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Browne's report is important in understanding Government and Indian relations of the time, for it is both broad and specific in its purpose: "A war took place--an expensive and disastrous war--from the effects of which the Territories will suffer for many years. Neither the commanding officer of the military department, nor the citizens of the Territories, in my opinion, could have prevented it. The quarrel between them is undignified and unstatesmanlike...". He continues by placing blame on certain Senators he deems accountable and describes Indian tribes' agitations in detail, specifically the Nez Percés and Cayuses, conflicts at Fort Walla-Walla, massacres, and so forth. A large part of the volume is comprised of J.B.A. Broullet's Protestantism in Oregon. Issued as House Ex. Doc No. 38, 35th Congress, 1st Session, with the same date, imprint and collation as the Senate issue. Howes B822 & B878.