29 May 1813

Winchester, James, 1725-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General Glasgow

The writer requests $1000.00 for himself and his fellow prisoners. States that he delayed this request in the hopes that a treaty would soon be signed and they would be released, but finds that they will need the money unless they are freed immediately. Written at Beauport

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3 July 1813

Overton, Jim, fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Winchester

Informs him of the news from home. His friends and family are well; the suit with Jackson and Evans was heard in court. No decision has yet been rendered.

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3 July 1813

Winchester, James, 1725-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Francis Kempt

"I am told you object to my having Joseph Cains as a servant on the grounds that … he was born in the East Indies and possibly in those parts…owned or possessed by your Government." The writer proposes another servant for himself and two more for his friends. He hopes that these men will not turn out to have any far-flung British connections. He also wishes to be informed of what happens to his letters after the Captain has examined them. Written at Beauport

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3 June 1813

Madison, George, fl. 1813

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of payment for service

"by the hands of Brig. Gen. James Winchester," signed by George Madison, Maj., 1st Rifle Regiment, Ky Vol. Militia. Written at Beauport

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5 July 1813

Cranston, F.H., fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mayor Thomas Apinwall

The writer explains the circumstances of his capture. It appears that British vessels were mistaken for American ones. Written at Beauport

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30 July 1813

Clark, John P., fl. 1813

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of partial payment for service

"by the hands of Brig. Gen. Jas. Winchester," signed by John P. Clarke, Lieut. 5th U.S. Artillery. Written at Beauport

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9 August 1813

Clark, John P., fl. 1813

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of partial payment for service

for service from Gen. Winchester, signed by John P. Clarke. Written at Beauport

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19 August 1813

Kempt, Francis, fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Winchester

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 well as complaints by Col. Baestler and B. General Winder. Kempt characterizes their complaints as groundless, and asks for Winchester's comments. He warns that these two officers must attend the requisite meetings with him, or they will risk forfeiting their parole.

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2 October 1813

Partmatlin, John, fl. 1813

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt for clothing

"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.

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27 October 1813

Smith, James, fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Winchester

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

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15 November 1813

Scott, William W., fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Winchester

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

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22 November 1813

Kempt, Francis, fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Winchester

Change in servants' rationing.

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21 December 1813

Van de Vinter, Christopher, fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Winchester

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 believe that this treatment could be "intended as a punishment for our justifiable attempt to regain our freedom."

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24 December 1813

Polk, Lt. David P., fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Winchester

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 hardships they endure which might be meliorated by the allowance of some of their pay." The men have written to Col. Gardner for assistance, but have heard nothing from him. The officers imprisoned with them have donated some of their own funds, but money is now running out. Written at Quebec Prison, Quebec, Canada.

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13 February 1813

Van de Vinter, Christopher, fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Winchester

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 me the stoicism of your noble examples…. 'quem fors dierum cunque dabit, […]uero appone! - Hor[ace]-' " Written at Quebec Prison, Quebec, Canada.

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3 March 1814

Lenard, fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Winchester

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." Written at Beauport

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25 March 1814

Polk, David P., fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Winchester

Thanks Winchester for the loan of $25.00 and encloses repayment. Also requests promotion to 1st lieutenancy. Written at Quebec Prison, Quebec, Canada.

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3 November 1814

Winchester, James, 1725-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria Breedlove

"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. …

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24 November 1814

Richard, William Smith, fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Jackson

Request for an additional doctor "at the special instance [sic] of Captain Laval" because the regular surgeon, Dr. Armstrong, is ill.

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8 December 1814

Winchester, James, 1725-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria Breedlove

General Winchester writes his daughter on the subject of women's dress. He has just returned from a ball, which he attended out of curiosity to see the local ladies, whom he found them much less attractive than the women of Quebec. He adds a paragraph about the fleet of enemy ships currently approaching the point, concluding: "this last paragraph is added for your male acquaintances."

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15 December 1814

Robertson, William H., fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Winchester

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

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17 December 1814 - 20 December 1814

Hobart, Philip, fl. 1814

Autograph document

Title: [Report on the movements of ships in the vicinity of Petit Bois, N. Island and R. Island.]

Report on the movements of ships in the vicinity of Petit Bois, N. Island and R. Island. Note: A transcript exists. A note on the transcript reads: "Evidently a report on movements of the British fleet in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of the Mississippi coast, as seen from Biloxi."

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22 December 1814

Gaines, George S., fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Winchester

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."

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22 December 1814

Arbuckle, Matthew, 1776-1851

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Winchester

Asks Winchester to appoint an officer to the position of Assistant Adjutant General to help maintain order in the camp.

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27 December 1814

McIntosh, fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Jackson

Awaits instructions, reports on latest movements of his troops and British forces. Concludes from intelligence received from Indians that an attack on Georgia may be expected.

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