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Bush, Asahel, 1824-1913

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

John C. Bell papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 194
Abstract

Letter, biographical information, certificates, and receipts relating to John C. Bell (1814-1906). Bell emigrated to Oregon in 1850, brought his family to Oregon in 1854, operated a general merchandise store in Salem, Oregon, and was appointed postmaster of Astoria, Oregon, in 1886.

Dates: 1845-1893; circa 1900

Asahel Bush letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 581
Abstract

Correspondence of Asahel Bush (1824-1913), primarily typescript or microfilm copies of letters sent to him. Bush was an early emigrant to Oregon, editor of the Oregon Statesman from 1851 to 1863, and a significant figure in 1850s Oregon Democratic Party politics.

Dates: 1837-1938; Majority of material found within circa 1850-1910

Matthew P. Deady letter in support of Asahel Bush's campaign for U.S. Senate

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 1130
Abstract

Letter from Matthew P. Deady (1824-1893) addressed to Isaac Haines (possibly actually Israel D. Haines, 1827-1892), advocating for Asahel Bush (1824-1913) to be elected as a United States senator for Oregon. Deady served on the Oregon Territorial Supreme Court and was a U.S. District Court judge from 1859 until his death.

Dates: 1878 August 12

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Pioneers -- Oregon 2
Politics and Politicians 2
correspondence 2
American newspapers -- Oregon -- 19th century 1
Biographies (literary genre) 1