Browsing War of 1812 Collection by Title
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Jacob Cochenour’s War Loss Claim, August 16, 1841.A War Loss Claim signed by Jacob Cochenour of the Township of Flamborough West. The claim is dated August 16, 1841.
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James Corbin Letter - October 2, 1813A letter from James Corbin of Williamstown, Massachusetts, to Mr. Pliny Moore of Champlain [New York], dated October 2, 1813. The letter refers to Pliny Moore’s desire to employ James Corbin at his mill and James’ difficulty in accommodating this request due to his partnership in running a farm and mill with his brother.
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James Monroe letter of marque, ca. 1812A letter of marque addressed to Captain James Rogers, commander of the boat Retaliation, and signed by James Monroe, secretary of state. Letters of marquee provided legal authority for an armed vessel to capture enemy ships and commit acts which would otherwise constitute piracy. The letter has no date, but was likely created during the War of 1812, and authorizes the Captain to attack and capture enemy vessels.
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John Adams Smith letter, Jan. 14, 1813A letter written by John Adams Smith, grandson of President John Adams, with commentary on the War of 1812. The letter is addressed to his uncle, Justus B. Smith, Hamilton, Madison County and is dated January 14, 1813.
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John Miller Letter - December 1, 1812A letter addressed to Archibald McIntire [McIntyre], Comptroller, Albany, [New York], from John Miller, dated December 1, 1812. The letter explains that a receipt has been enclosed showing that the taxes on David Griswold's property in Truxton have been paid. Griswold requested that John Miller write the letter for him. Letter transcription: Truxton, Dec. 1, 1812. Sir, Enclosed I transmit the [receipt] of the Collectors at Truxton to David Griswold for the tax on 50 acres of no. 56 Truxton … showing that the tax has been paid on that portion of the Lot; Mr. Griswold wishes you to keep the receipt and he will call this winter sometime and get it… not being a writer he called on me to do it for him. I am Sir yours sincerely John Miller
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Land Grant for Eleanor Ostrander2011-12-16
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Letter - American soldier's account of battles at Chippewa, Lundy's Lane and Fort Erie, 1814Chase Clough, a semi-literate American soldier, writes home to his wife relating the events of the campaign along the Niagara Frontier in 1814, including the battles and engagements at Fort Erie, Queenston, Chippewa and Lundy's Lane.
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Letter from David Todd to Colonel Proctor, Commanding Officer of the 41st Regiment- 9 Feb 1812A letter addressed to Colonel Proctor, Commanding Officer of the 41st Regiment at Fort George, Niagara from David Todd, Morris Town County of St. Lawrence on 9 Feb., 1812. Todd asked Colonel Proctor to forward a letter to his nephew.
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Letter from J.E.A. Masters to Josiah Masters, November 11, 1812A War of 1812 letter written to Josiah Masters, Shaghticoke, New York, from his nephew J.E.A. Masters, dated November 11, 1812. The letter refers to an impending invasion of Canada.
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Letter from Lt.Col. Chewett to Ensign Kuck- 6 Sept 1814Letter from Lt. Col. William Chewett to Ensign Kuck, September 6, 1814.