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to Jacob Bailey

A letter written by Thomas B. Sylvester to Jacob Bailey. Sylvester informs Bailey of his arrival with money to pay the soldiers their advances. A large piece of the document is missing and there is significant context loss.

GLC02669.002

to unknown recipient

A letter entailing the call for volunteers and the initial experience of a group of men who answered that call. The author refers to this group of men as a "band of brothers" acting "for the preservation of of ourself and country." The author also...

GLC02669.003

to Hannah Bailey

A letter from Jacob Bailey to his wife Hannah Bailey. In his letter, Bailey details the Battle of Lake Champlain in Vermont and the capture of Captain Merrick and thirty-three soldiers from his company. He also writes about British soldiers defecting...

GLC02669.008

to Lt. Robert Bailey

A letter from Jacob Bailey to his father Robert Bailey in response to GLC02669.10. Bailey feels guilty for being away from his family when they are experiencing such trying financial circumstances, but also states that if he were to return home he...

GLC02669.011

[Military supply receipt roll]

A receipt roll of arms from "Captain Snell's company", signed by 60 soldiers, for swords, guns, ammunition, knapsacks, and other military items. Includes witnesses and remarks sections.

GLC02669.043

[Subsistence account of Ensign Jacob Bailey]

A subsistence account of $36.60 for May 1, 1813 to June 30, 1813. Copy of GLC02669.045. Signature of Jacob Bailey and handdrawn calculations on verso.

GLC02669.046

to Jacob Bailey

A note from Robert Bailey to Jacob Bailey asking to be sent molassas.

GLC02669.052

to unknown recipient

The author writes about hearing gunshots and cannon fire in the distance from the early morning until around noon. At around noon the author concluded that the Battle was over and that one side or the other was "rejoicing at the Victory."

GLC02669.023

[Inventory of clothing of Benjamin Brown]

An inventory of the clothing belonging to the deceased Benjamin Brown.

GLC02669.055

[Requisition of muskets for Denny McCobb and Robert Snell]

Four requisitions of 760 musket cartridges for use in Robert Snell's company.

GLC02669.058