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Justus Steinberger papers
Steinberger, Justus, 1825-1870
Ainsworth, J. C. (John Commingers), 1822-1893
Harding, Benjamin Franklin, 1823-1899
Wright, George, 1803-1865
Ingalls, Rufus, 1818-1893
A 118
0.1 linear feet
1 folder
1852-1870
Steinberger was an Army officer in command of the District of Oregon in 1862. Most of the correspondence concerns military matters in Oregon and Washington, 1862-1865, with political and personal overtones.
1 folder, including 28 letters, 12 documents
English
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1
Collection is open to the public.
Collection must be used in Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room.
Adams Express Company
Business enterprises--Oregon Territory
Military planning--Washington
Communications, Military
Military planning--Oregon
Military
Financial records
Correspondence
Letters (Correspondence)
Justus Steinberger (1825-1870) was an Army officer. He was in command of the District of Oregon in 1862. In 1853 he purchased the express business of Newell & Co., and formed the Oregon Express, associated with Adams & Co.
The collection consists of letters and financial documents. The letters are from Rufus Ingalls, George Wright, Benjamin F. Harding, and John C. Ainsworth. Most of the correspondence concerns military matters in Oregon and Washington, 1862-1865, with political and personal overtones. The documents, most of them dated 1853, concern Steinberger's business relations with the Adams Express Co. In 1853 Steinberger purchased the express business of Newell & Company, and formed the Oregon Express, associated with Adams & Company.
Guide to the Justus Steinberger Papers
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