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Fort Dearborn Evacuation Order

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A handwritten order to evacuate Ft. Dearborn.

Date Created:
July 29, 1812
Creator:
Draper, Lyman Copeland, 1815-1891

Publication Information

Creator
Draper, Lyman Copeland, 1815-1891
Contributor
Draper, Lyman Copeland, 1815-1891
Date Created
July 29, 1812

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 letter
Dimensions
21 x 34 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
Draper 8U, Page 52
Conditions For Physical Access
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Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0147GS
Legacy ID
WHi 95806

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