Overview of the Collection
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Repository Name:
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University of Oregon Libraries
Special Collections & University Archives
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1299
URL: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll/index.html
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Collection Number:
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Coll. 250
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Creator:
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Ainsworth, J. C. (John Commingers), 1822-1893
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Title:
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John C. Ainsworth Papers
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Dates:
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1858-1911 (inclusive)
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Quantity:
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24 linear feet
27 containers
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Languages:
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Collection materials are in
English.
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Summary:
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John Commingers Ainsworth (1822-1893) was the major founder of the Oregon Steam Navigation (OSN) Company,
the most powerful transportation monopoly in the Pacific Northwest. Ainsworth was also involved in a number
of other ventures, including the Northern Pacific Railroad (NPRR) and various gold, silver and coal mining
operations. The John Commingers Ainsworth Papers contain Ainsworth’s diaries, autobiography, personal
correspondence, and the business records of the Oregon Central Railroad, Oregon Steam Navigation Company,
Northern Pacific Railroad Company, and various mining, building and shipping enterprises.
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Biographical Note
John Commingers Ainsworth was born in Springsboro, Ohio on June 6, 1822. His parents died when he was young,
and with only two years of formal schooling he went to work for his uncle, a merchant. They became partners in a
business selling trade goods from boats along the Ohio River, but soon young Ainsworth split from his uncle and
bought a store with a partner, which they sold at a good profit after a successful year. He married a young woman,
Josephine Augusta Kendall, who died fifteen months later. Ainsworth was not yet twenty.
In 1844 he bought a steamboat with his uncle and for the next five years they ran a successful packet service
along the upper Mississippi. When the Gold Rush hit in 1849, Ainsworth sold his share of the business and went to
California. Failing to find wealth or even interesting work, he took a job piloting a steamer on the Willamette River
in Oregon. In 1851 he married the daughter of Judge S.S. White, and built his Greek Revival-style house in Oregon City
(it is open to the public and listed in the National Register of Historic Places). Over the next few years Ainsworth
purchased several steam boats, becoming a central figure in the fiercely competitive river transportation industry.
In late 1860, Ainsworth and a group of investors incorporated the Oregon Steam Navigation (OSN) Company. The OSN
Company controlled the shipping routes of steamers, railroads, and freight lines, and under Ainsworth’s direction,
quickly became the most powerful transportation monopoly in the Pacific Northwest. By 1869 the OSN Company had consolidated
its control over the Columbia River transportation market. In 1872, Ainsworth bartered a controlling interest in OSN to
Northern Pacific Railroad (NPRR) in exchange for capital and NPRR bonds. When NPRR bonds dropped from $0.90 to $0.10,
Ainsworth involved himself in the company’s affairs, traveling to the East Coast and helping oversee the completion of
their railroad. In April 1879, Henry Villard purchased the OSN Company for its full capitalized value of $5 million.
Ainsworth retired to Oak Lawn, California after the sale.
While in Oregon Ainsworth had become a Freemason, and eventually the third Grand Master of the Oregon Masonic Lodge.
After retiring to California he wrote his autobiography, addressing it to his children George, John, Harry and Daisy.
Ainsworth died in California in December 1893.
Content Description
The Ainsworth Papers are divided into nine groups, housed across 27 boxes and 32 loose volumes. The loose volumes primarily
consist of bound correspondence and are listed within the series appropriate to the content of the volume. The collection contains
Ainsworth’s diaries, autobiography, personal correspondence, and the business records of the Oregon Central Railroad, Oregon
Steam Navigation Company, Northern Pacific Railroad Company, and various mining, building and shipping enterprises.
The Diaries group contains Ainsworth’s diaries and his autobiography, and may be found in the first five folders of Box 1.
Personal Correspondence from family, friends and associates, arranged alphabetically by the sender’s last name, fill the
rest of Box 1 and most of Box 2. Documents relating to the Freemasons—mostly correspondence but including some official papers—
are in folder 8 of Box 2 and the first eight folders of Box 3. Notable correspondents in this group include Evans S. McComas.
Personal Correspondence from family, friends and associates, arranged alphabetically by the sender’s last name, fill the rest
of Box 1 and most of Box 2. Documents relating to the Freemasons—mostly correspondence but including some official papers—are in
folder 8 of Box 2 and the first eight folders of Box 3. Notable correspondents in this group include Evans S. McComas.
Oregon Steam Navigation Company correspondence and business records may be found in Boxes 5 through 9, and in the first three folders of Box 10.
Northern Pacific Railroad Company correspondence and business records begin in folder 4 of Box 10 and run through folder 2
of Box 15. Notable correspondents in this group include Hazzard Stevens.
Mines and Mining and Other Corporate Enterprises (except shipping and Portland Hydraulic Elevator Company) correspondence and
documents begin in Box 15, volumes 6 and 7 and folder 3, and run through volume 32 and folder 2 of Box 18. While most of the businesses
are mining operations (gold, silver and coal), Ainsworth’s enterprises also included two mills (Ainsworth Mill Co. and Cabinet Steam
Sawmill), and the Oregon Steam Brewery.
Records of Barks Alden Besse, Coloma, and Kate Davenport,
owned by J.C. Ainsworth, CM. Noyes, Allen Noyes, and others (1879–1888), are housed in volumes 35 through 37, and folder 3 of Box 18 through Box 21.
Records of Building and House Construction, Portland (1880–1883) are housed in the first nine folders of Box 22.
Personal Finance and Corporate Records are housed in volume 38, and in folder 10 of Box 22 through Box 27.
Arrangement
Collection is organized into the following series: Diaries; Personal correspondence; Oregon Central Railroad Company; Oregon
Steam Navigation Company; Northern Pacific Railroad Company; Mines and mining and other corporate enterprises; Records of Barks
Alden Besse, Coloma, and Kate Davenport;
Records of building and house construction, Portland; and Personal finance and corporate records.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access Collection is open to the public.
Collection must be used in Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room.
Restrictions on Use Property rights reside with Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries.
Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs.
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to the
Manuscripts Librarian in Special Collections & University Archives. The
reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.
Preferred Citation [Identification of item], John C. Ainsworth Papers, Coll. 250, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.
Subjects
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the online
catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or
places should search the catalog using these headings.
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| Ainsworth, J. C. (John Commingers), 1822-1893--Archives |
| Cooke, Jay, 1821-1905--Correspondence |
| Stevens, Hazard, 1842-1918--Correspondence |
| Villard, Henry, 1835-1900 |
| Wright, Charles B., 1822-1898--Correspondence |
| Alden Besse (Bark) |
| Coloma (Bark) |
| Kate Davenport (Bark) |
| Northern Pacific Railroad Company--Records and correspondence |
| Oregon Central Railroad Company--Records and correspondence |
| Oregon Steam Navigation Company--Records and correspondence |
| Portland Hydraulic Elevator Company--Records and correspondence |
| Gold mines and mining--Oregon |
| House construction--Oregon--Portland |
| Shipment of goods--Northwest, Pacific |
| Silver mines and mining--Oregon |
| Diaries |
Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in
the collection.
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Diaries
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Container(s)
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Description
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Diaries
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1858, 1860, 1861 |
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Diaries
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1865, 1866, 1872 |
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Diaries
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undated |
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Autobiography
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1877 |
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Personal Correspondence
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Container(s)
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Description
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Dates
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Ackerson, John W. Tacoma land for sale
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February 8, 1875 |
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Adams, W.L. (William Lysander). Sale of farm
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December 1, 1871; December 11, 1871 |
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Ainsworth, Andrew (uncle). Family news
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August 31, 1875 |
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Ainsworth, C.W. Inquiry about reformatory job
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October 7, 1875 |
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Ainsworth, George J. (son). News from school at Oakland, CA (includes list of accounts)
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September 28, 1872 |
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Ainsworth, William G. Request for loan
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[January?] 8, 1877 |
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Albright, William G., Jr. Inquiry on immigration; request for job
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December 21 1874; February 8, 1875 |
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Allen, W.A. Request and thanks for aid
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February 4, 1879; February 10, 1879 |
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Anderson, B.P. Request to locate missing person
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December 5, 1874 |
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Armstrong, C.H. Invitation to invest in "Oleomargaine" process
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March 11, 1874 |
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Alvord, Benjamin. Comment on political affairs
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November 3, 1864; November 7, 1864 |
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Babbitt, E.B. Situation in Buffalo, NY
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November 27, 1872 |
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Ball, Mrs. A.H. Advice on Portland investments
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April 2, 1879 |
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Bank of California (J. Dunn). Acknowledgements of receipts
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January 5, 1875; November 8, 1875; December 24, 1875 |
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Barnes, G.A. and Co. Land tax matters in Washington
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February 6, 1874-November 24, 1879 |
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Barney, Chas O. & Co. Resale of stocks of Western Land Association
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May 7, 1880 |
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Bayley, J.R. Sale of property and note payments
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July 28, 1879 |
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Bell, J.W. Rental of store rooms in Masonic Temple Building, Portland
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October 18, 1876 |
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Blackwell, William B. Thanks for donation; subscription to Forest and Stream
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December 29, 1874; February 4, 1875 |
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Bleakmore, J.B. Recommendation of Orion Kinnerly
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October 11, 1875 |
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Booth, A.R. Promise to pay debt
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February 4, 1876 |
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Booth, Robert. Asks about job opportunities for his son
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April 15, 1879 |
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Bross, Miss Jessie L. Thanks for hospitality
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September 1869? |
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Bross, William. Recommendation of ex-Governor Marcus L. Ward, NJ
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July 30, 1874 |
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Brown, A.D. Road work due on property
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June 28, 1879; July 11, 1879 |
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Brown, F.R. Inquiry on price of property
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May 6, 1880 |
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Brown, Mart V. Requests extension of mortgage
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July 22, 1879 |
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Brown, R./G. Payment of William T. Shanahan's bond (encl. letter from W.T. Shanahan, October 15, 1874)
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December 22, 1874; January 5, 1875 |
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Brush, Geo. E. Road tax work order
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January 24, 1880 |
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Calhourn, Lucia Gilbert. Thanks for hospitality
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September 12, 1869 |
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Carlile, D. Payment of H. Green Mortgage
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August 9, 1880; August 12, 1880 |
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Cartie, L.F. Sending bond for completion
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April 15, 1867 |
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Caton, N.T. Proposal to start newspaper at Walla Walla, W.T.
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November 20, 1878 |
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Cayton, W.W. Inquiry about Capt. Babbit
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March 16, 1878 |
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Chadwick, S.B. H.C. Owen affairs
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January 20, 1876 |
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Chipman, N.P. Reports on Eastern Washington Territory
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November 12, 1878 |
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Clark, Frank. Land purchase
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October 23, 1876-May 27, 1879 |
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Colfax, Schuyler. Thanks for favors received
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September 2, 1871; October 24, 1871 |
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Cooke, H.D. Recommendation for Frank T. Dodge
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January 4, 1873 |
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Corbett, H.W. Suggestions for internal improvements
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January 14, 1868 |
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Cornwall, P.B. Sale of Steamer Great Republic
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July 31, 1878; September 5, 1878 |
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Cress and Bowley. Harness purchase
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May 27, 1878 |
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Crook, George. Recollections of Pacific Coast days
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December 15, 1875 |
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Daniels, W.B. Portland city politics
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January 26, 1877 |
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Davis, Jef. C. Introduction of R.D. Burnett
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September 29, 1874 |
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Dawson, Jas. J. Thanks for favors
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January 9, 1875 |
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Death, H.J. Recollections of childhood days
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April 7, 1866 |
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Denny, O.N. Reminder of package on call
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February 14, 1876 |
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Dimon, Chas. Damaged shipment of boxes from Italy
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August 9, 1878 |
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Dolph, Joseph N. Masonic hall business
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June 28, 1879 |
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Dwight, H.W. Inquiry on land purchase
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December 12, 1879 |
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Egbert, Augustine. Thanks for favors
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January 2, 1878 |
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Eliot, Thomas Lamb. Thanks for support of church and friendship
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June 1869; May 18, 1874; January 20, 1880; April 10, 1876; July 6, 1874 |
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Evans, Elwood. Asks for favors and advice
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June 2, 1868; June 4, 1868; December 9, 1875; September 5, 1878; October 17, 1878 |
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[See also Masonic letters]
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Failing, Henry. Thanks for sympathy regarding the death of Failing’s wife
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July 21, 1870? |
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Farrow, Edward S. Prosecution of "Young Lane"
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June 1, 1879 |
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Fishburne, George J. Re: school tax, Cornelius, Oregon
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March 14, 1879 |
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Freeman, C.A. Asks for work
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December 31, 1875 |
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Froman, D. Mortgages, Albany, Oregon
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1879-1880 |
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Fry, J.D. Introduction for T.J. Hay
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July 2, 1879 |
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Gammie, George. Livestock report from a farm on Bachelors Island
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April 16, 1879; November 25, 1881 |
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Gardiner, J.J. Property purchases, Oakland, California
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1879-1880 |
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Geary, Edward R. Asks favor for Albany College; re: accounts
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January 27, 1867; April 2, 1876 |
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Gibbs, George. Asks Ainsworth to talk with Livingston Stone, United States Fish Commission agent
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August 10, 1872 |
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Goddard & Co., San Francisco. Shipment of iron works
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March 11, 1866; August 25, 1866 |
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Gradon, Herman D. Ainsworth elected as an Honorary Member, Alumni Association of the Portland High School
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Grover, L.F. Support of bills in Congress
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September 22, 1876; January 10, 1879; February 18, 1879 |
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Hallock Charles. Fishing tackle
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May 1, 1875; May 3, 1875 |
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Harland, C.W. Site for schoolhouse, Lewis County, W.T.
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June 8, 1879 |
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Hawley, E.A. House rent
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April 26, 1876 |
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Hayden, James R. Greetings and congratulations on the building of the N.P.R.R.
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February 10, 1876; March 24, 1879 |
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Hiller, Mrs. D.A. Estate settlement
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1879-1880 |
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Hine, Louis. Introduction, asks for job
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November 6, 1878 |
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Hixon, J.M. Land opportunity in California
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April 14, 1880 |
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Hodges, Henry C. Appointment of Ed Weeks to West Point
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September 23, 1878 |
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Holbrook, Willard A. Asks for a job as a “watchman”
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January 25, 1875 |
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Holman, Fred V. Receipt for money
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December 9, 1874 |
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Holt, H.H. Pails for transporting fish
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May 1, 1879 |
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Ingalls, E.G. Tacoma politics
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May 17, 1877 |
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Ingalls, Rufus. Promotion of Senator Nesmith
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August 21, 1866 |
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Jackson, Edward. Oregon articles in London paper
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October 12, 1874; October 17, 1874 |
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Johnson, P.B. Explanation of relations with Walla Walla Union newspaper; asks to be appointed resident attorney
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June 5, 1878; November 7, 1878 |
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Johnson, Robert. Recollections of old days and request for favor
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May 1, 1875 |
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Kast & Co. (Fashionable Shoe Store, San Francisco). Boot order
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June 3, 1878 |
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Kearney, E.S. Political news
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February 6, 1875; January 19, 1876; January 21, 1876; February 14, 1876; May 19, 1876 |
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Kimball, George P. Wagon payment
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June 29, 1868 |
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Knight, P.S. Public lectures
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November 13, 1878; November 20, 1878 |
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Knights, Templar, Oregon Commandery No. 1. Ainsworth selected an honorary member
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October 11, 1876 |
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Latham, Milton S. Promotion of Senator Nesmith
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May 11, 1866; May 30, 1866 |
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Lewis, D.C. Land list, Columbia River South (Oregon) side
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November 10, 1879 |
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Life Association of America. Form letters to policy holders
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December 24, 1879 |
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Lincoln, E. Change of address
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December 22, 1879 |
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Linderman, Dell. Inquiry about Mrs. Col. Weeks
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April 4, 1880 |
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Linton, Susan A. Family member-asks for information on the West
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February 12, 1875 |
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McCann, H. Farm reports, Lakeview, Oregon
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1878-1880 |
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McCann, James and John. Lot for sale, Astoria, Oregon
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May 26, 1877 |
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McCartney, H.M. Thanks for favors
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September 24, 1879 |
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McCaver, M.M. Description of the sife of Tacoma
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October 4, 1869 |
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McComas, E.S. Land for sale, Eastern Oregon
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January 27, 1872; March 8, 1872; March 18, 1872 |
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McCracken, J.M. Sales of ship Coloma
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June 3, 1879; October 29, 1879; November 8, 1880 |
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McElroy, J.F. Gift of peaches
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October 3, 1879 |
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McKerchner, D.C. Payment on note
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November 3, 1869 |
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McKinlay, Archibald. Re: shipment of marten skins
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May 15, 1866 |
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Macleary, Donald. Introducing William Reid, American Vice Consul to Dundee, Scotland
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April 14, 1874 |
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McMicken, W. Personal and political news
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November 12, 1876; July 25, 1877; November 25, 1878; April 11, 1879 |
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Marys, F.W.D. Asks to borrow a printing press to publish a paper in Walla Walla, W.T., “in the interests of Christianity”
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April 30, 1878 |
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Meeker, Ezra. Property for sale, Lake view station, W.T.
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December 24, 1875 |
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Miller, W. Railroad prospects
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July 23, 1874; August 26, 1874 |
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Mills, O.O. Land purchases
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June 28, 1871 |
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Min, John. Sale of property to Captain R.R. Thompson
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March 17, 1876 |
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Mitchell, John N. Major Weeks affairs
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February 1, 1876 |
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Morgan, H.B. Tax matters, Hillsboro, Oregon
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January 3, 1878; January 9, 1878 |
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National Metropolitan Bank, Washington, DC. Inquiry re lost check
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March 8, 1875 |
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Nesmith, James M. Political and railroad matters
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1864-1868 |
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New York Life Insurance Co. Acknowledgements and bills
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1872-1878 |
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Nordhoff, Charles. Inquiry re: Aurora Colony for article for Harper’s Magazine
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January 14, 1878 |
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Noris, William. Introducing Frank Shilbauer
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June 26, 1878 |
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Noyes and Fairweather. Charter of ship Coloma
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July 10, 1879 |
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O’Brien, R.G. Re: Edward Giddings
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February 22, 1875 |
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Ogden, W.B. Introducing George Wright
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December 11, 1875 |
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Owen, H.C. Swamp lands
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September 29, 1876; April 23, 1877; April 25, 1877 |
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Paige, H.C. Receipt for tax payment
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February 2, 1879 |
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Palmer, Joel. Appreciation for political honor
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April 9, 1870 |
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Parker, J.G. Note for endorsement
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March 7, 1874 |
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Pierce, E.G. & Co., San Francisco. Re: shipment
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June 25, 1878 |
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Plummer, C.B. University of Washington job; notes due
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April 5, 1879; April 27, 1879; April 29, 1879; May 17, 1879 |
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Porter, David W. Bond signature request
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February 9, 1863; August 26, 1863 |
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Pratt, Henry K. Introducing S.L. Bayles, Keokuk, Iowa
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September 4, 1878 |
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Ralston, A.J. Introduction of bearer
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April 10, 1879; April 27, 1879; April 29, 1879; May 17, 1879 |
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Ralston, W.C. Personal, steamboat, and railroad news
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1862-1874 |
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Ranbeg, Alexander. Re: Major Weeks
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May 24, 1880 |
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Reeves, R.J. Proposed bank in Portland
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August 25, 1875 |
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Sanford, John F. Personal news, invention of The Sanford Safety Lamp
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November 2, 1869 |
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Sawtelle, C.S. Payment of room rental
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September 30, 1878 |
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Sharpstein, B.L. Political favor request
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October 25, 1874 |
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Smith, Hiram. Asks for Ainsworth to hold note for sale of Masonic Temple
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June 11, 1879 |
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Smith, John H. Loan request
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April 9, 1879 |
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Somerville, Thomas. Church affairs
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September 23, 1869 |
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Stark, Benjamin. Railroad and political news
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December 11, 1867-June 3, 1875 |
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Stebbins, Horatis. Offers medical treatment
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June 11, 1879 |
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Steinberger, Justus. Personal and political news
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February 3, 1866; September 9, 1866 |
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Stone, Livingstone. Re: fish
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November 23, 1875 |
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Strickler, J.H. Inquiry for a good attorney in Seattle
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March 9, 1876 |
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Sturt, H. Evelyn. Money borrowed and owed
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November 17, 1874; January 5, 1875; April 19, 1875 |
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Sutton, H.M. Land investment in Chehalis county, W.T.
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October 16, 1876 |
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Train, George Francis. Furs sent
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August 6, 1869 |
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Troy, J.D. Mining properties
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November 21, 1875 |
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Turrlt, B.B. Application for job
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February 26, 1875 |
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Underwood, J.B. Stock owned; money owed
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May 17, 1869; May 25, 1869; May 30, 1879 |
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Valentine, John J. Inquiry re: H.C. Paige
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November 15, 1876; December 6, 1876 |
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Waggener, Willis. School tax due
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February 25, 1878 |
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Wagner, Charles William. Notes due and overdue
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October 6, 1875; October 30, 1876 |
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Weekes, T.J. Loan request
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May 10, 1879 |
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Weeks, George A. Personal and financial matters
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May 20, 1876; April 13, 1878; March 9, 1880; April 17, 1880 |
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Wells, Guy. Introducing S.L. Bayles and William Linderman; acknowledged receipt of steamboat history
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September 14, 1878; September 16; 1878; March 18, 1879 |
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Whitcomb, J.B. Land purchase in California
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June 16, 1880 |
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White, Nettie M. Business inquiry
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May 4, 1875; July 7, 1879 |
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White, S. S. Tacoman lots for sale
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October 15, 1878 |
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Whittlesey, J.H. Thanks for personal favors; news
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1864-1867 |
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Wilkerson, S. Land for sale, American Lake, W.T.
