Brief guide to manuscripts collections| William L. Clements Library The University of Michigan Thomas S. Jesup Papers |
Thomas Jesup began his military career in 1808 as a junior officer in the 7th Infantry. At the beginning of the War of 1812 he served as adjutant general to General William Hull. He was taken prisoner at the surrender of Detroit but was exchanged and served with distinction in the battles of Chippewa and Niagara. President Monroe appointed Jesup quartermaster general with the rank of brigadier general, a position he held for 42 years. Jesup was an able administrator and instituted a number of important reforms in the Quartermaster Department during his tenure. Jesup was given command of the United States troops during the Seminole War. He was wounded during an attack and resigned his command to return to the quartermaster generalship.
Official correspondence of Thomas Sidney Jesup, quartermaster general of the United States Army.
This collection contains six items relating to Jesup's exchange after being taken prisoner in the War of 1812. The remainder of the manuscripts relate to Jesup's work as quartermaster general.
Gift of Thomas M. Spaulding, 1936
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