Transcript: Chatham 17th Sept. 1812. Sir, I have just received a letter from Cap’n Clay informing me that boats will be ready at the Communication Bridge tomorrow morning by day break to return that part of the 9th Reg’t which are to embark on board the Success[?] and Melabar Troop Ships[?]—and that they will likewise be ready to receive [?] on Saturday next at the same time, the division intended for the Diomedes [?]. I have therefore given the Regiment orders accordingly –and will give every assistance respecting the heavy baggage required for its safety, until some arrangement is made for its conveyance from here—the Barrack Master having no vacant store for the purpose. I have the honor to be Sir your obed’t Ser’t R Lawson M. Gen’l. Ass. Qr Master Gen’l Canterbury. Chatham 17 Sept. 1812. M. …Lawson. That boats will be in readiness at day break on the 18th & 19th Ins. For convy. the 9th Reg &…..[?] to Baggage of that Corps …..
R. Lawson letter, September 17, 1812.
Description
- Sponsors
This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.- Creator
- R. Lawson, Author
- Media Type
- Text
- Item Type
- Documents
- Description
- A letter from R. Lawson dated at Chatham, September 7, 1812, regarding movement of the 9th infantry. The letter is signed R. Lawson M Genl [Major General].
- Date of Original
- 17 Sept 1812
- Subject(s)
- Local identifier
- RG 408
- Language of Item
- English
- Geographic Coverage
-
-
Ontario, Canada
Latitude: 42.50008 Longitude: -82.2165
-
- Creative Commons licence
[more details]- Copyright Statement
- Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
- Recommended Citation
- RG 408, R. Lawson letter, September 17, 1812. Brock University Archives. Brock University.
- Contact
- Brock University ArchivesEmail:dsharron@brocku.ca
Website:
Agency street/mail address:James A. Gibson Library,
Brock University,
500 Glenridge Avenue,
St. Catharines, Ontario L2S 3A1
Telephone: 905-688-5550 x3264
- Full Text
