Letter: to Colonel J. Patton Anderson, Congressional delegate /by Coffey and Sharp, 1856 Jun 7.

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Letter: to Colonel J. Patton Anderson, Congressional delegate /by Coffey and Sharp, 1856 Jun 7.

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The letter, by two privates in the Oregon Volunteers, describes events during the past winter in the Indian War, quotes from reports from the eastern part of the Territory, and blames General Wool for neglecting to take action against the hostile Indians.

9 p. (in 2 folders) ; 32 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Coffey, A. L.

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Anderson, James Patton, 1822-1873

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Born Franklin County, Tenn.; first territorial delegate to Congress from Washington; brigadier general, Confederate Army. From the description of ADS, [1871, no day]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122585669 James Patton Anderson (1822-1873), native of Tennessee, was a politician in Mississippi and Florida, Mexican War officer, federal officer in the Washington Territory, and Confederate congressman and general. From the guide to the James ...

Sharp, William, active 1835-1856

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Wool, John Ellis, 1784-1869

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Wool, a New York native, was a career U. S. army officer who began his service during the War of 1812, led victorious troops at the Battle of Buena Vista during the Mexican War, and commanded several departments in the eastern United States until he retired on August 1, 1863. From the description of Orders No. 302, May 28, 1847. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 301369825 John Ellis Wool (1784-1869) was an American military officer who fought in the...