Letter, 1883 Aug. 31.

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Letter, 1883 Aug. 31.

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Letter on Wisconsin State Historical Society letterhead discussing Draper's forty year long collection of materials for an intended biography of Daniel Boone. He describes a Boone tree near the head of Shawnee Run, on which Boone's initials were cut, and questions whether the initials were not actually "S.B." for Squire Boone. Also mentions Reuben Durrett's proposed work on Joseph Hamilton Daveiss, and says that Durrett could produce a "most credible work."

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Draper, Lyman Copeland, 1815-1891

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Lyman Copeland Draper (1815-1891), American historian known for his studies of the history of trans-Allegheny West. From 1854 to 1886, he served as director of The State Historical Society of Wisconsin from 1854 to 1886. From the description of Letters from Lyman C. Draper to Benson J. Lossing, 1855-1864. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 302021153 Lyman Copeland Draper was born in Lockport, New York on September 4, 1...

Daviess, Joseph Hamilton, 1774-1811.

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Kentucky lawyer and soldier. From the description of Joseph Hamilton Daviess : papers, 1780-1856. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49241698 ...

Durrett, Reuben T. (Reuben Thomas), 1824-1913

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Linn was an early settler of Louisville, Kentucky. From the description of Extracts from the manuscripts of Col. R.T. Durrett concerning Col. William Linn : typescript copies, [ca. 1775]-[ca. 1781]. (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 52249400 Louisville, Kentucky lawyer, editor, author, and primary founder and first president of the Filson Club. From the description of Reuben T. Durrett miscellaneous papers, 1853-1909. (Filson Historical Society...

Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820

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Daniel Boone (1734-1820) was a pioneer land settler, Indian fighter and he served in military and political positions in Kentucky. At the time this letter was written, he was on the verge of losing his many tracts of land because the titles were improperly entered. From the description of Letter : to Charles Yanc[e]y, Luecy [i.e. Louisa] County, 1785 May 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122602570 Indian fighter and scout. From the description of Daniel Boone pa...