On the recordJuly 2, 1923
All I ask is that you will not barter away Oregon or allow English interference until I can lead a band of stalwart American settlers across the plains. For this I shall try to do.
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presidency.ucsb.eduAll I ask is that you will not barter away Oregon or allow English interference until I can lead a band of stalwart American settlers across the plains. For this I shall try to do.
Address in Meacham, Oregon
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