Robert Thompson letter to William and Thomas Stephens , 1852 April 14

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Thompson, Robert, 1809-1860
Title
Robert Thompson letter to William and Thomas Stephens
Dates
1852 April 14
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
CA 1852 Apr 14
Summary
Robert Thompson was an Irish immigrant and pioneer who established a claim in the Oregon Territory. The collection consists of a letter from Robert Thompson to the brothers William and Thomas Stephens at "Caddlepootle R., St. Helens".
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Robert Thompson (1809- ) was born in Ireland. He settled a claim in the Oregon Territory in April of 1850 which he eventually relinquished to Captain John H. Couch (1811-1870), one of the founders of the city of Portland. Thompson settled another claim in April of 1852. Source: http://www.couchgenweb.com/couch/orcouch.htm

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Land titles--Oregon Territory
  • Pioneers--Oregon Territory--Correspondence

Personal Names

  • Thompson, Robert, 1809-1860

Geographical Names

  • Oregon Territory--Claims
  • Oregon Territory--History

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence