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date in Michigan History: February
15, 1751 |
| Pierre de Celeron, Sieur de Blainville,
commands Detroit. |
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Except for a smallpox threat in 1752, the
French community of Detroit remained isolated and quiet during Celeron's
term as commandant, which ran until March 19, 1754.
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