Leschi: Justice in our Time
HISTORICAL FIGURESCLOSE TIESPRELUDE TO WARINDIAN WARS 1855-56LESCHI ON TRIALLESCHI'S LEGACYTEACHING
 
Prominent individuals caught up in the conflict
Nisqually Indian relationships with the Hudson Bay Trading Company
The circumstances leading to heightened hostilities
The events of the Indian Wars
A Nisqually leader is tried for murder
The legend continues into the present
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  INDIAN WARS OF 1855-56
War breaks out between the Territorial Government, Settler's and Indians - it is a clash of cultures.

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Patkanim
Patkanim

Snoqualmie chief Patkanim signs a letter offering to field 100 Indian warriors to fight any hostile Indians entering his territory.

November 1855
Catholic mission of Saint Joseph is burned after gunpowder is discovered there.

November 13, 1855
Governor Stevens calls for the formation of volunteer militia companies.
 
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