Notes for Exploration of copper mines on Lake Superior: Page #1 Original title: 1letterbook/ZZW04_7.jpg Cancel Reset Transcription War Department 24th November 1800 Sir Mr. Cooper, Son of the Member of the House of Representative from the State of New York, having been appointed to explore the Copper Mines on Lake Superior, you are requested to give him any necessary aid that you conveniently can in the execution of this service, which he purposes to Commence in the Spring. I am Sir &c. Notes are a workspace where project participants can keep ideas and observations regarding the transcription of the page. When contributing to the notes, it is encouraged to include the user and timestamp.