Unknown2018-04-242018-04-241904TRA-046-14-003http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/703319 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."Just prior to the outbreak of the war (Yakima war) an event occurred which brought joy to many hearts. A discovery of gold was reported to have been made in the vicinity of the Hudson Bay company's Fort Colville and not a little excitement had been aroused in consequence. It was hoped that this would cause the long-looked for large immigration of people into the territory and its more complete settlement. Instead it furnished the immediate occasion for the melancholy war which did so much to retard development and delay settlement."NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT The organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.