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1812 October 3 . John Widney ALS to Samuel Williams; Meadville, [Pennsylvania].

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Abstract:
Has volunteered in Captain Harper's Company of Infantry. Mentions the election between Adamson Tannehill (1750-1820) and Captain Foster for General, bemoaning Tannehill's victory "…it is to be lamented that polliticks prevaild again[s]t Millatiry abillities." Uncertain if they will be sent to Buffalo or Cleveland. Notes his cousin William Irwin serving as a surgeon's mate. Acknowledges Samuel Williams's account of the "Escape of Captain Crush's Company." Discusses hard marches, daily camp life, and a violent attack against one of their camp sentries. See also John Widney ALS to Samuel Williams, May 13, 1813. [Original in Map Division, Small Maps 1813] .
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Collection

War of 1812 collection, 1806-1860
Total components 333
Last indexed 2024-06-25