William Davenport Papers 1835-1842

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William Davenport Papers 1835-1842

http://www.library.ufl.edu/spec/pkyonge/Davenport.htm

Two small pocket diaries and personal and official correspondence of Davenport, who saw service in Florida during the Second Seminole War.

0.05 Linear feet; 2 diaries and 286 items

eng,

Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

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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...