Resurrecting the First American West

Historical 1780 "Connoll's 1100 acre grant is given to trustees for a town Louisville"

Campbells Washington

for want of proper men, to adopt proper measures, in due time. - As all is not yet lost, I have consented that my name might be put in nomination for the Superintendancy of the Southern Department. I am not diffident of my knowledge of the business, at least equal to any man in the Southern States; but it will cross my purposes of retirement, and I do not know how i shall obtain the consent of my best friend. Nothing therefore could have induced me to offer for os perilous and unprofitable an undertaking, considering the deranged state of the District; but a hope, that I might be useful at this peculiar crisis of American affairs, to promote peace, and security to the Western people, and facilitate the adoption of federal measures. Such communications as you will be so good as favour me with may be sent by the post, to Richmond, from whence I can have them carefully forwarded. I am Sir with regard your very humble servant Arthur Campbell

John Brown Esq. a Delegate from Virginia at New York

Bill to Brown M. C 1787 offering for superintendent of South n Dept.

Lexington March 4th 1812 Dear Isaac You expressed a wish to know what has become of I. L. Baker. S. Todd arrived in town last night from Fort George. he states that Isaac was taken prisoner by an Indian and was bought by a Wm Smart of Detroit for one hundred and fifty dollars _______

My Dear Uncle is no more. he was wounded and left at Rasin with the other wounded men when the massacre commenced he gave an Indian one hundred dollars to carry him to Malden. and on the way was shot through the head by a drunken Indian and expired without a groan. Our friend E. Blythe was killed with the wounded. S. Elder was killed in the retreat. S. Todd states that Colonel Wells was ordered by Winchester to piquet himself in but Wells made answer that he was not affraid. nearly all Wells men were killed only Ten of Lewis'. [I. Parker]] has just arrived

We expect in town on Saturday. I. Bickly, I. L. Baker, L. Todd, C. Bradford. and all the rest of our freinds

Your freind T. P. Hart Locust Grove

N.B. I have just come from down street and have heard the death of my Uncle was only a report in Detroit we have yet some faint hopes of his Living TPH R. Gwathmey show this letter to nobody

20 LEXINGTON [MAR?] KENTUCKY

Mr. Isaac R. Gwathmey Louisville Kentucky

Oct 21 1812 Fort Winchester Late F. Defiance, Dear Friend,

I will give you a short account of our movements in this quarter of the country. We have been lying here since the 30th of last month. In the intermediate time we have built a small fort, at which place a Major's command will be left for the purpose of maintaining the Post and escorting provisions for the army. We have not a peace of Canon to leave at this Post, an unfortunate thing indeed. We have made ten [perouges?] for the purpose of transporting our baggage and provisions down to the Rapids. More [perouges?] are to be built. We have 30,000 rations now at this place and more coming in daily.

When we will get away from this place I am unable to say. But I suppose we cannot remain long at this place.

When we leave this we will pursue the tracks of the British and Indians that fled before us on the latter part of last month. They are now, in all probabilitity, glutting their vengeance on our inocent inhabitants about the settlement of Detroit, and fortifying Malden, to meet the assaults of this army. Again, it is possible that they may be embodied between this place and Detroit for the purpose of attacking our forces. This you will remember, is only my private opinion as respects those things.

Since we left Fort Wayne we lost 7 scalps, among them was Ensign James Leggette an officer in 17th Regt. In the loss of this officer we have lost a devoted friend to his country, a valuable officer and worthy young man.

This seems to be our movements at present. My friend, I could tell things that would touch the

feelings of beyond humane breast. The situatiotion of the 17 Reg,t is truly a [disegnceable?] one. Shoes and every other necessary to render men comfortable is wanting in this Reg,t. You will consider that this is a private letter and intended only for your own use.

My father sends his compliments to you and your father and family. I have a few days ago received an appointment as an Ensign in the 77 Reg,t Infty. commanded by Colon Russell. I will continue with this army until the campaign is over, when I will [join?] my Reg,t.

Give my best respects to your father,s family and all enquiring friends, and accept the best wishes of your Obt. St. Levi Wells

Levi Wells Oct 21. 1812

Cincinnati 27. Oct. 1812 Major Isaac. R. Gwathmey Student at Law Louisville Kentucky

[?] Ensign Butler