Brief guide to manuscripts collections| William L. Clements Library The University of Michigan War of 1812 Collection |
Collection of miscellaneous manuscripts relating to the War of 1812.
Every aspect of the war is represented here and, although the items were acquired singly, they present a fine, cohesive research collection. A variety of material is included, including letters, memoranda, reports, documents, reminiscences, and returns. In addition to the separate manuscripts are these longer items: Amos A. Evans (1785-1848), daily presceiption book kept on board the U.S. Frigate Constitution, March 26ŠAugust 27, 1812, 262 pp., and daily report of cases in marine barracks at the navy yard, Charleston, and on gun boats in the harbor, August 7-October 16, 1813, 15 pp.
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