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 974031299
URL: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll/index.html
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Collection Number:
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Ax 005
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Creator:
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Applegate, Oliver Cromwell, 1845-1938
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Title:
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Oliver Cromwell Applegate Papers
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Dates:
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1841-1938 (inclusive)
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Quantity:
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13 linear feet
26 containers
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Languages:
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Collection materials are in English.
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Summary:
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Oliver Cromwell Applegate (1845-1938), the son of Lindsay and Elizabeth Applegate
(Applegate Trail pioneers), spent his career working with Oregon Indians. He was a subagent
with the Indian Service at Yainax, and during the Modoc War he served as an interpreter and
a scout. In 1873, he became a U.S. Commissioner, and in 1898 was appointed Klamath Indian Agent.
After his resignation in 1905 he continued to work with the federal government on Indian issues
such as the Grande Ronde tribal status challenge. The Oliver Cromwell Applegate papers
consist mainly of Applegate family correspondence, with some miscellaneous bills, newspaper
clippings, pension papers, documents, journals and the 1868 diary of Frank Applegate.
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Biographical Note
Oliver Cromwell Applegate was born in Oregon in 1845 to Lindsay and Elizabeth Applegate. He began his career in 1865 by assisting his father, who was subagent of the Indian agency at Ft. Klamath. During the winter months young Applegate taught in Ashland. In 1867 the governor of Oregon asked Applegate, who had become a captain in the Oregon Volunteer Militia, to lead a new militia of Indians, the “Axe and Rifle Company,” to protect wagon trains and build a road to the Warm Springs Reservation. He became subagent at Yainax in 1871, where he remained until the outbreak of the Modoc War. During the Modoc War he served as a scout and an interpreter, and served on the Peace Commission that was proposed by his father.
After the Modoc War Applegate left the Indian Service and returned to ranching. In 1873, he became a U.S. Commissioner with local jurisdiction over crimes committed against federal law. In 1898 Applegate was appointed Klamath Indian Agent, and although he resigned in 1905, he continued to work with the federal government on Indian issues such as the Grande Ronde tribal status challenge. During this time he also established a real estate business. In his later years he was recognized as a pioneer figure, and was often consulted by historians and writers of western fiction. Applegate died in Oregon in 1938.
Content Description
The Oliver Cromwell Applegate papers consist mainly of correspondence, with some miscellaneous bills, newspaper clippings, pension papers, documents and diaries.
The Correspondence is housed in Boxes 1–16. It is largely with various members of the ubiquitous Applegate clan, and is filled with local references, social
and political. During the Modoc War Applegate carried on both official and unofficial correspondence. Major correspondents include: Lindsay Applegate, Elisha
Applegate, Lucien B. Applegate, Robert S. Applegate, Sallie Applegate, Samuel E. May, Amos Rogers, Ivan D. Applegate, Samuel A. Clarke, Alfred B. Meacham, Jesse
Applegate, Frances Fuller Victor, Seth R. Hammer, Binger Hermann, Eva Emery Dye, Will G. Steel, Davis Moses. A minor diary of Frank Applegate, 1868, is with the
papers.
Bills and Receipts are stored in the Folder 1 of Box 17.
Miscellaneous Papers are filed in Box 17, Folders 2–7.
Diaries and Journals, including a diary of Frank Applegate, are housed in Folders 8 and 9 of Box 17, and Folders 1–4 of Box 18.
Newspaper Clippings relating to Oregon, the Applegate family and Applegate genealogy are stored in Folders 5–8 of Box 18.
The Pension Papers section includes correspondence and Senate bills as well as the cases of individual persons. It is housed in Boxes 19–23.
Subject Files, housed in Boxes 24–26, contain an assortment of documents relating to Cromwell’s activities, including the Commercial Club and
the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), and papers relating to Indian matters (such as the Indian Census), the Klamath Agency and the Modoc War.
Photographs in this collection are stored separately under call number PH188
Arrangement
Collection is organized into the following series:
- Correspondence
- Bills and Receipts
- Miscellaneous Papers
- Diaries and Journals
- Newspaper Clippings
- Pension Papers
- Subject Files
- Photographs
Administrative Information
Separated Materials Photographs in this collection are stored separately under call number PH188.
Acquisition Information Gift of Oliver Cromwell Applegate, Jr. (donor) in 1961.
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], Oliver Cromwell Applegate Papers, Ax 005, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon 974031299.
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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| Applegate, Oliver Cromwell, 1845-1938--Archives (creator) |
| Oregon--History--Sources |
| Frontier and pioneer life--Oregon |
| Indians of North America--Oregon--Government relations |
| Pioneers--Oregon |
| Applegate family |
| Other Creators : |
| Applegate, Elisha (contributor) |
| Applegate, Frank G. (Frank Guy), 1882-1931 (contributor) |
| Applegate, Ivan D. (contributor) |
| Applegate, Jesse A. (Jesse Applegate), 1835-1919 (contributor) |
| Applegate, Lindsay (contributor) |
| Applegate, Lucien B. (contributor) |
| Applegate, Robert S. (contributor) |
| Applegate, Sallie (contributor) |
| Clarke, S. A. (Samuel Asahel), 1827-1909 (contributor) |
| Dye, Eva Emery, 1855-1947 (contributor) |
| Hammer, Seth R. (contributor) |
| Hermann, Binger, 1843-1926 (contributor) |
| May, Samuel E. (contributor) |
| Meacham, A. B. (Alfred Benjamin), 1826-1882 (contributor) |
| Moses, Davis (contributor) |
| Rogers, Amos (contributor) |
| Steel, William Gladstone (contributor) |
| Victor, Frances Fuller, 1826-1902 (contributor) |
Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in
the collection.
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Series I:
Correspondence
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Container(s)
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Description
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Letters Received, General
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1842-1853
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1854-1859
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1860
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Robert S. Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.)
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January 10, 1860 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks for renewal of friendship, and mutual correspondence. Gives news of wife and child.
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Alex M. Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Elisha L. Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.)
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February 1, 1860 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Gives family news, and complains of dull times. Assures Elisha he will not get married except to a sensible girl, and will castrate himself
before marrying any other. Hopes to travel some time, and see the settled states. Expects to build this summer on his preemption claim.
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Theresa Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to [Ivan D. Applegate?]
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February 9, 1860 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Sends greetings on Christmas stationery. Reports mother mending slowly.
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Alex M. Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate
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February 9, 1860 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Sends some papers and a magazine to read. Reports Theresa and his mother much improved in health. Gives farm news. [Letter of Lindsay Applegate to
Elisha L. Applegate added: Refers to chances of raising money to pay mortgage, and possibility of getting Anderson to buy half of the wagon road].
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Ann M. Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to [Ivan D. Applegate]
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March 7, 1860 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Regrets she has not written before. Hopes to go to school this summer before coming to [Ashland Mills?]. Gives directions for using sour yeast.
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Theresa Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Elisha L. Applegate
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March 7, 1860 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Comments on Elisha’s “Bachelor’s Song,” “Republican Song,” and “Extension of Slavery.” Gives advice of baking bread. Reports Rozelle has another baby.
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Francis M. Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate
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March 19, 1860 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Describes father's troubles with a breachy bull. [Note by O.C. Applegate appended: Reports on lambing, gives totals for herd. Is not sure when the family will move].
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Theresa Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Elisha L. Applegate
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March 28, 1860 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Reports Lindsay and Lucien have left for [Ashland] and describes remarkable return of the dog, Carlo. Gives news of farm.
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Elisha L. Applegate (Siskiyou Mountain, Or.) to Theresa Applegate [Yoncalla, Or.]
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March 30, 1860 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Reports arrival of father and brother, and safe arrival of eggs. Says Paton Harris is along with cargo of bacon. [Notes added by Lucien B.
and Ivan D. Applegate. States that Lindsay has made arrangements with Bob Smith to take wool to Salem and get cloth for it as per samples at Uncle Jesse’s].
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Oliver C. Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Lucien B. Applegate [Siskiyou Mt.]
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April 9, 1860 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Has news of Lucien’s trip from Peyton Harris. Remarks on the dog, Carlo’s return from Roseburg. Reports on health,
weather, school, cattle, hogs and turkeys, with details. [Note by Theresa added: remarks on Sunday school].
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Oliver C. Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Lucien B. Applegate [Ashland Mills, Or.]
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April 17, 1860 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Reports Elisha Applegate and other delegates from southern Oregon passing through on way to Democratic convention at Eugene. Remarks on death of horse, and gives other farm news.
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Oliver C. Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Ivan D. and Lucien B. Applegate (Toll House, Or.)
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May 2, 1860 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Reports Elisha Applegate still at Eugene, and probably getting ready to stump the state, staying at the Press office. Gives detailed description of sheep shearing. Reports his progress in school.
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Jesse A. Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Toll House, Or.)
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June 21, 1860 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks Ivan to stop at Roseburg on way to Yoncalla and see Mr. Flint, bookseller, about set of Kent’s Commentaries, also to stop at Burnetts’, and ask Mary for his ring, “as I want it to remember her by.”
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Ivan D. Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Elisha L. and Lucien B. Applegate
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July 5, 1860 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Describes route from Ashland to Yoncalla. Reports Lindsay Applegate has rented farm to John T. Miller. Is working out road tax. Will be ready to move soon.
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Reed and Bergen (Jacksonville, Or.) to William H. Rockafellow
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July 14, 1860 |
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1 letter (2 pages) At the request of judge Tolman, informs Rockafellow of certain legal aspects of the Siskiyou Wagon Road.
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Lindsay Applegate (Siskiyou Mt., Or.) to John T. Miller (Yoncalla, Or.)
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August 3, 1860 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports arrival after 12 days travel. Asks Miller to save grass seed.
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Leonard T. Hilldebrand (Jamestown, Mo.) to John T. Miller (Yoncalla, Or.)
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August 25, 1860 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Has letter of July 2. Comments on raids on bushwhackers and rebels. Says local companies are being formed for defense. Asks why Miller is not yet married.
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Oliver C. Applegate (Siskiyou Mt., Or.) to John T. Miller (Yoncalla, Or.)
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September 16, 1860 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Transmits advice on farm matters from Lindsay Applegate. Notes added by Ivan and Lucien Applegate; advice on how to kill eagles.
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Irene Applegate to Theresa Applegate
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September 19, 1860 |
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1 letter (2 pages)
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John A. Millard (Santiam, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Siskiyou, Or.)
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October 3, 1860 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports election of two senators by legislature yesterday. Expects Douglas men and Republicans will have jollification, and
defeated aspirants have long faces. Says Delazon will have to spend time making a living and will not have much time for his
paper this winter. Hears Mr. Reed of Jackson left an unpaid wash bill, among others at Salem. Hears Jesse Applegate was in Salem yesterday.
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Robert S. Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Siskiyou Mt., Or.)
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October 7, 1860 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Acknowledges receipt of letter. Assumes John T. Miller will keep Ivan informed about the girls. Comments on low prices
and poor hunting. Regrets lack of amusements other than preaching and politics. Refers to election of Baker over Logan.
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Jesse Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate
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October 11, 1860 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports daily mail started on coast fork, leaving out his neighborhood. Hopes that if road is put into good staging order,
the route will run past his place. Says Ambrose and some others will not help work on road and, to scare them, he has
threatened to put road through Bill Wilson’s along the old route. Asks to go through Lindsay’s land if necessary.
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Elisha L. Applegate (Eugene City, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate [Siskiyou Mt., Or.]
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[October 15, 1860] |
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1 letter (3 pages) Doubts money can be raised around Eugene. Expects to stay in Eugene and edit the Press. Believes Pengra will return
from Washington with plenty of money. Withdrew claims for job of surveyor-general to keep from coming in contact with
Jesse Applegate. Tells of speech in Portland and Salem, and compares audience with that of Delazon Smith.
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Jane Applegate to Ann
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October 21, 1860 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Includes note from Irene Applegate to Ann.
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Lucien B. Applegate (Siskiyou Mt., Or.) to John T. Miller [Yoncalla, Or.]
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November 19, 1860 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Refers to discrepancy in number of sheep mentioned in Miller’s last letter. Hears Lincoln beat both Douglas and
Breckinridge in California. Has word by Pony Express that Lincoln is carrying every free state. Cannot move the
hogs to Siskiyou, there being no mast. Says Lindsay Applegate gives Miller permission to sell his share of the hogs.
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Irene Applegate to Theresa Applegate
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November 20, 1860 |
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1 letter (4 pages)
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D. W. Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Oliver C. Applegate (Siskiyou Mt., Or.)
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November 20, 1860 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Comments on political excitement, and cheers for Lincoln. Wonders about relative size of deer in Yoncalla and Siskiyou area.
Says no school at present, the school master having moved to Eugene, but that Gallaher is setting up a school house between Jim and Putnam’s.
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Elisha L. Applegate (Salem, Or.) to Lucien B. Applegate [Siskiyou Mt., Or.]
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November 29, 1860 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Expects to make speech at Salem on December 5. Explains date as the one for meeting of electors to arrange the offices of the
state. Is sure of being named surveyor-general, but is thinking about running for Congress. Remarks on child named after Lucien.
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Lucien B. Applegate (Siskiyou, Or.) to John T. Miller [Yoncalla, Or.]
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December 9, 1860 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Agrees that Applegate might have been wrong about the number of sheep. Reports Lindsay Applegate may be able to send a hog buyer to
the Umpqua, and suggests Miller gather the hogs and feed them. Says the stage company intends running sleighs over the mountain this winter.
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Samuel A. Clarke (Salem, Or.) to Elisha Applegate [Eugene City, Or.]
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December 20, 1860 |
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1 letter (3 pages) [Addressed to “Mr. Editor.”] Comments on election of Lincoln, and possible secession of North Carolina. Doubts that
lack of cotton would affect Oregon’s prosperity. Says Salem will beat out Eugene in seat-of-government issue, and
suggests Eugene erect monument to Joseph Lane to be placed on Eugene’s “one horse butte.”
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1861
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1861 |
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Elisha L. Applegate (Eugene City, Or.) to Mrs. Lindsay Applegate [Siskiyou, Or.]
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January 3, 1861 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Has been ill, and ascribes illness to overwork during the canvass. Reports People's Press
suspending publication tomorrow. Doubts he will get any money from the paper. Asks for fifty dollars.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to John T. Miller [Yoncalla, Or.]
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January 12, 1861 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Has conditionally sold the hogs to a Mr. Foster, at 4 cents gross for all sorts. Asks Miller to gather hogs and fatten them on wheat. Instructs Miller about posted cows, and sale of horse.
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Elisha L. Applegate (Roseburg, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate [Siskiyou, Or.]
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February 3, 1861 |
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1 letter (1 page) Is on his way home, feeling well, and in receipt of the fifty dollars requested.
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Lindsay Applegate (Siskiyou Mt., Or.) to John T. Miller [Yoncalla, Or.]
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February 13, 1861 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has Miller's letter of February 13, and regrets its dismal tone and contents. Is glad the matter of the hogs is settled.
Asks Miller to deliver 100 wethers to John Applegate of the South Umpqua. Enquires how much wheat he has.
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Jesse Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland Mills, Or.]
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February 27, 1861 |
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1 letter (1 page) Has decided, as last resort, to try making a living by raising sheep. Asks whether Lindsay wants to sell his flock.
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James W. Nesmith (Washington, D.C.) to Harvey Gordon [Salem, Or.]
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March 9, 1861 |
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1 letter (5 pages) Believes union has dissolved beyond hope, and that war will follow very soon. Urges that Oregon stay in the Union, in all
events. Expects Joseph Lane to return to Oregon in an attempt to establish a “Pacific Republic.” Refers to Lane-Johnson debates in Congress.
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Irene Applegate to Theresa Applegate
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March 10, 1861 |
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1 letter (4 pages)
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Elisha L. Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to William Ballow
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March 17?, 1861 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Regrets he could not accept Mr. Ballow’s invitation, not being in Eugene. Sends newspaper clippings regarding
Lincoln’s inaugural from the Pony Express of March 17. Declares himself for the Union “to the last gasp.”
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Albert Applegate (Umpqua, Or.) to Oliver C. Applegate
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March 21, 1861 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports great mortality among sheep last winter. Believes grain will be scarce, and beef and mutton prices up.
Says the “Squire of Yoncalla” is buying up mutton to sell to the mines. Asks for letters.
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Lucien B. Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to John T. Miller [Yoncalla, Or.]
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March 25, 1861 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Comments on Miller’s last letter, and on weather. Remarks on deer hunting. Says Foster, the hog merchant passed through
yesterday. Comments on the extra work that rain makes necessary on the road. Will be down in time to shear the sheep.
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Elisha L. Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to Charles Applegate
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March 26, 1861 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends clipping of Lincoln’s inaugural address. Says Lane has made strong disunion speech, Butterfield mail route has
been discontinued, disunionists feel inaugural is declaration of war. Says Bates echoes Lincoln’s sentiments.
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Isabel Jennings (Eugene City, Or.) to Elisha L. Applegate [Ashland?, Or.]
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July 4, 1861 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Regrets her last letter, and says it was written in a temper. Reports Pengra has news from Washington that Col.
Baker is sulking, and has not been in Washington since Pengra left. Says Chapman has received documents, and set
hands to work. Gives local news. Says most of the young people have left Eugene. Asks when he might return.
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Flora [Jennings?] (New Durham, Ind.) to Isabel Jennings [Eugene City, Or.]
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July 12, 1861 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Gives news of mutual friends. Comments on war excitement in Indiana.
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O.C. Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to Harriet Applegate [Yoncalla, Or.]
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July 20, 1861 |
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1 letter (6 pages) Has pleasant memories of Yoncalla. Describes size of local wildcat. Says he enjoyed 4th of July celebration. Gives detailed description of several bear hunts.
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William Carey Johnson (Oregon City, Or.) to Elisha L. Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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August 12, 1861 |
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1 letter (1 page) Is pleased Applegate’s efforts for the Union have been successful, and wishes him well in new position.
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O.C. Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to Harriet Applegate [Yoncalla, Or.]
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August 16, 1861 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Describes ambush by Indians of Joe Bailey of Lane county, and Evans of Umpqua, with their drove of cattle, near Pit river, rescue party
from Ft. Crook under Lt. Pfuger, and raising of Volunteers, joined by Lindsay and Ivan, to convoy emigrant party through hostile Indian country.
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William H. Rector (Portland, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Jackson County, Or.]
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August 17, 1861 |
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1 letter (3 pages) In view of trouble with southern Oregon Indians, appoints Lindsay special Indian agent in southern Oregon, and especially
the Klamath Lake and Modoc tribes, appointment to be for six months, until Indian Affairs office can determine necessity
of establishing an agency in Klamath country. Instructs Lindsay as to duties.
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Rogue River Volunteers
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August 19, 1861 |
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1 letter (3 pages) List of 41 names--Rogue River volunteers to meet emigrants in 1861, under Capt. Lindsay Applegate.
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Elisha L. Applegate (Eugene City, Or.) to "The Family" [Ashland, Or.]
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August 24, 1861 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Asks for details of the Volunteer company formed to protect emigrants on southern route. Asks for information
on the Toll Road, and life at the toll house. Is staying at the Henderson’s. Is taking a petition to Salem from
Jackson county people for the reservation at Klamath Lake. Complains that the streets of Eugene are “dust and dog
fennel.” Refers to Union-Secessionist row at Long Tom, and says the Union men are arming for defense.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to [William H. Rector] [Salem, Or.]
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September 1, 1861 |
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1 letter (1 page) Accepts appointment as special Indian agent. Has visited Klamath and Modoc Indians, and advised them against joining
Pit River Indians for war against whites. Believes establishment of agency among Klamaths will prevent general outbreak.
