Miscellaneous items regarding territorial matters, 1841 and undated

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Miscellaneous items regarding territorial matters, 1841 and undated

1841

https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911125179002121

Photostat copies of items primarily related to treaties made with the Menominee and Winnebago Indians of Wisconsin. Included are notes summarizing speeches made by Chief Oshkosh, Man-ban-za, Little Wave, and other Menominee leaders on the treaty of 1836, with comments on their dress; an 1841 letter from Winfield Scott to A. C. Dodge in the House of Representatives regarding 1832 and 1840 treaties with the Winnebago, their violation of them by going too far south, and Governor Henry Dodge's possible involvement in permitting their action; and a petition by members of a convention of representatives of Milwaukee County settlements sent to Congressional delegate G. W. Jones, asking him to protect the interests of current land holders and settlers.

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6849408

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Oshkosh, Chief, 1795-1858

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Oshkosh was a chief of the Menominee Native Americans, recognized as the leader of the Menominee people by the United States government from August 7, 1827, until his death. ...

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was an American military commander and political candidate. He served as a general in the United States Army from 1814 to 1861, taking part in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the early stages of the American Civil War, and various conflicts with Native Americans. Scott was the Whig Party's presidential nominee in the 1852 presidential election, but was defeated by Democrat Franklin Pierce. He was known as Old Fuss and Feathers for his insi...

Dodge, Henry, 1782-1867

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Soldier and frontiersman (major-general in the Missouri militia, colonel of the first regiment of the United States dragoons); governor of the Territory of Wisconsin; United States senator after Wisconsin was admitted to statehood From the description of Henry Dodge papers, 1832-1858. (State Historical Society of Iowa, Library). WorldCat record id: 233595464 ...