The federal Indian bureau was made responsible for the tribes as of 1848 (from the Department of War) and assigned Indian Agents and superintendents for
Category: Native Issues
Sparking the Rogue River War
In 1854, many of the southern Oregon tribes were already on the Table Rock Reservation. They had signed several treaties selling their lands and were
Foolish Indians and Bad Whites; Palmer advises George and Limpy, April 1856
Joel Palmer (Oregon Indian Superintendent) writes from Dayton April 24, 1856, after receiving a letter From Indian Agent George Ambrose. Palmer is at this time
Cascade Watlala Removal in April 1856
My previous article about the Cascades addressed the general history and culture of the Cascades Tribe. I am now over a year into additional research
When the Settlers Cleaned up their Lands, California 1850s
When settlers came to the west, the tribes tolerated their presence, many even welcomed them because of the trade possibilities. The first settlers may have