Diary of a clergyman in the Washington Territory [manuscript], 1852-1857.

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Diary of a clergyman in the Washington Territory [manuscript], 1852-1857.

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Diary, 1852-1857, of an unidentified clergyman (probably Reverend George M. Berry), who was the chaplain at Fort Steilacoom in the Washington Territory. The diary begins with a detailed account of the author's ocean voyage from New York City via the isthmus of Panama. It continues with descriptions of his activities in Oregon and Washington Territories, including visits to Olympia and Seattle, travels among the Indian tribes, and events in and around Fort Steilacoom and Fort Nisqually. Includes mentions of Hudson's Bay Company officials Edward Huggins and William Fraser Tolmie.

1 v. ; 16 cm.

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8033519

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Huggins, Edward, 1832-1907

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Edward Huggins arrived in Nisqually in 1850 to serve as trader and clerk for the Hudson's Bay Company and the Puget Sound Agricultural Company under Dr. Tolmie, and in 1859 he succeeded Dr. Tolmie as manager of the company's affairs in Pierce County. From the description of Histories, 1865, 1901. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702127656 Washington State pioneer, farmer, and public official. Employee of the Hudson's Bay Company; director of Fort Nisqu...

Tolmie, William Fraser

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William Fraser Tolmie (1812-1886), graduated from the Medical College of Edinburgh, joined the service of the Hudson's Bay Company, arrived at Fort Vancouver in 1833, and later became chief trader at Fort Nisqually and agent of the Puget Sound Agricultural Company. In 1859, he moved to Vancouver Island and continued in the service of the Hudson's Bay Company until 1870. From the description of Letters and memorandum, 1851-1881. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702128306 ...

Berry, George M.

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