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Sutton, J. M., active 1863

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Benjamin Alvord letter to J.M. Sutton

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1863 July 16] 1: [Barcode: i50051878]
Identifier: CA 1863 July 16
Abstract

Major Benjamin Alvord of Fort Vancouver, Washington Territory, wrote a letter dated July 16, 1863 to J.M. Sutton of Jacksonville, regarding fighting in the Rogue River Valley. The collection contains the letter, which references Jesse and Lindsay Applegate.

Dates: 1863 July 16

J.M. Sutton account of the Rogue River Indian War of 1855

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CB Su87] 1: [Barcode: 35025041811841]
Identifier: CB Su87
Abstract

J.M. Sutton enquired, gathered information, and wrote an account of Rogue River Indian War of 1855; it is only known that he wrote the account, not that he participated in the war. The collection (1863) contains Sutton's account of the war, and a letter from Sutton, addressed to "Sir," explaining that he had "gleaned" his account from "enquires made."

Dates: 1863

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Indians of North America -- Wars -- Oregon 1
Manuscripts (documents) 1
Military 1
Native Americans 1
Oregon Territory -- History 1