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May 16, 1878 |
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Williams, J.C. Payment of taxes
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January 23, 1875; April 30, 1879; May 2, 1879 |
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Wingard, S.C. Identification of fish
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March 29, 1879 |
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Woodcock & Baldwin, Corvallis, Oregon. Receipts
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August 8, 1879; February 18, 1880 |
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Wright, George. Job application
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March 22, 1879 |
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Wygant, Theodore. House location and construction
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May 24, 1879 |
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Freemasons (Oregon and Washington)
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Container(s)
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Description
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Dates
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Documents and Form Letters
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Mortgage assignments; Receipt books (4)
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A.G.Enos case
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1872-1876 |
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General Correspondence
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Apperson, J.T.
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November 10, 1871 |
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Austin, James M.
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July 29, 1870 |
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Bayley, James R.
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December 6, 1871; January 16, 1872 |
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Carter, L.F.
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October 17, 1870; October 28, 1870; October 31, 1870 |
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Caswell, Thomas H.
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May 7, 1874; March 30, 1879 |
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Coburn, C.A.
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June 21, 1879 |
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Fechheimer, L.W.
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September 26, 1864 |
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Gillian, W.H.
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May 22, 1872; September 4, 1872; September 18, 1872 |
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Hayden, James R.
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December 4, 1872; August 22, 1875 |
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Hungary Grand Orient
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April 22, 1872 |
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Lawson, James S.
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September 17, 1872 |
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Learned, A.F.
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November 14, 1872; November 26, 1872; December 19, 1872 |
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McCraaken, J.
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March 8, 1875 |
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McGrotty, E.P.
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July 22, 1876 |
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Meier, Thomas T.
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April 15, 1876 |
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Morrice, H.C.
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March 28, 1871 |
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Patton, Thomas McF.
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August 27, 1872; May 30, 1874 |
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Reed, F.M.
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August 24, 1875 |
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Robbins, G. Collier
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March 23, 1871 |
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Schenck, John S.
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December 9, 1871; May 28, 1874 |
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Shaw, E.H.
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August 30, 1866; November 26, 1869 |
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Sherman, Edwin A.
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May 17, 1872; October 21, 1872 |
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Thibado, A.J.
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May 22, 1872; September 4, 1872; September 18, 1872 |
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Wilkerson, Samuel Jr.
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December 1, 1874 |
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Woodcock & Baldwin
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August 18, 1880 |
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Chadwick, Stephen F.
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1871-1876 |
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Evans, Elwood
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1872-1873 |
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Mackey, A.G.
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1871-1874 |
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Pike, Albert
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1870-1879 |
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Webber, Fred
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1870-1872 |
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Letters sent
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1865-April 8, 1874 |
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Letters sent
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April 11, 1874-1880 |
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Oregon Central Railroad Company
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Container(s)
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Description
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Incorporation Papers
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1867-1869 |
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Legislative bills, reports, remonstrances
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1868-1870 |
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Mortgages, agreements, contracts
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1868-1869 |
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Monthly accounts
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November 1868-April 1869 |
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Bills, vouches for construction work
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1868 |
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Cash statements
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1868-1869 |
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Inventory
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November 1, 1868 |
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Deeds, memoranda
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1868-1869 |
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Letters Received, General
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Bayley, J.R.
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July 13, 1868 |
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Brinck, P.C. (National Iron Company)
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March 30, 1869; August 6, 1869 |
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Chadwick, Stephen F.
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June 20, 1893 |
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Cornelius, T.R.
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February 3, 1870 |
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Holladay, Ben
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November 28, 1870; December 7, 1870 |
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Lodd, J.W.
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April 7, 1869 |
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McKay, Henry
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March 4, 1869; March 6, 1869; March 8, 1869; March 9, 1869 |
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Nesmith, J.W.
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April 4, 1870 |
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Newby, W.T.
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February 17, 1868; March 2, 1868; July 18, 1870 |
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Olney, Cyrus
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December 22, 1869; December 25, 1869; December 30, 1869 |
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Ralston, W.C.
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May 2, 1868; June 24, 1868; July 8, 1868 |
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Reed, S.G.
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February 7, 1869; February 10, 1869; March 7, 1869; March 11, 1869; September 26, 1869 |
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Russell, Edwin
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November 4, 1868 |
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Smith, J.S.
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December 6, 1870 |
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Thompson, R.R.
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October 14, 1868 |
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Applegate, Jesse
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1869-1870 |
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Gaston, Joseph
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1866-1868 |
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Gaston, Joseph
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1869-1870 |
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Oregon Steam Navigation Company
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Container(s)
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Description
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Dates
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List of stockholders. Form letters and memoranda re: OSN Stock
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1880 |
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Boat accounts and memoranda
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Indentures, agreements (including Union Transportation Company)
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Middle Cascades Portage Company
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Ainsworth accounts with OSN Commissary
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1879-1880 |
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Miscellaneous
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Letters Received, General
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Adams, John. Pass request
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February 26, 1879 |
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Allen, J.B. Reduced rate and pass request
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February 26, 1879 |
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Andrews, John E. Request for work
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March 18, 1875 |
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Andrews, William H. Explanation of deal with Mr. Kimball of Walla Walla
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June 26, 1875 |
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Ammon, Caspaii & Co. (San Francisco). Trade in Puyallup coal
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March 5, 1877 |
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Apperson, A.J. Warning of competition
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November 9, 1878; November 13, 1878 |
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Bacon, Edward T. Introducing
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April 4, 1870 |
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Badollet & Co. (Astoria, OR). Rates for salmon shipment
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January 26, 1876; February 3, 1876 |
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Bailey, G.W. Proposition for telegraph service, Pendleton, OR
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March 2, 1877 |
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Baker, M. Connection, LaGrande railroad with OSN
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November 12, 1872; December 9, 1872 |
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Ball, Charles A. Offer to lobby in Salem against bill “antagonistic” to OSN
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September 23, 1878; October 8, 1878 |
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Barnard, J.L. Request for job
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December 30, 1875 |
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Barnes, W.L. Inquiry re: building a railroad linking Walla Walla and Wallula
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March 3, 1876 |
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Barney, Charles D. & Co. (Bankeas and Brokers, Philadelphia, PA). Stock transactions
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1875, 1879 |
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Barnwell, R. Inquiry re: value of OSN stock
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May 6, 1875 |
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Baughman, E.W. Complaint about rates; report on Willow Creek landing, Wallula
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November 3, 1876; April 22, 1877 |
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Beezley, Joseph.
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March 9, 1875 |
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Bell, M.H. Request for bond signature
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September 6, 1874; September 11, 1874 |
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Blinn, Marshall. Transfer of OSN stock
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December 25, 1875 |
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Boughmer, A.B. Request for job
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October 3, 1875 |
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Boyd, W.H. OSN stock offer
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March 16, 1877 |
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Brazee, J.W. Comment on railroad building at Cascades
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March 29, 1877 |
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Brittan, Holbrook & Co. (San Francisco). Receipt
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December 24, 1875 |
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Brooks, George S. Request for job
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July 24, 1874 |
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Brown, M.V. Request for boat charter
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May 6 (year unknown) |
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Brown, William T. Construction bid
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December 24, 1879 |
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Burnside, D.H. Land purchase offer
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February 26, 1879 |
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Bywater, C.M. Request for job
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June 20, 1879 |
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Campbell, W.E. Request for job; asks for information steamboats
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November 6, 1876; May 12, 1877 |
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Caan, Thomas H. Warning of competition
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October 30, 1876 |
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Cardingley, George. Inquiry re: value of OSN stock
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Can, C.E. Request for job
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December 14, 1876 |
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Carr, T.S. Complaint, wharfage charge; request to expect (flag staff)
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October 27, 1876; December 9, 1876 |
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Caton, N.T. Damaged flour shipment
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October 11, 1876 |
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Chadd, R.V. Requests pass to investigate newspaper prospects upriver
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1879 |
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Chadwick, S.B. Job request for friend
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February 15, 1876 |
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Chenoweth, F.A. Explanation of Jacobs & Neugass troubles
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May 21, 1877 |
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Church, Charles P. Sale of Oregon Iron Works Property
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March 22, 1878 |
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Clark, Frank C. Sale of steamer New World; tax matters
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June 25, 1874 |
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Clark, Samuel A. Request for pass for Board of Centennial Commission agents
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January 9, 1875 |
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Cole, George E. Request for pass for his daughter Ella
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July 20, 1878 |
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Coleman, Edward T. Thanks for pass
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October 24, 1869 |
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Collins, M.T. Deed to property
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May 27, 1878 |
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Conklin, E. Requests OSN underwrite of his book Picturesque North-West
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December 6, 1878-December 20, 1879 |
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Corbett, H.W. Is sending a copy of Henry Villard’s letter
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October 2, 1879 |
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Crandell, R.W. Lumber for sale
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December 13, 1875 |
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Creamer & Newhall, Philadelphia. Request value of OSN stock
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February 14, 1874 |
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Crosley, W.F. and Crosby, N. Re: Captain Finch suit
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November 12, 1875 |
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Curtis, James. Advertising for Baker City Weekly Herald
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February 10, 1875 |
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Dancy Hyman & Co., New York. Inquiry re OSN dividends
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December 20, 1875 |
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Davenport, John C. Inquiry, freight charges
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April 10, 1876 |
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Denio, John H. Inquiry, value of OSN stock
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November 23, 1876 |
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Dickens, John W. Request for job
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February 24, 1877 |
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Dolph, J.N. Re: Stock
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July 9, 1879 |
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Douglas, James. Thanks for pass
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March 24, 1875 |
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Eagan, H.W. Special freight rate
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June 30, 1876 |
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Effinger, W.H. Damage claims to the Beaver (ship)
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September 24, 1874 |
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Evans, Elwood. Thanks for pass
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February 8, 1876 |
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Fairweather, H.W. Value of new stock; consolidation of officers
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January 19, 1880;March 4, 1880 |
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Farmers' Loan and Trust Company, New York. Transfer of OSN stock
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1879 |
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Ferguson, H.B. Request for pass
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April 12, 1879 |
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Ferry, E.P. Request for pass
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July 24, 1873 |
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Finch, D.B. Sale of the Olympia (boat)
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November 27, 1872 |
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Fitzgerald, E.P. Rate complaints
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July 25, 1874; July 28, 1874 |
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Flint, Edward A. Requests advice for steamers on Lake Titicaca, Peru
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September 20, 1876 |
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Fraizer, J.M. Requests legal aid
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March 1, 1877 |
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Freeman, C.A. Request for job
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December 10, 1874 |
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Gamble, James. Advertisement for Frear Stone Co., San Francisco
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May 17, 1872 |
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Geer, T.T. Request for pass
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April 25, 1876 |
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Grostein & Binnard, Lewiston, I.T. Shipment of merchandise
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June 12, 1875 |
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Grover, L.F. Rebate request
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February 18, 1879; June 13, 1879 |
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Hale, C.H. Sale of steamer New World
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November 19, 1867 |
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Hamilton, Joel. Building a wharf at Columbia City
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October 27, 1874 |
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Handley & Sinnett. (New Umatilla House), The Dalles, OR. Freight rate complaint
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July 20, 1874 |
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Hedges, Cornelius. Inquiry about character of S. Warner
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October 15, 1878 |
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Hegeman Portable Folding Boat Co., Ballston Spa, NY. Advertisement
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187? |
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Hodgon, W.A. Requests back pay
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November 3, 1873 |
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Holmes, A.H. Requests net earnings of OSN for September
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October 4, 1879 |
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Holt, W.W. Asks for another shipment of trout eggs to replace spoiled shipment
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March 25, 1879 |
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Howes, S.C. Wants to buy pigeons from OSN
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February 2, 1874 |
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Huelutz, Septimus. Apology for remarks
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May 30, 1876 |
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Humason, Orlando. Formation of steamboat company; plan for
support of the Dalles Mountaineers; reports on end of firm Moody & French
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August 26, 1866; August 29, 1874; February 4, 1875 |
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Hume, Joseph (&Co.) Eureka W.T. Complaint of boat service
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May 18, 1877 |
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Hunt, Noah. Inquiry, value of stock
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December 3, 1875 |
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Hunter, George. Inquiry, freight charges
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April 12, 1876 |
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Huntley, C.C. Introduces Judge L. Homser
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August 13, 1872 |
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Ireland, D.C. Report on support of Weekly Astorian
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June 7, 1877 |
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Irving, John. Needs as a pilot
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April 28, 1880 |
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James, W.S. Advertising for Baker City Herald
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March 6, 1875 |
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Jennings, ?. Report on legislation
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October 7, 1878; October 15, 1878 |
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Johns, J.M. Freight rates on wheat
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March 20, 1876 |
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Johns, James W. Inquiry, land for sale in Salem
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Johnson, P.B. Inquiry, freight rates
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October 26, 1874 |
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Johnson, McCown & Macrum (lawyers), Oregon City, OR. Case against W.F. Canal & Loack Company
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January 12, 1876; May 14, 1879 |
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Jones, Samuel B. Report on condition of boat; wages supplies
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July 18, 1868; October 2, 1874; May 3, 1878 |
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Jordan, William H. Request for pass
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June 30, 1877 |
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Kamm, Jacob. Stock transactions, boat purchases, OSN
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1867-1869 |
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Kellogg, A.H. Inquiry, value of OSN stock
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May 13, 1875 |
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Kelly, W.A. Inquiry, steamboating on Snake Rivers
|
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November 21, 1874; December 14, 1874 |
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Kimball, W.F. Immigration pamphlets
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May 25, 1875; June 18, 1875; February 10, 1876 |
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Kingston, H.T. Price of boats
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June 14, 1869 |
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Kinney, Aug. Offers land for sale; service complaint
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July 20, 1874; September 19, 1876 |
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Kirkman, J.C. Request for pass
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February 25, 1878 |
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Kunzie, J.H. Service complaint, Umatilla
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Lamb, F.H. Needs list of OSN officers and employees to issue passes
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December 12, 1876; March 9, 1877 |
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Leahy, D.F. Complaint about M.D.H. Schenck
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July 22, 1874 |
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Leinenweber, C. Sale of Astoria land; report on steamboats
|
|
October 1, 1874; November 12, 1875 |
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Leng and Ogden, New York. Inquiry, value of OSN stock
|
|
May 27, 1875 |
| |
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Lewis, D.C. Report, anti-OSN legislation
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October 8, 1878 |
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Lewis, Edwin M. Requests OSN proxy
|
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December 13, 1876 |
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McCall, A.E. Inquiry, freight rates
|
|
February 22, 1875 |
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McDonald, Calvin B. Request for pass
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May 13, 18[75] |
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McDonald, Mark L. Announcing Pacific Telegraph Company service
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March 22, 1877 |
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McGregon, A. Inquiry, service from Lewiston to Wallula
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February 24, 1875 |
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MacLean, Samuel R. Inquiry, value of stock
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November 9, 1876 |
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McNulty, John. Discharge of Thomas Masters
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February 4, 1876 |
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Marsh, F.H. Complaint about conduct of OSN employees
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June 28, 1872 |
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Matheny, J.N. Inquiry, freight rates
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January 26, 1876 |
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Miller, J.D. Inquiry, boat purchases; request for pass
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November 21, 1876; December 10, 1876 |
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Minay (?), A.P. Inquiry, telegraph connection
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May 8, 1875 |
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Mitchell, John H. Removal of Mr. Schenck
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October 20, 1874 |
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Mix, James D. Inquiry, freight notes
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November 9, 1875 |
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Moberly, Walter. Inquiry, types of river boats for navigating rivers west of the Rocky Mountains
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June 27, 1875 |
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Moore, C. Freight billing methods
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March 17, 1879 |
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Morse, H.C. Flotsam (railroad items) for sale
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Julu 10, 1876 |
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Mulvane, J.R. Inquiry, value of OSN stock
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December 28, 1875; January 25, 1876 |
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Mumford, George H. Thanks for pass
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January 22, 1875 |
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Nicholson, A.S. Charter for the Oneonta
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June 7, 1874 |
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North Western Satge Company, Boise City, I.T. Passes
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January 1876 |
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Odd Fellows, OR. (J.M. Bacon, Grand Secretary). Inquiry about fares
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March 31, 1875 |
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O’Neill, Daniel. Asks for pass for Mr. Abernethy
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January 9, 1876 |
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Paine Bros. & Moore, Walla, Walla. Inquiry, rates on machinery
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April 20, 1876 |
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Painell, William R. Special rates for a church bell for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Walla Walla
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February 7, 1877 |
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Peabody, ?. Stockholders meeting, WWRR Co.
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January 2, 1880 |
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Pearson, C.F. Inquiry, wages due
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July 12, 1878 |
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Pentecost, William C. Immigration fare
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July 5, 1875 |
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Pratt, W.E. Encloses letter from A.J. Appearson to Henry Warren re steamboating on the Willamette River
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December 2, 1878 |
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Preston, Powell & Co., Wailsburg, W.T. Inquiry, freight rates
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March 2, 1876 |
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Pusey, Jones & Co., Wilmington, DE. Estimate, cost of steamer
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October 13, 1875 |
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Range, J.W. Inquiry, Immigrant fares
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November 24, 1872 |
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Renady, G.W. Freight reduction for church bell
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June 28, 1875 |
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Reynolds, A.H. Reduction, freight rates
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July 9, 1874 |
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Richards, D. Signal methods
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November 14, 1878 |
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Ritz, Philip. Payment on note; request for pass
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November 23, 1874; August 28, 1875 |
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Rosenthal, G. Inquiry, freight rates
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June 4, 1875 |
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Russell, Charles. Freight bill payment
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November 3, 1874 |
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Russell, Edwin. Land for sale, Oregon Iron Works
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October 7, 1876; October 21, 1876 |
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Salem Flouring Mills Co., Salem, OR. Inquiry, freight rates
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August 10, 1874 |
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Savage, O. Political action on behalf of OSN
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May 25, 1875 |
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Sawtelle, C.S. Thanks for pass
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May 23, 1878 |
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Safer, George A. Henry Villard matters
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October 10, 1879; October 21, 1879; November 25, 1879 |
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Schwabacher Bros., Walla Walla. Inquiry, freight service
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March 29, 1876; May 6, 1876 |
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Semple & Jones, Pittsburgh, PA. Inquiry, value of OSN stock
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September 20, 1876 |
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Sheat, James B. Sale of steamers City of Galveston and Carondelet
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January 8, 1876 |
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Slocum, C.W. Offer of wood
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July 17, 1875 |
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Smith, Allenson. Legal questions
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May 24, 1874 |
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Smith, E.L. Offer, land for sale; pass request
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December 3, 1875; April 6, 1876 |
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Smith, E.S. Political warnings
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October 27, 1874; December 26, 1875 |
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Smith, W.H. Landing facilities and docks, Astoria
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1874-1876 |
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Smitch and Hatch, New Tacoma, W.T. Bill for lumber
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December 16, 1878 |
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Squire, W.C. Inquiry, value of OSN stock
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November 15, 1879 |
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Starbuck, W.H. Proposed sale, OSN to Villard
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1879 |
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Starr, L.M. P.O. Dept. check
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October 22, 1874 |
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Stern, R.H. Inquiry, OSN River boat and service
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May 13, 1876 |
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Stewart, Daniel. Complaint, freight charges
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April 20, 1876 |
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Stone, A.H. Apology for drinking; Opinion on J.H. Slater’s proposed railroad. Includes copy of letters to and from Slater, Dec. 7, 1875; Dec. 10, 1875
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October 13, 1874; December 10, 1875 |
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Stuart, A.H.H. Requests support of Washington immigration pamphlet
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January 20, 1876 |
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Stuart, Granville. (to Col. Joseph Ruckles). Inquiry, property of Charles P. Stewart
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December 24, 1864 |
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Stump, Thomas J., Jr. Resignation
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June 5, 1876 |
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Sutton, H.M. Offer, real estate service
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September 28, 1876 |
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Swan, S.J. Job application
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June 30, [1876] |
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Taylor, A.C. Request for pass
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August 26, 1872 |
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Taylor, W.H. Inquiry, sale of the steamer Otter
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May 28, 1875 |
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Thomas & Shoemaker, Philadelphia, PA. Inquiry, value of OSN stock
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November 1, 1878 |
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Troup, J.W. Agreement on employment
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August 24, 1875 |
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Trowbridge, CA. Request, status of OSN on behalf of NPRR
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February 26, 1865 |
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Trumble, George A. Inquiry, freight rates
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November 9, 1876 |
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Tull, Victor E. Request for pass
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January 11, 1875 |
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Turnbull, Mary. Request for pass
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April 14, 1876 |
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Tyndale, Troilus H. Acknowledges favor for Mr. Villard
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December 5, 1879 |
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Van Bergen, J.O. Application for captaincy
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November 23, 1875 |
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Van Dusen, A. Negotiations, Astoria property
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September 17, 1874; September 19, 1874 |
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Vogt, M. Shipment to the Dalles
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December 15, 1874; December 19, 1874 |
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Wait & Matzger. Inquiry, freight rates
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February 10, 1876; February 20, 1876 |
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Walker, A.H. Job application
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December 28, 1877 |
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Warren, Shep. Report, Matters at Pend Oreille Lake
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March 1, 1875 |
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Washburn, B.M. Pass requests
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March 16, 1875; August 24, 1875; August 28, 1875 |
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Washington State Grange. Inquiry, railroad from Walla Walla to Wallula
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April 14, 1876 |
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Watson, W.P. Report, Hood River affairs
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July 22, 1872 |
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Wheat, John R. Request for pass
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February 26, 1875 |
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Whitehouse, B.G. Reports, discharge of driver
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August 29, 1872 |
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Whitson, W.C. Request, table of rates
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March 25, 1875 |
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Williams, George H. Comment, cases before Department of Justice
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1872-1874 |
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Wingard, S.C. Request for pass; note collections
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April 29, 1872; May 26, 1872; March 11, 1874 |
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Wood, Mrs. J.F. Request for pass
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June 1, 1878 |
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Wright, G.B. Request, freight rate list
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February 11, 1875 |
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Wright, George. Job request
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September 20, 1876 |
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Wright, Thomas A. Purchase of machinery from steamer Wenat
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January 25, 1875 |
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Letters Received
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Baker, Dorsey S. Walla Walla and Columbia River Railroad and relations with OSN; sale of OSN to Villard
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1876-1880 |
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Bradford, Daniel F. Portage railroad; OSN affairs; Owyhee mines
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1864-1869, 1875, 1877 |
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Burr, Platte. Telegraph company and OSN
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1875-1876 |
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Cooke, Jay (Estate of Jay Cooke & Co., in Bankruptcy). Bankruptcy; holdings and disposal of OSN stock
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1874-1878 |
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Danforth Cooke & Co., Patterson, NJ. Engine purchases by OSN
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1865 |
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Goldsmith, Bernard. Willamette River Transportation Company
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1875-1877 |
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Hayward, Alvinza. Financial matters
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1866-1879 |
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Holladay, Ben. Miscellaneous.
