William Kennedy Beall Journal, 1812 July 5-1812 Aug. 4

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Title

William Kennedy Beall Journal

Date

1812 July 5-1812 Aug. 4

Repository

The Filson Historical Society Special Collections Louisville, Kentucky 40208 USA

Conditions Governing Access note

Open to researchers.

Preferred Citation Note

[Identification of item], William Kennedy Beall Journal, 1812 July 5-1812 Aug. 4, Special Collections, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville.

Extent

1 v. (93 p.)

Scope and Content

Soldier. A journal kept by Beall while serving as assistant quartermaster general under General William Hull in the early days of the War of 1812. He records his activities, capture by the British, a description of Tecumseh, his captivity aboard the schooners Thames and Lady Provost, and copies of letters he wrote to his wife Melinda Harris Beall and General James Taylor. Typescript files with original. Published in the American Historical Review, 17(1911 -1912):783-808

Subjects

• Hull, William, 1753-1825.
• Tecumseh, Shawnee Chief, 1768-1813.
• Taylor, James, 1769-1848.
• United States-- History-- War of 1812-- Personal narratives.