Archive Record
Metadata
Title |
Orsamus C. Merrill Papers -War of 1812 |
Object Name |
Documents |
Creator |
United States. Army |
Dates of Creation |
1813-1817 |
Scope & Content |
Three items related to Orsamus C. Merrill's experiences during the War of 1812. Two items relate to Merrill's military service: one order to go to Albany and meet with Col. Schuyler for recruiting orders dated June 9, 1813 and the other a recruitment sheet from December 26, 1813-January 15, 1814. This recruitment sheet includes names, locations and regiment assignments. The towns where men were recruited from are in New York State. The final item is a list of military bounty lands located in Illinois signed by Josiah Meigs dated December 9, 1817. |
Related People |
Merrill, Orsamus Cook |
Search Terms |
United States--History--War of 1812. |
Catalog Number |
2011.224 |