Joseph Prescott letters

Collection

Identifier: Mss1159

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Correspondence of Joseph Prescott includes two typescript letters from Prescott to his brother, George L. Montague. One is dated January 30, 1854, and discusses life in Oregon City, Oregon; the other is dated May 4, 1854, and regards the explosion of the steamer Gazelle. There are two copies of the May 4 letter, one with handwritten corrections and a handwritten note on at top that reads: "Account of explosion of steamer 'Gazelle.' Original in coll. of Howard Mader, Salem." The collection also includes manuscript letters to Mrs. C. C. P. Betton, Prescott's sister, 1850-1851, discussing family matters and life in Oregon.

Dates

Creation: 1850-1854

Creator

Prescott, Joseph N. (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.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Correspondence of Joseph Prescott includes two letters, 1854, from Prescott to his brother, George L. Montague, discussing life in Oregon City, Oregon, and the explosion of the steamer Gazelle, and letters to Mrs. C. C. P. Betton, Prescott's sister, 1850-1851, discussing family matters and life in Oregon.