Notes on the history of Oregon ... and his connection therewith, 1870s?

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Notes on the history of Oregon ... and his connection therewith, 1870s?

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Describes his early life in New York; admission to the bar; voyage to San Francisco in 1850; Rogue River War of 1851; service in the legislature, 1852; his contributions to the law code; service as Collector of Customs for the Southern District of Oregon; his law practice in Portland; and his accomplishments as Civil War governor.

Originals : 33 leaves ; 32 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (35 exposures) : negative (Rich. 105:10) and positive.

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Oregon. Legislative Assembly

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Gibbs, A. C. (Addison Crandall), 1825-1886

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Addison Crandall Gibbs (1825-1886) was the Civil War governor of Oregon, a Union supporter, a lawyer, and a businessman. He came to Oregon in 1852, married Margaret M. Wilkins in 1854, was elected governor in 1862, and served as a U.S. Attorney in 1872. Gibbs was instrumental in founding the "Union League." He also served on the board of Willamette University. Gibbs died in London, December of 1886. From the description of Addison Crandall Gibbs papers [manuscript}, 1858-1886. (Orego...