Requesting a Pass

  

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June 2, 1813

...Mrs. Libina Jones...I request of your Honor  the favor of a pass for her

into the United States to reside with her friends---with a family of three children...

Cross-posted at Detour Through History

Wingate's Ohio Militia Roster

In The Event Of Alarm

 

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In the event of alarm...

Cross-posted at Detour Through History

Wounded at Lundy's Lane

   British Military and Naval Records (RG 8, C Series)...(Microform:c-11837):

Donald McDonald

Wounded at Lundy's Lane

Cross-posted at Detour Through History

Lydia Bacon's Travel

Biography of Mrs. Lydia B. Bacon:

"...an account of her travels, and of the scenes through which she passed during the well-remembered war of 1812. This account, as she states, was made up from letters written at the time to her friends, and extracts from her journal, and commences with the date of her embarkation with the troops for Philadelphia en route for Pittsburgh, whither her husband, as Commissary, had preceded his regiment to prepare for its arrival."

From The Writings Of James Madison

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First Siege Of Fort Madison Begins

5 September 1812  Fort Madison 

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Two Gunboats Lost In The Weeds

Swamp Near New Orleans, Louisiana

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Major Daniel Carmick's memorial at FindAGrave.

Memoir Of Alexander Macomb

Shortly after Macomb had entered the encampment beyond the Alleghany, an incident occurred which came near doing him a serious injury.

An officer visited him in his tent, and in the course of conversation, broached the politics of the day, the principal theme of which was the change of administration, Mr. Jefferson having been not long before elected to the Presidency. This officer was very abusive of the new President, in terms not merely indecorous, but punishable by the Articles of War. Disapproving of such intemperance, Macomb begged him not to continue a language, so disrespectful to the head of the Army and the Nation, and which, used any where but in his own tent, he would feel constrained to notice, as a breach of discipline. The expressions were overheard, attributed to Macomb, and reported to Head Quarters, for which he received a severe reprimand. He, however, soon succeeded in satisfying the General of his innocence of the charge, though without exposing the officer guilty of the indecorum.[Source]

Secretary Of War Armstrong

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President James Madison named John Armstrong to his cabinet as Secretary of War on June 14, 1813. Armstrong had served as minister to France but the appointment was really an attempt by Madison to build political alliances. Armstrong was a force in New York politics, and with so much military action taking place along the border with Canada, Madison needed the state firmly in his camp. Unfortunately, Armstrong proved to be a disastrous choice due to his political and personal shortcomings.

Armstrong’s chief qualities were described by at least one acquaintance as “obstinancy and self-conceit.”

Armstrong was the author of a book published in 1814 entitled “Hints to Young Generals.” Although he had no real military experience, this popular book established Armstrong as an expert at a time when the United States were desperate for military officers.

Colonel Carr

The home journal., January 27, 1859, Image 2, (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?:

Col. Robert Carr of Philadelphia, was Benjamin Franklin's errand boy and a colonel in the War of 1812.  

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William Howard, David Secord's Witness

War of 1812: Board of Claims for Losses, 1813-1848...(Microform: t-1133):

William Howard, witness for David Secord

9 January 1816

This David Secord or this David Secord or ????

Gen. Winchester And Whitmore Knaggs Surrender

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General Winchester and Whitmore Knaggs Surrender To Blue Jacket

Wood Splinter From Hull's Road

Grooms Served Under Colonel Butler

[Stephen F.] Austin to Samuel M. Williams, Mexico, April 29, 1835. *Butler's machinations to injure him. Butler's unpopularity in Mexico. Does not understand Mexican politics. Nobody does; just waiting.

Joseph Ficklin to Austin, Lexington, June 2, 1836. Commending his brother-in-law, Major [Horatio] Grooms. Served in War of 1812, under Colonel Anthony Butler. Selected by Texas committee for detachment from Lexington. (Omitted.) 363 [Austin Papers] 

Horatio Grooms Mentioned Among Those Who Volunteered For Texas

*Colonel Anthony Butler, United States Minister to Mexico, 1829-1835. For Austin's relations with him, see Barker, The Life of Stephen F. Austin, 286-287.

Officers At The Battle Of Autosee Creek

Major Freeman, at the head of Irwin's troop of cavalry, and part of Steele's, made a furious and successful charge upon a body of Indians, sabred several and completely defeated them: captain Thomas and his company, captain Adams and lieutenant Hendon's rifle companies killed a great many Indians, and deserve particular praise. Captain Barton's company was in the hottest of the battle, and fought like soldiers. Captain Myrick, captain Little, captain King, captain Broadnax, captain Cleveland, captain Joseph T. Cunningham, and captain Lee, with their companies, distinguished themselves. [Source]

Adjutant general Newman rendered important services during the action, by his cool and deliberate courage. My aid, major Crawford, discharged with promptitude the duties of a brave and meritorious officer. Major Pace, who acted as field aid, also distinguished himself; both these gentlemen had their horses shot under them, and the latter lost his. Doctor Williamson, hospital surgeon, and doctor Clopton, were prompt and attentive in the discharge of their duty towards the wounded during the action. [Ibid]

Brigadier general Shackleford was of great service in bringing the troops into action; and adjutant Broadnax, and major Montgomery, who acted as assistant adjutant, showed great activity and courage. Major Booth used his best endeavors in bringing his battalion to action, and major Watson's battalion acted with considerable spirit. Irwin's, Patterson's, and Steele's troops of cavalry, whenever an opportunity presented, charged with success. 'Lieutenant Strong had his" horse shot and narrowly escaped, and quarter master Fennell displayed the greatest heroism, and miraculously escaped, though badly wounded, after having his horse shot from under him. The topographical engineer was vigilant in his endeavours to render service. [Ibid]

Battle Of Hillabee Towns

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Information From Fort Mitchell In Alabama

Jacob Quant Affidavit Regarding Losses In Colchester

Witness Jacob Quant

John Cornwall late of Colchester

...losses and damages, sustained by our Indians...8 Hogs killed by the Indians...

Witness Coversheet

Witness Statement of Jacob Quant

More from the Executors of Claimant John Cornwall

John Lipscomb's Claims

War of 1812: Board of Claims for Losses, 1813-1848...(Microform: t-1132):

Lipscomb Claim
18 September 1815

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John Lipscomb of the River Thames

From the 18th to the 22nd September 1813

employed in conveying baggage 

belonging to the 41st Regiment 

with a waggon and span of horses

7 days employed in conveying provisions 

from Burlington Heights to

Amherstburg (Mat Dolson's)

with a waggon and span of horses

Witnesses: George Ward, Christr Arnold, Benjn Jones

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Delaware Township

22 September 1813

(Information above verified by John Higgins, Sergeant, 1st Battalion, 41st Regiment)

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(Verified by Richard Cochrell?)

John Lipscomb

Claim #2

...Army under Major General Proctor

---potatoes destroyed by our own Indians

Witnesses: Bill Lightfoot, Benjn Jones, Michell Lalois

Ryan's Court Martial

From the Archives online at Indiana University:
1812 Aug. 10 Hall, Amos, fl. 1813
Autographed letter signed. 3 p. 25 cm.
Head Quarters, Niagara Frontier. To William Wadsworth. Deals with the court martial trial of John Ryan a British spy.

Specification #1 At Ryan's Court Martial: