William Holman Odell letter , 1871 April 28

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Odell, William H., 1830-1922
Title
William Holman Odell letter
Dates
1871 April 28
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
CA 1871 Apr 28
Summary
William Holman Odell wrote a letter dated April 28, 1871 to Captain Applegate, of Oregon about Oregon land purchases and surveys regarding Sprague's River land and the Klamath reservation.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

In the letter, Odell wonders if the Sprague's River land is a part of the Agricultural college or if it is available to be purchased, and also states that he expects to send surveyors to survey land for the Klamath reservation.

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Subject Terms

  • Land use--Oregon
  • Surveying--Oregon--History--19th century
  • Surveyors--Oregon--Correspondence

Personal Names

  • Applegate, O. C. (Oliver Cromwell), 1845-1938

Geographical Names

  • Klamath County (Or.)--History--19th century
  • Klamath Indian Reservation (Or.)--History--19th century
  • Oregon--History--19th century
  • Sprague River Watershed (Or.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence