Robert N. McLaren papers, 1862-1877.

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Robert N. McLaren papers, 1862-1877.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122373667

Letters (largely on microfilm), diary (original, and typescript and microfilm copies), and miscellaneous papers of McLaren, largely documenting his service with the Sixth Minnesota Infantry in the Dakota Conflict (1862) and on the Sully Expedition that followed the retreating Indians into Dakota (1863-1864).

1 box, incl. 1 v.; 5 oversize items; and 2 microfilm reels.

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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