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October 1, 1834
Morning Star
Limerick, York County, Maine
What is this article about?
Methodist missionary Cyrus Shepard reports arrival at Flat Head Indian territory on Ham's Fork, Colorado of the West, on June 23, 1834, after 30 days travel from Kanzas; Indians express satisfaction.
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Mission to the Flat Head Indians.--The Pittsburgh Conference Journal contains a letter from Mr Cyrus Shepard, attached to the Methodist mission, dated, "On Ham's Fork, a branch of the Colorado of the West, 23d June 1834," announcing their arrival among the Flat Heads, and that several Indians had met them and manifested much satisfaction at their arrival. He says. "The mountains now near us are covered with snow from their summits almost to their bases, as have also been those which we have been passing for more than a week past." They had been about 30 days traveling from the Kanzas.--N. Y. Evan.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Religious Event
What keywords are associated?
Flat Head Indians
Methodist Mission
Cyrus Shepard
Ham's Fork
Colorado Of The West
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr Cyrus Shepard
Where did it happen?
On Ham's Fork, A Branch Of The Colorado Of The West
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
On Ham's Fork, A Branch Of The Colorado Of The West
Event Date
23d June 1834
Key Persons
Mr Cyrus Shepard
Outcome
several indians met them and manifested much satisfaction at their arrival
Event Details
Letter from Mr Cyrus Shepard announcing arrival among the Flat Heads after about 30 days traveling from the Kanzas; mountains covered with snow