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to James H. Bryson

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

GLC04982

To the Editors of the National Intelligencer

Defends himself against General James Winchester's attack on his character and conduct in the command of the North Western Army in the War of 1812 Ohio campaign. Concerns who was to blame for sending out a detachment of the army beyond the reach of...

GLC05565

to James Winchester re: procedures of court of inquiry

For conduct of resigned officers. The letter, dated "Nashville 23, May 15" should actually be dated 1815; Winchester responded on June 5, 1815, per the Andrew Jackson Papers

GLC06789.01

to James Winchester re: tour to "Bluff and Back Again"

Differing opinions on how to equally divide land. Waterstains on the top third affect appearance but not legibility.

GLC06789.02

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

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

to unknown

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

to James Winchester

Blount regrets having missed Winchester on his last visit to town, and also regrets not having repaid the money he owes. Travel, subsequent illness, and misplaced confidence in others have kept him from conducting his business

GLC06997.002

to James Winchester

Thanks for letter, discussion of the current price of cotton, cost of shipping cotton to Europe.

GLC06997.003

to James Winchester

Col. McKinney left $40.00 to be sent to General Winchester. Williams would like to borrow the money if the general does not need it immediately. Written at Fort Blount

GLC06997.004

to James Winchester

The author asks Winchester to send a line to Mr. Th. N. Clark "to let him have the articles mentioned.

GLC06997.005