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to George Edward Mitchell

Major General Brown notes receiving Colonel Mitchell's letter reporting the British capture of Oswego, New York, at the Battle of Big Sandy during the War of 1812. Indicates that he is satisfied with Mitchell's actions against the superior...

GLC01469

to James McHenry

Written as President to Secretary of War McHenry. Concerning Adams' interpretation of the Constitution concerning military appointments. Adams remarks "I never understood the Constitution. To suppose that the President has power to appoint Judges...

GLC01477

to John Hay

McKean, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, instructs Hay, Treasurer of York County, to pay Henry Miller for service as a Pennsylvania elector during the first Presidential election.

GLC01501

to unknown

Written by Harrison, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. Says he will need the recipient's assistance when he goes before Congress, the French Ambassador, and the Generals of the Continental...

GLC01502

to Jane Brisbin

Captain Brisbin writes to his wife following the Battle of Malvern Hill, which he describes as "the memorable occasion when General [George] McClellan changed his base of operations from the York to the James River." Refers to Captain Kantz...

GLC01504.01

to James Sanks Brisbin

Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Banks informs Colonel Brisbin that "while many Officers are censured or praised without sufficient reason for their services in the Red River Campaign...

GLC01504.02.01

to the Adjutant General

Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Excerpt from a letter from General Burbridge, who praises Brevet Brigadier General James S. Brisbin's recruitment of African American troops in...

GLC01504.02.02

to Edwin M. Stanton

Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. General Burbridge recommends that Stanton, Secretary of War, promote Captain James S. Brisbin to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel for his meritorious...

GLC01504.02.03

to Edward Davis Townsend

Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. General Meade recommends the promotion of Captain Brisbin in the regular army based upon distinguished service with his Regiment in the Army of the...

GLC01504.02.04

to Edwin M. Stanton

Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. General Pleasanton recommends to Stanton, Secretary of War, that General Brisbin be retained at his current post based on his meritorious service in...

GLC01504.02.05