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SKETCH OF THE SOURCES
OF THE
MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
Drawn from Lieut. Allen’s observations
in 1832, to illustrate
SCHOOLCRAFT’S INLAND JOURNEY
TO ITASCA LAKE.
De Count & Hammond Sc.
OF THE
MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
Drawn from Lieut. Allen’s observations
in 1832, to illustrate
SCHOOLCRAFT’S INLAND JOURNEY
TO ITASCA LAKE.
De Count & Hammond Sc.
NARRATIVE
OF AN
EXPEDITION
THROUGH THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI
TO ITASCA LAKE,
THE ACTUAL SOURCE OF THIS RIVER;
EMBRACING
AN EXPLORATORY TRIP THROUGH THE ST. CROIX
AND BURNTWOOD (OR BROULE) RIVERS;
IN 1832.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
HENRY R. SCHOOLCRAFT.
HENRY R. SCHOOLCRAFT.
NEW-YORK:
PUBLISHED BY HARPER & BROTHERS,
NO. 82 CLIFF-STREET.
PUBLISHED BY HARPER & BROTHERS,
NO. 82 CLIFF-STREET.
1834.
Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1833,
By Henry R. Schoolcraft,
In the Clerk’s Office of the District of Michigan.
By Henry R. Schoolcraft,
In the Clerk’s Office of the District of Michigan.
Geo. L. Whitney, Printer, Detroit.
TO GEN. HUGH BRADY,
OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
Sir:
In prefixing your name to this volume, I am reminded that, while indulging the gratification of personal friendship, I am addressing a soldier, who early entered the field of western warfare under the veteran Wayne; and who, for a period of upwards of forty years, during the changing circumstances of war and of peace, has ever been found faithfully, bravely, and honorably serving his country.
With sentiments of respect,
HENRY ROWE SCHOOLCRAFT.
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PREFACE.
The circumstances under which the present expedition was undertaken, are indicated in the following extracts from the letters of instruction.