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1811/03/24
French, Thomas, fl. 1811
to Tench Coxe
Written by Thomas French, Phineas Blake, and Adam Kinsley, heads of the gun firm French, Blake & Kinsley. Sends duplicate receipts for four hundred muskets purchased.
GLC01450.709
1813/06/18
Roby, Henry, fl. 1810-1820
to Abiel Wood
The top half of the first page records three diary-like entries for 16-18 June 1813. They discuss the weather, farming, and local naval activities in the War of 1812, including reports of "a heavy cannonading." The bottom half takes the form of a...
GLC01450.711
circa 1803-1809
Coxe, Tench, 1755-1824
Black Walnut Gun Stocks
Printed document under Tench Coxe's name, but unsigned. This request for contractor proposals to supply black walnut gun stocks to the government was issued by Coxe as Purveyor of Public Supplies, an office he held 1803-1812. Asks that proposals...
GLC01450.713
1812
Collection of two items mentioning William H. Harrison [Decimalized .01- .02]
GLC01450.716
1812/06/29
Brown, Jacob, 1775-1828
to Christopher P. Bellinger
Near the beginning of the War of 1812, advises Colonel Bellinger that they should be more prepared before they attack the vessels Bellinger mentioned previously. Concludes with an exhortation: "Let us do my dear Coll. what our Country expects of us...
GLC01450.718.08
1814/11/01
Tithon, James J., fl. 1814
[Resolution authorizing the purchase of guns]
Resolution made by the House of Assembly (unnamed state) requesting that the governor purchase two hundred rifles and two artillery pieces for the state militia during the War of 1812. Appropriates funds for the purchase. The order was made by...
GLC01450.718.10
1812/10/18
Hall, J W., fl. 1812
to his parents
Writes about finding work for $15 per month and staying with two professors of religion, possibly at Middlebury College. Asks to be sent clothes and several other things and seeks news, mostly regarding farming related activities. Comments on the...
GLC01450.719.01
1813/10/22
Addams, Charity, fl. 1813
to John P. Addams
Wishes her brother success in his determined effort to "preach the Gospel to the poor" and relays family news. Comments on the soldiers quartering on their farm during the War of 1812, and the damage they caused and paid for. Discusses...
GLC01450.719.02
1812/10/26
Coffin, David, 1788-1815
to Robert Boyd
During the War of 1812, reports difficulties selling lead and black powder because the market in Boston is glutted and prices are low. Suggests selling at auction. Boyd was a merchant in Portland, Maine.
GLC01450.719.03
1813/02/28
Arnold, Dorcas, fl. 1813
to Joseph Sarles
Discusses how the British successfully attacked and took control of their village (Ogdensburg, New York) on 22 February 1813 during the War of 1812. Comments on how her husband was captured and paroled and remarks on the growing strength of Canada....
GLC01450.719.04
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