Isaac W. Smith
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- Nov 23, 1860The Pre-emptor’s Ledger: A Blueprint for Owning OlympiaIn November 1860, the federal government issued a rigid, almost theatrical checklist of requirements for settlers hoping to claim land in Washington Territory. It wasn't enough to just show up; you had to prove your worthiness through a litany of domestic and agricultural details.Olympia, WA
- Feb 7, 1861The Land Office Money That Never Reached the BooksRegister Isaac W. Smith accuses Receiver Selucius Garfielde of holding land-claim payments on private deposit and refusing to account for them—an 1861 public audit fight in Washington Territory.Olympia, WA