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Elisha L. Applegate (Eugene City, Or.) to Lucien B. Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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September 2, 1861 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Gives general news; reports Pengra and Stratton families going to mountains. Reports James Miller passed through Eugene
with load of wool, and describes Miller’s return with cloth and the visit with the family.
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Harriet Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Oliver C. Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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September 3, 1861 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports camp meeting of United Bretheren, and conversion of “Old Don,” and others, also remarkable effect of conversion
on the swearing habits of Old Don. Gives account of family illnesses. Comments on political uproar, with secret meeting
of Union men at Underwood’s today. Describes hanging flag half mast at news of death of Gen. Lyons, and the children
cutting the word “disunion” out of their spelling books. Complains of boils.
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William H. Rector (Portland, Or.) to ?
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September 3, 1861 |
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1 letter (2 pages)
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Elisha L. Applegate (Eugene City, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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September 7, 1861 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Comments on Ivan’s brief letter about the expedition, and asks for full particulars. Will send Lindsay outline
map of the region for filling in. Still has petition for establishment of reservation in Klamath country, and
will send it to Washington with appropriate map being made. Gives sample of geographic notes wanted.
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Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.) to William H. Rector (Salem, Or.)
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September 7, 1861 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports Indians living on island in Rogue river near Table Rock. Transmits their reasons for leaving Yamhill reservation. Urges they
be kept away from Jacksonville, and all contact with whites. Believes that treaties will be observed only when a show of force accompanies them.
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Byron J. Pengra (Eugene City, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate
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September 9, 1861 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Sends rough sketch of country from Jacksonville to Goose Lake. Asks Applegate to insert information of interest to the
establishment of an Indian agency east of the Cascades, near the California border. Expects to urge such action on Col.
Baker. Offers his influence to have Applegate appointed resident agent of any agency that might be established.
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Elisha L. Applegate (Eugene City, Or.) to "The Family" [Ashland, Or.]
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September 13, 1861 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Complains of sleeping alone last night, only the second time since his marriage. Refers to great celebration in Eugene
the night of the 11th, after the California election. Sends letter from Isabel to Theresa.
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William H. Rector (Portland, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate
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September 13, 1861 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Comments on increased travel of miners through Klamath Lake country, and asks Applegate’s opinion regarding best way to protect miners from Indians, and Indians from miners.
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William H. Rector (Portland, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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September 20, 1861 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Has appointed his son son, B.F. Rector, agent to collect Indians in the Rogue River country and return them to Grand Ronde reservation.
Assures Applegate that the agent at Grand Ronde will now treat Indians well. Asks for any further information or reports to be made.
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B. F. Rector (Gassburg, Jackson County, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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October 3, 1861 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Announces his arrival to take Indians back to reservation. Has broken up encampment near Table Rock, and transmits request of Indians to see Applegate before they return.
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Elisha L. Applegate (Eugene City, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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October 8, 1861 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Feels inclined to write second letter today. Asks for detailed description of house. Asks whether any apple wagons have gone to Yreka this fall.
Reports hard times in Eugene. Believes it will be possible to pick up much Oregon property for little money soon. Is certain Lindsay will
get agency at Klamath, and lists family assets, amounting to $50,600.00 after four years. Admits his plans may not materialize, but sees
no harm in speculating. Advises Ivan to think seriously of getting married, there being an increasing shortage of girls, and a number of
recent runaway marriages in Eugene. Has spoken to Kate Henderson about and in behalf of Ivan, and reports she thinks they are both too young.
Suggests Judge Stratton’s daughter, if Ivan prefers an heiress. Has seen J.W.P. Huntington on his way through Eugene with wool. Has heard from
Jesse, who is coming with sheep. [Letter finished on October 10.]
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Elisha L. Applegate (Eugene City, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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October [8], 1861 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Acknowledges Ivan’s letter of September 27. Describes his financial condition, and prospects. Commends his wife as a thrifty
housekeeper, and describes living with his in-laws, Mr. And Mrs. Jennings. Describes Mr. Jennings as very regular in his habits,
even to the point of having a regular time for going to the back house. Describes his own routines, and ambitions for Congress.
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William H. Rector (Portland, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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November 9, 1861 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Acknowledges letter of November 1 concerning Indian affairs. Has letter from Indian department in Washington pointing
out that appointment of special agents is against the spirit of the law, and requesting dismissal of Applegate. Has
refused to comply with the recommendation, and sent further information to Washington, including recommendation that
agency be established in southern Oregon. Has money in office for payment of Applegate’s salary on voucher.
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Robert S. Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.)
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November 28, 1861 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Remarks on rain, snow, and shortage of grass. Reports theft of about a hundred sheep. Says money is to be made in sheep,
but nothing else. Comments on effect of Freemont’s removal on attitude on Yoncalla people. Gives family news.
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Elisha L. Applegate (Eugene City, Or.) to "The Family" [Ashland, Or.]
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January 6, 1862 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Reports on health and weather. Says the Salmon mines fever has taken hold on many in Eugene. Describes flood in town.
Supposes the family had rough winter in the mountains. Describes New Year reunion at home of Grandfather Parsons, Mrs.
Jennings’s father. Asks for more letters, and whether Mrs. Lindsay Applegate gets Christian
Advocate. Says Shaw has started Republican paper in Eugene.
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E. S. Morgan [Ryan, Morgan & Co.] (Jacksonville, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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January 9, 1862 |
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1 letter (1 page) Would be pleased to have Applegate trade with his concern.
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Jesse Applegate to Susan Putnam
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January 9, 1862 |
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1 letter (1 page)
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James C. Tolman (Sulphur Springs, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland Mills, Or.]
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February 17, 1862 |
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1 letter (1 page) Learns from Indian at Gassburg that there is trouble brewing between Indians and whites. Suggests Applegate look into the matter.
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William H. Rector (Portland, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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February 17, 1862 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reminds Applegate that term of appointment as special Indian agent is this day expired, and send blank vouchers for salary. Will reappoint Applegate if permission is granted.
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- (Bethel, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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March 3, 1862 |
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1 letter (10 pages) Complains of no letter from Ivan or Elisha. Gives extracts from diary of January, with particular remarks on the weather. Tells of
losses of sheep because of heavy snowstorm. Describes method, fatal, used by Malakiah Johnson to cure sheep of fits. Believes prices
will rise because of the storm, and demands caused by Salmon mines. Lists various people who have gone or wish to go to the mines. Believes gold fever to be mainly humbug.
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A. F. Randle [and others] (Phoenix, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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March 17, 1862 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Complains of Indians near his place, and of Indian dogs killing sheep. Asks Applegate to see he is paid for loss of sheep.
Complains of other annoyances by Indians. Asks Applegate to come and remove Indians. [Signed by Randle and eight others].
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Harriet Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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March 17, 1862 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Complains of late spring, and heavy snows. Says Charlie Putnam has lost so many cattle he thinks of going to the
mines. Tells of sheep losses, and to her relatives going to the mines. Gives account of the young ladies of the
region, and of two dances. Tells of George Cannon getting drunk. Says all the boys are in love with Sarah Johnson.
[4th page has patriotic watercolor, “Union and Liberty.”]
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Harriet Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.) to Oliver C. Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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March 17, 1862 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Complains of weather. Describes Christmas party and games, and a masquerade. [Illustrated with small figures, and p.[4]
a watercolor titled “The Fight between Spring and Winter,” and “Ho! The Mines.”]
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Thomas McF. Patton (Portland, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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March 17, 1862 |
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1 letter (1 page) Acknowledges receipt of vouchers, and has deposited 500 dollars to his account, to be forwarded by Tracy & Co.
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Elisha L. Applegate (Eugene City, Or.) to Isabel Applegate
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April 2, 1862 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Reports “Uncle Dickey Henderson” is the candidate for Congress, thus shutting Pearne for Senate, since two preachers
cannot go at once for Congress and Senate. Says nomination of Pittock takes wind out of Williams. Has high hopes of Senate himself.
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Oliver C. Applegate (Siskiyou, Or.) to Albert Applegate (Yoncalla, Or.)
