J.M. Sutton account of the Rogue River Indian War of 1855

J.M. Sutton account of the Rogue River Indian War of 1855 , 1863

Creator: Sutton, J. M., active 1863
Title: J.M. Sutton account of the Rogue River Indian War of 1855
Dates: 1863 (inclusive)
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Quantity: 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
Collection Number: CB Su87
Summary: J.M. Sutton enquired, gathered information, and wrote an account of Rogue River Indian War of 1855; it is only known that he wrote the account, not that he participated in the war. The collection (1863) contains Sutton's account of the war, and a letter from Sutton, addressed to "Sir," explaining that he had "gleaned" his account from "enquires made."
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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).

Sutton's account of the war is hand-written, as is his letter. He wrote his account in 1863.

Sutton was located in Ft. Vancouver, Washington Territory when he wrote the letter to "Sir."

Description
Guide to the J.M. Sutton Account of the Rogue River Indian War of 1855

Frontier and pioneer life--Oregon--Rogue River Valley (Klamath County-Curry County)
Rogue River Indian War, 1855-1856