Joseph Gardner Wilson letter , 1870 February 26

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Wilson, Joseph Gardner, 1826-1873
Title
Joseph Gardner Wilson letter
Dates
1870 February 26
Quantity
0.025 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
CA 1870 Feb 26
Summary
Joseph Gardner Wilson, of The Dalles, Oregon, wrote a letter dated February 26, 1870, addressed to "Dear Sir." The collection contains the letter which refers to disposition of scrip from James W. Nesmith to E. M. Barnum, and Wilson writes that he thinks Barnum dishonest.
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
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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).

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The collection contains one letter, dated February 26, 1870, from Joseph Gardner Wilson, of The Dalles, Oregon, addressed to "Dear Sir." The letter refers to disposition of scrip from James W. Nesmith to E. M. Barnum, and Wilson writes that he thinks Barnum dishonest.

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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Judges--Oregon--Correspondence
  • Paper money--Oregon

Personal Names

  • Barnum, E. M.
  • Nesmith, James Willis, 1820-1885
  • Wilson, Joseph Gardner, 1826-1873

Geographical Names

  • Oregon--History--19th century

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence