William Hoffman papers, 1849-1913.

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William Hoffman papers, 1849-1913.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/64690696

The collection consists of account books, business correspondence, and a hand written copy of Hoffman's overland journal. The journal describes Hoffman's journey from Covington, Indiana, starting on April 13, 1853, to Jacksonville, Oregon, October 31, 1853, and includes descriptions of landscapes and trail conditions. Also included in the journal is a biographical sketch of Hoffman and an entry, 1865, regarding business affairs in Jacksonville. The collection also contains a scrapbook, circa 1879, containing clippings of articles, probably from the Jacksonville Sentinel, relating to conflicts with the Native American tribes in Oregon and the organization of the Oregon Rangers.

1 cubic foot (1 document case, 1 flat box)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Oregon Rangers.

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Hoffman, William, 1801-1885

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William Hoffman was born in 1801 and travelled overland from Covington, Indiana to Jacksonville, Oregon in 1853. From the description of Journal of travel across the plains and Rocky Mountains, from Covington, Ind. to Jacksonville, Ore., in the year 1853. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 55042145 American army officer. From the description of Autograph despatch signed : City Point, to Major James at Fort Monroe, 1865 Apr. 4. (Unknown). WorldC...