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to this conclusion from an examination of the Mexican or Azteka manuscripts, which e e made of a certain kind of leaves and of skins piepared; on which an account in painted hieroglyphics or pictures was given of their migration from Azuilan to Mexico, and how long they halted at cer* tain places, which in the aggregate a- mounts to four hundred and sixteen yeais. and that they commenced their journeying during the eighth century. These rains are situated on the west side of the west branch of Rock River, io the town of JeflTerson in Jeffe^n county, in the Terriio.y of WHseonsitJ. and di rectly West of Milwaukee, in Town 7. Range 14 East; in the midst of a most de lightful country. Early last season I heard it rumored that there weie the remains of an ancient Walled City in that vicinity; and iinm«- diately, to gratify mycuiiosity. set out io company with a friend to examine them. After riding two or three days without • oad or guide, and 'camping out' as many ni;^hts. we arrived at old Fort Aikiosoo ou Rock River. But here we weie. for a while, destined to suspend the gratifica¬ tion of our curiosity; for before us Ly the beautiful fitrc>an\ here some two hundred yards wide, and quite too deeji to fcid It was with the greotest leluctance that we gave up our enteipiixe for that time; and having given it up. we wete loath to quit the place, for it was at that season of the year when nature puts on her roott liyt ly colois. and the sceneiy was almost en¬ chanting. But having uSid ou. fiSblMg tackle lo some advantage, (foi my fiiend is a noted angler; a firm di-siple of old Izaak); we legaled ourselves on some broiled fish- saddled our ponies and start¬ ed for Rock Pott, with the deieimination I to renew our enterprize as soon as some I canoes should be prepared for crossing the streams.
Object Description
Page Title | Letter to editor, with illustration |
Author | Hyer, Nathaniel F. |
Place of Publication | Milwaukee, WI |
Source Publisher | Milwaukee Advertiser |
Source Creation Date | February 25, 1837 |
Language | English |
Digital Format | JPG |
Electronic Publisher | Wisconsin Historical Society |
Rights | We believe that online reproduction of this material is permitted because its copyright protection has lapsed or because sharing it here for non-profit educational purposes complies with the Fair Use provisions of the U.S. Copyright Law. Teachers and students are generally free to reproduce pages for nonprofit classroom use. For advice about other uses, or if you believe that you possess copyright to some of this material, please contact us at asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org. |
Electronic Publication Date | 2004 |
Digital Identifier | TP005000 |
Description |
This 1837 newspaper article, with the first illustration of Aztalan, helped spark public interest in Wisconsin's Indian mounds and archaeology. Hyer knew that he was an amateur but his article soon prompted the more careful investigations by Taylor and Lapham. He explains why he gave the site the fanciful name Aztalan which, unfortunately, has persisted. Because it was scanned from microfilm, we've made each column available as a separate unit to improve legibility. There is a lesson plan based on this document available. |
Owner | Wisconsin Historical Society Library |
Format | Text |
Recommended Citation | Hyer, Nathaniel F. "Letter to editor, with illustration." (Milwaukee Advertiser, 25 February 1837: 2). Online facsimile at http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=5 |
Document Number | TP005 |
URL | http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=5 |
Owner Collection | Microforms Room |
Owner Object ID | Micro film P75-235 2n |
Event Date | 1837-02-25 |
Event Years | 1837 |
Event Month | February |
Event Day | 25 |
Type | Text |
Description
Page Title | Column 2 |
Author | Hyer, Nathaniel F. |
Place of Publication | Milwaukee, WI |
Source Publisher | Milwaukee Advertiser |
Source Creation Date | February 25, 1837 |
Language | English |
Digital Format | JPG |
Electronic Publisher | Wisconsin Historical Society |
Rights | We believe that online reproduction of this material is permitted because its copyright protection has lapsed or because sharing it here for non-profit educational purposes complies with the Fair Use provisions of the U.S. Copyright Law. Teachers and students are generally free to reproduce pages for nonprofit classroom use. For advice about other uses, or if you believe that you possess copyright to some of this material, please contact us at asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org. |
Electronic Publication Date | 2004 |
Digital Identifier | TP005002 |
Owner | Wisconsin Historical Society Library |
Format | Text |
Owner Collection | Microforms Room |
Owner Object ID | Micro film P75-235 2n |
Full Text | to this conclusion from an examination of the Mexican or Azteka manuscripts, which e e made of a certain kind of leaves and of skins piepared; on which an account in painted hieroglyphics or pictures was given of their migration from Azuilan to Mexico, and how long they halted at cer* tain places, which in the aggregate a- mounts to four hundred and sixteen yeais. and that they commenced their journeying during the eighth century. These rains are situated on the west side of the west branch of Rock River, io the town of JeflTerson in Jeffe^n county, in the Terriio.y of WHseonsitJ. and di rectly West of Milwaukee, in Town 7. Range 14 East; in the midst of a most de lightful country. Early last season I heard it rumored that there weie the remains of an ancient Walled City in that vicinity; and iinm«- diately, to gratify mycuiiosity. set out io company with a friend to examine them. After riding two or three days without • oad or guide, and 'camping out' as many ni;^hts. we arrived at old Fort Aikiosoo ou Rock River. But here we weie. for a while, destined to suspend the gratifica¬ tion of our curiosity; for before us Ly the beautiful fitrc>an\ here some two hundred yards wide, and quite too deeji to fcid It was with the greotest leluctance that we gave up our enteipiixe for that time; and having given it up. we wete loath to quit the place, for it was at that season of the year when nature puts on her roott liyt ly colois. and the sceneiy was almost en¬ chanting. But having uSid ou. fiSblMg tackle lo some advantage, (foi my fiiend is a noted angler; a firm di-siple of old Izaak); we legaled ourselves on some broiled fish- saddled our ponies and start¬ ed for Rock Pott, with the deieimination I to renew our enterprize as soon as some I canoes should be prepared for crossing the streams. |
Event Date | 1837-02-25 |
Event Years | 1837 |
Event Month | February |
Event Day | 25 |
Type | Text |