Url Resource class Title Creator Subject Description Date Type Identifier Source Rights Spatial Coverage History note Coordinates https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12879 Deweese Family Portrait John Gray Brayton George and Rachel Davidson Deweese pose in a studio with their daughter (name is unidentified). The Deweese Family traveled with the first wagon train along with Elijah Davidson Butler, son of Peter Butler, from Monmouth, Illinois to Oregon. Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/1 IHM-1987-021-084 | Independence Heritage Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. 38.2975381, -122.286865 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12878 Alice Butler Portrait Undetermined. Alice Butler, daughter of Ira F.M. Butler, poses for a portrait, circa 1870s. Photograph is undated. 1870~ Image;StillImage butlerphotos/2 IHM-1987-021-075 | Independence Heritage Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12877 Alice Butler Portrait Undetermined. Alice Butler, daughter of Ira F.M. Butler, poses for a portrait in a studio wearing a large necklace. Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/3 IHM-1987-021-072 | Independence Heritage Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12876 Ralph Butler Portrait Undetermined. Ralph Butler, grandson of Ira F.M. Butler and son of Asa Butler, sits barefoot on a log outdoors, circa 1868. 1868~ Image;StillImage butlerphotos/4 IHM-1987-021-071 | Independence Heritage Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12875 Newt Butler Portrait Rieman & Co. Newt Butler, son of Ira F.M. Butler, poses in a studio with sideburns and a mustache. Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/5 IHM-1987-021-059 | Independence Heritage Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. 37.7749295, -122.4194155 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12874 Lena Butler Powell Portrait Undetermined. Lena Butler Powell, granddaughter of Ira F.M. Butler, poses in a studio wearing a locket, circa 1870. 1870~ Image;StillImage butlerphotos/6 IHM-1987-021-048 | Independence Heritage Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12873 Young Women Group Portrait J. D. McGowan Four women from founding Monmouth, Oregon families pose together in a studio circa 1868. From left to right: Rilla Marshall, Irene Powell, Fannie Griggs and Alice Butler, the daughter of Ira F.M. Butler. Photograph is undated. 1868~ Image;StillImage butlerphotos/7 IHM-1987-021-043 | Independence Heritage Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. 44.8484524, -123.2339888 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12872 Butler Family Reunion Undetermined. The family of Ira F.M. Butler pose at their family reunion in 1896. While this photograph was taken outside the Ira F.M. Butler house, the house is not visible. From left to right: TOP ROW: Elizabeth Lucas, Alice Butler, Mrs. Rufus Smith, Addie Shelton, Rufus Smith, Bud Cooper, Sarah Butler, Isaac Butler, Ira Powell, Lena Butler Powell, Rose Davidson, Grundy Davidson, Jane Grounds, Luther Grounds, Hosea Davidson, Jay Lucas, Sarah Smith, Ira Smith, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Hezekiah Whitman, Mrs. Hosea Davidson. MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Otis Hutchinson, Isaac Smith, Mrs. Mason, William Mason, Unknown, Ira F.M. Butler, George Deweese, Rachel Deweese. BOTTOM ROW: Margaret (Maggie) Butler, Lorna Deweese, Mrs. Jimmy Powell, Hulda Hyatt, Clare Powell (baby), children of Otis Hutchinson. Note: Western Oregon University Archives also owns a copy of this photograph with each person numbered. 1896-07-25 Image;StillImage butlerphotos/8 IHM-1987-021-037 | Independence Heritage Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. 44.848856, -123.2292691 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12871 Alice and Margaret Butler at Home Undetermined. Adult sisters Alice and Margaret (Maggie) Butler sit in rocking chairs on the porch of the Ira F.M. Butler house in Monmouth. Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/9 IHM-1987-021-034 | Independence Heritage Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. 44.8487189, -123.2292705 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12870 Ira F.M. Butler Stands with Cane Undetermined. Ira F.M. Butler (pictured right ) and an unknown man pose with canes outside the Ira F.M. Butler house in Monmouth. This photograph was given to Ira for Christmas in 1904 by his nephew Ralph. 12/1/1904 0:00 Image;StillImage butlerphotos/10 IHM-1987-021-013 | Independence Heritage Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. 44.848856, -123.2292691 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12869 Scenic View of Monmouth Undetermined. View of the town of Monmouth, Oregon, taken from Cupid's Hill west of town. 1896-01-01 Image;StillImage butlerphotos/11 IHM-1987-021-002 | Independence Heritage Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Independence Heritage Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at (503) 838-4989 or orheritage@minetfiber.com. 44.8464612, -123.247348 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12868 Ira F.M. Butler Notary Certificate Undetermined. Certificate that authorized Ira F.M. Butler as a Notary Public for Polk County, Oregon, signed by Governor L.F. Grover. 1871-12-12 Text butlerphotos/12 Polk County Historical Society and Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of the Polk County Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at 503-623-6251 or pchsoregon@gmail.com. 44.9266528, -123.4919256 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12867 Margaret Butler Portrait Undetermined. Margaret (Maggie) Butler, daughter of Ira F.M. Butler, sits in a high-back chair, wearing a large, black hat and a dress featuring roses across her chest. Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/13 Polk County Historical Society and Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of the Polk County Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at 503-623-6251 or pchsoregon@gmail.com. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12866 Ira F.M. Butler Portrait Undetermined. Ira F.M. Butler poses in a studio with dark overcoat. Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/14 Polk County Historical Society and Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of the Polk County Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at 503-623-6251 or pchsoregon@gmail.com. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12865 Margaret Butler Portrait Isaac G. Davidson Margaret (Maggie) Butler, daughter of Ira F.M. Butler, poses in a studio wearing a large flower brooch. Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/15 Polk County Historical Society and Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of the Polk County Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at 503-623-6251 or pchsoregon@gmail.com. 45.5394966, -122.434163 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12844 Ira F.M. Butler at Home Undetermined. Ira F.M. Butler sits in a rocking chair on the lawn of his home in Monmouth. Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/16 Polk County Historical Society and Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of the Polk County Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at 503-623-6251 or pchsoregon@gmail.com. 44.848856, -123.2292691 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12843 Ira F.M. Butler Portrait Isaac G. Davidson Ira F.M. Butler poses in a studio in older age. Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/17 Polk County Historical Society and Museum The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of the Polk County Museum. For questions or permissions, please contact them at 503-623-6251 or pchsoregon@gmail.com. 47.2528768, -122.4442906 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12842 Ira F.M. Butler House Undetermined. The Ira F.M. Butler house was a two-story, white sided house located in Monmouth, Oregon, formerly on the northeast corner of the Pacific Highway and Main Street. Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/18 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. 44.848856, -123.2292691 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12841 Class Reunion at Butler Home Undetermined. Members of an Oregon State Normal school class reunion (year unknown) pose in front of the Ira F.M. Butler house in Monmouth. Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/19 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. 44.848856, -123.2292691 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12840 Ira F.M. Butler Home with Family R. H. Gardiner Ira F.M Butler and his wife Mary pose with their children and grandchildren in front of the Ira F.M. Butler house, formerly located on the northeast corner of Main Street and Pacific Avenue. 1882-01-01 Image;StillImage butlerphotos/20 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. 44.848856, -123.2292691 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12839 Alice and Margaret Butler Portrait with Friends Undetermined. A group of young women, including Alice and Margaret (Maggie) Butler, daughters of Ira F.M. Butler, pose together, circa 1870. This may have been taken while both sisters attended Christian College (now Western Oregon University). (Alice: bottom row, far right; Maggie: top right row, far left). Photograph is undated. 1870~ Image;StillImage butlerphotos/21 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. 44.8484524, -123.2339888 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12838 Margaret Butler Portrait with Friends J. D. McGowan Margaret (Maggie) Butler (top left), daughter of Ira F.M. Butler, poses in a studio with three young women: Josie Wolverton Byrd, Allie Catron Craig, and Cassie Stump (bottom right). Cassie was also from a Monmouth founding family. Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/22 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. 44.8484524, -123.2339888 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12837 Squire Stoten Whitman Portrait Undetermined. Squire Stoten Whitman poses as a young man and is pictured wearing a hat, smoking a cigar and sporting a mustache. Squire Whitman traveled with the first wagon train from Monmouth, Illinois, and helped found Monmouth University (now Western Oregon University). This photograph is a tintype and is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/23 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12836 Toy Doll Undetermined. This doll was owned by Alice Butler (daughter of Ira F.M. Butler) as a child. Her older brother, Asa D. Butler, bought her the doll as a present from his trip to the Midwest in 1868. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/24 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. 44.8484524, -123.2339888 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12835 John E. Murphy Portrait Undetermined. John E. Murphy poses for his portrait as an older man with a long beard. John traveled with the Murphy wagon train in 1852 from Illinois and helped found Monmouth University (now Western Oregon University). Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/25 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12834 Squire Stoten Whitman Portrait Undetermined. A studio portrait of Squire Stoten Whitman, who sports a bushy, graying beard. Squire Whitman traveled with the first wagon train from Monmouth, Illinois, and helped found Monmouth University (now Western Oregon University). Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/26 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12833 John and Amanda Ground Portrait Undetermined. John H. Ground, son of Edward and Eliza Ground, and grandson of Peter and Rachel Butler, poses with his wife Amanda I. Ground. Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/27 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12832 Margaret Butler Publicity Photograph H. H. Johnson Margaret (Maggie) Butler poses for a photograph underneath the American flag with a congressional sign in the background at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland, Oregon, circa 1905-1908. This photograph was a project that stemmed from the Monmouth Social Hour Club. 1905/1908 Image;StillImage butlerphotos/28 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. 45.5234515, -122.6762071 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12831 Ira F.M. Butler and Family at Home Isaac G. Davidson Ira F.M Butler and his family pose in front of the Butler home, formerly located on the corner of East Main Street and Pacific Avenue. This photograph was taken in 1884, four years before the death of Mary Ann Butler. Left to right: Lena Butler Powell, Margaret (Maggie), Ralph (boy standing on roof), Ira F.M., his wife Mary Ann, and daughter Alice. 1884-01-01 Image;StillImage butlerphotos/29 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. 44.848856, -123.2292691 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12830 Butler Family Portrait Undetermined. Male members of the Ira F.M. Butler family sit in chairs and pose for a photograph. From left to right: son Asa Douglas, great-grandchild Clares Powell, and granddaughter Lena Butler Powell. Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/30 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. 