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Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2001 7:19 AM
Subject: From Ruth Ann - Calling upon Jefferson Co people


> Hello
>
> This message was on the NYHIST-L and thought someone in
> Jefferson County might have an answer to this. If not, you might
> want to know about it.  Thanks
>
> God Bless
> Ruth Ann
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> From: Phil Lord <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 22 May 2001 14:04:04 -0400
> Subject: "Horse Island" State Historic Marker text?
>
> We have had a request for the original text on a marker, apparently
> erected by the State Education Department in Jefferson County,
> that refers to incidents from the War of 1812, including "Horse Island".
>
> The marker was destroyed many years ago, and we can not find a
> record of it in our database or hard copy files.
>
> If anyone has information about this sign, please contact me.
>
> Philip Lord, Jr.
> Director, Division of Museum Services
> New York State Museum
> Albany, NY
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> Website: http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/services.html
>

Hi Ruth, In answer to your note, and a CC to Philip Lord,  I suggest
contacting Bob Brennon in Sackets Harbor, who is a military historian with
lots of information about Madison Barracks and the war of 1812-- His E-mail
is  [log in to unmask]
Another good source is Carl B Martin Jr
14021 county route 123 Henderson Harbor,13651
NY.    Phone #  315-938-5381---He owns  Horse Island.  Regards, Clancy