War of 1812 Letter Lt. Col. James Preston, Sep. 15, 1812

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  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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  • Original/Reproduction: Original
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  • Time Period Manufactured: 1784-1860
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Theme: Militaria

    • Stampless Folded Letter,
    Red Circular pmk.
    Winchester Sept. 17, 1812. Autograph Letter Signed
    from Lt. Col. James P. Preston mentioning Col. Parker’s march from Winchester to Carlisle in mid-September,
    “I had not the good fortune to see Col. Parker prior to his departure. I found from my orders…that I am to remain here and superintend the recruiting service for the 12
    th
    and 20
    th
    regts.”
    Three pages regarding insolent recruiting officers and a court trial harmful to the service (see scans). Excellent content, very fine, some wrinkling. Shipped by USPS First Class package.
    Lt. Col. James P. Preston was second in command of the 12
    th
    Infantry. He was wounded at the battle of Chryslers Farm in 1813. Preston was later Governor of Virginia 1816-1819. This letter was written to his father General John Preston in Richmond, Va.

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