In 1853 there had occurred the Rogue River War. That war was likely caused by continued encroachment into tribal lands by settlers, and the failure of the federal government to ratify the first Oregon treaties. Joel Palmer arrives at work in 1853 and immediately begins in southern Oregon because of the active war happening there between the tribes and the Ranger militia volunteers.  In 1854 and 1855 the whole country is waiting for Congress to ratify the treaties so the tribes can be removed to the reservation. But the reservation, in the summer of 1855, proves to be not a … Continue reading Priming the Powderkeg: Table Rock area in 1855