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  1. The Legislature Votes Itself a Territorial Rifle

    In a moment of classic political opportunism, the Council passes a measure granting every member a firearm at public expense.

    Feb 2, 1861Washington StandardOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  2. The Territory's Loyalty Crisis

    A bitter partisan divide breaks out in the Legislative Assembly over a set of resolutions affirming support for the Union and the Lincoln administration.

    Mar 22, 1862Washington StandardOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

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