Title: The historical writings of the late Orsamus H. Marshall relating to the early history of the West.
Description: Contents include:

-A sketch of some of the Indian tribes which formerly dwelt on the borders of the Great Lakes
-Champlain’s expedition against the Onondagas in 1615
-Champlain’s astrolabe
-The building and voyage of the Griffon in 1679
-Narrative of the expedition of the Marquis de Nonville against the Senecas in 1687
-The first visit of De La Salle to the Senecas, made in 1669
-De Céloron’s expedition to the Ohio in 1749
-Early notices of the copper regions
Subjects: La Salle exploration of Great Lakes, Native Americans, Seneca Indians, History
Places: Ohio River, Great Lakes
People: La Salle, Champlaign
Time periods: 17th - 18th centuries