Various2018-05-312018-05-311951TRA-059-02-002http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/770623 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."Soon after coming to this country Mr. Ker entered the army, being stationed at Fortress Monroe where after meritorious and efficient service he was put in command of one of the big guns and at that time the largest gun in the service of the United States. Early in 1855 the 9th infantry was formed under General Churchill and Col. Wright and Mr. Ker joined the company which was soon ordered to proceed west to fight the Indians on the frontier of Oregon. Their first battle was fought near the cascades on the Columbia March 28, 1856, the regiment being under command of Colonel Wright."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.