A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information
CHAPTER XLVII.
Actions speak louder than words.--Efforts of the Hudson's Bay Company to discourage immigration.--Account of the two Jesuits, F. N. Blanchet and P. J. De Smet.--Protestant missionaries discouraged.--Important position of the Rev. G. Hines.--Recall of the Rev. Jason Lee.--Efforts of the Hudson's Bay Company to prevent emigration to the Territory.--Statement of General Palmer.--Indian combinations.--The Donner party.--Extent of Oregon at this time. Page 363