Unknown2018-06-112018-06-111950MNS-061-24-001http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/790112 sheets 8.5 x 14 inch. Single sheet 9 x 4 inch. Typed. Annotations and editing marks throughout. Date est. Creator unknown."He wanted to get back to the Pacific Coast, so asked for a transfer in government service, and was sent as chief clerk to the Puyallup Indian Agency, and from there as chief clerk at Fort Simcoe. In this position he went to Toppenish every three months to pay the Indians their lease money. There was no town, but Frank Williams (Toppenish Trading Co.) always loaned him a small table and chair, in the little building on the railroad right of way, where the Indians were paid. He often said that if the government would ever allow any land to be sold there, it was a logical place for a town."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.Fort Simcoe, W. T.G. Dowe McQuesten - biography.