Narrative account from War of 1812, [1812 Aug. 9-ca. 1813 Feb.].

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Narrative account from War of 1812, [1812 Aug. 9-ca. 1813 Feb.].

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Narrative account entitled "A Short summary of a journey, taken by volunteers from Gallia County; for the purpose of destroying Indians and the invasion of Canada," written by Nathan Newsom, orderly sergeant in Captain Calvin Shepard's company from Gallia County, Ohio in the War of 1812. Conveys the conditions of the soldier: little pay, clothing, or food; low morale; and severe weather conditions. Describes the cooperation of the army with friendly Indians and the disciplinary measures taken for desertion and other offenses. Volume also contains clippings of poetry and anecdotes.

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Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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Anderson Spenser (fl. 1812) commanded a company of Butler County Ohio riflemen that was called into federal service on the frontier in 1812. From the guide to the Ohio Militia Muster Roll, ., 1812-1817, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.) ...

Newsom, Nathan.

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