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John Connell to Col. Archibald Woods, Ohio County West Virginia, 1812 September 16

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 753
Identifier: id162907

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Asks questions concerning impressment of camp kettles, axes, and wagons. "The troops from this Regiment are to meet at this place on Tuesday next and will proceed in boats to the place of Destination, on Wednesday if possible, say Thursday at farthest. I shall be happy to meet and accompany the troop from your Regiment." Late orders authorize the Col. commanding to provide for the transportation of the baggage. "My opinion is that wagons should be procured in each regiment, they can be sent by water to point pleasant, the horses by land, the camp kettles so far as we may stand in need will be taken from Mr. Dutty... Keel Boats going to Kenhawn for salt can be procured if you can engage but I have as yet engaged by one, three will be necessary."

Dates

  • Creation: 1812 September 16

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Extent

From the Collection: 10.50 Linear Feet

Language

From the File: English

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