Various2018-05-242018-05-241936TRA-056-05-004http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/756618 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."One of the country doctors travelling here back through the Oregon country in pioneer days was Dr. Joseph Boyce who crossed the plains with his wife and four children in 1853. The epidemic of smallpox the year before had so terrified the Indians that no firearms were needed when their train was making its slow journey westward."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.