44.8484524, -123.2339888 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12829 Margaret Butler Portrait Crawford Faxton Margaret (Maggie) Butler, daughter of Ira F.M. Butler, poses in an Albany, Oregon studio holding a bouquet of lilies. Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/31 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. 44.6365107, -123.1059282 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12828 Butler Family Dines with Friends Davidson Studio Members of the Butler family pose for a photograph while dining outdoors. Other prominent Monmouth founding family members are seated at the table. Photograph is undated. Not everyone is identified, but the photograph includes: T.F. Campbell, Alice Butler, Cassie Stump, Margaret (Maggie) Butler, Mrs. J.B.V. Butler, J.B.V. Butler and Prince Campbell. See Western Oregon University Archives for detailed identified people marked in photograph. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/32 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. 44.848856, -123.2292691 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12827 Butler Family and Friends Dine Outdoors Undetermined. Family and friends sit around a table at an outdoor dinner party hosted by Alice and Margaret (Maggie) Butler at the Ira F.M. Butler house. People included in photograph are other prominent Monmouth founding family members: sisters Maggie and Alice Butler, Dr. James Powell, Marintha Powell, Ira C. Powell, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith, and Cassie Stump. 1/1/1914 0:00 Image;StillImage butlerphotos/33 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. 44.848856, -123.2292691 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12826 Thomas Hartzwell Lucas Undetermined. Thomas Hartzwell Lucas poses as an older man with a white beard and glasses. Thomas is the son-in-law of Elijah and Margaret Davidson and traveled from Monmouth, Illinois, on the first wagon train in 1850 to what is now Monmouth, Oregon. Photograph is undated. 1850 Image;StillImage butlerphotos/34 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12825 Ira F.M. Butler Portrait Undetermined. Ira F.M. Butler poses as an older man with a long, white beard. Photograph is undated. 18uu Image;StillImage butlerphotos/35 Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this image are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This image may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/943 Local Cemeteries Lotte Larsen Contains information related to two local cemeteries near Monmouth, Oregon, where descendants of the Butler family and other pioneer families are buried. 2013 Text butlerresearch/4 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/942 Transcription Notes Lotte Larsen Information on the Butler Family Letters transcription process and useful information such as notes on the appearance, spacing, spelling and punctuation and abbreviations. 2013 Text butlerresearch/1 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/941 Local Geography Notes Lotte Larsen Information on the geographic locations contained in the Butler Family Letters, including areas in Oregon, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas and Kentucky. 2013 Text butlerresearch/3 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/940 Disciples of Christ Lotte Larsen Information related to the Disciples of Christ, otherwise known as the Christian Church, of which many of the correspondents in the Butler family letters were apart of. 2013 Text butlerresearch/2 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/939 Whitman Family Biographies Brittney Teal-Cribbs Whitman Family | Monmouth | Oregon The following family biographical information was compiled by graduate student intern Brittney Teal-Cribbs using sources from Western Oregon University Archives. 2013 Text butlerbios/1 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/918 Webb Family Biographies Brittney Teal-Cribbs Webb Family | Monmouth | Oregon The following family biographical information was compiled by graduate student intern Brittney Teal-Cribbs using sources from Western Oregon University Archives. 2013 Text butlerbios/2 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/917 Smith Family Biographies Brittney Teal-Cribbs Smith Family | Monmouth | Oregon The following family biographical information was compiled by graduate student intern Brittney Teal-Cribbs using sources from Western Oregon University Archives. 2013 Text butlerbios/3 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/916 Murphy Family Biographies Brittney Teal-Cribbs Murphy Family | Monmouth | Oregon The following family biographical information was compiled by graduate student intern Brittney Teal-Cribbs using sources from Western Oregon University Archives. 2013 Text butlerbios/4 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/915 Lucas Family Biographies Brittney Teal-Cribbs Lucas Family | Monmouth | Oregon The following family biographical information was compiled by graduate student intern Brittney Teal-Cribbs using sources from Western Oregon University Archives. 2013 Text butlerbios/5 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/914 Hutchinson Family Biographies Brittney Teal-Cribbs Hutchinson Family | Monmouth | Oregon The following family biographical information was compiled by graduate student intern Brittney Teal-Cribbs using sources from Western Oregon University Archives. 2013 Text butlerbios/6 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/913 Haley Family Biographies Brittney Teal-Cribbs Haley Family | Monmouth | Oregon The following family biographical information was compiled by graduate student intern Brittney Teal-Cribbs using sources from Western Oregon University Archives. 2013 Text butlerbios/7 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/912 Ground Family Biographies Brittney Teal-Cribbs Ground Family | Monmouth | Oregon The following family biographical information was compiled by graduate student intern Brittney Teal-Cribbs using sources from Western Oregon University Archives. 2013 Text butlerbios/8 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/911 Deweese Family Biographies Brittney Teal-Cribbs Deweese Family | Monmouth | Oregon The following family biographical information was compiled by graduate student intern Brittney Teal-Cribbs using sources from Western Oregon University Archives. 2013 Text butlerbios/9 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/910 Davidson Family Biographies Brittney Teal-Cribbs Davidson Family | Monmouth | Oregon The following family biographical information was compiled by graduate student intern Brittney Teal-Cribbs using sources from Western Oregon University Archives. 