Benjamin Alvord letter to J.M. Sutton , 1863 July 16

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Alvord, Benjamin, 1813-1884
Title
Benjamin Alvord letter to J.M. Sutton
Dates
1863 July 16
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
CA 1863 July 16
Summary
Major Benjamin Alvord of Fort Vancouver, Washington Territory, wrote a letter dated July 16, 1863 to J.M. Sutton of Jacksonville, regarding fighting in the Rogue River Valley. The collection contains the letter, which references Jesse and Lindsay Applegate.
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
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains the letter, which references Jesse and Lindsay Applegate.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Frontier and pioneer life--Oregon--Rogue River Valley (Klamath County-Curry County)
  • Indians of North America--Wars--Oregon

Personal Names

  • Applegate, Jesse A., 1811-1888
  • Applegate, Lindsay, 1808-1892
  • Sutton, J. M., active 1863

Geographical Names

  • Rogue River Valley (Klamath County-Curry County, Or.)--History--19th century

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence