488-1975-03.tif
Letter, J. Downs, Camp Rest Alabama near Fort Claiborne, to Governor Holmes, stating that the troops have been sick but they are recovering and will soon be ready for another campaign; stating that he has heard of the recommendations of Colonel Russell and others and, should the Governor promote him, he will accept the position with honor; recommending Captain Lewis as commander of a company.
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Letter, J. Downs, Camp Rest Alabama near Fort Claiborne, to Governor Holmes, stating that the troops have been sick but they are recovering and will soon be ready for another campaign; stating that he has heard of the recommendations of Colonel Russell and others and, should the Governor promote him, he will accept the position with honor; recommending Captain Lewis as commander of a company.
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- Doc Number: 1975
- Administration: David Holmes
- Date(s): 1814-02-27
- Description: Letter, J. Downs, Camp Rest Alabama near Fort Claiborne, to Governor Holmes, stating that the troops have been sick but they are recovering and will soon be ready for another campaign; stating that he has heard of the recommendations of Colonel Russell and others and, should the Governor promote him, he will accept the position with honor; recommending Captain Lewis as commander of a company.
- Call Number: Series 0488
- Filename: 488-1975-03.tif