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

Regarding Chevalier’s painting of the Battle of Lake Erie; he answers Chevalier's question by stating that "The Queen Charlotte was a full rigged ship." He congratulates him on his progress with the painting and hopes to see him in September in Cleveland.

Regarding a ship, Queen Charlotte, used in the War of 1812; Chevalier called upon "Capt Miles who raised the Detroit and Queen Charlotte and filled them out in 1836…The Queen Charlotte was a Brig and no mistake about it, as the partners and steps showed conclusively. The deck was quite good..."

Regarding Chevalier’s painting of the Battle of Lake Erie and in particular information regarding the ship, Queen Charlotte. He recounts his experience with the ship following the battle.

Naval matters; trying to get command of a ship

A friend has enquired to him on how to obtain 26 swords and a trumpet; Duane wishes to know how they could be obtained, if at all.

List of names of soldiers from the District of Columbia who served in the War of 1812.

Regarding the military service of Thomas and Samuel Riddle, both veterans of the war. Samuel served on the Northern frontier and Thomas served under General Hull. Riddle's younger brother, Abram, "was about to march for the frontier when he was killed by his horse falling on him he was a sergeant of a volunteer troop of Dragoons, in the state of Ohio..."

Itemized statement of "expences of topographical engineers." Includes expenses for transportation, surveying, and other sundries.

Discusses life aboard a ship [Incomplete].

"War of 1812 Declaration of a Widow for Pension" incomplete.