James Blakely Oregon Mounted Volunteers appointment notice , 1856 April 20

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Curry, Geo. L. (George Law), 1820-1878
Title
James Blakely Oregon Mounted Volunteers appointment notice
Dates
1856 April 20
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
CA 1856 Apr 20
Summary
James Blakely was a member of the Oregon Mounted Volunteers. This collection contains the appointment of James Blakely to Captain on April 20, 1856 by the governor of the Oregon Territory, George Law Curry.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

James Blakely was a member of the Oregon Mounted Volunteers. George Law Curry (1820-1878) was governor of the Oregon Territory from 1854-1856.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains the appointment of James Blakely to captain on April 20, 1856 by the governor of the Oregon Territory, George Law Curry (1820-1878).

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Governors--Oregon

Personal Names

  • Blakely, James, 1812-1913

Corporate Names

  • Oregon. Militia. Regiment of Oregon Mounted Volunteers, 1st

Geographical Names

  • Oregon Territory--Politics and government

Form or Genre Terms

  • Military commissions