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Early Detroit
and besides, all of them are proper for some particular use. The islands seem placed on purpose for the pleasure of the prospect; the river and lake abound in fish, the air is pure, and the climate temperate and extremely wholesome. "
Hennepin proposed a settlement here, but La Salle had still grander projects, and pushed his way west. As early as 1683 the English of New York had their attention turned to the importance of competing with the French for the beaver trade of the upper lakes, by trading companies which should reach the Ottawas through Lake Erie and the Detroit River,
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