Collections : [University of Michigan William L. Clements Library]

Regarding Clement’s time as paymaster and issues surrounding it.

Clement seeks pay for his time as paymaster in war.

Barclay has been considering making an application for promotion to the Duke of Buckingham, as it relates to Buckingham's speech before the House of Lords about "my defeat upon Lake Erie." Folder includes a copy of Barclay's court martial, dated September 9, 1814, and Sir George Prevost's extract of general orders relating to Barclay’s conduct on Lake Erie. Also includes a private ALS from Barclay to Douglas dated May 22, 1822.

Regarding payment, supplies, and forces under his command at Cumberland Island [Georgia]; "Gt. Britain was at the time at War with America, & Cumberland Island was taken by Force of Arms, you & your Possessions on the Island fell into our Hands, but as Individuals not carrying Arms you were respected &...orders were given not to injure your property nor to take anything belonging to you without paying for it..."

In this letter, recently retired U.S. President Monroe requests that Captain William F. Thornton recount, in writing, details related to the reconnaissance efforts used to monitor the British following their landing at Benedict, Maryland, August 1814.

McLane, Secretary of the Treasury, settling account of James Taylor, Quarter Master General of the Northwest Army during the war. Countersigned by Thomas L. Smith, Register of the Treasury. Includes Taylor's account from 1812.

Sending a small portion of supplies "which I hope will prove acceptable and useful in your own advancing age…"

Regarding claims of Michigan citizens for property lost, captured, or destroyed in the war; "there are many worthy citizens of the Territory of Michigan, who...suffered severe and heavy losses or property...during the late war; since...they have sought relief from the government of the United States in vain." Includes manuscript resolution, dated February 26, 1834, that a copy be transmitted to the President, Speaker of the House and the delegate in Congress from Michigan Territory.

Regrets that someone else, Dr. Wren, has received an appointment and not the recipient's father. He is "totally unacquainted with the duties of the Office...and, decidedly, the most unpopular man in Natchez." Discusses friendship with President Jackson, who has a "certain junto" around him inspecting incoming letters and is presumably responsible for Jackson's not replying to his letters yet. Vilifies George Poindexter for his role in the Battle of New Orleans.

Regarding service of Dr. Usher Parsons, his older brother, in the Battle of Lake Erie and the war; "his duties were…more important than those of any other medical officer on the Lake during the first year of the War, or until the fleet of Commodore Perry was ready to Sail."