R.C. Nicholas to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], writing from Fort George, discusses the military situation at [Lake Ontario?] and the fact that the Americans are still on the defensive hoping to win possession of the Lake; a detachment went out under the command of Lt. Colonel [Boerstler?] and was defeated about eight miles above Queenston during the Battle of Beaver Dams. Believes a lot of the sickness in camp resulted from a lack of medical and hospital stores. "The hardships and privations are many, the chance of honors very few." He also hopes that the government will not have Coles succeed Colonel Parker in the Command of the 12th Regiment.

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 104
Physical description:
4 pp.

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Parent restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Parent terms of access:
Materials in this collection, which were created in 1765-1869, are in the public domain. Permission to publish or reproduce is not required.

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