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Map of the north west part of Canada, Hudson's Bay & Indian territories / drawn by Thos. Devine, 1857

A printed map of the western portions of Canada. Colors show the geological divisions of cristalline rocks, silurian formation of Hudson's B. & L. Winnipeg, devonian formation, and lignite or coal formation. The map also includes profiles of routes for the Pacific railroad, from St. Pauls, Mississippi to Puget Sound; from mouth of Kansas River, to Fort Vancouver, Columbia River; from Council Bluff, Missouri, to San Francisco, Pacific Ocean; and from Westport to the River Savier Utah. The map also includes informational tables on the "Indian Population of British North America, "French Canadian Forts at time of the Conquest," and a "Hyetal or Rain Table." Relief is shown by hachures.

Devine, Thomas (Draughtsman)

Plano del Estrecho de Juan de Fuca descuvierto el año de 1592, reconocido en 1789 por Dn. José Narbaez, en el de 90, Cp. Dn. Manuel Quimper, en 91, Q. Cp. Dn. Franco Eliza y concluido en este por el Commandante Vancouver y Dn. Dionissio Galiano ; en el qual sedenotan con el color negro los descubrimtos. hechos hasta 91, con el encarnado los Vancouver, y con el azul los de Galiano

A hand-colored pen and ink map of Strait of Juan de Fuca. English translation: Plan of the Strait of Juan de Fuca discovered in the year 1592, recognized in 1789 by Dn. José Narbaez, in the [year] 90 by Dn. Manuel Quimper, in 91 by Dn. Franco Eliza and followed in this by commander Vancouver and Dn. Dionisio Galiano ; the discoveries made are denoted by the color black, with the pink being the discoveries of Vancouver and blue those of Galiano.

Bodega y Cuadra, Juan de la, 1743-1794

Map showing the line of boundary between the United States & British possessions : from the point where the 49th parallel of north latitude strikes the western coast of the continent "to the middle of the channel which separates the continent from Vancouver's Island and thence southerly through the middle of said channel" &c. to Fuca's Straits, in accordance with Treaty of June 15th, 1846

A hand colored map of the Pacific Northwest, primarily depicting British Columbia and Washington state. The map shows four proposed boundaries between the United States and British Columbia. Relief is shown by hachures and spot heights. Water depths are shown by soundings and gradient tints. The map also shows the route of steamers between Victoria and Fraser River.

Bowen & Co.

Last Will and Testament of Jason Lee, 1845

Handwritten last will and testament of Jason Lee, written on February 20, 1845 by C.B. Richardson, Notary Public. Richardson writes that Lee was sick in bed during the dictation of this will, but that he is of sound mind. Two witnesses signed the document, Eli Banys and Joseph Morrell. Written in Lee's hometown of Stanstead, Québec, where he passed away on March 12, 1845.

Richardson, C. B.

Letter from Daniel Lee to Brother Bond, 1845

Handwritten letter written in 1845 to Brother Bond by Daniel Lee, nephew of Reverend Jason Lee. Daniel informs Brother Bond of the death of Jason Lee, and writes of his late uncle's life. Subjects include Jason Lee's spiritual awakening, his health and state of mind in his final days, and the illness that led to his death. A preservation copy of this document, with more modern and legible handwriting, is available in Mss1212_B1F2_004.

Lee, Daniel, 1806-1895

Letter from Daniel Lee to Brother Bond, 1845, Preservation Copy

Handwritten preservation copy of Mss1212_B1F2_003. Letter written in 1845 to Brother Bond by Daniel Lee, nephew of Reverend Jason Lee. Daniel informs Brother Bond of the death of Jason Lee, and writes of his late uncle's life. Subjects include Jason Lee's spiritual awakening, his health and state of mind in his final days, and the illness that led to his death. This preservation copy of the letter from Daniel Lee to Brother Bond is written in more modern and legible handwriting than the original.

Lee, Daniel, 1806-1895

Sketchbook volume 5

Cleveland Rockwell's sketchbook volume 5. Includes landscape drawings of Washington, California, Alaska, and British Columbia.

Rockwell, Cleveland, 1837-1907

Sketchbook volume 6

Cleveland Rockwell's sketchbook volume 6. Includes landscape drawings of Oregon, Washington, California, and Canada.

Rockwell, Cleveland, 1837-1907

Sketchbook volume 7

Cleveland Rockwell's sketchbook volume 7. Includes portraits and landscape drawings of Oregon, Washington, California, and Canada.

Rockwell, Cleveland, 1837-1907

Trip to British Columbia and southern Alaska, 1926 and 1931

Field notes of William Alakangas, the chief engineer of the "Westward", documenting a trip along the coast of British Columbia, May 2-19, 1926. Included is an article draft by Alakangas, "It's a scream, but no fair laughing $5,000,000.00 reward for a suitable title." The article discusses a trip along the coast of British Columbia and southern Alaska with a group, including Arthur Pack and William Finley, July-August 1931. Activities described include hunting porpoises, fishing for salmon, and collecting bird specimens.

Alakangas, William

Migratory Bird Advisory Board, 1934

Document focuses include changes to Migratory Bird Treaty Act, waterfowl conditions, and extent of hunting seasons. Additional focuses include homesteading issues on wildlife refuges and hunting practices, including baiting.

Fernald, Charles