Gordon, James H., letters, 1814-1815.

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Gordon, James H., letters, 1814-1815.

Eleven letters from James H. Gordon, Brigade Major commanding at Fort St. Leon, to Brigadier General David B. Morgan. Topics include Gordon's observations of the enemy, reports on people and events at Fort St. Leon, as well as in areas surrounding the fort, a request for articles necessary to build fireballs to annoy the enemy shipping, and several requests for official news about the war.

20 leaves.

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