2013 Text butlerbios/10 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/909 Butler Family Biographies Brittney Teal-Cribbs Butler Family | Monmouth | Oregon The following family biographical information was compiled by graduate student intern Brittney Teal-Cribbs using sources from Western Oregon University Archives. 2013 Text butlerbios/11 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/908 Letter to Matilda Smith from Rufus Smith and Isaac Smith Rufus Smith Rufus Smith | Isaac Smith Rufus Smith writes to his aunt Matilda Smith about his experience boarding at Squire Whitman's while going the Monmouth school, his teachers and the subjects taught. An addendum to his cousin describes his new baby brother, John Butler Smith. A further addendum from Isaac Smith describes their mother's visit when the baby was born, general economic news, politics of possible statehood and an end to the Indian war, and prices of commodities. 1856-12-08 Text butlertranscripts/80 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/907 Letter to Brother and Sister from Joseph Butler Joseph Butler Joseph Butler A letter from Joseph Butler discussing national political news of the next President and the Black Republicans. He mentions a visit from James Butler and a new baby in the family. 1856-11-09 Text butlertranscripts/79 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Dutch Creek, Washington County, Iowa https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/906 Letter to Brother and Sister from Isaac Butler and Sarah A. Butler Isaac Butler Isaac Butler | Sarah A. Butler Isaac and Sarah Butler describe the disposition of land involved in their fathers estate and general news of their economic situation. 1856-11-01 Text butlertranscripts/78 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/905 Letter to Brother from Ira F.M. Butler Ira F.M. Butler Ira F.M. Butler A letter from Ira F.M. Butler informing his brother of the estate and heirs of their father and his opinion on national politics. He also discusses the health of their mother Rachel Butler and the state of the crops. 1856-10-31 Text butlertranscripts/77 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/904 Letter to Lavina Butler from Elizabeth Hutchinson ("Lissie") Elizabeth ("Lissie") Hutchinson Elizabeth ("Lissie") Hutchinson A letter from Elizabeth Hutchinson ("Lissie") to her niece Lavinia, discussing the death of Peter Butler, and asking for leaves from Illinois to give to Rachel Butler, her grandmother. An addendum to Erastus from Aunt Lissie thanks him for his letter and gives news of his cousins. An addendum to Grandville and Isaac invites them to visit Oregon when the Pacific railroad is complete. 1856-08-03 Text butlertranscripts/76 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bloomington, Polk County, Oregon https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/903 Letter to John Butler, Eliza (Smith) Butler and Matilda Smith from Isaac Smith and Margaret Smith Isaac Smith Isaac Smith | Margaret Smith Isaac and Margaret Smith describe the death of their father, Peter Butler, and his illness and burial place. An addendum describes their father's last days. 1856-07-20 Text butlertranscripts/75 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/902 Letter to John Butler from Elijah Butler Elijah Butler Elijah Butler Elijah Butler writes to inform John Butler of the death of their father, Peter Butler, and his funeral at the Monmouth schoolhouse with John E. Murphy presiding. An addendum to Brother and Sister dated August 21st from John Butler, passing the letter to other family members in Illinois. 1856-07-07 Text butlertranscripts/74 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bloomington, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/901 Letter to Brother and Sister from Joseph Butler Joseph Butler Joseph Butler Joseph Butler describes the health of his family and his intention to move from Dutch Creek somewhere farther south. The letter mentions hearing from the family in Oregon, mostly about the war with the Indians. 1856-06-08 Text butlertranscripts/73 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Dutch Creek, Washington County, Iowa https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/900 Letter to John Butler, Eliza (Smith) Butler, Lavina Butler and Erastus Butler from Peter Butler Peter Butler Peter Butler | Elizabeth ("Lissie") Hutchinson Peter Butler informs John Butler that they have finally received the drafts, and asks his advice about the remaining land in Illinois. An addendum by Elizabeth Hutchinson ("Lissie") discusses the health of the family, particularly the children, and the possibility of a wedding between Isaac Butler and Sarah Webb. 1856-05-03 Text butlertranscripts/72 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/899 Letter to John Butler from William Butler William Butler William Butler William Butler apologizes for the ill health that has kept him from Illinois, and informs John Butler that he will arrive in four or five days. 1856-03-03 Text butlertranscripts/71 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/878 Letter to John Butler, Eliza (Smith) Butler and Matilda Smith from Peter and Rachael Butler Peter Butler Peter Butler | Rachel Butler Peter and Rachel Butler describe the health of the family in the Oregon Territory, and the continuing war with the Indians. Isaac Butler has returned from the fighting, but Thomas Hutchinson has recently joined the militia and left for the war. Peter Butler inquires about the money that John Butler should has sent him. An addendum from Peter discusses an insurance matter and the prices of goods in the Oregon Territory. 1856-02-04 Text butlertranscripts/70 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/877 Letter to John Butler from William Butler William Butler William Butler William Butler's letter regards the weather and his health, which is keeping him from moving back to Illinois to run the Peter Butler farm. 1856-01-27 Text butlertranscripts/69 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Warren County, Kentucky https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/876 Letter to John Butler from Rachel Butler and Margaret Smith Rachel Butler Rachel Butler | Margaret Smith A letter from Rachel Butler describing the health of the family and the death of a neighbor by typhoid fever. She also describes the last days and death of Elijah Butler after a long illness, and informs that Ira F.M. Smith was appointed as judge, and that church membership is growing. An addendum from Margaret Smith is regarding Elijah's will and the school in Monmouth. 