Ranald MacDonald papers [manuscript], circa 1850-1891.

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Ranald MacDonald papers [manuscript], circa 1850-1891.

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Collection includes photocopies from MacDonald's manuscript "Japan. Story of adventure of Ranald McDonald, first teacher of English in Japan / A.D. 1848-9. The gates, of brass, were opened. By Ranald Macdonald (with brief sketch of his life.)," n.d.; photostat copy of letter from MacDonald to Malcolm MacLeod, 1891 Feb. 25, remarking about correspondence with Col. T.M. Anderson concerning historical events, including Marcus Whitman's "winter ride," doubting that Whitman ever went to Washington; and two additional autobiographical chapters by MacDonald.

.04 cubic feet (2 folders)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Macleod, Malcolm, D.D.

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MacDonald, Ranald, 1824-1894.

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Whitman, Marcus, 1802-1847

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Marcus and Narcissa Whitman served as missionaries to the Cayuse Indians at Waiilatpu (near Walla Walla, Washington) from 1836 until they were murdered in 1847. They operated under the auspices of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. From the description of Letters, 1834-1847. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 31911271 Marcus Whitman was born on September 4, 1802 in Rushville, New York. His father's early death necessitate...