Marcus Whitman: Pathfinder and Patriot
Biography of Dr. Marcus Whitman chronicling his missionary work among Pacific Northwest tribes, his role in encouraging Oregon immigration, the Whitman Massacre, and legacy.
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Marcus Whitman: Pathfinder and Patriot
Marcus Whitman and the Early Days of Oregon
A historical biography of Marcus Whitman recounting his missionary labors, Whitman’s ride, the Whitman Massacre, and the U.S. claim to the Oregon Country, with documents and bibliography.
October 18, 1847 Letter to Rev. David Greene
Whitman urges Protestant immigration to Oregon, better roads and missions, founding a college, and measures regarding Indians and Catholic influence to secure the territory.
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Memorial from Dr. Whitman to the Secretary of War
Marcus Whitman's 1847 memorial and letters urging establishment of frontier posts, mail routes, and Indian supervision to protect emigrants and promote settlement in Oregon.
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June 1844 Letter to James M. Porter, Secretary of War
Marcus Whitman's 1844 letter and draft bill urging federal establishment of posts, farms, and services to protect Oregon emigrants, aid settlement, regulate trade, and manage Indian relations.
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Extract from April 8, 1844 Letter
Marcus Whitman reports on missionary work among Oregon tribes, Catholic competition, settler tensions, violence, and land disputes; he urges Congress to grant land and protection for missions.
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November 1, 1843 Letter to Rev. David Greene
Marcus Whitman's 1843 letter on Oregon missions: aiding emigrants, relations with Native peoples, and urging ministers, schools, and American influence against Catholic expansion.
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May 30, 1843 Letter to Rev. David Greene
William A. Mowry prints Marcus Whitman's May 1843 letter urging Protestant ministers and settlers to Oregon, describing emigrants, mission needs, industry, and Catholic rivalry.
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Paper by Dr. Whitman on Indians West of the Rocky Mountains
Marcus Whitman reports on missionary work among Pacific Northwest tribes, detailing native migrations, agriculture, worship attendance, and indigenous beliefs, medicine-men and sorcery.
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Philadelphia North Presbytery
History of Philadelphia North Presbytery after the 1870 Old/New School reunion: organization, churches and pastors, boundary changes, growth, and notable ministerial deaths.
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A Historic Nineteenth Century Character
Biographical sketches of Andrew C. Barclay and Rev. Thomas P. Hunt, 19th-century Presbyterian figures noted for church leadership, temperance advocacy, and anti-slavery action.
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The Evolution of a Presbyterian Religious Journal
Report and history tracing the evolution and consolidation of Presbyterian journals—The Interior, Presbyterian Journal, The Westminster and The Continent—highlighting editors, patrons and the Chicago fire.
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Presbyterian Churches of Philadelphia: Their Organization and Changes of Location and Name
Survey of Philadelphia Presbyterian churches (1698–1914): their founding, relocations, name changes, mergers and notable pastors, tracing congregational lineage.
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Henry Alexander White, D.D., LL.D.
Necrological report summarizing brief biographies of deceased Presbyterian ministers and Princeton Seminary alumni, noting ministries, academic honors, and dates of death and burial.
In Memoriam: Rev. Henry Alexander White, A.M., Ph.D., D.D., LL.D.
Memorial notice for Henry A. White, longtime New Testament professor and historian at Columbia Theological Seminary, recounting his life, ministry, scholarship, and death (Oct 10, 1926).
Henry Alexander White
Tribute to Rev. Henry A. White—Southern Presbyterian scholar, teacher, and author—outlining his life, ministry, writings, honors, and funeral. Followed by Vedder's essay on the New Testament canon.
Southern Presbyterian Leaders
Biographical sketches of Southern Presbyterian leaders from 1683 through post-1861, tracing church organization, revivals, education, and ministry. Compiled from original records and biographies.
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Stonewall Jackson
Early biography of Confederate General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson detailing his family background, upbringing, West Point years, Mexican War service, Civil War campaigns, and death.
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The Making of South Carolina
Short, illustrated history of South Carolina from early Huguenot and English settlement through the Revolution and Confederacy, with biographical sketches and maps.
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A School History of the United States
School textbook summarizing U.S. history from discovery through the early 20th century, focusing on essential facts, causes, regional perspectives, and classroom use for grammar-school students.
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