1858-02-05 Text butlertranscripts/68 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/875 Letter to Matilda Smith and John Butler from Margaret Smith and Isaac Smith Margaret Smith Margaret Smith | Isaac Smith Isaac and Margaret Smith describe their general family health and welfare, the surge of young men going to work in the mines east of the Cascades, local opinions and news of the civil war, opinions of the Peace Democrats on the actions of the President and their personal opinions of the Union and Rebel struggle. 1863-07-28 Text butlertranscripts/67 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/874 Letter to John Butler from Isaac Butler, Sara A. Butler and Mary Butler Isaac Butler Isaac Butler | Sarah A. Butler | Mary Butler Isaac and Sarah A. Butler discuss the welfare of family and friends, Issac serving as sheriff in Polk County, and news of two parties governing Oregon - the Union party and the Secession party. 1863-01-03 Text butlertranscripts/66 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Dallas, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/873 Letter to John Butler from William Butler William Butler William Butler William Butler discusses the health of his family and economic troubles due to the war between the North and South. 1862-02-16 Text butlertranscripts/65 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Allen Creek, County, https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/872 Letter to John Butler and Matilda Smith from Isaac Smith and Margaret Smith Isaac Smith Isaac Smith | Margaret Smith Isaac and Margaret Smith describe a flood that damaged farm buildings and livestock. An addendum discusses family health and welfare, giving one year free rent to William Butler on the farm in Illinois, and news of general feelings of Oregon men about the war between the North and South. 1861-12-29 Text butlertranscripts/64 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/871 Letter to John Butler from Isaac Butler, Sarah A. Butler and Mary Butler Isaac Butler Isaac Butler | Sarah A. Butler | Mary Butler Isaac and Sarah A. Butler and their daughter Mary Butler describe the health of family, general livestock and harvest sales, and note that they are still waiting to be paid by Congress for war debt and give a description of war conditions. 1860-12-16 Text butlertranscripts/63 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/870 Letter to John Butler and Matilda Smith from Isaac Smith and Margaret Smith Isaac Smith Isaac Smith | Margaret Smith Isaac and Margaret Smith describe the welfare of their family, their children going to school in Monmouth, and Isaac Butler's move to Monmouth to go into business with Boon, who is reported as a gambler. They also send news of the first murder in the neighborhood and the general economy. A post script has tracings of the size and variety of apples grown in the area. 1860-01-15 Text butlertranscripts/62 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/869 Letter to John Butler from Isaac Butler Isaac Butler Isaac Butler Isaac Butler discusses moving, the opening of a general store in Monmouth, the effect of the Indian War on the economy, lack of equal pay to volunteer soldiers and a migration of younger people to Eastern Oregon with livestock. 1859-09-15 Text butlertranscripts/61 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Monmouth, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/868 Letter to John Butler from William Butler William Butler William Butler William Butler talks of continued poor health, gives a description of the Missouri countryside and discusses a land claim on Crow Indian prairie land. 1859-08-21 Text butlertranscripts/60 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Breckenridge, County, Louisiana Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/867 Letter to John Butler from William Butler William Butler William Butler William Butler apologizes for heath issues that are keeping him from returning to Illinois. 1859-07-15 Text butlertranscripts/59 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | St. John, St. Louis County, Missouri https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/866 Letter to John Butler from Thomas Hutchinson Thomas Hutchinson Thomas Hutchinson Thomas Hutchinson acknowledges receipt of the draft sent, sends condolences for loss of wife, and describes the university building in Monmouth and the growing town, as well as news of family and friends. 1858-09-06 Text butlertranscripts/58 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bloomington, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/865 Letter to John Butler and Matilda Smith from Isaac Smith, Margaret Smith and Berryman Smith Isaac Smith Isaac Smith | Margaret Smith | Berryman Smith Isaac Smith describes the healthiness of the Oregon climate, the growth of Monmouth with 25 buildings and a good school, and general farming news. A September 6, 1858 addendum from Berryman Smith describes his school studies and younger siblings. A further addendum from Margaret Smith sends condolences for the death of Eliza (Smith) Butler, news of family welfare, discussions of quilting and the availability of produce. 1858-09-05 Text butlertranscripts/57 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/864 Letter to John Butler, Matilda Smith and Lavina Butler from Ira F.M. Butler, Paradine Butler and Rachel Butler Ira F.M. Butler Ira F.M. Butler | Paradine Butler | Rachel Butler Ira F.M. Butler sends his condolences for death of John Butler's wife. He also discusses the birth of another girl, the Frazier River gold mine driving prices up in Oregon, the town of Monmouth growing, and probate issues with Elijah's estate. An August 23, 1858 addendum from Rachael Butler describes family health and wellness. A further addendum from Paradine Butler describes quilting, school and youth activities. 1858-08-21 Text butlertranscripts/56 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Monmouth, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/863 Letter to John Butler and Eliza (Smith) Butler from Isaac Butler, Sarah A. Butler and Mary Butler Isaac Butler Isaac Butler | Sarah A. Butler | Mary Butler A letter from Isaac and Sarah A. Butler and their daughter Mary noting a payment received for the land sale in Illinois, a blight in fruit and oak trees, anxiety for statehood decisions, and state politics forming three parties including National Democrats and Black Republicans. They also relay family news, including word that Ira F.M. Butler is now a judge, Isaac Smith a County Representative, Tom Hutchinson Clerk of the Court, Isaac Butler the County Assessor and other news of the children. 