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  1. Gunboat Diplomacy in Port Townsend

    Governor Pickering journeys to investigate a near-bombardment of Port Townsend by a federal revenue steamer.

    Aug 16, 1862Washington StandardPort Townsend, Jefferson CountyCity Hall · Strange But True

  2. The Governor’s Vision for a Growing Territory

    Governor William Pickering addresses the 1862 Legislature, detailing the critical needs of a frontier rapidly filling with settlers and miners.

    Dec 20, 1862Washington StandardOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  3. The Case of the Missing Territorial Library Books

    A government official alleges that a man named William Pickering purloined two packages of library books intended for public use.

    Jan 3, 1863Washington StandardOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall · True Crime

  4. A Wartime Thanksgiving in 1862

    Governor William Pickering issues a formal proclamation calling for territorial prayer and unity amidst the 'monstrous conspiracy' of the Civil War.

    Nov 8, 1862Washington StandardOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  5. The Fourth of July in Olympia at the Height of the Civil War

    A fervent address by Elwood Evans calls for absolute loyalty to the Union as the Territory celebrates the nation’s independence during its 'most tearful trial.'

    Aug 16, 1862Washington StandardWashington State Capitol, Olympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  6. A Sword for the Union

    A Washington Territory lieutenant publicly accepts a ceremonial sword and pledges his loyalty to the Union cause.

    Feb 28, 1863Washington StandardFort Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Walla Walla County

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