Monteith, J. (ca. 1825-1888). Historically Significant Manuscript Letter Signed by John Monteith, a Pioneer Farmer in Oquawka, Illinois, and Addressed to James Allen of West Lancaster, Iowa, Discussing his Postponed Plans to Relocate to Oregon Due to Crushing Wages, Economic Hardships, a Desperate Job Market, and the Surge of California Gold Seekers; also Warning of Unparalleled Hardships in Oregon. Oquawka, Illinois: 3 March 1851.
NIXON, Joseph (ca. 1824-1892). Historically Important Original Letter Signed by Joseph Nixon, a Pioneer Hotel Owner in Oregon Territory, and Addressed to Daniel Hubbard, an Early Farmer from Washington Territory, Discussing the Nearing Completion of the Famous Umatilla Hotel in the Dalles, Two Successful Balls Held in Celebration of its Upcoming Opening, and News of the Fraser River Gold Rush. The Dalles, Oregon Territory: 12 September 1858.