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9 August 1813
Clark, John P., fl. 1813
Receipt of partial payment for service
for service from Gen. Winchester, signed by John P. Clarke. Written at Beauport
GLC06997.029
19 August 1813
Kempt, Francis, fl. 1813
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...
GLC06997.030
2 October 1813
Partmatlin, John, fl. 1813
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.
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
21 December 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
13 February 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
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