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Governor Watson C. Squire proclamation announcing the end of martial law in Seattle, February 22, 1886
No full textWashington Territory Governor Watson C. Squire issues this proclamation ending martial law on the advice of Seattle Mayor Henry L. Yesler. Yesler said he is now able to preserve order, due to a reorganization of the police and the presence of additional power. Squire ends his proclamation by noting that it is Washington's birthday and he hopes Seattle residents will calmly accept the revocation of martial law issued due to anti-Chinese violence in Seattle.Watson Carvosso Squire, 1838-1926, was an attorney, Civil War veteran, industrialist, and governor of Washington Territory from 1884-1887. In 1885, anti-Chinese riots began occurring in Tacoma and Seattle. This trouble peaked on February 8, 1886, when Squire declared martial law. Following his tenure as Governor, Squire served in the US Senate
Governor Watson C. Squire proclamation declaring martial law in Seattle, February 7, 1886
No full textThis proclamation was written at time of anti-Chinese sentiment in Seattle and surrounding areas -- approximately 1885-1886. Watson C. Squire, Governor of Washington Territory, proclaimed this message to instruct the people of Washington to "desist from breaches of the peace." He encouraged interested persons to join the King County Sheriff in order to help keep peace, and commanded all military companies in Seattle to report to the Sheriff. This proclamation is the response to a letter from Seattle Mayor Henry L. Yesler, also printed in the proclamation, which asked for aid.
Handwritten on the bottom of the proclamation is a note from Seattle judge Robert S. Greene: "I had nothing to do with the foregoing. It was issued by the Governor without consulting me - R.S.G.
Governor Watson C. Squire proclamation warning against anti-Chinese rioting, November 4, 1885
No full textWashington Territory Governor Watson C. Squire issued this proclamation urging residents to cease anti-Chinese agitation. He states that peaceful behavior is essential for residents of a territory which is interested in becoming a state, and warns that if peace is not kept, to remember "the fate of Wyoming and the speedy interference of United States troops."This proclamation was followed by another on November 7, 1885, by President Grover Cleveland, which restated the warning and said that military force would be engaged if the warning was not heeded.
Watson Carvosso Squire, 1838-1926, was an attorney, Civil War veteran, industrialist, and governor of Washington Territory from 1884-1887. In 1885, anti-Chinese riots began occurring in Tacoma and Seattle. This trouble peaked on February 8, 1886, when Squire declared martial law. Following his tenure as Governor, Squire served in the US Senate
Governor Watson C. Squire draft of proclamation declaring martial law in Seattle, February 8, 1886
No full textThis letter was written at time of anti-Chinese sentiment in Seattle and surrounding areas -- approximately 1885-1886. Watson C. Squire, Governor of Washington Territory, drafted this proclamation following a similar one issued on February 7, 1886. That proclamation asked residents to keep the peace, and asked military units to report to the King County Sheriff for duty. However, with this proclamation, Squire takes full military control, noting that he is Commander in Chief and suspending the writ of habeas corpus.Watson Carvosso Squire, 1838-1926, was an attorney, Civil War veteran, industrialist, and governor of Washington Territory from 1884-1887. In 1885, anti-Chinese riots began occurring in Tacoma and Seattle. This trouble peaked on February 8, 1886, when Squire declared martial law. Following his tenure as Governor, Squire served in the US Senate
Governor Watson C. Squire telegram to General John Gibbon regarding growing anti-Chinese mob in Seattle, February 7, 1886
No full textThis telegram was written at time of anti-Chinese sentiment in Seattle and surrounding areas -- approximately 1885-1886. Watson C. Squire, Governor of Washington Territory, sends this telegram to General John Gibbon, commander of the Department of Columbia troops stationed at Vancouver Barracks. Squire requests that Gibbon send troops to Seattle, since there is "serious conflict probable" due to an immense mob forcing Chinese residents to leave.Watson Carvosso Squire, 1838-1926, was an attorney, Civil War veteran, industrialist, and governor of Washington Territory from 1884-1887. In 1885, anti-Chinese riots began occurring in Tacoma and Seattle. This trouble peaked on February 8, 1886, when Squire declared martial law. Following his tenure as Governor, Squire served in the US Senate
Governor Watson C. Squire general order to disorderly persons in Seattle to cease actions which disturb the peace during the anti-Chinese agitation, February 11, 1886
No full textWatson C. Squire, Governor of Washington Territory, issues this order to inform the people of Seattle that no "treasonable or seditious" behavior will be tolerated. Squire also gives special order to the authorities to arrest such persons. He gives this order in response to recent anti-Chinese riots in the city.Watson Carvosso Squire, 1838-1926, was an attorney, Civil War veteran, industrialist, and governor of Washington Territory from 1884-1887. In 1885, anti-Chinese riots began occurring in Tacoma and Seattle. This trouble peaked on February 8, 1886, when Squire declared martial law. Following his tenure as Governor, Squire served in the US Senate
Watson, C, 421950
No full textThis record was harvested from a previous catalogue system and will be withdrawn in 2025. Information in this record may be superseded or incomplete. Visit this record in UMA's new catalogue at: https://archives.library.unimelb.edu.au/nodes/view/424287Surname: WATSON. Given Name(s) or Initials: C. Military Service Number or Last Known Location: 421950. Missing, Wounded and Prisoner of War Enquiry Card Index Number: 56245.252150
Item: [2016.0049.56548] "Watson, C, 421950
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