Letter and narrative, [1856?], 1859.

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Letter and narrative, [1856?], 1859.

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An 1859 letter to Col. M. T. Simmons (WA MSS 223) reports the arrest of Kitsap, the escape of Nelson, and the attitude of the Indians on the Reserve toward the arrest. "Account of the capture and killing of Qui-e-muth," (WA MSS 224) probably a copy dated Nov. 18, 1856, describes the voluntary surrender of Quiemuth to Gov. Stevens and his death while waiting in his home in Olympia to be taken to Fort Steilacoom.

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Goudy, James H.

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James H. Goudy was employed by the Indian agent at Fort Kitsap, Washington Territory, in 1857 and was placed in charge of the Dwamish Indians. In 1859 he was in charge of the Muckleshoot Reservation. From the description of Letter and narrative, [1856?], 1859. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702127645 ...

Quiemuth.

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Kitsap.

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Simmons, Michael Trautman, 1814-1867.

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Michael T. Simmons emigrated to Oregon in 1844 and settled on Puget Sound in 1845. He played an active role in the establishment of Washington Territory and was appointed superintendent of Indian affairs by Gov. Stevens. From the description of Bill in Chancery 1851 Sep 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702128290 ...