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Receipt of payment for service
3 June 1813
Madison, George, fl. 1813
"by the hands of Brig. Gen. James Winchester," signed by George Madison, Maj., 1st Rifle Regiment, Ky Vol. Militia. Written at Beauport
GLC06997.026
to mayor Thomas Apinwall
5 July 1813
Cranston, F.H., fl. 1813
The writer explains the circumstances of his capture. It appears that British vessels were mistaken for American ones. Written at Beauport
GLC06997.027
Receipt of partial payment for service
30 July 1813
Clark, John P., fl. 1813
"by the hands of Brig. Gen. Jas. Winchester," signed by John P. Clarke, Lieut. 5th U.S. Artillery. Written at Beauport
GLC06997.028
9 August 1813
for service from Gen. Winchester, signed by John P. Clarke. Written at Beauport
GLC06997.029
to James Winchester
19 August 1813
Kempt, Francis, fl. 1813
Kempt writes from a transport ship, which will be leaving early the following day. He will therefore be unable to visit Winchester and his fellow officers. Encloses "reasons for declining doing the General duty of an agent for Prisoners of War," as...
GLC06997.030
Receipt for clothing
2 October 1813
Partmatlin, John, fl. 1813
"Received from the British Government one jacket, one pair trousers, one vest, one shirt & one blanket for which I am accountable to the U. States' Government." Five reception vouchers, each marked with an x by a U.S. soldier.
GLC06997.031
27 October 1813
Smith, James, fl. 1813
The writers state that what Mr. Montrath has said concerning their behavior is untrue. They would like General Winchester to write to General Glasgow so that he will not believe any such false reports. Written at Beauport
GLC06997.033
15 November 1813
Scott, William W., fl. 1813
Writes on behalf of Captain Knaggs and himself. Hopes that the recent exchange of two officers may be a "prelude for others." Hopes for General Winchester's release, as well as their own Written at Beauport
GLC06997.034
22 November 1813
Change in servants' rationing.
GLC06997.035
December 21, 1813
Van de Vinter, Christopher, fl. 1813
Plea for assistance. Van De Vinter hopes that Winchester may be able to effect "some mitigation of the rigor with which… [he is] bound." Along with Captain Roach and Lt. Smith, Van De Vinter has been held in solitary confinement. He is unwilling to...
GLC06997.036
24 December 1813
Polk, Lt. David P., fl. 1813
Thanks for Winchester's advice and encouragement. Polk is glad to hear that Winchester is residing in private quarters, rather than in prison. He informs Winchester that the non-commissioned officers have written him recently regarding "the many...
GLC06997.037
February 13, 1813
Appeals for funds on behalf of the non-commissioned officers. Also asks for news, since "a 'death like silence' reigns here." Sends respects to Winchester's fellow officers, concluding, "I quiet the rising perturbations of youth when I place before...
GLC06997.038
3 March 1814
Lenard, fl. 1814
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 Maria Breedlove
3 November 1814
Winchester, James, 1725-1826
"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 Andrew Jackson
24 November 1814
Richard, William Smith, fl. 1814
Request for an additional doctor "at the special instance [sic] of Captain Laval" because the regular surgeon, Dr. Armstrong, is ill.
GLC06997.042
15 December 1814
Robertson, William H., fl. 1814
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
22 December 1814
Gaines, George S., fl. 1814
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
Arbuckle, Matthew, 1776-1851
Asks Winchester to appoint an officer to the position of Assistant Adjutant General to help maintain order in the camp.
GLC06997.047
December 31, 1814
Winston, William O., fl. 1814
Charges of drunk and disorderly conduct against General Coulter, commander of a militia brigade from East Tennessee.
GLC06997.049
January 15, 1815
Taylor, Nathaniel, fl. 1815
Writes regarding removal of Creek prisoners of war. The Chippewa claim that the prisoners are their property and do not wish them removed. Taylor awaits further orders from Winchester before acting. Written at Fort Montgomery
GLC06997.050
[General Orders to James Winchester]
January 6, 1815 - February 12, 1815
Butler, Robert, fl. 1815
1. All surgeons to report to their posts. 2. General Court martial of Col. G. F. Ross of the 44th Infantry "and such prisoners as may be brought before it" to be held on 02/14/1815. Brigadier General James Winchester "hereby authorized to constitute...
GLC06997.051
Personal letter about family affairs.
GLC06997.052
[Report of Military Store]
March 30, 1815
Thompson, George W., fl. 1815
including short table of grocery items and list of armaments.
GLC06997.054
to David Winchester
26 October 1815
Letter of sympathy to his brother. Written at Cragfont .
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to Maria E. Breedlove
January 25, 1818
Letter to daughter, enquiring after her sisters and brother and providing family news. Written at Cragfont .
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