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The series consists of correspondence out from Fort Vancouver, 1846-1848, signed by Peter Skene Ogden and James Douglas. The records consist of originals, borrowed transcripts and transcript copies. Almost all of the letters are addressed to Dr. W.F. Tolmie, at Fort Nisqually

The series consists of correspondence from Peter Skene Ogden at Fort Vancouver to W.F. Tolmie at Fort Nisqually, written between 1847 and 1848. Some of the letters are transcript copies only.

The file consists of transcript copies of letters written by W.F. Tolmie at Fort Nisqually between June and August 1848. The letters are to Peter Skene Ogden at Fort Vancouver. The letters relate to relations with the Catholic Mission, the Americans and the local Indigenous community.

Journal contains the details of two events. The first event is John Work’s travels with Peter Ogden from the York Factory to the Spokane House. The second event describes his trading in the Columbia Valley. Both contain details about the conditions of the journey, the health of the traders, and the interactions with the First Nations tribes. Journal includes Work's observations of a First Nations Death Ritual.