Expedition journal, 1823 July 1-Aug. 21.

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Expedition journal, 1823 July 1-Aug. 21.

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Photocopies of a two-volume expedition journal, including a few hand-drawn maps, kept by the astronomer and assistant topographer on Major Stephen Long's 1823 expedition to explore the Red River of the North and to establish the northern U.S. boundary at the 49th parallel. Colhoun's observant and detailed journal traces the portion of the journey from southeastern Minnesota to Lake Winnipeg. The first volume (July 1-29) is also available on microfilm.

2 folders and 1 microfilm reel.

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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