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Washington County (Va.) Court Records, 1800-1831

Title: Washington County (Va.) Court Records, 1800-1831

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Cummings, D. Letter : Camp Conchaquaty Creek near Black Rock, to Revd. James Magraw, Cecil County, Md., 1812 Dec. 5.

Title: Letter : Camp Conchaquaty Creek near Black Rock, to Revd. James Magraw, Cecil County, Md., 1812 Dec. 5.

Concerns Gen. Alexander Smyth's campaign on the Upper Niagara.

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Goodyear, A. Conger (Anson Conger), 1877-1964,. War of 1812 manuscripts, 1779-1862 [microform].

Title: War of 1812 manuscripts, 1779-1862 [microform].

Miscellaneous War of 1812 manuscripts collected by A. Conger Gooyear, including orderly books of camps Batavia and Buffalo; memoranda from an original journal by Gen. Jacob Brown, 1814; letterbooks of Amos Hall and Roger Hale Sheaffe; and letters, documents, and maps concerning the Porter-Smyth controversy, the Battle of Black Rock and the destruction of Buffalo, and the battles of Chippewa, Queenston, Lundy's Lane, Lake Erie, and Fort Erie. Writers include Peter B. Porter and Stephen Van Rensselaer.

ArchivalResource: (1.5 linear ft.).

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Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852. Letter, 1830 May 10, to William King.

Title: Letter, 1830 May 10, to William King.

Letter discussing the case undertaking for the late General Alexander Smyth and the need to return fees as a result of Smyth's death.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 25 x 20 cm.

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Smyth, Alexander, 1765-1830. War of 1812 communications, 1812 Nov. 10-29.

Title: War of 1812 communications, 1812 Nov. 10-29.

A statement, written at "camp near Buffalo" exhorting the men of New York to join him when his troops plant the American standard in Canada, 10 Nov. 1812; three notes to Gen. Porter, one asking him to issue provisions for a party of militia, 19 Nov. 1812, the second requesting his attendance at a council of war at Landon's in Buffalo, 23 Nov. 1812, and the third instructing him to gather provisions and boats, and asking his opinon on landing opposite the upper part of Grand Island, [late Nov. 1812]. Also, Smyth's instructions to his men for the embarkation to Canada from the navy yard, labeled "Gen'l. Smyth's last proclamation", 29 Nov. 1812.

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Smyth, Alexander, 1765-1830. Letter : [Washington], to William Southall, 1812 May 18.

Title: Letter : [Washington], to William Southall, 1812 May 18.

Smyth orders Dr. Southall to report for duty at Winchester, Va. and begin vaccinating recruits.

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf.

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Smyth, Alexander, 1765-1830. Letter : [Washington], to William Southall, 1812 May 18 [manuscript].

Title: Letter : [Washington], to William Southall, 1812 May 18 [manuscript].

Smyth orders Dr. Southall to report for duty at Winchester, Va. and begin vaccinating recruits.

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf.

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Gray, Mary Preston, Collector. Preston family : papers, 1754-1899.

Title: Preston family : papers, 1754-1899.

Much of the collection pertains to land, 1754-1835. Correspondence and accounts with agents regarding litigation, debts, disputes, sales, taxes, and surveys; the Loyal Land Co. of Va.; family plantations mentioned in letters; and autobiographical sketch of Thomas L. Preston; and Francis Preston's memoranda book discussing family genealogy and Preston family estate settlements, especially disputed land. Most of the collection deals with Francis Preston. His correspondence; business and legal matters, his role as agent for the Loyal Land Co.; documents regarding the War of 1812 signed by him; a 1797 political circular written by him; and a biographical sketch of him by his son Thomas. Colonel William Preston also figures prominently in the collection. His correspondence primarily concerns the American Revolution and land, and matters regarding the settlement of his estate are included. Correspondents include Nathaniel Hart, John Preston, William C. Preston, Isaac Shelby, Francis Walker, William C. Bullitt, Robert Wickliffe, Horace Greeley, and Edward Dorsey Hobbs. Legal and business papers, 1776-1838, of the Preston family and Arthur Campbell, regarding taxes, estates, a legislative act, court fees, a guardianship, household and farming materials, and services provided also are included. In addition, there are accounts of a Preston-Campbell family salt business at "Salt Works" Washington County, Va., 1785-1836; and considerable genealogical material regarding the Preston, Campbell, Buchanan, and allied families.

ArchivalResource: 0.66 cubic ft.

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Eustis, William, 1753-1825. Letter, 1812, June 6 : War Department, [Washington, D.C.] to Joseph Anderson.

Title: Letter, 1812, June 6 : War Department, [Washington, D.C.] to Joseph Anderson.

ALS. Details efforts to increase the size of the army and to improve the efficiency of the military organization in preparation for a war with Great Britain. He also transcribes a copy of a letter received from Alexander Smyth, on recruiting measures.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Goodyear, A. Conger (Anson Conger), 1877-1964,. War of 1812 manuscripts, 1779-1862.

Title: War of 1812 manuscripts, 1779-1862.

Miscellaneous War of 1812 mss. collected by A. Conger Goodyear, including orderly books of camps Batavia and Buffalo; memoranda from an original journal by Gen. Jacob Brown, 1814; letterbooks of Amos Hall and Roger Hale Sheaffe; and letters, documents and maps concerning the Porter- Smyth controversy, the Battle of Black Rock and the destruction of Buffalo, and the battles of Chippewa, Queenstown, Lundy's Lane, Lake Erie, and Fort Erie. Writers include Peter B. Porter and Stephen Van Rensselaer.

ArchivalResource: (1.5 linear ft.)

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Bloomfield, Joseph, 1753-1823. Orderly books of Joseph Bloomfield, 1812, June 12 -- 1813, Apr. 8.

Title: Orderly books of Joseph Bloomfield, 1812, June 12 -- 1813, Apr. 8.

Orderly books kept by aides-de-camp to Joseph Bloomfield from June 12 to July 28, 1812 (ff. 1-19v) and Oct. 29, 1812 to Apr. 8, 1813 (ff. 24-174 v., written from back forward). Entries made by R.T. McPherson, Robert Sterry, William King, David Biddle, and Charles W. Hunter. Also included general orders issued by Alexander Smyth, Army Inspector General, from Sept. 7 to 17, 1812 (ff. 20-23v).

ArchivalResource: 173 ff., 25 cm, bound volume.

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Breckinridge, James, 1763-1833. Papers of James Breckinridge, 1780-1909.

Title: Papers of James Breckinridge, 1780-1909.

Includes letters, 1780-1794, from John Brown to James Breckinridge, regarding Breckinridge's studies at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg social life, land speculation, financial matters, New York social life, the U.S. Constitution, Congressional politics, Kentucky statehood and politics, family matters, the Ohio territory, the first U.S. Congress, rights to the Mississippi River, legal practice in Kentucky, U.S. fiscal policy and international relations, legal and financial matters. Topics also include Francis Preston, Botetourt County, Va., politics, the Virginia Militia, political campaigns, U.S. relations with Great Britain and France, legislation before the Virginia General Assembly and the U.S. Congress, Virginia politics, Napoleon, the War of 1812, the Breckinridge family, and Revolutionary War claims. Also include letters, 1780-1828, to James Breckinridge, regarding financial and legal matters, land speculation, the College of William and Mary, Kentucky politics and social life, real estate law, the U.S. economy, an Indian attack in Kentucky, courtship, and family matters. Also include letters, 1787-1830, from Francis Preston to James Breckinridge, regarding financial matters, land speculation, horses, family matters, Virginia social life, the Virginia General Assembly, the U.S. Constitution, U.S. relations with Great Britain, family matters, and U.S. and Virginia fiscal policy. Also include letters, 1787-1794, from John Preston to James Breckinridge, regarding financial and legal matters, and a contested election involving Francis Preston; and miscellaneous papers, 1793-1909, of the Breckinridge family. Also include letters, 1794-1828, from George Hancock to James Breckinridge, regarding legislation before the U.S. Congress, U.S. relations with Great Britain, the construction of a road through Montgomery County, Va., legal matters, land speculation, financial matters, the power to make treaties under the U.S. Constitution, Napoleon, U.S. politics and Congressional elections, the sale of cattle, and the hire of slaves for road construction. Also include letter, 10 March 1794, from John Breckinridge, Lexington, Ky., to James Breckinridge, regarding his family's bout with smallpox, land speculation in Kentucky, and financial and legal matters; and letter, 23 May 1794, from Alexander Smyth, Wythe County, Va., to James Breckinridge, Fincastle, Va., recommending an acquaintance as excise collector. Also include letters, 1801-1816, from Elijah McClanahan to James Breckinridge, regarding legal matters, Francis Preston, Virginia politics, U.S. relations with Great Britain, the War of 1812, and the Virginia Militia. Also include two letters, 1807, of Andrew Jackson, regarding political alliances and feuds, James Wilkinson and the Burr conspiracy; and letter, 17 June 1809, from Robert Bailey to James Breckinridge regarding financial and legal matters, especially Bailey's imprisonment for debt.

ArchivalResource: 146 items.

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