1858-05-26 Text butlertranscripts/55 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/862 Letter to John Butler, Eliza (Smith) Butler, Matilda Smith and Lavina Butler from Isaac and Margaret Smith Isaac Smith Isaac Smith | Margaret Smith Isaac and Margaret Smith describe the health of the community and typhoid fever, waiting for congress to release money to Oregon for loss in the Indian war, and general harvest and livestock prices. An addendum from Margaret regards family news. 1858-03-28 Text butlertranscripts/54 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/861 Letter to Brother and Sister from Sarah E. Butler Sarah E. Butler Sarah E. Butler Sarah E. Butler sends news of the death of her child Charley and husband Elijah, the birth of a girl Rachel, and subsequently renting the farm to Tarnt Davidson and living with Tom Lucas, executor of Elijah's will. 1858-02-26 Text butlertranscripts/53 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/860 Letter to Brother from Ira F.M. Butler Ira F.M. Butler Ira F.M. Butler Ira F.M. Butler conveys the urgency to sell the estate land in Illinois, relays news of the poor health of Elijah Butler, and discusses the breaking of banks and the lack of paper money in the Oregon Territory. 1858-01-08 Text butlertranscripts/52 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Salem, Marion County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/859 Letter to Brother and Sisters from Isaac Butler and Sarah A. Butler Isaac Butler Isaac Butler | Sarah A. Butler Isaac and Sarah A. Butler write on family health, livestock and harvest prices, the growth of Monmouth, and a plan for a new school building. 1857-09-25 Text butlertranscripts/51 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/838 Letter to John Butler, Eliza (Smith) Butler and Matilda Smith from Isaac Smith and Margaret Smith Isaac Smith Isaac Smith | Margaret Smith Isaac and Margaret Smith send word of family health, bountiful crops, the constitutional congress in session, and the question of slavery in the Oregon Territory. 1857-09-06 Text butlertranscripts/50 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/837 Letter to Brother and Sister from Edward Ground Edward Ground Edward Ground Edward Ground discusses the general harvest and crop prices, the upcoming slavery vote, and plans to for the University building. 1857-07-12 Text butlertranscripts/49 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Bloomington, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/836 Letter to John M Butler from Elijah Butler and Sarah E. Butler Elijah Butler Elijah Butler | Sarah E. Butler Elijah and Sarah E. Butler send news of family health and general farming and livestock information. 1857-05-24 Text butlertranscripts/48 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bloomington, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/835 Letter to Brother and Sisters from Isaac Butler and Sarah A. Butler Isaac Butler Isaac Butler | Sarah A. Butler A letter from Isaac and Sarah A. Butler discussing farming, livestock and asking for clarification for money owed and requesting to sell land in Illinois to pay the estate. 1857-03-31 Text butlertranscripts/47 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/834 Letter to John Butler and Eliza (Smith) Butler from Isaac Smith and Margaret Smith Isaac Smith Isaac Smith | Margaret Smith Isaac and Margaret Smith deliver family news, the need for power of attorney to settle the family estate, a request to stop the Atlas newspaper, the politics of statehood and hopes of becoming a slave free state, and the cost of livestock and general farming news. An addendum from Margaret Smith discusses family health, quilting, and a general wish for news from Illinois. 1857-03-02 Text butlertranscripts/46 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/833 Letter to Brothers and Sisters from Isaac Smith Isaac Smith Isaac Smith Isaac Smith describes travel along the Oregon Trail including the cost for provisions and the poor condition of livestock, weather, river levels, and his wagon breaking. 1853-04-27 Text butlertranscripts/45 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Winter Quarters, County, Iowa https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/832 Letter to Brother and Sister from Elijah Butler Elijah Butler Elijah Butler Elijah Butler describes the conditions in Polk County and his family's health to family members in Illinois. 1853-03-15 Text butlertranscripts/44 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/831 Letter to John Butler from Elijah Butler Elijah Butler Elijah Butler Elijah Butler describes the conditions on the Oregon Trail through Iowa, Mormon houses and settlements, cost of supplies in Kanesville, and the creation of a militia to defend from Indians to his brother John Butler. 1850-05-05 Text butlertranscripts/43 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Council Bluff, County, Iowa | Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/830 Letter to John Butler and Eliza (Smith) Butler from Joseph Butler and Jane Butler Joseph Butler Joseph Butler | Jane Butler Joseph and Jane Butler send condolences for Berryman Murphy's death, and describe sickness in Iowa. 1856-01-06 Text butlertranscripts/42 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Dutch Creek, Washington County, Iowa https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/829 Letter to John Butler from William Butler William Butler William Butler William Butler states his intention to move back to Illinois to take over their father's farm. 1855-12-30 Text butlertranscripts/41 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Warren County, Kentucky https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/828 Letter to John Butler, Eliza (Smith) Butler, Lavina Butler and Erastus Butler from Thomas Hutchinson and Elizabeth Hutchinson ("Lissie") Thomas Hutchinson Thomas Hutchinson | Elizabeth ("Lissie") Hutchinson Thomas and Elizabeth Hutchinson ("Lissie") express their sympathy for death of Berryman Murphy, and send news of the birth of a son, Tom Otis. They describe renewed Indian attacks in Oregon and explain how Isaac Butler has joined the volunteer militia. Meanwhile, Thomas has been elected Polk County Surveyor, and a new school has opened near the Thomas H. Lucas land. An addendum from Elizabeth gives news about her new baby. 1855-11-26 Text butlertranscripts/40 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bloomington, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/827 Letter to Brothers from Isaac Butler Isaac Butler Isaac Butler Isaac Butler discusses the family health, and sends news of Indian attacks along the Columbia and Rouge Rivers and the raising of a volunteer militia. He encloses an informal last will and testament with regards to his land in Illinois. 