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• Indian Wars of the Northwest: A California Sketch (San Francisco: Bacon and Co., 1885), by A. J. Bledsoe
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• Discovery of the Yosemite, and the Indian War of 1851, Which Led to That Event (third edition; New York and Chicago: F. H. Revell Co., c1892), by Lafayette Houghton Bunnell (HTML and page images at loc.gov)
• San Juan and Secession: Possible Relation to the War of the Rebellion: Did General Harney Try to Make Trouble With English to Aid the Conspiracy?, by Granville O. Haller (multiple formats at archive.org)
• Journal of Army Life, by Rodney Glisan (page images at MOA)
• Ka-Mi-Akin, the Last Hero of the Yakimas (Portland, OR: Kilham Stationery and Printing Co., c1917), by A. J. Splawn
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• General George Crook, his autobiography (University of Oklahoma press, 1946), by George Crook and Martin F. Schmitt (page images at HathiTrust)
• General George Crook, his autobiography. (University of Oklahoma Press, 1960), by George Crook (page images at HathiTrust)
• Indian wars of the Northwest, a California sketch,with map (Bacon & Company, book and job printers, 1956), by A. J. Bledsoe (page images at HathiTrust)
• The life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens (Houghton, Mifflin and company, 1900), by Hazard Stevens (page images at HathiTrust)
• The papers of Francis Gregory Dallas, United States navy; correspondence and journal, 1837-1859 (Printed for the Naval history society by the De Vinne press, 1917), by Francis Gregory Dallas, Thomas Stowell Phelps, and Gardner Weld Allen (page images at HathiTrust)
• Fifty years' observations of men and events, civil and military. (C. Scribner's Sons, 1884), by Erasmus D. Keyes (page images at HathiTrust)
• Journal of army life (A. L. Bancroft, 1874), by Rodney Glisan (page images at HathiTrust)
• Army life on the Pacific; a journal of the expedition against the northern Indians, the tribes of the Coeur dÁlenes, Spokans, and Pelouzes, in the summer of 1858. (Redfield, 1859), by Lawrence Kip (page images at HathiTrust)
• Tragedy of the Wahk-shum; prelude to the Yakima Indian war, 1855-56; the killing of Major Andrew J. Bolon; eyewitness account by Su-el-lil, locating the place of Bolon's death; and Indian legends. Addendum: definition of "Yakima" ... Introduction by H. D. Guie. (Priv. pub. by L. V. McWhorter, 1937), by Lucullus Virgil McWhorter (page images at HathiTrust)
• Reminiscences of an old timer. A recital of the actual events, incidents, trials ... of a pioneer, hunter, miner and scout of the Pacific Northwest ... the several Indian wars ... (H.S. Crocker and Company, printers, 1887), by George Hunter (page images at HathiTrust)
• Journal of army life. (Bancroft, 1874), by Rodney Glisan (page images at HathiTrust)
• Conquest of the great Northwest. (R. M. McBride, 1959), by Lauran Paine (page images at HathiTrust)
• Communication from C.S. Drew... : giving an account of the origin and early prosecution of the Indian War in Oregon. (Govt. Printing Office, 1860), by C. S. Drew and Oregon indian war 1860 (page images at HathiTrust)
• Reminiscences of an old timer : a recital of the actual events, incidents, trials ... of a pioneer, hunter, miner and scout of the Pacific Northwest, together with his later experiences ... the several Indian wars, anecdotes, etc. (Review and Herald, 1889), by George Hunter (page images at HathiTrust)
• The early Indian wars of Oregon : compiled from the Oregon archives and other original sources : with muster rolls (F.C. Baker, state printer, 1894), by Frances Fuller Victor (page images at HathiTrust)
• Message of the governor of Washington Territory. Also; the correspondence with the secretary of war, Major Gen. Wool, the officers of regular army, and of the volunteer service of Washington Terriorty. (E. Furste, Public Printer, 1857), by Washington (State). Governor (1853-1857 : Isaac I. Stevens) and United States War Department (page images at HathiTrust)
