Letters, 1854-1884.

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Letters, 1854-1884.

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Two letters (1854, 1884) written by Joseph Showalter Smith; first letter is photocopy of original (August 5, 1854) addressed to his brother, William Smith, describing Puget Sound, personal health, and family matters; second letter is typescript copy of original (ca. 1884) written to the editor of the Oregonian correcting a statement printed in the newspaper concerning his travel to Oregon; Smith journeyed from Kansas, near the Missouri line (May 22, 1844) to Oregon City, Oregon (May 22, 1845); started his trip with Ford company but separated, spending winter at Fort Winter; reached Whitman mission (March 28, 1845) and stayed six weeks before proceeding to Oregon; mentions early employment in Oregon.

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Smith, Joseph Showalter, 1824-1884.

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Joseph Showalter Smith (1824-1884) journeyed from Kansas, near the Missouri line (May 22, 1844) to Oregon City, Oregon (May 22, 1845). He started his trip with Ford company but separated, spending winter at Fort Winter. He reached Whitman mission (March 28, 1845) and stayed six weeks before proceeding to Oregon From the description of Joseph Showalter Smith letter to Joel G. Leatherman [manuscript], 1849 February 11. (Oregon Historical Society Research Librar...