responsibility for the Territory of mustering into service one thousand volunteers. These companies formed the Second Regiment of Washington Territory Volunteers, Army of the United States.

From the description of Washington Territory Volunteer papers, 1854-1861. (Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State). WorldCat record id: 276783970

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creatorOf United States. Army. Washington Territorial Volunteers. Washington Territory Volunteer papers, 1854-1861. Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State
creatorOf United States. Army. Washington Territorial Volunteers. Washington Territory Volunteer records [microform], 1854-1858. Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State
referencedIn Kelley, William, d. 1871. Muster roll, 1855 Oct 1. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn McLean, Sarah Kilbreth. McLean papers, 1861-1913. William L. Clements Library
referencedIn McLean papers 1861-1913 McLean papers William L. Clements Library
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associatedWith Kelley, William, d. 1871. person
associatedWith McLean, Sarah Kilbreth person
associatedWith McLean, Sarah Kilbreth. person
correspondedWith Stevens, Isaac Ingalls, 1818-1862 person
associatedWith Washington State Archives. corporateBody
associatedWith Washington State Library. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Washington Territory
Washington (State)
Washington Territory
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Indians of North America
Pacific Coast Indians, Wars with, 1847-1865
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Active 1854

Active 1858

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