William Davenport Papers, . 1837-1841

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William Davenport Papers, . 1837-1841

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Requisitions, invoices, and receipts for military supplies of Lieutenant Colonel William Davenport, 1st Infantry, United States Army West Florida, and his subordinates; a letter and reports concerning forays against Indians and building a permanent camp; and data on Davenport's army career.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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Davenport, William, 1787-1858

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Born in North Carolina; died in Philadelphia April 12, 1858. He was appointed captain in the 16th infantry in 1812 and distinguished himself at Chippewa and Lundy's Lane in the War of 1812. He was advanced to the rank of Brevet Major on 28 Sept., 1822 for "ten years' faithful service" and transferred to the 6th Infantry [Regiment] Dec. 16, 1825; further advanced to Lt. Colonel in the 1st Infantry [Regiment] April 4, 1832, where he distinguished himself at the battle of Bad Axe under G...