Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Clearance, two canoes, Murdoch Cameron, 5 July 1802

Description
Media Type
Ship Document
Item Type
Clearances
Notes
In 1802, the voyage to Louisiana would have meant anywhere within what would have been part of the following year's Louisiana Purchase, including the upper waters of the Mississippi River.
Date
5 Jul 1802
Vessel Type
Canoe
Bound From
Mackinac
Bound To
Louisiana via Ouisconcin portage
Cargo Notes
Dry goods, guns, gunpowder, shot, beef, pork, twist tobacco, soup, beaver traps, kettles, madeira, iron works
Personal Name(s)
Murdoch Cameron
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Mackinac Island
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 45.84918 Longitude: -84.61893
  • Portage
    Wisconsin, United States
    Latitude: 43.53915 Longitude: -89.46262
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Copyright Statement
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to the applicable Canadian or American laws. No restrictions on use.
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Clearance, two canoes, Murdoch Cameron, 5 July 1802