Orderly book, 1812.

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Orderly book, 1812.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/25230795

The collection consists of Hopkins' orderly book during the War of 1812, including the organization of troops and general orders during the principal campaigns in Indiana. The October campaign, which ended in retreat, and the November campaign, which destroyed Prophet's Town, are detailed.

1 bound v.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

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Hopkins, Samuel, 1753-1819.

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Samuel Hopkins was born in Albermarle County, Va. During the Revolutionary War, he served under George Washington, and was captured in the Siege of Charleston. He moved to Kentucky in 1796, there serving as a judge and in the state House and Senate. During the War of 1812 he led Kentucky troops to Vincennes. After the war he served another term in the House of Representatives. From the description of Orderly book, 1812. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 252307...