Histories of various settlements, 1809.

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Histories of various settlements, 1809.

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Histories trace claim settlements for Cahokia, Prairie du Pont, Fort Chartres, St. Philips, and Grand Prairie citing pertinent federal legislation. The histories include discussions of surveys conducted and boundaries established for villages and common fields. Also included are depositions given in support of claims made in these settlements.

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