Letter, 1855.

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Letter, 1855.

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Letter (March 7, 1855) written by W.A. Masterson to Oregon Territorial Governor George Law Curry requesting the raising of troops by the government to "chastise" the Snake Indians for the Ward Massacre, which occurred in August 1854.

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Curry, Geo. L. (George Law), 1820-1878

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George Law Curry (July 2, 1820 – July 28, 1878)served as a representative to the legislature and as Territorial Secretary before appointment as the last Governor of the Oregon Territory. From the guide to the George Law Curry correspondence, 1855-1856, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries) A native of Philadelphia, George Law Curry (1820-1878) lived on his parents' farm near Harrisburg, Pa., until the death of his father in 1829. In 18...

Masterson, W. A., 1810-1890.

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