John Whistler papers, 1799-1842.

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John Whistler papers, 1799-1842.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/403701030

Includes military orders and an account of arms.

0.2 linear ft. (1 wallet)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7425565

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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United States Army officials.

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Whistler, John, 1756?-1829

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Born in Ulster, Ireland, circa 1756; served in the British Army during the United States revolution; returned to England; came to the United States and entered army, 1791; lieutenant, 1792; captain, 1797; completed building Fort Dearborn, 1803; brevt. major, 1812; honorably discharged, 1815; was then military store keeper, Newport, Kentucky and later at St. Louis, Mo.; died there, September 3, 1829. (from Appleton. Hist. regis. U.S. Army) (blue index cards) From the description of Jo...