• Illustrated history of Lane County, Oregon. (Printing house of A. G. Walling, 1884), by Albert G. Walling (page images at HathiTrust)
• Tragedy of Leschi (Lowman & Hanford Stationery and Printing Co., 1905), by Ezra Meeker and Lowman & Hanford Stationery & Printing Co (page images at HathiTrust)
• Reminiscences of Seattle, Washington Territory, and the U.S. Sloop-of-War "Decatur" during the Indian War of 1855-1856 (The Alice Harriman Co., 1908), by Thomas Stowell Phelps and Alice Harriman (page images at HathiTrust)
• The life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens (Houghton, Mifflin, 1901), by Hazard Stevens (page images at HathiTrust)
• The life and adventures of E.S. Carter, including a trip across the plains and mountains in 1852, Indian wars in the early days of Oregon in the years of 1854-5-6. Life and experience in the gold fields of California, and five years' travel in New Mexico. (Combe Printing Co., 1896), by E. S. Carter (page images at HathiTrust)
• Depredations and massacre by the Snake river Indians : letter of the acting Secretary of the Interior (G.P.O.], 1861), by United States Bureau of Indian Affairs and Edward R. Geary (page images at HathiTrust)
• Origin of Indian war in Oregon (s.n., 1860), by Charles S. Drew (page images at HathiTrust)
• A brief notice of the recent outrages committed by Isaac I. Stevens, Governor of Washington Territory : the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, the breaking up of courts, and the kidnapping of judges and clerks. ([s.n.], 1856), by W. H. Wallace (page images at HathiTrust)
• Discovery of the Yosemite, and the Indian war of 1851, which led to that event. (F.H. Revell company, 1892), by Lafayette Houghton Bunnell (page images at HathiTrust)
• Journal of army life. (A. L. Bancroft and company, 1874), by Rodney Glisan (page images at HathiTrust)
• San Juan and secession : possible relation to the War of the Rebellion : did General Harney try to make trouble with English to aid the conspiracy? : a careful review of his orders and the circumstances attending the disputed possessions during the year 1859 (s.n., 1896), by Granville O. Haller (page images at HathiTrust)
• Reminiscences of an old timer. A recital of the actual events, incidents, trials ... of a pioneer, hunter, miner and scout of the Pacific Northwest, together with his later experiences ... the several Indian wars, anecdotes, etc. (Review and Herald, 1888), by George Hunter (page images at HathiTrust)
• The papers of Francis Gregory Dallas, United States navy (Printed for the Naval history society by the De Vinne press, 1917), by Francis Gregory Dallas, Thomas Stowell Phelps, and Gardner Weld Allen (page images at HathiTrust)
• Oregon (Tippin & Streeper, 1848), by Oregon. Legislative Assembly and United States House of Representatives (page images at HathiTrust)
• Fifty years' observations of men and events : civil and military. (C. Scribner's Sons, 1884), by Erasmus D. Keyes (page images at HathiTrust)
• The conquest of the Coeur d'alenes, Spokanes and Palouses : the expeditions of Colonels E.J. Steptoe and George Wright against the "northern Indians" in 1858. (J.W. Graham, 1912), by Benjamin Franklin Manring (page images at HathiTrust)
• Reminiscences of an old timer : a recital of the actual events, incidents, trials, hardships, vicissitudes, adventures, perils, and escapes of a pioneer, hunter, miner and scout of the Pacific northwest ; together with his later experiences in official and business capacities, and a brief description of the resources, beauties and advantages of the new northwest ; the several Indian wars, anecdotes, etc. (Review and Herald, 1889), by George Hunter (page images at HathiTrust)
• Army life on the Pacific a journal of the expedition against the northern Indians, the tribes of the coeur d'Alenes, Spokans, and Pelouzes, in the summer of 1858 (Redfield, 1859), by Lawrence Kip (page images at HathiTrust)
