Various2018-06-012018-06-011854TRA-059-12-003http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/772119 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."Palmer to Stevens, Jan. 16, 1854...I have recommended in my letters to the Indian Department the early extinguishment of Indian title to all the lands belonging to them as a measure important to the preservation of peace...the usually travelled emigrant roads from the Atlantic States to this Territory passes directly through the country occupied by the Cayuses, much of which is also that of the Nez Perces and Walla Wallas possesses such attraction as an agricultural and grazing country as to render it impracticable much longer to restrain our enterprising citizens from its occupation...the organization of Washington Territory and the great advantages held out to settlers will undoubtedly induce emigrants to seek a more and direct better route to the settlements than the circuitous and tedious old wagon road to Walla Walla."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.