09/20/2026
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Miscellaneous Clerk Records Vol A page 13, has a deed that I am wondering is for land of or near U. S. Fort Colville. It reads: This indenture made and entered into this twenty-third day of November, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine between George Blankenship and (blank) his wife, subjects of the Kingdom of Great Britain and in the employ of the Hudson Bay Company of the first part and William B. Hughes of the United States Army of the second part. Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of eight hundred dollars this day in hand paid to the party of the first part by the party of the second part, the said party of the first part hath granted, bargained, sold and conveyed, and doth by these presents grant, bargain, sell, and convey to the party of the second party of the second part, all right, title and interest in and to a certain body of land lying and being in the County of Spokane, Territory of Washington on the waters of Mill Creek in said county and known as the “Tchilqui-laa-quaa” or “camssut de Chiennce” claim. Said claim being presented by one Louis Brown, and conveyed by said Brown to the aforesaid George Blankenship to have and to hold the aforesaid designated and entire claim unto him. The said W. B. Hughes, the party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever. And the party of the first part doth by these presents warrant the title of aforesaid claim, or body of land unto the party of the second part, his heirs or assigns forever. And against the claim or claims of themselves, their heirs or assigns. And from and against the claims or claims of all persons whatsoever. In witness whereof the party of the first part hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and date above written. Recorded Pinkney City, November 19th, 1861, J. R. Bates, recorded by P. Winans, Deputy Recorder. George Blankenship (seal). Witness: N. Wickliffe. J. J. Archer. Note: William B. Hughes was a quartermaster at U. S. Fort Colville. James J. Archer was a Captain at the fort and in charge of one of the two companies providing support to the U. S. Northwest Boundary Survey. Nathanial Wickliffe was a 2nd Lieutenant also at the fort. What location are they talking about?
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