Letters, 1837-1899.

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Letters, 1837-1899.

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Letters written by Charles Stevens to relatives in Illinois describing his overland trip from Illinois to the Willamette Valley, Oregon in 1852 and his eventual settlement in Astoria, Oregon; discusses Oregon's climate, landscape, and economic conditions. Makes reference to the eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1853, hostilities with Indians, and state and national politics. Also includes correspondence of Frances E. Stevens.

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Stevens, Charles, 1813-1900.

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Charles Stevens was a tailor who emigrated to Oregon with his family in 1852. Stevens held numerous public offices, including justice of the peace, county school superintendent, port inspector, county justice, and deputy clerk. From the description of Letters, 1837-1899. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 32041733 ...

Stevens, Frances

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