James S. Dill letters to John Kelly Dill, 1848-1851

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Dill, James S.
Title
James S. Dill letters to John Kelly Dill
Dates
1848-1851 (inclusive)
Quantity
.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Collection Number
Mss 1500
Summary
Letters from James S. Dill to John Kelly Dill, 3 pp, 14 March 1848-8 February 1851, regarding his arrival in Oregon, death of family members by measles, and wars with Indians.
Repository
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
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Access Restrictions

This collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Conversion of this record was made possible by a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, an agency of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Letters from James S. Dill to John Kelly Dill, 3 pp, 14 March 1848-8 February 1851, regarding his arrival in Oregon, death of family members by measles, and wars with Indians.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.

Preferred Citation

James S. Dill letters to John Kelly Dill, Mss 1500, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Location of Originals

Washington County Historical Society;Wadhington County, Iowa.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Iris Georgesen, 1971.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Indians of North America -- Wars.
  • Measles -- 19th century.
  • Overland journeys to the Pacific.

Family Names

  • Dill, James S. -- Correspondence.
  • Dill, John Kelly -- Correspondence.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Letters (correspondence) -- aat