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John B. Preston letter to Daniel Lownsdale , 1852 December 29
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Preston, Jno. B. (John B.)
- Title
- John B. Preston letter to Daniel Lownsdale
- Dates
- 1852 December 291852-12-291852-12-29
- Quantity
- 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1852 Dec 29
- Summary
- John B. Preston was the first surveyor general of the Oregon Territory. The collection consists of a single letter from Preston to Daniel Lownsdale of Portland.
- Repository
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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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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- 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
John B. Preston was appointed by President Millard Fillmore to be the first surveyor general of the Oregon Territory in 1850. He was removed from this position in 1853.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of a single letter from Preston to Daniel Lownsdale, a Portland landowner.
In the letter, Preston requests that Lownsdale provide evidence of the validity of his land claim in general, and the boundary between his land and that of William W. Chapman in particular.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Land titles--Oregon Territory
- Landowners--Oregon--Portland
- Pioneers--Oregon--Portland
- Surveyors--Oregon
Personal Names
- Chapman, W. W. (William Williams)
- Lownsdale, Daniel H., active 1848-1858
- Preston, Jno. B. (John B.)
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--Claims
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence