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Uncovering the Past: Researching Contract Physicians at 19th-Century Military Posts

Uncovering the Past: Researching Contract Physicians at 19th-Century Military Posts

Unraveling the threads of history often leads us down fascinating paths, particularly when researching individuals who served at remote outposts like Fort Totten in Dakota Territory during the 19th century. The quest to discover more about figures like Dr. Francois H. DeVeau/DeVaux, a contract physician at Fort Totten in the 1870s, offers a glimpse into […]