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to James H. Bryson

1812/08/09

Winchester, James, 1725-1826

Discusses equipment and supplies with Bryson, assistant deputy quarter-master-general. The following January, General Winchester's men were massacred at Raisin River.

GLC04982

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Header Record

War of 1812: Correspondence and documents on war, POWs in Canada, New Orleans [Decimalized .01- .80]

1812-1815 ca.

Winchester, James, 1725-1826

General Winchester's correspondence includes letters received as the highest ranking American prisoner in Canada. Later his correspondence includes documents relating to the British attack on New Orleans in 1815. Highlights include a manuscript map...

GLC06997

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Autograph note

to unknown

23 May 1793

Winchester, James, 1725-1826

Wm. Winchester Bot. Of Thos & Sam Hollingsworth two pair of Horsemen …" Pencil note in later hand at bottom: "William Winchester, father of genl. James Winchester."

GLC06997.001

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Autograph document

Headquarters at Lexington, to Lt. Col. William McMillian.

10 August 1812

Winchester, James, 1725-1826

Orders. McMillan is to pay his troops for July and estimate advance pay for the officers.

GLC06997.016

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Autograph document

Headquarters at Lexington, to Lt. James H. Bryson

11 August 1812.