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Bedel, Hazen, fl. 1812-1821 to Moody Bedel

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.721.13 Author/Creator: Bedel, Hazen, fl. 1812-1821 Place Written: Sackets Harbor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 31, 1815 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Hazen Bedel writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report on activities pertaining to discharges and military reorganization after the end of the War of 1812. Indicates that he would like a staff appointment. Hazen had recently transferred from a post as a regimental quartermaster in the 11th Infantry and to the 6th Infantry. Hazen might be one of Moody's sibling's listed on record as "Hazel," who lived from 1785-1835.

Bedel, Hazen, fl. 1812-1821
Bedel, Moody, 1764-1841

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