Biography of Samuel Royal Thurston : Salem, Oregon : ms., 1879.

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Biography of Samuel Royal Thurston : Salem, Oregon : ms., 1879.

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Describes Thurston's early life in Maine and Iowa, overland journey to Oregon, 1847, service in the Oregon legislature, 1848-1849, and as Delegate to Congress, 1849. Concludes with copies of letters, 1850-1851, by Thurston and others concerning the financial interests of the Hudson's Bay Company and John McLoughlin.

Originals : 45 leaves ; 32 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (48 exposures) : negative (Rich. 105:14) and positive.

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