Early Days at Fort Snelling

Early Days at Fort Snelling
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Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society
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1902
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Minnesota Historical Society
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MN ,
Drawing primarily from accounts in an 1852 book on pioneer women, this article explores life at Fort Snelling during the first several years following its establishment in 1819. Viewed from the perspective military officers' wives, descriptions cover such topics as climate and weather, food, housing, encounters with Indians, and the building of the fort.
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Vol 1. 345-359
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