The territorial papers of the United States: The Territory of Minnesota (a microfilm supplement), 1849-1858 [microform].

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The territorial papers of the United States: The Territory of Minnesota (a microfilm supplement), 1849-1858 [microform].

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Records relating to all government functions in Minnesota Territory, selected from files, dockets, and record books of federal agencies that had jurisdiction over various aspects of territorial administration. The records are from the U.S. Congress, Supreme Court, Court of Claims, Census Bureau, Post Office Department, Justice Department, State Department, and Interior Department.

11 microfilm reels.

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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Minnesota Historical Society Library

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