Letter, 1850.

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Letter, 1850.

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Letter (July 15, 1850) written by Josiah L. Parrish of Portland, Oregon to Samuel R. Thurston describing his travels as Indian agent along the upper Columbia River; Parrish reports meeting with several Indian chiefs, including those of the Paloos, Yakima, Spokane, and Klikitat tribes; mentions money owed him for salary and expenses. Parrish also discusses the growth of Portland.

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Thurston, Samuel Royal, 1816-1851

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Blain was a Presbytarian minister and the editor of the newspaper "Oregon Spectator," 1849 Oct. 4 - 1850 Sept. 5. From the description of Samuel R. Thurston letters to Wilson L. Blain [manuscript], 1850. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 669500711 Lawyer, member of Congress from Oregon Territory. From the description of ALS and receipt : Washington, D.C., 1850. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122617165 ...

Parrish, Josiah L., 1806-1895.

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Josiah L. Parrish was a Methodist missionary who came to Oregon aboard the ship Lausanne in 1840. Parrish later served as an Indian agent, 1849-1854. From the description of Letter, 1850. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 32407188 ...