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April 18, 1862 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Is pleased to begin correspondence with Albert, and proposes they observe certain rules. Reports on hunting, and the
event of the winter, particularly the snowstorm. Reports the toll road in fair condition, but needing repair. Says
travel to mines has begun. Tells of great cattle losses because of severe winter.
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Samuel E. May (Jacksonville, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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April 23, 1862 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports J.H. Reed [?] has left for San Francisco to lay before Gen. Wright the matter referred to in Applegate’s letter of April 22.
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Samuel E. May (Jacksonville, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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April 24, 1862 |
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1 letter (1 page) Will give immediate attention to Applegate’s letter of the 22nd, and would have done so sooner except for confining illness.
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Samuel E. May (Jacksonville, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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April 29, 1862 |
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1 letter (2 pages) Suggests friends of the Union strike deathblow to secession in southern Oregon by buying out the Gazette office, which is for sale.
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Oliver C. Applegate (Siskiyou, Or.) to Harriet Applegate [Yoncalla, Or.]
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May 25, 1862 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Is pleased to report spring has come. Tells of deer and bear, and excursion to Soda Spring. Has been working on the road, and
keeping daily journal. Describes plight of Salmon-bound miners at Klamath lakes. Comments on marriages. Has been supplying J.W.P.
Huntington with flower seeds of the Siskiyou region in exchange for others. Hopes election day will pass favorably. Sketches establishment in the Siskiyou Mt.
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Thomas H. Pearne (Portland, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Ashland Mills, Or.)
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June 9, 1862 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Congratulates Lindsay on victory of Union party in Oregon. Hopes victory will be made complete by preventing A. B. [Asahel Bush?]
or any of his men from being elected to the U.S. Senate. Asks how the electors from Jacksonville stand. Suggests a Republican be elected to fill vacancy left by Col. Baker.
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Elisha L. Applegate (Eugene City, Or.) to Mrs. Lindsay Applegate (Ashland, Or.)
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June 21, 1862 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Believes his child has just recovered from measles. Describes the infant. Has decided on name Jessie, but is undecided about rest of the name. Describes visit from the Goodells.
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Elisha L. Applegate (Eugene City, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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June 21, 1862 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Believes he has chance for Senate; is backed by Pengra, and asks Lindsay for exact statement of his age.
Asks Lindsay to find out Orange Jacobs’ opinion of the matter, and how the members of the legislature react.
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Elisha L. Applegate (Eugene City, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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July 3, 1862 |
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1 letter (4 pages) Believes “old Reame” would sell his soul to be named to the Senate. Fears Uncle Jesse will influence some men against him,
and believes Jesse would do anything to defeat him. Comments on Jesse’s stubborn will.
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Jonathan [P. B. Miller] (Yoncalla, Or.) to Oliver C. Applegate
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July 4, 1862 |
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1 letter (1 page) Reports death of Harriet Applegate.
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Edward S. Morgan (Phoenix, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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July 9, 1862 |
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1 letter (1 page) Asks for Lindsay’s signature on his official bond as county treasurer. Will secure signatures of Judge Rice, Wagoner, and Kilgore, as well.
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Elisha L. Applegate (Eugene City, Or.) to Ivan D. Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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July 18, 1862 |
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1 letter (3 pages) Asks Ivan to find certificate from the register of his preemption. Wants copy of his soda oration. Has money overdue
from Washington. Comments on political situation, and his chances of election.
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Levi A. Rice (Jacksonville, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate [Ashland, Or.]
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August 19, 1862 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends a few lines from Nesmith for Lindsay to see. Expects to see Lindsay on way to Salem. Comments on political combination, and asks Lindsay to intervene.
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Lindsay Applegate (Salem, Or.) to "The Family" (Ashland, Or.)
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September 5, 1862 |
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1 letter (1 page) Believes Elisha's chances for election are good.
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Edward S. Morgan (Phoenix, Or.) to Lindsay Applegate (Toll House, Or.)
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September 30, 1862 |
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1 letter (1 page) Sends invoice. Is sure Bush controls Oregon politics, and thinks southern Oregon should unite to make itself felt.
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