Flett, John, 1815-1892

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John Flett emigrated from the Selkirk settlement on the Red River in 1841 under the auspices of the Puget Sound Agricultural Company. Appointed in 1854 as Indian interpreter, and later subagent, under Gen. Joel Palmer, he attended all the Indian councils with Superintendent Palmer. He returned to farming in Washington Territory in 1859 and settled at Lakeview.

From the description of Indian religions notes, 1890 Jul 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702127577

Indian agent and interpreter, farmer, and blacksmith, of Washington State.

From the description of Papers, 1850-1896. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70925097

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creatorOf Flett, John, 1815-1892. Papers, 1850-1896. Washington State Historical Society
referencedIn Palmer, Joel, 1810-1881. Letters, 1855-1856. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Barry, Edward. Letter: to Mr. Fleet of North Fork, Pualup /by Edward Barry, 1863 Feb 5. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Flett, John, 1815-1892. Indian religions notes, 1890 Jul 11. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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correspondedWith Atkinson, G. H. (George Henry), 1819-1889 person
correspondedWith Banfield, John person
associatedWith Barry, Edward. person
correspondedWith Condon, Thomas, 1822-1907 person
correspondedWith Dye, Eva Emery, 1855-1947 person
associatedWith Evans, Elwood, 1828-1898. person
correspondedWith Flett, Margaret Whilford person
correspondedWith Flett, Mary person
correspondedWith Flett, Robert person
correspondedWith Flett, William George person
correspondedWith Flett, William Harvey person
correspondedWith Gibson, W. P. person
correspondedWith Kautz, August V. (August Valentine), 1826-1896 person
correspondedWith Lindsley, A. L. (Aaron Ladner), 1817-1891 person
correspondedWith Milroy, Robert Huston, 1816-1890 person
correspondedWith Minnick, Fred person
correspondedWith Palmer, Joel, 1810-1881 person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Northwest, Pacific
Washington (State)
Washington (State)
Puyallup Indian Reservation (Wash.)
Northwest, Pacific
Subject
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Pacific Coast Indians, Wars with, 1847-1865
Occupation
Blacksmiths
Farmers
Indian agents
Public officers
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Birth 1815

Death 1892

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