Ezra Strong letters to Solomon Strong, 1862-1864
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Strong, Ezra.
- Title
- Ezra Strong letters to Solomon Strong
- Dates
- 1862-1864 (inclusive)18621864
- Quantity
- .04 cubic feet (2 folders)
- Collection Number
- Mss 1500
- Summary
- Letter from Ezra Strong to Solomon Strong, 27-31 October 1862, regarding the death of a great-grandson, a son's enlistment in the Union army, abolition, politics, murders by Sioux in Minnesota, and the fulfillment of Joseph Smith's prophecies and the impending apocalypse, with post script from Samson Strong urging Solomon to reexamine his political beliefs; Letter from Ezra Strong to Solomon Strong, 5-20 March 1864, regarding life in New Mexico, relations with Paiutes and Navajos, prices, hopes of prospecting in Idaho and the death of Samson Strong.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
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Portland, OR
97205
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This collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Conversion of this record was made possible by a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, an agency of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
Content Description
Letter from Ezra Strong to Solomon Strong, 27-31 October 1862, regarding the death of a great-grandson, a son's enlistment in the Union army, abolition, politics, murders by Sioux in Minnesota, and the fulfillment of Joseph Smith's prophecies and the impending apocalypse, with post script from Samson Strong urging Solomon to reexamine his political beliefs; Letter from Ezra Strong to Solomon Strong, 5-20 March 1864, regarding life in New Mexico, relations with Paiutes and Navajos, prices, hopes of prospecting in Idaho and the death of Samson Strong.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.
Preferred Citation
Ezra Strong letters to Solomon Strong, Mss 1500, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Abolitionists -- United States.
- Dakota Indians -- Wars, 1862-1865.
- Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico.
- Mormons and Mormonism.
- Navajo Indians.
- New Mexico -- 19th century.
- Paiute Indians.
- Politics and government -- United States.
Family Names
- Strong, Ezra -- Correspondence.
- Strong, Samson, -- d. 1864.
- Strong, Solomon -- Correspondence.
Geographical Names
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Form or Genre Terms
- Letters (correpondence) -- aat