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1865, 1874, 1878 |
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Jeffries, Noah L. Washington, DC, lobbying
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1874-1879 |
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Kelly, James K. Astoria land; legislation in Congress
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1874, 1877 |
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Ladd, John W. Steamer purchases; sales
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1866-1869, 1874, 1878-1880 |
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Merry, Thomas B. Establishment of newspaper in the Dalles
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1876-1879 |
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Oregon State Board of Immigration. William Reid; immigration to Oregon vis OSN
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1874-1876 |
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Reed, Simeon G. Miscellaneous
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1869, 1872, 1874, 1875, 1878-1880 |
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Schenk, John S. OSN agent, The Dalles
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1874, 1875, 1878 |
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Strong, William. OSN attorney
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1875, 1876, 1879 |
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Thompson, Robert R. Miscellaneous
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1866, 1878-1880 |
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Tilton, Charles E. Miscellaneous
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1866, 1871, 1876, 1878, 1879 |
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U.S. Government (Engineers Office, Post Office, Railway Mail Service, Treasury Department). Miscellaneous
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1874-1877 |
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Villard, Henry. Miscellaneous
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1876-1880 |
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Wygant, Theodore. Secretary, OSN and other enterprises
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1867, 1874-1876, 1879 |
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Profit and Loss Statements
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Profit and Loss Statements
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January 1868-March 1868 |
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Profit and Loss Statements
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April 1868-June 1868 |
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Profit and Loss Statements
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July 1868-September 1868 |
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Profit and Loss Statements
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October 1868-December 1868 |
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Profit and Loss Statements
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January 1869-March 1869 |
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Profit and Loss Statements
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April 1869-June 1869 |
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Profit and Loss Statements
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July 1869-September 1869 |
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Profit and Loss Statements
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October 1869-December 1869 |
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Profit and Loss Statements
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January 1870-March 1870, May 1870 |
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Profit and Loss Statements
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September 1870-December 1870 |
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Profit and Loss Statements
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January 1871-June 1871 |
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Profit and Loss Statements
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July 1871-September 1871 |
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Profit and Loss Statements
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October 1871-December 1871 |
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Memorandum book, Ainsworth’s private memoranda re OSN financial matters
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1864-1869 |
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Letters sent (Letterpress book)
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December 1879-March 1880 |
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Northern Pacific Railroad Company (NPRR), 1871-1880
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Container(s)
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Description
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Dates
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Statement of Earnings and Operating Expenses, Pacific Division
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1874 |
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Statement of Earnings and Operating Expenses, Pacific Division
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1875 |
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Statement of Earnings and Operating Expenses, Pacific Division
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1876 |
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Statement of Earnings and Operating Expenses, Pacific Division
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1877 |
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Inventories: Equipment and Shop Material
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January 1, 1875 |
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Resolutions
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Land Department Documents and Maps
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Puget Sound Construction and Transportation Company.
Articles of Incorporation and Documents Incorporated by J.C. Ainsworth, S.G. Reed, and C.H. Lewis
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March 18, 1873 |
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Documents and Miscellaneous Papers
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Letters Received, General
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Ackerson, John W. Plight of destitute Chinese in Tacoma
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December 4, 1873 |
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Bacon, H.D. Formation, Puget Sound Construction Co.
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February 28, 1873 |
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E.W. Clark & Co., Philadelphia. Quotation, NPRR stock
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October 20, 1879 |
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Beebe, E.R. Transfers of bonds
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July 22, 1876; August 29, 1876 |
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Bingham, E.W. Jan. 31, 1874; Feb. 7, 1874. Note, Oregon Iron Works; Mr. Montgomery’s creditors notes
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January 31, 1874; February 7, 1874 |
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Carr, Job. Land purchase; cooperation in Puyallup area
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July 2, 1873; December 28, 1874 |
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Chapman, W.W. Requests interview about political matters
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November 23, 1874 |
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Cooke, Pitt. Location of Cooke Boys in business. Pacific Northwest
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March 16, 1874 |
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Dart, P.C. Cost of shipping locomotives, San Francisco to Kalama
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June 28, 1873 |
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Failing, Henry. Stop purchase order
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November 29, 1873 |
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Fallows, B. Coal situation at Wilkeson, W.T.
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April 16, 1879 |
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Ferry, P. Re: Major Hibbord
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September 1, 1875 |
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Finch, D.B. Mail contract, Puget sound
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December 2, 1873 |
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Garfield, S. Mail contract, Puget sound
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April 23, 1874 |
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Girard National Bank, Philadelphia. Stock transfers
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July 18, 1879; August 7, 1879; November 1, 1879 |
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Goodwin, John W. Health of Hayward; Rolling mill
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November 3, 1873; July 14 (no year listed) |
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Greene, Roger S. Clover Creek Trust Fund; Land grant for Baptists
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February 9, 1874; February 21, 1874 |
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Hall, S.W. Inquiry, bonds for sale
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November 3, 1875 |
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Hatch, Rufus. Steamer service on North Coast (Pacific Mail Steamship Company)
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March 23, 1874 |
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Henry, Samuel. Bill for bunkers and trestle at Wilkerson, W.T.
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March 24, 1879 |
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Houghton, J.H. Land sale and taxes, Pierce Co., W.T.
