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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1846
Page
2
Disjointed text complains about paper size shortages and disrupted distribution to patrons. It references the Legislature, political figures, and inclinations, with sporadic phrases about policy, opposition, and local interest amid unclear context.
A long letter from Col J Taylor dated February 27 1846 describes a journey from the United States to the Pacific coast. He details crossing the Rocky Mountains Blue and Cascade ranges near Fort Hall Walla Walla Astoria and the Columbia River mouth describing climate crops wildlife and plans to establish a dairy farm at Klatsop plains near the coast. He reports buying 800 dollars worth of land and 76 cattle and 50 cows for a future homestead, notes Hudson's Bay Company presence and local trade, comments on emigration health and native tribes, and mentions intending to return in two to three years while sending regards to relatives. He also includes a business note on his planned settlement and the governance of the territory.
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