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The author accidently came across a young deserter named Samuel Young and was in the process of taking him back to camp when the author was accost by a sergeant named Whitney. On the back of his document is a side note about the amount of money...

GLC02669.022

[Leave of absence for Jacob Bailey]

A document granting Jacob Bailey leave of absence until further orders.

GLC02669.025

[Enlistment for two years' military service, signed by seven men]

This document is a signed pledge by seven men to voluntarily serve in the military corps for two years. During this two year period, each man pledges to serve "actual duty" for at least twelve months. There is a section in the lower right quadrant...

GLC02669.031

[A list of officers detained, discharged officers, and letters to be carried home for the soldiers]

A list of officers detained in the service to the United States, officers discharged, and letters to be carried home for the soldiers.

GLC02669.036

[Memorandum of the soldiers pay]

A list of soldiers names and written next to some of the names is a number, which is believed to be associated with their payment.

GLC02669.037

[Pay roll for company of Capt. Robert Snell]

Pay roll accounts for a company of volunteers under the command of Captain Robert Snell for January and February 1813. Signature on verso certifying that the Snell's company is under "the service of the United States."

GLC02669.042

[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

[Requisition for paper]

A requisition of paper for use by the company Captain Robert Snell in Colonel Denny McCobb's Regiment.

GLC02669.067

[Robert Snell bill]

A bill of Robert Snell that he is to pay in cash to Sweat.

GLC02669.071