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to James Winchester

Acknowledges receipt of Winchester's letter, says that he has communicated its Re to the American officers. He is happy to report that the men are "fully sensible of the high responsibility on which they stand to themselves and the American Army."...

GLC06997.039

to Andrew Jackson

Request for an additional doctor "at the special instance [sic] of Captain Laval" because the regular surgeon, Dr. Armstrong, is ill.

GLC06997.042

[Report on the movements of ships in the vicinity of Petit Bois, N. Island and R. Island.]

Report on the movements of ships in the vicinity of Petit Bois, N. Island and R. Island. Note: A transcript exists. A note on the transcript reads: "Evidently a report on movements of the British fleet in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of the...

GLC06997.045

to Andrew Jackson

Awaits instructions, reports on latest movements of his troops and British forces. Concludes from intelligence received from Indians that an attack on Georgia may be expected.

GLC06997.048

to James Winchester

Thanks Winchester for the loan of $25.00 and encloses repayment. Also requests promotion to 1st lieutenancy. Written at Quebec Prison, Quebec, Canada.

GLC06997.040

to Maria Breedlove

General Winchester writes his daughter on the subject of women's dress. He has just returned from a ball, which he attended out of curiosity to see the local ladies, whom he found them much less attractive than the women of Quebec. He adds a...

GLC06997.043

to James Winchester

Gaines lacks time to write himself, but encloses a report, which contains information Winchester wants about navigation. Apologizes for extraneous detail about "removal of the Factory."

GLC06997.046

to James Winchester

Charges of drunk and disorderly conduct against General Coulter, commander of a militia brigade from East Tennessee.

GLC06997.049

to Maria Breedlove

"I sometime ago offered you your choice of my negresses ….I have not heard of your making a selection. I also offered you a choice of my riding horses. …

GLC06997.041

to James Winchester

The size of the fleet at Bon Secour exceeds former reports. Also, Admiral Sterling's surgeon came ashore at Pensacola to attend Lavall and Tilournoy. Written at Bon Secour

GLC06997.044