Journal, 1812.

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Journal, 1812.

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Single item collection consisting of a typed copy of a journal kept by William K. Beall during the War of 1812. The diary begins on July 5, 1812, and ends August 4, 1812. Beall was captured by British troops while aboard the Schooner Thames on July 5, while crossing Miami of the Lakes on his way to Fort Malden. Beall and his companions, which included ladies, where unaware the British had declared war. Beall chronicles his capture, captivity, and the slow loss of personal freedoms during his time as prisoner. The Kentucky Historical Society does not have the original diary.

60 p. ; 29 cm.

Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Beall, William Kennedy, -1815

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Soldier. From the description of Journal, 1812 July 5-1812 Aug. 4. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 46719900 William K. Beall was an assistant quartermaster in the 4th Regiment, United States Infantry. He was from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. From the description of Journal, 1812. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 50784440 ...