Encyclopedia of the History of Missouri: A Compendium of History and Biography for Ready Reference, Volume 3Howard Louis Conard Southern History Company, 1901 |
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... Indians . Isaac Best ran a horse mill on the Gasconade , in what is now the northeastern part of the county . For pro- tection , he had a block house and kept a number of cur dogs , trained to bark upon . the approach of Indians . One ...
... Indians . Isaac Best ran a horse mill on the Gasconade , in what is now the northeastern part of the county . For pro- tection , he had a block house and kept a number of cur dogs , trained to bark upon . the approach of Indians . One ...
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... Indian trail . As a boy , he was always put forward by his brothers to execute any of their plans requiring strength and bravery . He was popular , for he was generous , hospitable , patriotic and brave . Governor Christopher Greenup ...
... Indian trail . As a boy , he was always put forward by his brothers to execute any of their plans requiring strength and bravery . He was popular , for he was generous , hospitable , patriotic and brave . Governor Christopher Greenup ...
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... Indians which still frequented that portion of Mis- souri . While at Old Franklin , General Gentry formed the acquaintance of the leading men of the State , many of whom resided there . His great friendship and admiration for Thomas H ...
... Indians which still frequented that portion of Mis- souri . While at Old Franklin , General Gentry formed the acquaintance of the leading men of the State , many of whom resided there . His great friendship and admiration for Thomas H ...
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... Indians . The country was an unexplored wilderness , full of swamps and everglades . After several skirmishes the Indians were finally found congregated in force in a very strong position on the north side of the Okeechobee Lake . In ...
... Indians . The country was an unexplored wilderness , full of swamps and everglades . After several skirmishes the Indians were finally found congregated in force in a very strong position on the north side of the Okeechobee Lake . In ...
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... Indians . On this tour of many weeks , without white com- panions , and hundreds of miles from any white settlement , he visited several Indian nations , held councils with their chiefs , and was received with hospitality . In 1826 he ...
... Indians . On this tour of many weeks , without white com- panions , and hundreds of miles from any white settlement , he visited several Indian nations , held councils with their chiefs , and was received with hospitality . In 1826 he ...
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