• The conquest of the Coeur d'Alenes, Spokanes and Palouses : the expeditions of Colonels E.J. Steptoe and George Wright against the "northern Indians" in 1858. (Printed by Inland Printing Company, 1912), by Benjamin Franklin Manring (page images at HathiTrust)
• Discovery of the Yosemite, and the Indian war of 1851, which led to that event. (G. W. Gerlicher, 1911), by Lafayette Houghton Bunnell (page images at HathiTrust)
• Discovery of the Yosemite, and the Indian war of 1851, which led to that event ... (F.H. Revell, 1880), by Lafayette Houghton Bunnell, James W. Louderbach, James L. Langridge, Fleming H. Revell, Thomas Houseworth & Co, and Chicago Legal News Co (page images at HathiTrust)
• Claims growing out of Indian hostilities in Oregon and Washington in 1855 and 1856 : report of the Third Auditor of the Treasury, in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives passed February 8, 1858 [i.e. 1859]. (s.n., 1860), by United States. Auditor for Interior Department, Robert J. Atkinson, and United States. Congress. House. Committee on Military Affairs (page images at HathiTrust)
• A plea for the Indians ; with facts and features of the late war in Oregon. (J. Beeson, 1858), by John Beeson (page images at HathiTrust)
• The inland empire of the Pacific Northwest, a history (H.G. Linderman, 1928), by George Washington Fuller (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Speech of Hon. Isaac I. Stevens, of Washington Territory, on the Indian war expenses of Washington and Oregon. (Printed by L. Towers, 1859), by Isaac Ingalls Stevens (page images at HathiTrust)
• A statement of the facts, pertaining to the proclamation of martial law over Pierce County, W.T., by Gov. Isaac I. Stevens and the proceedings of the court martial in the attempt to try citizens for treason, containing the governor's vindication and the trial and discharge of these citizens. (Steilacoom [Wash.], 1856) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Indian wars of the Inland Empire (Spokane Community College Library, 1900), by Garrett B. Hunt (page images at HathiTrust)
• Speeches of Hon. Joseph Lane, of Oregon, and Hon. Isaac I. Stevens, of Washington, on the payment of the Oregon and Washington Indian war debt. Delivered in the House of Representatives, May 18, 1858. (Printed by L. Towers, 1858), by Joseph Lane and Isaac Ingalls Stevens (page images at HathiTrust)
• Speech of the Hon. J. Patton Anderson, on the Indian war in Washington and Oregon, August 6, 1856 ... ([n.p., 1856), by James Patton Anderson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Ka-mi-akin, last hero of the Yakimas (Binfords & Mort, for the Oregon Historical Society, 1944), by A. J. Splawn (page images at HathiTrust)
• War expenses of Washington and Oregon territories. (T. McGill, printer, 1860), by Isaac Ingalls Stevens (page images at HathiTrust)
• Speech of Hon. Isaac I. Stevens, delegate from Washington territory, on the Washington and Oregon war claims. (Printed by L. Towers, 1858), by Isaac Ingalls Stevens (page images at HathiTrust)
• Reminiscences of an old timer : a recital of the actual events, incidents, trials, hardships, vicissitudes, adventures, perils and escapes of a pioneer, hunter, miner and scout of the Pacific Northwest ... (H.S. Crocker and Co., Printers, 1887), by George Hunter (page images at HathiTrust)
• Ka-Mi-Akin : last hero of the Yakimas ([publisher not identified], 1958), by A. J. Splawn (page images at HathiTrust)
• Journal of army life ... (A.L. Bancroft and Co., 1874), by Rodney Glisan (page images at HathiTrust)
• Discovery of the Yosemite, and the Indian War of 1851, Which Led to That Event, by Lafayette Houghton Bunnell (Gutenberg ebook)
• The Indian Council in the Valley of the Walla-Walla. 1855, by Lawrence Kip (Gutenberg ebook)
• The Life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens, Volume 2 (of 2), by Hazard Stevens (Gutenberg ebook)
• The Life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens, Volume 1 (of 2), by Hazard Stevens (Gutenberg ebook)

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