John L. Fink orderly books 1812-1815 Fink, John L. orderly books

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John L. Fink orderly books 1812-1815 Fink, John L. orderly books

These two orderly books were kept by John L. Fink, captain and later lieutenant of the 13th Infantry, United States Army, headquartered at Sackets Harbor, New York, during the War of 1812. The volumes contain regimental, brigade, and general orders; "Morning Reports" that register promotions, enlistment, reductions, absenteeism, desertions, and deaths; rules for recruiting; and other accounts and receipts.

2 volumes

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SNAC Resource ID: 6390968

William L. Clements Library

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Fink, John L.

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John Lawrence Fink was a captain, and later lieutenant, of the 13th Infantry, United States Army under Colonel John Chrystie, during the War of 1812. In 1805, Fink had a butchers stand on Spring Street in New York City. Just before the war, he was an officer in a cavalry called the Flying Artillery, made up of butchers. Fink entered the official army on March 12, 1812, as a captain. He rose to 1st lieutenant on July 25, 1814, and was honorably discharged on June 15, 1815. On October...

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