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Brule River Battle

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Illustration of Chippewa and Sioux Indians battling each other at the Brule River. Wood engraving from Armstrong, "Early Life Among The Indians."

Date Created:
1845

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Date Created
1845

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NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013L3L
Legacy ID
WHi 3349

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