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Hull, William

Born
6/24/1753
Birthplace
Derby, Connecticut
Titles and Honors
Served in Revolutionary War, Captain
Surrendered Detroit in 1812 to the British without firing a shot
1775 Admitted to bar
1814 - court martialed at Albany, N.Y. and sentenced to be shot,
1824 published letters to vindicate his conduct
Education
1772 Graduated Yale College
Notes
29.35.10h Letter from James Witherell
29.35.11 1813 Proclamation to Canadians issued by
38.72 Photostate of Surrender of Detroit 8/12/1812
4017? Mahogany desk
Occupation
1805-13 Governor of Michigan Territory
Lawyer

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