1855-10-15 Text butlertranscripts/39 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/826 Letter to John M. Butler from Elijah Butler Elijah Butler Elijah Butler Elijah Butler describes the good health of the family, and sends news of other settlers and a gold mine discovery. 1855-09-02 Text butlertranscripts/38 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Polk County, Oregon https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/825 Letter to John Butler and Eliza (Smith) Butler from Elizabeth Hutchinson ("Lissie") and Peter Butler Elizabeth ("Lissie") Hutchinson Elizabeth ("Lissie") Hutchinson | Peter Butler Elizabeth Hutchinson ("Lissie") sends news of the family and their health. An addendum from Peter Butler inquires if his timber land in Illinois was sold and about other land sale business. 1855-08-26 Text butlertranscripts/37 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Oregon https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/824 Letter to Children from Peter and Rachel Butler Peter Butler Peter Butler | Rachel Butler Peter and Rachel Butler describe family health and well being, the discovery of a gold mine along the Columbia River, and financial and business matters. 1855-08-25 Text butlertranscripts/36 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/823 Letter to John Butler, Eliza (Smith) Butler and Matilda Smith from Isaac Smith Isaac Smith Isaac Smith | Margaret Smith This letter by Isaac Smith describes the family welfare, crops, and the new school, and incloses another request for the Western Fruit book by Eliot. Addendum by Margaret Smith sends thanks for a gift and a desire to hear more often from Eliza (Smith) Butler and her children. 1855-08-19 Text butlertranscripts/35 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/822 Letter to John Butler and Eliza (Smith) Butler from Edward Ground Edward Ground Edward Ground Edward Ground discusses the conditions in Oregon, the discovery of gold mines on the Columbia River, and the price of crops. 1855-08-10 Text butlertranscripts/34 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bloomington, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/821 Letter to John Butler and James Butler from Peter Butler and Rachel Butler Peter Butler Peter Butler | Rachel Butler Peter and Rachel Butler express gratitude for news from Illinois, as well as homesickness and a longing to return to Illinois. They describe the process of land claims and possessions, and ask advise about investment lands. 1855-06-02 Text butlertranscripts/33 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/820 Letter to John Butler and family from Peter Butler Peter Butler Peter Butler Peter Butler describes the general weather conditions, livestock, equipment and land changes and gives John Butler further instructions on selling the land in Illinois. 1855-01-06 Text butlertranscripts/29 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/819 Letter to Brother and Sisters from Isaac Smith Isaac Smith Isaac Smith Isaac Smith describes the general family health, gives a description of Portland, and notes the arrival of William Murphy via the Oregon Trail with livestock. He complains about the scarcity of paper money and describes his boys leaving for the mines, serving on jury duty, killing a panther, and the general weather and crop conditions in the Oregon Territory. 1854-10-22 Text butlertranscripts/28 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/798 Letter to Brother and Sister from Isaac Butler Isaac Butler Isaac Butler Isaac Butler describes the general health of the family and informs that he is giving power of attorney to sell property in Illinois. 1854-10-09 Text butlertranscripts/27 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/797 Letter to John Butler and James Butler from Peter Butler Peter Butler Peter Butler Peter Butler discusses the arrival of the money drafts, explains the numerous transactions to finalize the payment for the land claim in Oregon, instructs John Butler on land sales in Illinois, and describes the massacre of emigrants near Fort Boise on the Snake River. He describes Rachel Butler's homesickness, and the health of the family. 1854-09-24 Text butlertranscripts/26 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/796 Letter to John Butler from Peter Butler Peter Butler Peter Butler Peter Butler expresses frustration at waiting for a money draft and describes the general well being of family and neighbors in the Oregon Territory. A September 7, 1854 addendum reinforces the urgency of the need for money. 1854-09-01 Text butlertranscripts/25 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Portland, Washington County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/795 Letter to John Butler, Eliza (Smith) Butler and Matilda Smith from Isaac Smith Isaac Smith Isaac Smith Issac Smith describes the general welfare of the family, reporting bad colds and lung fever, little interest among the children toward school, gives instruction to John Butler for land management in Illinois, and reports prices for livestock and produce. He also discusses the scarcity of money, and asks that John send him a copy of 'The Western Fruit Book' and buy as subscription to the Atlas newspaper. An addendum describes Berryman's leg disorder. 1854-08-06 Text butlertranscripts/24 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/794 Letter to Eliza (Smith) Butler and Matilda Smith from Elizabeth Hutchinson ("Lissie") (unfinished and unsigned) Elizabeth ("Lissie") Hutchinson Elizabeth ("Lissie") Hutchinson The main body of this letter by Elizabeth Hutchinson ("Lissie") is regarding the welfare of the family a year after arrival in Oregon Territory. An addendum to Eliza dated June 24, 1854 also discusses the welfare of family and friends, homesickness for Illinois, and the progress of the children. An addendum to Matilda Smith asks for news from Illinois and gives condolences for Uncle William's death. 1854-04-01 Text butlertranscripts/23 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Luckiamute, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/793 Letter to John Butler from Peter Butler Peter Butler Peter Butler Peter Butler describes the general family welfare, and gives John Butler instructions on how to deal with his Illinois land and property sales, and a description of tactics in the Oregon Indian Wars. 1854-04-17 Text butlertranscripts/22 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Polk County, Oregon https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/792 Letter to John Butler and Eliza (Smith) Butler from Thomas Hutchinson and Elizabeth Hutchinson ("Lissie") Thomas Hutchinson Thomas Hutchinson | Elizabeth ("Lissie") Hutchinson Thomas and Elizabeth Hutchinson ("Lissie") send their condolences for the deaths in Illinois, discuss general family health and their recovery after winter, give a description of lots owned in Monmouth, and request John Butler to sell or rent the prairie land in Illinois and send the money to them in the Oregon Territory, It also discusses the allotment of land in Monmouth for the university. 