History of the Pacific Northwest - Transcript (part 4).
Date
1951
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UNKNOWN
Abstract
"George B. McClellan, capt. corps of engineers in command of western division, Olympia, W. T. Feb. 25, 1953. Party of 24 privates, colts. (about 5) assistants in observation, two sergeants, two corporals, six privates (terms expired employed at packers) ...party three non command and 17 privates, two chief packers, three hunters and herders, twenty packers. 65 persons and self. 173 animals, 73 for saddle, 100 for packing. Included 46 mules at the time, a party of citizens cutting a trail across the Natches to Steilacom, reachable by trail in four days. On the 22nd received a visit from Kamiakin and priests, spent night with us. Camped on Wenass. A mile above main camp --half mile, large and good potato patches, indifferent corn and melons cultivated by the Indians."
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13 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander.