Isaac Shelby Battle Order, 20 October 1813

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Item

Title

Isaac Shelby Battle Order, 20 October 1813

Subject

United States--History--War of 1812--Campaigns

Description

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.

Creator

Shelby, Isaac

Source

Mss. A H521 f6

Date

1813-10-20

Rights

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Relation

bmf0027

Type

Text

Identifier

Mss. A H521 f6

Collection

First American West, 1750-1820

Citation

Shelby, Isaac , “Isaac Shelby Battle Order, 20 October 1813,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed September 9, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5333.

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