Correspondence, 1855-1858.

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Correspondence, 1855-1858.

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The letters, to and from Charles Mason, relate to the beginning of Indian hostilities in 1855 and Fayette McMullin's attack on Mason's character in 1858. There are also letters by McMullin to others and a petition by the citizens of Olympia asking Mason for the use of funds for musical concerts.

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Mason, Charles H., 1830-1859

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

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Gibbs, George, 1815-1873

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McMullin, Fayette, 1805-1880

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Fayette McMullin was the second Washington Territorial Governor. He was a politician, coach driver, teamster, farmer, banker from Virginia and Washington State. Lafayette "Fayette" McMullin was born on May 18, 1805 in Bedford Co., VA. Fayette's father had established a successful wagon train and coach line from Bedford to Estillville (now Gate City), VA which transported passengers, mail and goods along the line. Fayette became a coach driver for the line and settled in Scott County, VA. He marr...