Donation Land Claims were taken up by persons who settled in the Oregon country before a certain date as outlined by Congress. The title to the land was transferred to settlers upon completion of the requirements & did not include the usual $1.25 per acre.
Castor (stars.astro.illinois.edu)CASTOR (Alpha Geminorum). In classical mythology, Castor is the mortal twin of Pollux, the twin warriors whose stars dominate the bright zodiacal constellation of Gemini.