1854-03-07 Text butlertranscripts/21 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Luckiamute, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/791 Letter to John Butler and Eliza (Smith) Butler from Edward Ground Edward Ground Edward Ground | William Ground Edward and his son William Ground send their condolences for deaths in Illinois, give general news of family health, describe their homesickness for Illinois and give a description of the winter weather. An addendum by William describes his father's 320 acres claim on the Luckiamute River and the prices for livestock and produce. 1854-03-05 Text butlertranscripts/20 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/790 Letter to John Butler and Eliza (Smith) Butler from Peter and Rachel Butler Peter Butler Peter Butler | Rachel Butler Peter and Rachel Butler send their condolences to John and Eliza (Smith) Butler for the death of friends in Illinois, discuss general family news, and request news of the business of their other sons, James and William, and question the sale of tax titles in Illinois for cattle to be sent to Oregon. 1854-03-04 Text butlertranscripts/19 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/789 Letter to Matilda Smith and Eliza (Smith) Butler from Mary Howard Mary Howard Mary Howard Mary Howard regretfully describes the death of their Uncle Henry, and gives thanks for the gifts sent from Illinois and a dry and pleasant winter. 1854-02-17 Text butlertranscripts/18 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Polksville, Warren County, Kentucky https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/788 Letter to John Butler, Eliza (Smith) Butler and Matilda Smith from Margaret Smith Margaret Smith Margaret Smith | Rufus Smith Written by Margaret Smith, this letter discusses the general health of the Smith family, and expresses Margaret's desire to know the particulars about the family she left behind in Illinois. An addendum by Rufus Smith provides a child's perspective of the Oregon Territory, new livestock, building furniture and gates, and missing friends and family in Illinois. 1854-02-08 Text butlertranscripts/17 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/787 Letter to John Butler and Eliza (Smith) Butler from Eliza (Butler) Ground and William Ground Eliza (Butler) Ground Eliza (Butler) Ground | William Ground Eliza (Butler) Ground discusses the family health, describes the trip to the Oregon Territory, including the lack of timber/wood and berries found along the way, the growth of his gardens and the current harvest. An addendum from Eliza's son William Ground describes the death of four children with whooping cough and two with flux brought by emigrants, but also his overall good health, the mild weather, good crops and the prices for livestock, produce and crops. 1853-12-25 Text butlertranscripts/16 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Bloomington, Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/786 Letter to John Butler and Eliza (Smith) Butler from Peter Butler Peter Butler Peter Butler Peter Butler describes the improved health of family, and requests that his son John Butler sell land in Illinois and send money or cows to the Oregon Territory with William Murphy, and requests more letters with news of family and friends. 1853-12-11 Text butlertranscripts/15 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/785 Letter to John Butler from Peter Butler (unsigned) Peter Butler Peter Butler In this letter, Peter Butler describes to his son John Butler the general health of family, the birth of a son to Thomas Hutchinson and Elizabeth Hutchinson ("Lissie"), friends loss in a different wagon party, and the conditions of his party on the Oregon Trail including the drowning of a mare and mule, the loss of a wagon, and the favorable conditions in the new country. 1853-10-30 Text butlertranscripts/11 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/784 Letter to Sisters from Isaac Smith Isaac Smith Isaac Smith Isaac Smith writes to his sisters about the general health of the new country, the purchase of land along the Luckiamute River, crop princes, and the property purchased by other members of the Butler family. 1853-09-26 Text butlertranscripts/10 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/783 Letter to Brother and Sisters from Isaac Smith and Margret Smith Isaac Smith Isaac Smith | Margaret Smith Isaac and Margaret Smith wrote this letter soon after reaching the end of the Oregon Train, and in it describe their health, losing two animals in the Deshoots (Deschutes) River and one stolen, losing a wagon, roads that were generally good, good grass for grazing, and ample timber and water at their destination. 1853-08-17 Text butlertranscripts/9 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/782 Letter to John Butler and Joseph Butler from Peter Butler Peter Butler Peter Butler This letter was written by Peter Butler to his sons John and Joseph Butler soon after reaching the Willamette Valley. He describes conditions along the Oregon Trail as those of overall good health, with the exception of mountain fever, the loss of a mare and mule over a waterfall, the loss of a wagon, and the birth of a son to Thomas Hutchinson and Elizabeth Hutchinson ("Lissie"). 1853-08-14 Text butlertranscripts/8 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/781 Letter to Brother from Isaac Butler Isaac Butler Isaac Butler Isaac Butler outlines his attempts at farming, the general health of the family, and the deaths of family and friends. 1853-07-31 Text butlertranscripts/7 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Polk County, Oregon Territory https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/780 Letter to Peter Butler from George Churchill George Churchill George Churchill Business letter discussing the terms of the sale of John Talbot's land to Peter Butler's sons. 1848-09-02 Text butlertranscripts/3 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Troy, Madison County, Illinois | Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/779 Letter to Peter Butler Esq. from Olso Hendrick Olso Hendrick Olso Hendrick A letter regarding money owed by Patrick Watt, William T. Bush and William Thompson to Olso Hendrick. 1835-10-12 Text butlertranscripts/2 Butler Family Letters, MSS 2 | Western Oregon University Archives The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois | Natchitoches, Natchitoches County, Louisiana