James Tilton
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- Jul 29, 1859A Territory Mourns: Olympia Buries Charles H. MasonWhen Washington Territory's secretary and frequent acting governor died in 1859, Chief Justice McFadden and Olympia's leading men gathered at the capitol to call him a public servant 'of both soul and nerve.'Washington State Capitol Historic District, Olympia, WA
- Nov 2, 1861The Loyalty Oath of a Washington SurveyorPublic official James Tilton defends his reputation against accusations of secessionism during the onset of the Civil War.Olympia, WA
- Nov 16, 1861A Duel of Words in OlympiaA simmering political feud between an old soldier and a newspaper editor erupts into a public challenge to settle scores in the streets.Olympia, WA
- Aug 2, 1862The Scandal of Surveyor General HenryDr. Anson G. Henry fights back against accusations of swindling the government and bribery in a blistering public defense.Olympia, WA
- Apr 13, 1878The Forgotten Hero: Major Granville Haller’s Fight Against Military PerjuryAfter decades of distinguished service in the Mexican-American and Indian Wars, a decorated officer was summarily stripped of his rank based on a peer’s 'dreamed' accusation of disloyalty.Yakima River, Yakima, WA