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Domestic News
August 23, 1819
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Joseph Fletcher reports to J. McClosky in Detroit that he has surveyed the best tract of land near the River Raisin in Michigan Territory, encouraging emigration from Eastern and Northern States.
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DETROIT, (MICH. TER.) AUG. 6.
Important information to those who intend to emigrate to this territory from the Eastern and Northern States.
The following is extracted from a letter received by J. McClosky, Esq. from Mr. Joseph Fletcher, who is now engaged in surveying the public lands in the vicinity of the River Raisin:
"I have the satisfaction to state to you and your friends at Detroit, that I have just surveyed the best tract of country that I ever surveyed in my life, either of private or public lands."
Mr. Fletcher is a man considerably advanced in years; has had experience enough to make him one of the best judges of land; and has been engaged in surveying for a long time.
Important information to those who intend to emigrate to this territory from the Eastern and Northern States.
The following is extracted from a letter received by J. McClosky, Esq. from Mr. Joseph Fletcher, who is now engaged in surveying the public lands in the vicinity of the River Raisin:
"I have the satisfaction to state to you and your friends at Detroit, that I have just surveyed the best tract of country that I ever surveyed in my life, either of private or public lands."
Mr. Fletcher is a man considerably advanced in years; has had experience enough to make him one of the best judges of land; and has been engaged in surveying for a long time.
What sub-type of article is it?
Migration Or Settlement
What keywords are associated?
Emigration
Michigan Territory
River Raisin
Land Survey
Joseph Fletcher
What entities or persons were involved?
J. Mcclosky
Joseph Fletcher
Where did it happen?
Vicinity Of The River Raisin, Mich. Ter.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Vicinity Of The River Raisin, Mich. Ter.
Event Date
Aug. 6.
Key Persons
J. Mcclosky
Joseph Fletcher
Outcome
surveyor praises the land as the best tract ever surveyed, promoting it for emigrants.
Event Details
Letter from Joseph Fletcher to J. McClosky describes surveying excellent public lands near River Raisin; Fletcher noted as experienced land judge.