General orders, 1812 April 21.

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General orders, 1812 April 21.

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General orders from William Paulding to Stephen Van Rensselaer pursuant to an order by the President on 15 April, calling for 13,500 men to be called from the militia and prepared for active duty. Two majors are specifically mentioned to command; Robert Swartout and John Bleecker. Given at New York, N.Y.

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American Periodical Series I

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Van Rensselaer, Stephen, 1764-1839

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New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

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Bleecker, John N. 1739-1825.

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Swartout, Robert, major in New York State militia.

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New York (State). Militia

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Paulding, William, Jr., 1770-1854

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William Paulding Jr., a Representative from New York. He was born in Philipsburgh (now Tarrytown), N.Y., March 7, 1770; he studied law and was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in New York City. He was elected as a Republican to the Twelfth Congress (March 4, 1811-March 3, 1813) and served as a brigadier general of militia during in the War of 1812. Paulding was adjutant general of the State of New York and served as the mayor of New York City 1824-1826. He died in Tarrytown on February...