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1869 November 23 . Edward A. Henderson ALS to Carrie; Red Wing, Minnesota.

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Abstract:
Mentions a large population of people from Sweden and Norway, the town is named for the Indian Chief Red Wing, who is buried in one of the bluffs. Boys from Red Wing stole bones and artifacts from Native American graves on a nearby bluff. Mentions the sale of an unearthed Peace Medal given to Chief Red Wing by Harrison; "last spring the red wing boys dug into a chiefs grave and found a silver medal given by Harrison to the chief and they sold it for $75..."
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Collection

Native American collection, 1688-1921
Total components 145
Last indexed 2024-08-05