Augustus Brevoort Woodward papers 1782-1928.

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Augustus Brevoort Woodward papers 1782-1928.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/288507981

This collection contains Woodward's notes on the divisions of human knowledge; plans for Detroit; broadsides and proclamations during the War of 1812; legal papers and works.

6.2 linear ft. (12 boxes, 1 volume, 1 large manuscript)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7265543

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Augustus B. Woodward was the dominant figure in the government of Michigan Territory prior to 1812. Educated at Columbia University and Virginia, by 1797 he was buying property in Washington, D.C. Woodward came to Detroit shortly after the devastating fire of 1805 and was appointed chief of the Michigan Territory's first three judges. Finding the city in ruins, Woodward was able to persuade Governor William Hull to postpone rebuilding until a comprehensive plan could be drawn up. Based on his ex...