Alfred B. Meacham letters

Collection

Identifier: Mss2293

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of a manuscript letter to Cyrus S. Woodworth, Portland, Oregon, 1 page, June 3, 1899, regarding financial matters; and a manuscript letter from John Smith, Warm Springs Indian Agency, 1 page, December 5, 1871, regarding a survey made along the Columbia River near The Dalles fishery.

Dates

1871-1899

Creator

Meacham, A. B. (Alfred Benjamin), 1826-1882 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

Alfred Benjamin Meacham (born 1826) and his wife, Orpha Caroline Feree (born 1828) were 1850 pioneers to Suisun City, California, where Alfred operated a marble quarry with his brother, Harry. In 1862, they all moved to eastern Oregon and established Meacham Station. They were joined by brother John. In 1873, Alfred was appointed to the Peace Commission following the end of the Modoc War, eventually becoming Superintendent of Indian Affairs.

Extent

.02 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection consists of a manuscript letter to Cyrus S. Woodworth, Portland, Oregon, June 3, 1899, regarding financial matters; and a manuscript letter from John Smith, Warm Springs Indian Agency, December 5, 1871, regarding a survey made along the Columbia River near The Dalles fishery. Alfred Benjamin Meacham (born 1826) and his wife, Orpha Caroline Feree (born 1828) were 1850 pioneers to Suisun City, California. In 1862, they and Meacham's brother Harry moved to eastern Oregon and established Meacham Station. In 1873, Alfred was appointed to the Peace Commission following the end of the Modoc War, eventually becoming Superintendent of Indian Affairs.