Cass, Lewis., 01/01/1775-12/31/1826
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Contains documents comprising the personal manuscripts collection of John Gilmary Shea. This series consists of Boxes 21 and 22 and is arranged alphabetically by individual.
Dates
- 01/01/1775-12/31/1826
Collection-level Access Restrictions
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Conditions Governing Access note
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Shelf Location
09/10/04
Container Summary
AM: "Mem. of a conversation with Mr. Ch. Guoin, a Liet. in the British Service, in 1775, 1779, & 1794," dated 1826, 4 pages. Also, 1 AD: "Memorandum of the circumstances attending the murder of American Prisoners in Old Fort Meigs, & the rescuing of four friendly Shawnee Indians, from the Potawatamies, by Tecumseh as related by Joe Parks," 3 pages.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
GUOIN, CH. (LIEUTENANT) - MANUSCRIPT ABOUT (1775-1826): Other Types
GREAT BRITAIN - ARMY - IN AMERICA - MANUSCRIPT: MEMOIR (1775-1794): Other Types
FORT MEIGS - MANUSCRIPT ABOUT (1800S?): Other Types
SHAWNEE INDIANS - MANUSCRIPT ABOUT (1800S?): Other Types
POTAWATOMI INDIANS - MANUSCRIPT ABOUT (1800S?): Other Types
TECUMSEH - MANUSCRIPT ABOUT (1800S): Other Types
PARKS, JOE - MANUSCRIPT ABOUT (1800S): Other Types
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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