William R. Brown papers, 1845-1896.

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William R. Brown papers, 1845-1896.

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Diaries (1845-1846, 1863-1864, on microfilm), a ledger (1850-1874), and other papers of Brown, a farmer near Newport (Washington County, Minn.). The diaries discuss pioneer farm activities, social life, and legal affairs in the St. Croix Valley (1845-1846) and Brown's Civil War service with the Sixth Minnesota Infantry (1863-1864). Also included are records of a lawsuit between Louis Robert and the city of St. Paul [1861?]; and Brown's correspondence (1858-1862) with Henry H. Sibley's half-Dakota daughter Helen, who was raised by the Browns, and with Helen's husband Sylvester J. Sawyer.

0.25 cubic feet (23 items and 1 volume in 2 folders; 1 volume in reserve) and 2 microfilm reels.

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