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Robert R. Thompson letter to Capt. Thomas Jordan, 1859 February 22
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Thompson, Robert R.,1820-1908.
- Title
- Robert R. Thompson letter to Capt. Thomas Jordan
- Dates
- 1859 February 22 (inclusive)1859022218590222
- Quantity
- .02 cubic feet (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- Mss 1500
- Summary
- Letter from Robert R. Thompson to Capt. Thomas Jordan, 22 February 1859, regarding the political "delinquencies" of Asahel Bush and Thompson's obtaining the contract to carry mail from Salt Lake to The Dalles. Robert R. Thompson (1820-1908) was a steamboat builder and financier.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Robert R. Thompson (1820-1908) was a steamboat builder and financier.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Letter from Robert R. Thompson to Capt. Thomas Jordan, 22 February 1859, regarding the political "delinquencies" of Asahel Bush and Thompson's obtaining the contract to carry mail from Salt Lake to The Dalles.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.
Preferred Citation
Robert R. Thompson letter to Capt. Thomas Jordan, Mss 1500, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Politics and government -- Oregon -- 19th century.
- Postal service -- West (U.S.) -- 19th century.
Family Names
- Bush, Asahel, -- 1824-1913.
- Jordan, Thomas, -- Capt -- Correspondence.
- Teel, O. D. -- Correspondence.
- Thompson, Robert R., -- 1820-1908 -- Correspondence.
Geographical Names
- Oregon -- Politics and government -- 19th century.
Form or Genre Terms
- Letters (correpondence) -- aat
