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Brigadier General Joseph Bailey

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Brigadier General Joseph Bailey was known for the rescue of the Red River Fleet by building a dam to float the stranded ships out. He also founded the small town of Newport.

Date Created:
circa 1860-1869

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Date Created
circa 1860-1869

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NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013I0H
Legacy ID
WHi 31815

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