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Ambitious Texas Texas and England plots in Oregon tale
In a Montreal reading room a trader and a German insectologist discuss Oregon plans and a secret note about Texas annexation. The exchange reveals Texas ambitions, possible confrontation with England and Mexico, and hints of a larger strategic map across North America.
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van Zandt
Pakenham
Texas
Mr. Calhoun
England
Vandt
Mexico
Polk
Ensland
Tree
White House
Senor Yturrio
Previ
Lee
Mr. Tyler
East Room
Yturrio
Sim
Richard
America
Republic
Washington
United States
Oregon
State of Texas
van Zande
Republic of the Southwest
Monsieur
Montreal
St. Joseph Street
Rockies
Fort Vancouver
Fort Colville
California
Fort Victoria
Hudson Bay Company
Columbia
Willamette Country
Howard
Hagland
Asia
Peace River