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Letter from Narcissa Whitman to Stephen Prentiss and Clarissa Prentiss, 1843 February 7-March 20

Letter from Narcissa Whitman to Stephen Prentiss and Clarissa Prentiss about events since Marcus Whitman left, including her spending the winter at Waskopum Methodist mission at The Dalles, burning of the Whitman mission's mill, and death of Cornelius Rogers, with mentions of Elijah White

Whitman, Narcissa Prentiss, 1808-1847

Last Will and Testament of Jason Lee, 1844

Handwritten last will and testament of Jason Lee, written on February 28, 1844 in the Port of Honolulu in the Sandwich Islands, today known as the Hawaiian Islands. Much of the will focuses on his daughter, Lucy Anna Maria Lee. Jason Lee died on March 12, 1845. The back of the document was signed by W.H. Willson, Judge of Probate, on March 25, 1846.

Lee, Jason, 1803-1845

Meeting Minutes, Special Meeting of Methodist Board of Missions, 1844

Handwritten minutes from a special meeting of the Methodist Board of Missions, held July 1, 1844 in New York. The meeting was called to discuss the Oregon Mission. Reverend Jason Lee was present, along with members of the Oregon Committee of the Episcopal Church. The minutes describe Jason Lee addressing allegations of wrongdoing, speculation, and mismanagement at the Oregon Mission. Lee also addresses allegations against local Native tribes, and defends his decision to build the Mission House in the Willamette Valley. Other subjects include daily life in Oregon, the Hudson's Bay Company, and Lee's conversations with Dr. Joseph (sic) McLoughlin. Lee asks that the Board continue to support the mission. A typed preservation copy of this document is available in file Mss1212_B1F3_002.pdf.

Episcopal Church

Meeting Minutes, Special Meeting of Methodist Board of Missions, 1844, Preservation Copy

Typed preservation copy of Mss1212_B1F3_001. Minutes from a special meeting of a Board of the Episcopal Church, held July 1, 1844. The meeting was called to discuss the Oregon Mission. Reverend Jason Lee is present, along with members of the Oregon Committee of the Episcopal Church. The minutes describe Jason Lee addressing allegations of wrongdoing, speculation, and mismanagement at the Oregon Mission. Lee also addresses allegations against local Native tribes, and defends his decision to build the Mission House in the Willamette Valley. Other subjects include daily life in Oregon, the Hudson's Bay Company, and Lee's conversations with Dr. Joseph (sic) McLoughlin. Lee asks that the Board continue to support the mission.

Episcopal Church

Letter from Jason Lee to the Board of the Episcopal Church, 1844

Handwritten letter from Reverend Jason Lee to the Board of the Episcopal Church. Written in New York on July 23, 1844. Lee wrote this letter to correct several mistakes he found in the minutes written about his meeting with the Board a few weeks earlier on July 1, 1844. Lee asks that this letter be read aloud to the Board at the next meeting. The letter has several rips and tears on the sides, and portions of some words are missing. The minutes for the meeting on July 1, 1844 are contained in document Mss1212_B1F3_001.

Lee, Jason, 1803-1845

Letter from Narcissa Whitman to Stephen Prentiss and Clarissa Prentiss, 1844 October 9-25

Letter from Narcissa Whitman to Stephen Prentiss and Clarissa Prentiss about arrival of Euro-American emigrants, completion of a new gristmill, and Whitman's improved health, with mention of being asked to take in the orphaned Sager children (original and partial typescript copy)

Whitman, Narcissa Prentiss, 1808-1847

Portrait of unidentified mother and son

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of an unidentified woman and boy. The boy stands on the left with his hands in mid-air. The woman is seated on the right, wearing a dress with a white collar. Both look at the camera. Possibly a mother and son. Case is made of wood and leather and is missing its cover.

"The Late Jason Lee." Sketch written for the Christian Advocate

Handwritten article by Francis Hall for the Christian Advocate and Journal, entitled, "The Late Jason Lee." Page 5 is missing. Hall praises Lee's missionary work in Oregon and defends him from several allegations of wrongdoing. Other subjects include farming at the mission, Dr. John McLoughlin, and the Hudson's Bay Company. Several handwritten notes on back of document from D. Lee, possibly Daniel Lee, including one that reads, "A imfinished sketch from the pen of Hon. Francis Hall designed for the Christian Advocate in 1852. D Lee." Second handwritten note reads, "A sketch published in CA&J, 1845." [Lee originally intended to do missionary work among the Flathead Indian tribe, but the area where he eventually settled in the Willamette Valley, near present-day Salem, was home to bands of the Kalapuyan people. Hall uses language common to justifying the nineteenth century missionary movement, including using disparaging and inaccurate terms and/or descriptions of Native peoples.]

Hall, Francis

Portrait of David Averill, circa 1845

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a bearded man wearing a suit. Handwritten note pasted to the exterior of the case reads, "Averill David." Handwritten note on small envelope inside the case reads, "David Averill - Portland, Maine, and his wife, Martha Ann (Horton) Averill - Portland, Maine. Year 1845. Mrs. Elizabeth A. Averill, Donor rec. no. 85." Case is a union case made of thermoplastic.

