George Johnston papers, 1813-1862.

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George Johnston papers, 1813-1862.

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Papers deal with Johnston's activities as Indian agent and interpreter among the Chippewa at La Pointe, Mackinac, Grand Traverse Bay and Sault Ste. Marie; with prospecting for copper and iron in the Lake Superior region; with Indian language and traditions and with family matters. Principal family correspondents are his father, John Johnston; his sister, .lane Johnston Schoolcraft; his brothers-in-law, James L. Schoolcraft and Rev. William McMurray; and his nephew, John Johnston Schoolcraft. More than seventy letters are from Henry R. Schoolcraft. Other correspondents are Ramsay Crooks, Lewis Cass, Dr. Zina Pitcher, Truman Smith and Zachariah Chandler. Included are references to the Canadian Rebellion of 1837-38 and to the proposed Soo Canal, 1842, 1844 and 1852.

5.5 linear ft. (10 boxes, 1 volume, 1 large manuscript, 4 microfilm reels)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7295784

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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