Various2018-04-192018-04-191859-05-12TRA-044-05-001http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/690917 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."Memorial states that early in October of '55, the people of Wash. and Oregon territories were 'startled by a general outbreak among nearly all the Indian tribes in the western and middle portion those territories.' Hostilities unprovoked by whites and characterized by usual modes of Indian warfare, indiscriminate slaughter, pillaging, burning of dwellings, destruction of property. Volunteers have nobly discharged their duties and are still in the heart of the enemy's country, combating the Indians, or holding possession of the country which they have conquered."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.US War Department - Exploration and survey for a railroad route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.