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  1. The Explorer’s Widow Visits Olympia

    Lady Jane Franklin, still searching for answers about her husband's lost Arctic expedition, visits the Washington Territory.

    Mar 2, 1861Washington StandardTumwater, Olympia, Thurston County

  2. The Custom House City That Almost Wasn't

    A skeptical observer reports on the slow progress and eccentric realities of the newly established custom house in Port Angeles.

    Apr 11, 1863Washington StandardPort Angeles, Clallam CountyBoom & Bust

  3. An Explorer’s Report from the Northwestern Frontier

    A detailed dispatch describing the agricultural potential, wildlife, and natural beauty of the Clallam County prairies.

    Feb 23, 1861Washington StandardSequim, Clallam County

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