The State, with its existing boundaries, was admitted into the Union May 11, 1858. At the breaking out of the war in 1861 Minnesota was but in the third year of its existence as a State, and its population was only 172,023. Of this number the State contributed over one-seventh to the Federal armies, the total number contributed being 25,052 men. Gen. H. H. Sibley, former governor of the State, raised several hundred volunteers and marched to the front. The Indians gave battle, and were defeated at New Ulm, Fort Ridgely and Birch Coolie, and on September 23 they were completely subdued.
Foreign immigrants continue to pour in by thousands.
The invigorating climate, the splendid agricultural capabilities of the State, and its accessibility to markets, unite to render it most attractive to the best class of settlers. Published in the The Graphic in 1880. It is an information resource against which we will gladly check stock availability for you. Quantity discounts on top of our already low prices. It is an information resource against which we will gladly check stock availability for you.