Green Clay papers, 1813-1860

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Green Clay papers, 1813-1860

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Papers pertain to Clay's military activities as general in command of Fort Meigs, Ohio, during the summer of 1812, including the period of proctor's siege. Includes a letter (1814) from David Holt summarizing conditions on the Niagara and Lake Ontario front.

1 box1 microfilm

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7323482

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Clay, Green, 1757-1826

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Green Clay was born in Powhaton County, Virginia, and emigrated to Kentucky in 1777. A surveyor, he amassed a vast land estate, settling in Madison County. A Kentucky legislator and soldier, he served as major general in Kentucky Militia during the War of 1812. He raised the siege of Fort Meigs, Ohio, reinforcing the army of General William Henry Harrison. From the description of Green Clay letters received, 1808-1813 [microform]. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 464504...

Holt, D. (David)

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United States. Army

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The United States Army is the largest branch of the United States Armed Forces and performs land-based military operations. It is one of the seven uniformed services of the United States and is designated as the Army of the United States in the United States Constitution, Article 2, Section 2, Clause 1 and United States Code, Title 10, Subtitle B, Chapter 301, Section 3001. As the largest and senior branch of the U.S. military, the modern U.S. Army has its roots in the Continental Army, which wa...