This book offers a detailed account of the history of Washington County and the St. Croix Valley, from its earliest days to the end of the 19th century. The authors provide an in-depth analysis of the people, places, and events that shaped this important region of Minnesota, offering a unique perspective on the social, economic, and political issues of the time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1881 edition. Excerpt: ...members be appointed to draft a memorial to congress, for the early organization of the territory of Minnesota, and to report such further proceedings as they may think proper for the action of this convention." The commmittee consisted of Joseph R. Brown, Calvin Leach, II. ll. Sibley, S. Nelson, M. S. Wilkinson, Ilenry Jackson and II. L. Moss. A letter from Hon. John Catlin, who had been secretary of the territory of Wisconsin, was read, as follows: Madison, August 22, l8i8.--llon. Wm. Ilolcomhe, dear sir: --I take the liberty to write you brielly for the purpose of ascertaining what the citizens of the present territory of Wisconsin, desire in relation to the organization of a territorial government. Congress adjourned on the 1-lth inst., without taking any steps to organize the territory of Minnesota or of amending the act of 1836, organizing Wisconsin, so that the present govenment could be successfully continued. It is my opinion that if your people were to elect a delegate to congress this fall, he would be allowed to take his seat in December, and then a government might be fully organized: and unlesa delegate is elected and sent on, I do not believe a government will he organized for several years. You are aware of the difliculty which has prevented the organization of Oregon for two years past; and the same difficulty will prevent the organization of Minnesota. Ii' Mr. Tweedy were to resign, (and he would if requested, ) I do not see anything to prevent my issuing aproclamation for an election to fill the vacancy, as the acting govenror; but I should not like to do so unless the people would act under it and hold the election. If a delegate was elected by color of law, congress would never inquire into the legality of the...

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