Fort Dearborn

Fort Dearborn is a historical address delivered by John Wentworth at the unveiling of the memorial tablet to mark the site of the Blockhouse on Saturday afternoon, May 21, 1881. The book is a historical account of the Fort Dearborn massacre, which took place on August 15, 1812, during the War of 1812. The massacre resulted in the death of over half of the garrison and civilians at the fort, including women and children. Wentworth's address provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the massacre, the attack itself, and the aftermath. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Fort Dearborn and the early settlement of Chicago. It is written in a clear and concise style that makes it accessible to both scholars and general readers.Under The Auspices Of The Chicago Historical Society, To Which Have Been Added Notes And An Appendix.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.