Name/Title
Doc Maynard Letter dated March 30, 1856Entry/Object ID
2020.002.17aScope and Content
Doc Maynard Letter dated March 30, 1856
Letter from David S. Maynard, in Seattle, to son (Henry Maynard). Maynard describes the war and his appointment as Indian Agent, and his gathering of the friendly Indians, in hopes they would remain neutral in the war. He describes at attempt on his life by some hostile Indians. Maynard mentions four man of war ships in the harbor. He indicates that as soon as the war is over, Seattle will rapidly grow. Maynard describes the Indian attacks and killings and unrest in the area.
Maynard outlines which crops and livestocks do well in the area. The war is ongoing with no sign of ending soon.
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War
San Francisco
Massacre
Indians
Indian Agent
Mr. Smith
Sawmill
Suquamish Tribe
General Depo of the War Department
Fort Colville
Gold
Steamer Nassock
Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
Robert Drakeley
Frances Maynard
Man of War ship
Cascade Range
Yak-a-maw Indians
Clickitat Indians
Colville Mines
Joseph Fanjoy
D. W. Eaton
Walker
Jameson
Indian Agent Bolen
White River
Mr. Jones
Mr. King
Mr. Branan
Governor Stevens
Chief Justice Lander
Lieutenant Colonel Shaw
Fort Steilacoom
Pierce County
Justice Lander
Marital law
Brownsville
Washington City
Col. J.P. Anderson
Gen. Jo LaneCollection
Braaten Collection
