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Camp Watson (Or.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Albert Applegate letters

 Collection — Multiple collection box [A 147] 1: [Barcode: 35025041814340]
Identifier: A 147
Abstract

Albert Applegate (1843-1888) was a farmer and served in the 1st Oregon Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He was the son of Jesse Applegate who helped establish the Applegate Trail. Collection contains nine photostats of letters written by Albert Applegate during his military career.

Dates: 1863-1888

Silas Russell diary

 Collection — Folder 1 (shares a clamshell box): [Barcode: 35025042918157]
Identifier: A 283
Abstract

Silas Russell (1835 or 1837-1919) was an Oregon pioneer who farmed near Pleasant Hill, Lane County and who also served in Company H, First Oregon Volunteer Infantry, during the period of "Indian Wars" in Oregon. The collection (1865-1866) contains a diary that describes Russell's experience in the infantry.

Dates: 1865-1866