Exploration of copper mines on Lake Superior
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Exploration of copper mines on Lake Superior
Description
This letter directs the Commanding Officer to assist Mr. Cooper's exploration of the copper mines on Lake Superior. Cooper is introduced as the son of a Congressman from New York.
year created
1800
month created
11
day created
24
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Addressed to Commanding Officer at Detroit or Michilimackinac
author note
Samuel Dexter
notable person/group
Samuel Dexter
congress
notable location
War Department
Detroit
Michilimackinac
Michigan
Lake Superior
notable item/thing
copper
document number
1800112400755
page start
7
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | ZZW04 (16 pages) | Collection: Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6) | V:1; P:7 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Dexter | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Mr. Cooper | [unknown] | [n/a] |