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Instructions for Major Foot on his Command to and at Gravelly Point.

Instructs Foot to go to Cape Vincent, New York, and take command there. Because the British post there is "considered as a strong Pickett" he is "not permitted to make predatory incursions into the enemy's territory." He can attack if the British...

GLC03540.02

[Unidentified drawing]

Unknown what the drawing represents. It accompanied two documents dealing with Cape Vincent, New York, during the War of 1812 (see GLC03540.01 and GLC03540.02).

GLC03540.03

A Treaty of peace and Amity [Treaty of Ghent. Official British printing]

Printed by R. G. Clarke.
[duplicate of GLC 3985.18]

GLC03562.34

A View of Col. Johnson's engagement with the savages

Wood block of early engagement in the War of 1812 between American troops and Indians commanded by Tecumseh, near the Moravian town, 10/5/1812. Actual battle took place in 1813, so there is a error in the printed title. Print was published circa 1828...

GLC03798

to Mary West

References her letter of 4 July 1864. Says he collected money for a fair for the sailors in the squadron. Says he has collected 85 dollars thus far. Says he is glad that Confederate Captain Raphael Semmes was finally captured. Gives grudging respect...

GLC03836.70

to George G. Channing

Personal letter in which Ellery describes a man named Mr. Otis as "a mellifluous, pathetic speaker" and explains his views on the relationship between business activities and intellectual improvement as well as the proverbial saying "laugh and be...

GLC03841

Letters to Varnum re: military & political, Quasi-War, 1812, patronage [Decimalized .01- .22]

See separate inventory.

GLC03845

to Joseph B. Varnum

White offers his services to the government "at a time of increasing outrages on its honour." He relies on his old acquaintanceship with Varnum to request a "friendly and influential aid" in finding him government employment. White highlights his...

GLC03845.08

to Robert Brent

Pleas with Brent to pay his troops. Explains the troops' destitute situation and his fears that they may be left without pay throughout the winter. Also discusses the location and plans of various army regiments. Brent was the Army's Paymaster...

GLC03925

to Benjamin Rush

With separate (disconjugate) address leaf. Also discusses Jefferson Administration as "Monarchical, anti-Republican government;" the debates in 1776; the possibility of war, and his interest in the outcome of Aaron Burr's treason trial.

GLC04879

to Alexander Mouton

Thanks Mouton and the Louisiana legislature for a resolution that repaid to him a fine from 1815. He thanks them for "wiping from my memory the past imputations." In 1815 Judge Hall fined Jackson for enforcing martial law in New Orleans. Jackson...

GLC04914

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 William Whann

Seeking repayment of a $15,000 loan he made to the government during the War of 1812.

GLC04667

to John P. Hickman

Responds to Major Hickman's inquiry about his service during the War of 1812. Discusses at length his experience raising volunteers in Tennessee at the beginning of the War of 1812 and includes a copy of a 11 July 1811 letter by William Eustice...

GLC04696

[War of 1812 lacquer snuffbox showing victory of United States over Macedonian]

Cylindrical, varnished snuff box from the War of 1812. Lid commemorates the 25 October 1812 capture of the British ship Macedonia by the USS United States, commanded by Stephen Decatur. Bottom depicts the bald eagle seal of the United States...

GLC04750

to William Eustis re: treaty of Ghent, Napoleonic wars, and threat of Barbery

Discusses the Treaty of Ghent, Napoleonic Wars, threat of Barbary pirates, and the new Netherlands consititution. Re: the Napoleonic Wars, Adams writes: "France is a conquest, and as a conquest will be treated."

GLC03626

Five documents to John Langdon regarding his nomination as vice president [decimalized]

GLC05899

to John Langdon

Urges Langdon to accept the nomination for vice president, stating that his "services are necessary to the public weal. The Union must be consolidated by combining the strength of the Southern and Eastern States in the two highest offices of the...

GLC05899.04

Taylor & his battles [large colored sheet, illustrated] [election-related?]

Hand-colored yellow, green, and red. Depicts Taylor in various battles from the War of 1812, Seminole Indian Wars and the Mexican War. Printed by Rufus Blanchard of Cincinnati and published by Ensign & Thayer, New York.

GLC05952

Diary as secret US agent re: negotiations at Ghent, meetings, confidences

Shaler's diary from Ghent where he served temporarily on the Peace Commission while on his way to Algiers to negotiate a treaty. Shaler gained the confidence of Henry Clay, who relayed to him the negotiating positions of both sides. The book does...

GLC05246.03

to William H. Harrison

Requests funds for the maintenance of prisoners during the War of 1812. Written aboard the schooner Ariel.

GLC05264.02

to Benjamin F. Butler

Thanks Butler, who in 1815 defended Jackson's actions at New Orleans. Says that no matter how the Senate rules he knows the measures he took were necessary and that "I acted in the defence of New Orleans with the purest principles of a patriot."...

GLC05271

Declaration. The earnest endeavors... [British declaration of war on US]

Title: "Declaration. The earnest endeavors of the Prince Regent to preserve the relations of peace and amity with the United States of America having unfortunately failed...[caption title]." The official British declaration of war upon the United...

GLC05483

Perry's Victory [Battle of Lake Erie, poem illustrated with woodcut]

Sold by J.G. Hunt "South Side City Wharf." Celebrating Oliver H. Perry's naval victory on Lake Erie, Sept. 10.

GLC05511

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