Letter, 1812, June 6 : War Department, [Washington, D.C.] to Joseph Anderson.

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Letter, 1812, June 6 : War Department, [Washington, D.C.] to Joseph Anderson.

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ALS. Details efforts to increase the size of the army and to improve the efficiency of the military organization in preparation for a war with Great Britain. He also transcribes a copy of a letter received from Alexander Smyth, on recruiting measures.

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Smyth, Alexander, 1765-1830

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Virginia lawyer, soldier, and politician. He served in the U.S. army from 1808 to 1813, and was in command of the Niagara Campaign from fall 1812 through early spring 1813. From the description of War of 1812 communications, 1812 Nov. 10-29. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 174141674 ...

Anderson, Joseph, 1757-1837

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Eustis, William, 1753-1825

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