Information on National Archives sources for Grand Portage history, 1951 July 31.

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Information on National Archives sources for Grand Portage history, 1951 July 31.

A letter (2 leaves, typed) from W. Neil Franklin at the National Archives, Washington, D.C. to Solon J. Buck at the Library of Congress, giving information on Grand Portage settlements prior to 1842. Information is given on materials found in the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the census records for Wisconsin Territory, and the Post Office Department. Attached to the letter are two reports.

5 leaves.

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