Miscellaneous collection, 1814,1861.

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Miscellaneous collection, 1814,1861.

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Miscellaneous collection (all photocopies) of letters to and from George Johnston, his accounts, some statements or journal entries, and some hand drawn maps of rivers and rumored copper deposits, 1814, 1861. The correspondence relates to Johnston family news and to George Johnston's activities as an Indian agent and interpreter, his compensation claims against the U.S. government for services rendered, rejection of those claims, affairs of the Chippewa, politics, mineral exploration around Lake Superior, complaints about losing his job and property, and his Estate Inventory. Principal correspondents are: Lewis Cass, Henry R. Schoolcraft, James E. Schoolcraft, Jane (Johnston) Schoolcraft, the Rev. Abel Bingham, and Herman Smith.

.5 cubic ft. (in 1 box) : ill.

Clarke Historical Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6829180

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Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866

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Lewis Cass (October 9, 1782 – June 17, 1866) was an American military officer, politician, and statesman. He represented Michigan in the United States Senate and served in the Cabinets of two U.S. Presidents, Andrew Jackson and James Buchanan. He was also the 1848 Democratic presidential nominee and a leading spokesman for the Doctrine of Popular Sovereignty, which held that the people in each territory should decide whether to permit slavery. Born in Exeter, New Hampshire, he attended Philli...

Johnston, George, 1796-1861.

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George Johnston was the son of John Johnston and the daughter of Waub-o-jeeg, a prominent chief of the Lake Superior Chippewas. George was born in the Sault Sainte Marie area in 1796. He was formally educated in the English tradition in Montreal. George returned to Sault Sainte Marie in 1808. His family was an important part of the Old Northwest Territories. He was acquainted with the dominant cultures of the area and spoke fluent French, Chippewa, and English. George was also well acquainted wi...

Schoolcraft, Jane Johnston, 1800-1842

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The daughter of John Johnston, who came from Antrim County, Ireland to Sault Ste. Marie Michigan where he married Shau gush co da way Quay, a Chippewa maiden. Jane spoke fluently in both English and Ojibwa, the language spoken by the Chippewa. Her early education came from her father and when she was older he took her back to Ireland to complete her education. She was married to Henry R. Schoolcraft. From the description of Poetry, 1815-1836. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). W...

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Schoolcraft, James E.

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Johnston, John, 1762-1828

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Little is known of John Johnston except that he was an early Pittsburgh postmaster. His son, Samuel Reed Johnston (1797-1854), was head of Johnston and Stockman Printers and also served as treasurer of the city of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County for several terms. From the description of References to the map of Pittsburgh 1810-1845 (bulk c1810). (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 35227118 ...

Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864

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Epithet: Vice-president of the American Ethnological Society British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000561.0x0000a9 Author, Indian agent and ethnologist. From the description of Henry Rowe Schoolcraft papers, 1826-1841. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34418398 Henry Schoolcraft was an ethnologist, geologist, Indian agent, and glass manufacturer. From th...