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November 19, 1878 |
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Howard, William A. Land
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March 8, 1873 |
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King, W.S. Re: Cass
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February 20, 1873 |
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Lane, William. Notifies Ainsworth of his election as Director of NPRR
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September 23, 1878 |
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Lewis, D.C. Requests payment of wages; Reference to HB 27, Oregon Legislature
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December 19, 1873; September 19, 1878 |
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McMicken, W. Tire contracts
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December 18, 1879; December 22, 1879 |
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Morris, Thomas B. Trestle Work; payment of workers
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November 3, 1873; April 6, 1874 |
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Montgomery, J.B. Payment of note
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February 12, 1876 |
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O’Brien, R.G. Taxes in Tacoma
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January 7, 1876; January 19, 1876; January 25, 1876 |
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O’Neill, James
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March 1, 1875 |
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Ritz, Philip. Bid log supply; prospects in Eastern Washington
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September 7, 1873; June 1, 1878 |
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Routt, John S. Mail service, Kalama to Tacoma
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March 10, 1874 |
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Sell, W.E. Inquiry, Col. A. Haywards NPRR stock
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December 10, 1878 |
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Stan, Lewis M. Proposition, sale of the steamers South Pacific, Alida, and Isabel
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undated |
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Stone, John H. Credit of Mr. Montgomery
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December 13, 1873 |
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Tarbell, F. Request for job
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November 22, 1873 |
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Theobald, William W. Job application, land agent
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undated |
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Thielsen, H. Engineering questions
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July 10, 1879; November 24, 1879 |
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Tower, C. Inquiry, legality of Tacoma Land Company in Pennsylvania
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October 22, 1873; November 17, 1873; November 24, 1873 |
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War Department, Washington City. Re: assignment of Major George H. Weeks
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Wheat, John R. Land propositions near Tacoma
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January 9, 1873; October 30, 1873; March 30, 1874 |
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Wheeler, George Burnett. Job application
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April 16, 1874 |
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Wright, George B. Inquiry, steamer for Otter Tailor Red River, Minnesota
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October 4, 1873 |
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Letters Received
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S.W. Backus and Co., San Francisco. Freight shipments for NPRR
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1873-1874 |
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Belknap, Robert Lenox. Treasurer, NPRR
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1879-1880 |
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Billings, Frederick. Miscellaneous NPRR matters
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1873-1877 |
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Billings, Frederick. Miscellaneous NPRR matters
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1878 |
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Billings, Frederick. Miscellaneous NPRR matters
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1879-1880 |
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Black, Samuel A. Miscellaneous NPRR matters
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1877-1879 |
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Canfield, Thomas H. Lake Superior and Puget Sound Co., New York
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1869-1875 |
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Cass, George W. Miscellaneous NPRR matters
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1872-1875 |
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Cooke, Jay. Miscellaneous NPRR matters
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1872-1873 |
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Cooke, Jay. Miscellaneous NPRR matters
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1874-1875 |
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Hibbard, George B. Tacoma Land Company
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1873-1876 |
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Hosmer, Theodore. Tacoma Land Company
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1873-1879 |
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Jacobs, N.P. Assistant land commission, NPRR
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1873 |
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Nettleton, A.B. Trustee’s agent, NPRR
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1874 |
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Pitchland, A.L. Treasurer, NPRR
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1874-1875 |
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Rice, Richard D. Vice President, NPRR
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1872-1875 |
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Roberts W. Milnor. Engineer, NPRR
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1869, 1872-1874, 1878 |
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Sargent, H.E. General Manager, NPRR
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1878-1879 |
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Schulze, Paul. Land department, O & C Railroad
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1874-1875 |
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Smith, E.S. Political factors, NPRR
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1873-1875 |
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Smith, Isaac W. Laying out Tacoma Sprague, J.W. General Superintendent, Pacific Division, NPRR
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1874 |
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Sprague, J.W.
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1872-1873 |
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Sprague, J.W.
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1874 |
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Sprague, J.W.
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1875-1876 |
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Sprague, J.W.
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1877-1880 |
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Stark, George. Vice President, NPRR
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1877-1879 |
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Stevens, Hazzard. Miscellaneous NPRR matters
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1873-1874 |
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U.S. Post Office Department. Mail contracts
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1874 |
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Wilkeson, Samuel. Secretary, NPRR
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1873-1879 |
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Wright, Charles B. Vice President/President, NPRR
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1873 |
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Wright, Charles B. Vice President/President, NPRR
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1874 |
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Wright, Charles B. Vice President/President, NPRR
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1875 |
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Wright, Charles B. Vice President/President, NPRR
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1876-1877 |
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Wright, Charles B. Vice President/President, NPRR
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1878-1880 |
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Letters sent
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1873-February 1875 |
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Letters sent
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March 1875-1880 |
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Mines and Mining and Other Corporate Enterprises (except shipping and Portland Hydraulic Elevator Company)
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Ainsworth Mill Company. Incorporated Portland, OR by J.C. Ainsworth, Daniel F. Bradford. In Nov. 1870 the mill site was sold to Putney F. Bradford
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July 2, 1864 |
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Corporate Records
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1864-1870 |
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Stock Certificates (most are black)
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1864 |
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Checks, drafts, vouchers
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Bannock Gold and Silver Mining Company. Incorporated Portland, OR by Edward A. Temple, Daniel F. Bradford,
R.R. Thompson, Lloyd Brooke, J.C. Ainsworth. At meeting Mar. 25, 1864, claims were transferred back to the original claimants
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October 23, 1863 |
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Corporate Records
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1863-1864 |
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Stock ledger
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1864 |
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Blue Gulch Flume Company. Incorporated Portland, OR by R.R. Thompson, J.C. Ainsworth, E.M. White. Last recorded meeting was February 15, 1865
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February 6, 1865 |
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Corporate Records
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1865-1867 |
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Capay Ledge, Baker County, OR. (Mine). Undivided 1/2 interest owned by J.C. Ainsworth and Josiah Myrick
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Day Book, Journal, and Ledger
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1883-1885 |
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Crane and Driggs Gold and Silver Mining Company. Incorporated Portland, OR by J.C. Ainsworth,
Thompson Lloyd Brooke. Original stockholders included Daniel F. Bradford, George E. Driggs, W.B. Crane. Last recorded meeting
held was Feb. 20, 1871, authorizing President Josiah Myrick to transact all necessary business
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February 19, 1864 |
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Corporate Records
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1864-1871 |
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Stock journal
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1864-1870 |
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Stock ledger
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1864-1869 |
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Journal
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1864-1869 |
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Forest Hill Mining Company. Incorporated Portland, OR by R.R. Thompson, J. Myrick, and J.C. Ainsworth
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February 27, 1872 |
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Papers
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1872 |
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French Gulch Flume Company, Auburn, OR
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Papers
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1862-1864 |
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Gambrenus Gold and Silver Mining Company. Incorporated Portland, OR by Edward A. Temple,
Daniel F. Bradford, R.R. Thompson, J.C. Ainsworth. Shareholders included Lloyd Brooke. Final meeting of record was held March 25, 1864
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March 24, 1864 |
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Corporate Records
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1864 |
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Morning Star Gold and Silver Mining Company
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Stock Certificates
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1864-1865 |
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Shoeshone Gold and Silver Mining Company. Incorporated Portland, OR by R.R. Thompson,
Daniel F. Bradford, Lloyd Brooke, J.C. Ainsworth. Stockholders include Josiah Mynick. Final meeting of record was March 12, 1864
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November 3, 1863 |
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Corporate Records
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1863-1864 |
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Stock journal
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1864 |
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Journal
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1864 |
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Papers
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Cabinet Steam Sawmill. Portland?, OR
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