Benjamin Freeman Kendall papers, 1853-1916 (bulk 1855-1862).

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Benjamin Freeman Kendall papers, 1853-1916 (bulk 1855-1862).

The collection consists primarily of correspondence, financial records, and legal papers. Subjects relate to Kendall's political and business affairs and his activities as Indian agent. Correspondents include: Asahel Bush, Hubert Howe Bancroft, David Logan, L.F. Grover, J.N. King, O.B. McFadden, J.L. Parrish, W.N. Rector, and E.H. Wilson. Of particular interest is a file of applications for positions in the Indian agency, 1861-1862, and applications to trade with the Nez Perce Indians, 1861. Among the personal letters is one from James Ripley Osgood, 1859 November 30, describing cultural and political conditions in Boston.

.45 cubic feet (1 document case)

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Overland Press (Olympia, Wash.)

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Kendall, B. F. (Benjamin Freeman), 1829-1863.

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Benjamin Freeman Kendall was a political figure and Indian agent in early Washington Territory. He owned and operated the newspaper Overland Press in Olympia, and it was there that he wrote of the incendiary activities of a Mr. Howe, a farmer of Ford's Prairie. Howe and Kendall began a feud which culminated in fight in the streets of Olympia in late 1862, Howe being wounded by Kendall's gunfire. This resulted in an incident in January of 1863 in which Howe's son Horace shot and killed Kendall at...

Osgood, James R. (James Ripley), 1836-1892

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James R. Osgood was a native of Maine who went to work for the publishing house of Ticknor and Fields. He eventually founded the subsidiary group James R. Osgood & Co. which was associated with many fine writers. The firm struggled financially, and when Osgood stepped down, was dissolved into Houghton, Mifflin. From the description of James R. Osgood letter to George L. Craik, 1879 June 2. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 54667691 Publisher....