Letter, 1813 May 18.

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Letter, 1813 May 18.

Letter from Daniel Parker to C. Irvine. Laments death of Brigadier General Zebulon M. Pike (1813 April 27). Mentions the fact that the soldiers who bear the sacrifice of the war are not recognized for their contributions. Mentions that the Secretary of War, General John Armstrong, is disposed to give Irvine the "facilities" he needs to complete his duties.

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Armstrong, John, 1758-1843

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John Armstrong Jr. (November 25, 1758 – April 1, 1843) was an American soldier and statesman who was a delegate to the Continental Congress from Pennsylvania, U.S. Senator from New York, and Secretary of War in the James Madison administration. Born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, he received his early education there before studying at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University). Armstrong broke off his studies in Princeton in 1775 to return to Pennsylvania and join the fight in the Revo...

Parker, Daniel, 1925-1992

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Merchant at New York, N.Y., Philadelphia and Boston. From the description of Papers, 1781-1813. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122611166 ...

Pike, Zebulon Montgomery, 1779-1813

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Army officer and explorer. From the description of Papers of Zebulon Montgomery Pike, 1805-1806. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71070072 Zebulon Montgomery Pike was a soldier and explorer of the Louisiana Purchase. From the description of Journal of a voyage to the source of the Mississippi in the years 1805 and 1806, 1805 August 9-1806 April 30. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122473970 Explorer and U.S. Army officer. ...