Browse Items (33 total)
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Letter from Joseph Bowman to Isaac Hite, 14 June 1779
Bowman's letter to Isaac Hite discusses trade with New Orleans, the abundance of money at Kaskaskia, British and American troops in the northwest, and a message he wrote that was not received because the messenger was killed at the Falls of the Ohio. Bowman gives a detailed description of the retaking of Vincennes in February 1779 by the Americans led by George Rogers Clark. Bowman mentions guns, military stores, and Native-American goods captured by Clark's men, and notes the Virginia Assembly's indifference to the western territory. Bowman died not long after writing this letter from wounds received during the retaking of Vincennes several months earlier. -
Views of the campaigns of the North-Western army, 1815
Comprising of sketches of the campaigns of Generals Hull and Harrison, a minute and interesting account of the naval conflict on Lake Erie, military anecdotes, abuses in the army, a plan of a military settlement, a view of the lake coast from Sandusky to Detroit, etc. -
The history of Kentucky, from its earliest settlement to the present time, 1869
A history of Kentucky. -
History of the United States, from their first settlement as English colonies, in 1607, to the year 1808, or the thirty-third of their sovereignty and independence.
Title page of History of the United States, from their first settlement as English colonies, in 1607, to the year 1808, or the thirty-third of their sovereignty and independence. Special interests for this project are a view of Harrison's army, Winchester's defeat and the Battle of River Raisin (pages 208-215). -
Letter from Isaac Foster to Robert Simpson, 24 August 1813
Isaac Foster sends love to his wife and child while serving as a soldier in the War of 1812. He thinks they will go on to St. Mary’s and wait there for further orders. He writes of attacks by Native Americans. -
Payscale for the militia, ca. 1790
Pay scale for the militia by rank and length of service. -
Report on members of the Kentucky Militia regarding missed duty and refusal to perform service, 6 March 1792
Report from a court of inquiry on various members of the Jefferson County Militia regarding missed duty and refusal to perform service. -
Return of scouts in the Louisville area for 1790
"Return of Spies for 1790" listing by name those members of the Jefferson County militia in the Louisville area that served as scouts from June to October, patrolling for possible Native American raiding parties. -
Map of War of 1812 battleground near Detroit
Map of battleground near Detroit in the War of 1812, showing the location of Kentucky's troops. -
Letter from Joseph Davis to Joseph Hamilton Daveiss, 27 February 1808
Expressing his desire to dedicate 12 months to the militia as a volunteer. -
Letter, 13 February 1811
Correspondence discussing authorship of a bill before Congress for arming and disciplining the militia of the U. S. in 1811. -
Letter from Arthur Campbell, 28 March 1792
Discusses dealings with a Cherokee Chief and the current state of the militia, including number of soldiers for each captains unit. -
MIlitary survey around Louisville
Plot of original military survey around Louisville. -
Letter from Dan Smith to Arthur Campbell, 9 August 1778
Daniel Smith writes to Campbell discussing Smith's necessary trip to Kentucky, his attempts to raise soldiers and officers, and his belief that "assistance ought to be given to Kentuckie at this critical time." -
Letter from Robert Tyler, 6 September 1781
This letter from Robert Tyler states that he and Abraham VanMeter had been authorized to examine the condition of state beef stored at Boone’s State, Kentucky, for the troops, noting the quantity that is fit for troops and the quantity that was unfit for the troops. -
Invoice of the clothing of William Turner, 11 May 1813
Invoice of William Turner, showing the clothing allotted for soldiers in the militia. -
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Warrick Miller's commission as Captain, 5 April 1816
Warrick Miller's commission as Captain in the militia, by Governor Isaac Shelby -
Letter from Samuel McDowell, 20 December 1813
McDowell describes the health of Kentucky volunteers under Governor Shelby and conditions on the campaign Harrison led against the British and Indians in Canada. He tells of the sickness and fever that has afflicted many men of the militia, and that several had died from the fever. -
Letter from L. Lawes to William Lawes, 21 May 1812
In this letter to her brother, L. Lawes writes that their father sold their enslaved man, Gabe, for $280, stating that "slaves can be bought in New Orleans for cheaper than in Kentucky." Notes that they haven't purchased sugar or coffee because the Native Americans are doing a "great deal of mischief on the river." She states that many people have left their homes on the frontier and moved to Louisville because of the mischief, talks of drafts for volunteers for the militia, updates William on his brother and his marriage, and his hiring a substitute for the draft. She requests that he bring a nice pair of leather shoes and some sugar and coffee because it is cheaper where he is, and blue cloth for a coat for his father.