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Wallace, W. H. (William Henson), 1811-1879
William Henson Wallace papers
1841-1879
.96 cubic feet (2 boxes, 1
folder, 3 microfilm)
Collection materials are in
English.
Correspondence
and petitions of a lawyer and appointed governor of Washington
Born in Iowa, educated in Indiana common schools. Lawyer, moved to
Washington Territory in 1853, and appointed governor in 1861, but did not
qualify because he was a Republican delegate of Washington Territory to 37th
Congress (1861-1865). Served as a delegate of Idaho Territory (1864-65). He
died in Stellacoom, Pierce County, Wash.
Correspondence, petitions, 1841-1879.
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Donated by Thomas W. Prosch, 8/9/20, and Merle W. Wells,
5/26/1969.
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