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Title
Letters, 1813-1815
Author
McIntire, Rufus, 1784-1866.
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Letters, 1813-1815
McIntire, Rufus, 1784-1866.
Control Number:
(OCoLC)122535603
Local call number:
SC4510
Author:
McIntire, Rufus, 1784-1866.
Title:
Letters, 1813-1815.
Quantity:
1 box (0.25 cubic ft.)
Arrangement:
Letters arranged chronologically.
Additional phys form:
Also available in electronic format.
Historical/biog note:
McIntire commanded a company of troops with the United States Army, 3rd Regiment of Artillery for eighteen months during the War of 1812. His troops participated in campaigns in northern New York State and Canada. After the war, he returned to his home in Maine, and eventually became prominent in politics and government.
Review:
Letters from Captain Rufus McIntire to John Holmes of Alfred, Me., who was then a state senator and was later a United States Senator and attorney general. The letters were written from various locations throughout New York State during the War of 1812 and describe camp life, troop movements, and campaigns in which McIntire was involved. In particular, the letters detail battles at Sackets Harbor and Chrysler's Farm. He also commented on the political climate of New England, where there was strong anti-war sentiment at the time. All letters have been transcribed.
Finding aids:
Unpublished guide available in the repository and online: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc4510.htm
Publications note:
Fredriksen, John C. "The War of Northern New York : The Observations of Captain Rufus McIntire." New York History, 68 (July 1987).
Personal subject:
McIntire, Rufus, 1784-1866 Correspondence.
Personal subject:
Holmes, John, 1773-1843 Correspondence.
Subject:
Chrysler's Farm, Battle of, Ont., 1813.
Subject:
Sackets Harbor, Battle of, Sackets Harbor, N.Y., 1813.
Geographic terms:
United States--History--War of 1812--Campaigns.
Geographic terms:
United States--History--War of 1812 Personal narratives.
Geographic terms:
New York (State)--History--War of 1812 Personal narratives.
Geographic terms:
Maine--History--War of 1812.
Geographic terms:
New England--Politics and government--1812-1815.
Personal author:
Holmes, John, 1773-1843.
Electronic access:
Finding aid: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc4510.htm
Electronic access:
https://purl.nysed.gov/nysl/122535603
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