Military
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Cayuse, Yakima, and Rogue River Wars papers
Collection
Identifier: Bx 047
Abstract
The Cayuse War (1847-1855), the Rogue River War (ca. 1855-1857) and the Yakima War (1856-1858) all resulted in losses for the Oregon and Washington Indians. Many tribal members succumbed to either military attack or disease, and most of the remaining population were sent to live on reservations. Additionally, a great deal of tribal land was taken by the U.S. government in the aftermath of these wars. The Cayuse, Yakima and Rogue River Wars Papers include letters, official reports, general...
Dates:
1847-1858
