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John Minto letter to William P. Lord , 1892 January 15
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Minto, John, 1822-1915
- Title
- John Minto letter to William P. Lord
- Dates
- 1892 January 151892-01-151892-01-15
- Quantity
- 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1892 Jan 15
- Summary
- The collection contains a letter from John Minto to William P. Lord, of Salem, Oregon, dated January 15, 1892. In the letter, Minto describes his experiences as an escort for Jesse Applegate, from 1847 to 1848, including travel through the Siskiyou mountains.
- 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).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains a letter from John Minto to William P. Lord, of Salem, Oregon, dated January 15, 1892. In the letter, Minto describes his experiences as an escort for Jesse Applegate, from 1847 to 1848, including travel through the Siskiyou mountains.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Judges--Oregon--Correspondence
- Pioneers--Oregon--Correspondence
- Politicians--Oregon--Correspondence
Personal Names
- Applegate, Jesse A., 1811-1888
- Lord, William Paine--Correspondence
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--Description and travel
- Oregon--History--19th century
- Siskiyou Mountains (Calif. and Or.)--Description and travel
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
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