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San Juan Island National Historical Park
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San Juan Island National Historical Park
P.O. Box 429
Friday Harbor, 98250
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History of the Area
?PUBLIC ORDER?
July 27, 1859, San Juan Island
I. In compliance with orders and instructions from the general commanding - military post will be established on this island, on whatever site the commanding officer may select.
II. All the inhabitants of the island are requested to report at once to the commanding officer in case of any incursion of the northern Indians, so that he may take such steps are necessary to prevent any further occurrence of the same.
III. This being United States territory, no laws other than those of the United States, nor courts, except such as they are held by virtue of said laws, will be recognized or allowed on this island.By order of Capt. Pickett
JAMES W. FORSYTH, Second Lieut. 9th Infantry, Post Adjutant |