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Hunters of Kentucky, or Half Horse and Half Alligator, circa 1815
Printed broadside with a woodcut illustration and a poem describing the valor of Kentuckians at the Battle of New Orleans. The illustration pictures a half horse and half alligator as a horse with an alligator tail. -
Hunters of Kentucky, ca. 1815
Broadside poem describing the valor of Kentuckians at the Battle of New Orleans. -
Resolution regarding payments to the widows and orphans of War of 1812 soldiers, 20 January 1816
Resolution approved by Kentucky's congress and governor asking the United States Congress to make a "prompt and liberal allowance" to the orphans and widows of the militiamen who had lost their lives during the War of 1812. -
Isaac Shelby circular, 31 July 1813
Circular dated 31 July 1813 in which Isaac Shelby calls for Kentuckians to join the militia to fight the British and Native Americans. -
Letter from Levi Wells to Isaac Gwathmey, 21 October 1812
A letter from Levi Wells to Isaac Gwathmey from Fort Winchester in which he discusses the preparations being completed to "pursue the tracks of the British and Indians" who he suspects are attacking "innocent inhabitants about the settlement of Detroit." He also writes of people killed in combat and the need for necessities such as shoes for the soldiers. -
Orderly book for the 16th Kentucky Militia Infantry Regiment, 1814
Orderly book for the 16th Kentucky Militia Infantry Regiment, kept by Captain Aaron Gregg. -
Letter from Thomas P. Hart to Isaac R. Gwathmey, 4 March 1812
A letter from Thomas P. Hart in which he tells Gwathmey of some of the soldiers killed at the Battle of River Raisin. -
Military order book for the 16th Kentucky Militia, 1814
Military order book for the 16th Kentucky Militia, kept by Captain Aaron Gregg. Entries from the order book included are between 26 October 1814 and 10 November 1814. -
Company roster for the 16th Kentucky Militia, 3 October 1814
Company roster for the 16th Kentucky Militia during the War of 1812, kept by Captain Aaron Gregg. -
Land Grant for James Black, 26 August 1816
This certificate grants 200 acres of land on Blue Spring Creek in Barren County, Kentucky, to James Black, probably for his service in the War of 1812. It is signed by Isaac Shelby. -
William Henry Harrison Battle orders, ca. 1813 October
Military order from William Henry Harrison for an attack upon the British and Native Americans. The attack involves control of Lake Erie and is thought to have been written in October. The attack was to involve commanders such as Isaac Shelby, James Vincent Ball, Duncan McArthur, Lewis Cass, and Oliver Hazard Perry. -
Letter from John Allen to Jane Allen, 28 August 1812
Camped at Mill Creek near Cincinnati, Ohio, John Allen writes to his wife that he has received her letter by favor of Major Hardin and he briefly notes the problems of having a barn built at home. He mentions the probable fall of Detroit due to William Hull's "perfidy" and "departure from honor," the possible fall of Fort Wayne, and the capture of and massacre at Fort Chicago. The loss of Detroit and its artillery, arms, and ammunition have caused their own army to delay. The army is excited by the recent disasters. Governor Harrison now in command. -
Robert McAfee's Company Memorandum Book, 1813-1814
Journal of Robert McAfee's mounted company in Colonel Richard Johnson's regiment. Includes orders and such issued on the expedition. -
Letter from Isaac Baker to Isaac Gwathmey, 6 December 1812.
Writing from Camp Miami, Isaac Baker tells Isaac Gwathmey of matters of the heart and his service in the army. He writes of going on scouting missions to Fort McArthur and Ft. Wayne, visiting St. Mary's to ascertain the amount of clothing available for soldiers, and relays a list of goods donated to his wing of the army by Kentuckians for the war effort. -
Isaac Shelby Battle Order, 20 October 1813
Military order written by Isaac Shelby from the camp at the mouth of portage upon Lake Erie. He states that the troops are to start heading to Franklinton, Ohio, the following morning to be mustered out of service. He gives orders to call roll, once there, in order to determine deserters and to have weapons removed from the soldiers. He also commends the officers and soldiers who served and reminds them to remain disciplined as they march back to be mustered out. -
Letter from James Young Love to Eliza Tunstal, 10 May 1813
Written from the "foot of the Miami [River] Rappids," to Eliza Tunstal in which Love describes a battle at Fort Meigs on the Maumee River in Ohio. He states that while the American soldiers were holding their own against the British and Native Americans, Gen. William Henry Harrison ordered the soldiers to retreat into the fort. It was not until American reinforcements arrived that the attackers left the area. However, Love writes that while trapped in the fort, the Natives plundered the American soldiers' supplies and personal items being stored in boats on the river. He lists those killed at the battle. -
Letter from Henry Clay to William Wilkins, 18 January 1812
Letter from Henry Clay to William Wilkins anticipating the War of 1812 before the end of the session in Congress, discussing raising money for military force, and appointing officers for said milita. -
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.
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Military orders for the Lexington Rifle Company, 1813
Military orders for the Lexington Rifle Company, 24 February 1813. -
Invoice of the clothing of William Turner, 11 May 1813
Invoice of William Turner, showing the clothing allotted for soldiers in the militia.