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Story of Lane Indian fighter and Friday the Modoc boy
The narrative recounts Joseph Lane's career as Rogue River Indian fighter and territorial governor in Oregon. It details his dealings with Chief Jo and the Rogue River Indians, the rescue of Driscoll, and the bond with his Modoc boy Friday John. It cites Lane's later life in gold fields and his enduring leadership amid frontier conflicts.
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Fort Bee
Graphic
Oregon
Port
Lave
Mexico
Marion
Pres. Polk
Coer
Territ
Polk
St. Louis
Lane
Oregon City
Taylor
Joseph Lane
Territory
Congress
Breckenridge
California
H H. Bancroft
Bancroft Library
Willamette Valley
Rock Point
Quatley
Rogue Rivers
Trentioned
Old Quatley
Rogue River
Viligis
Stagin Ra
Jo Lane
Squaw
Sally
Ben
Mary
John P. Gains
John
Johan
Driscoll
Martin Angel
Accross
Emma
Modoc
Thurston
Takao
Lemna
Nat
Lane Mills
W. C. Woodwarp
Berkeley