Protestant Ladder

Illustrated Protestant ladder used for the teaching of the catechism in the mission of Henry H. Spalding and Eliza Spalding at Lapwai in present-day western Idaho in the traditional territory of the Nimi’ipuu (Nez Percé). The ladder depicts religious history and biblical concepts with captions in English and Nimipuutímt. The ladder is painted on cloth-backed paper using ink and berry dyes.

Spalding, Henry Harmon, 1803-1874

Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. James Cockran, circa 1850

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a woman and man seated beside each other. The woman wears a high necked dress. A note affixed to the image read, "James Cockran & Wife. Brother of David Cockran." This note and the original glass were removed during conservation and stored in a separate folder. Case is made of leather and wood. Case cover missing and replaced with archival board during conservation.

Portrait of Mindwell Lee

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated, elderly woman. She wears a bonnet and a shawl. Her right arm rests on a table next to 2 books. Handwritten note enclosed with the image reads, "Mindwell Lee - My father, W. B. Lee's grandmother of Madison, Conn. Sweet, Christian character. Would ask father, when a young man on vacation from college: "Wm. are you a Xn?" "Well you will be; I'm prayin' for you. How's your Aunt Charlotte?" and he never forgot it. Died Oct. 30, 1856, aged 93 yrs at the old hou. down near Uncle Henry's. Oct. 30 '56 was t. day F. T. Lee was born... -Geo. H. Lee, Owner." Case is made of leather and wood. There is no hasp hook on case. A string is tied to the hook loop.

Portrait of Elizabeth B. Warner

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a young woman, seated and wearing a printed dress. Her hair is woven into multi-stranded braids. She holds a book in her lap. Legacy collection records indicate this is Elizabeth B. Warner, taken circa 1845. Engraving below the image reads, "A. White, 20 Washington St., Boston." Case is made of wood and leather.

White, Asa

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

Portrait of Martha Ann Averill

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a woman sitting in a chair, wearing a long sleeve dress. Name handwritten on paper pasted to the back of the case reads, "Averill, Martha Ann." Handwritten note on small piece of paper enclosed with the case reads, "Martha Ann (Morton) Averill. Wife of David Averill - of Portland Maine. Year 1845. Mrs. Elizabeth A. Averill, Donor Rec. no. 85." Inscription on back of the image reads, "Charles P. Genn, Bucksport, Me." Overmat is stamped with the name, "Ormsbee." Case is made of velvet, leather and wood with applied relief motifs.

Ormsbee, Augustus

Portrait of Mrs. Buemont, aunt of Samuel Asahel Clarke, circa 1845

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated woman wearing a white bonnet, brooch and long sleeve dress. A white paper business card enclosed with the case includes a handwritten note reading, "Aunt of S. A. Clarke. Mrs. Buemont of 13 Broadway N.Y. 1845. S. A. Clarke Collection." "S. A. Clarke" refers to Samuel Asahel Clarke. Case is made of leather and wood. Case cover was missing and replaced with archival board during conservation.

Portrait of Nathan J. Putnam

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a man with his hair parted on the left. He looks directly at the camera. His shirt has been lightly tinted blue. Typed note enclosed with the image reads, "Nathan J. Putnam. Born in Lexington, Kentucky September 10, 1821. Died at Champoeg, Oregon Territory. May 30, 1849." Second typed note reads, "Nathan J. Putnam. Born Sep 10th. 1821 Lexington Ky. Died May 30th 1849 Champoeg, Oregon." Handwritten note enclosed with the image reads, "Putnam, N. J." Case made of leather and wood.

Old Fort Astoria, Astoria, Oregon

A photograph of a drawing depicting old Fort Astoria in 1845. An American flag flies over the fort. The back identified the artist as Henry J. Barre, but the correct name is likely Henry J. Warre. Handwritten note on back of print reads, "Old Fort Astoria 1845 by Captain Henry J. Barre, British Army." Photograph of drawing taken by Arthur M. Prentiss.

Warre, H. (Henry), 1819-1898

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.

Echelle Catholique, Historique et Chronologique [Catholic Ladder, History and Chronology], 1846-1847

Catholic ladder designed by F. N. Blanchet. The ladder was printed in Paris circa 1846 and is written in French. The ladder is in four sections on two double-sided panels.Blanchet developed the ladder as a visual teaching aid with illustrations of biblical scenes. Blanchet and other missionaries used the ladders as an instructional tool for Christian evangelization to Native American and French métis communities.

Blanchet, Francis Norbert, 1795-1883

Disputed territory of Columbia or Oregon showing its limits as settled by different treaties and the boundaries proposed by England & America / engd. by W. & A.K. Johnston, 1846

A hand colored map showing the disputed territory of Oregon in 1846. The map shows boundaries established by different treaties and boundary proposals between England and America. The Oregon territory is in brown and British possessions are in red. A map of the shores of the Pacific Ocean depicting the position of the Oregon Territory in relation to the rest of the world is included at the bottom.

W. & A.K. Johnston Limited

Portrait of an unidentified man

A portrait of an unidentified man. He is seated with his hands in his lap looking to the left of the camera. He wears a light colored suit. Conservator records indicate that there is a handwritten note on the green liner paper in the case which reads, "Taken in Hartford, Conn. 1846." The photograph is an ambrotype but my be a copy of a daguerreotype portrait.

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