The Red Book of Michigan: A Civil, Military and Biographical HistoryScholarly Publishing Office, University of Michigan Library, 1871 - Biography & Autobiography - 564 pages |
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Page 72
... took a strip of elm bark , stretched it upon the ground , and placed a stone upon each corner . Then with his scalping - knife he delineated upon it an accurate representation of the country , with its swamps , woods , and rivers ...
... took a strip of elm bark , stretched it upon the ground , and placed a stone upon each corner . Then with his scalping - knife he delineated upon it an accurate representation of the country , with its swamps , woods , and rivers ...
Page 74
... took up a position on the Frenchtown side of the river , close to its banks . Sentinels were placed around the encampment , and the night being cold , the troops spent the greater part of it in ranging about the vil- lage . During the ...
... took up a position on the Frenchtown side of the river , close to its banks . Sentinels were placed around the encampment , and the night being cold , the troops spent the greater part of it in ranging about the vil- lage . During the ...
Page 80
... took place in public opinion in regard to the value of these lands , and sub- sequent surveys more fully confirmed the inaccuracy of the impressions which had hitherto prevailed in relation to them . With the introduction of steam ...
... took place in public opinion in regard to the value of these lands , and sub- sequent surveys more fully confirmed the inaccuracy of the impressions which had hitherto prevailed in relation to them . With the introduction of steam ...
Page 83
... took place in the government of the territory . In 1823 Congress passed an act abrogating the legislative power of the governor and judges , and establishing a legislative council , to consist of nine members , limiting also the judges ...
... took place in the government of the territory . In 1823 Congress passed an act abrogating the legislative power of the governor and judges , and establishing a legislative council , to consist of nine members , limiting also the judges ...
Page 88
... took the exec- utive chair in November , 1845 , and continued in it until March 3d , 1847 , when he resigned to accept a seat in the United States Senate . He emi- grated from Maine to Michigan when quite young , and as early as 1836 ...
... took the exec- utive chair in November , 1845 , and continued in it until March 3d , 1847 , when he resigned to accept a seat in the United States Senate . He emi- grated from Maine to Michigan when quite young , and as early as 1836 ...
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