From Rev. Fletcher J. Hawley, D. D., Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brainerd:
"I have been a resident of Brainerd since 1880, and have not heard any one question the truth of Captain Glazier's claim to have discovered the true source of the Mississippi to be in Lake Glazier."
From John F. Peterson, Register of Deeds, Minneapolis:
"I have resided in Minnesota for the past eighteen years, and fully believe that Lake Glazier is the true source of the Mississippi."
From C. P. De Laithe, Superintendent of Schools, Aitkin County:
"I recognize Lake Glazier as the source of the Mississippi River. Have resided in Aitkin for several years."