John Robertson papers, 1837-1887

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John Robertson papers, 1837-1887

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Papers include several commissions; letters are written from various army posts.

0.2 linear ft. (1 wallet )

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7882730

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Michigan. Dept. of Military Affairs.

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Robertson, Jno. (John), 1814-1887

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Adjutant-General of Michigan, 1865-1887; served in Mexican and Civil Wars. Born in Portney Banffehire, Scotland, Jan. 2, 1814; came to Montreal; enlisted in Fifth U.S. Regt. and was assigned to Ft. Howard; appointed adjutant general by Austin Blair; was in commission business in Detroit with C.A. Trowbridge; for short time worked for U.S.in Mexico. Died in Detroit, 1887. He was twice married. (blue index cards) From the description of John Robertson papers, 1...