Autobiographical sketches of the life and adventures of David Shelton, 1887.

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Autobiographical sketches of the life and adventures of David Shelton, 1887.

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Recollections of troubles with Pawnees en route to Oregon. 1847; Marcus Whitman before the massacre; difficulties of travel in early Oregon; the California mines, 1849; settlement on Puget Sound, 1852-1853; experiences in the legislature and milita; life in Skookum Bay.

Originals : 16 leaves ; 32 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (18 exposures) : negative (Rich. 107:4) and positive.

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Shelton, David C.

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Whitman, Marcus, 1802-1847

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Marcus and Narcissa Whitman served as missionaries to the Cayuse Indians at Waiilatpu (near Walla Walla, Washington) from 1836 until they were murdered in 1847. They operated under the auspices of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. From the description of Letters, 1834-1847. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 31911271 Marcus Whitman was born on September 4, 1802 in Rushville, New York. His father's early death necessitate...