Additional Return for Ordnance Stores for the Use of Capt. Thos. Biddle’s Compy Corps of Artillery, June 24, 1814

Jacob Hindman (1789-1827) was an American military officer who was a captain of the Second U.S. Artillery during the War of 1812. He commanded troops at the battles at Fort George and Stony Creek in 1813, and in June of that year became the major of the Second Artillery. He remained in this position until May of 1814 when the regiment was merged with the Corps of Artillery. During the Niagara campaign in 1814, Hindman’s company commanders included Nathan Towson, Thomas Biddle, John Ritchie, and Alexander Williams. During the British attack on Fort Erie in August 1814, Hindman led an assault for which he later received a brevet promotion to lieutenant colonel for “gallant conduct in the defense of Fort Erie”. In 1815, he received an additional brevet for “meritorious services”. He is generally regarded as one of the most successful artillerists of the War of 1812. James Hall (1793-1868) served with the U.S. military as a second lieutenant in the Second Artillery during the War of 1812. He fought in the Battle of Lundy’s Lane and was General Brown’s messenger during the attack on Fort Erie. He left the military in 1818 and became a newspaper editor and author. His experiences during the War of 1812 provided material for two stories, The Bearer of Despatches and Empty Pockets. Much of his work sought to popularize the West and promote western authors.

Portsmouth Oracle, 24 December 1814 (vol. 25, no. 66) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

The Weekly Messenger, 2 April 1813 (vol. 2, no. 24) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

The Independent Chronicle, 24 March 1814 (no. 3438) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

The News, 24 October 1813 (no. 433) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

The War, 24 October 1812 (vol. 1, no. 18) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

The War, 5 December 1812 (vol. 1, no. 24) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

Vernon's Farmers and Business Directory for the Counties of Haldimand, Lincoln, Welland and Wentworth for the years (1923/24) 20th Edition

Farmers and business directory for the counties of Haldimand, Lincoln, Welland, and Wentworth for the years 1923 - 1924.

[British Parliamentary papers], Session 24 November, 1812 - 22 July, 1813. Vol. XIV, Correspondence and treaties with foreign powers.

Most of this volume consists of correspondence between high ranking U.S. and British statesmen. E.g., James Madison, James Monroe, The Marquess Wellesley (brother of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington). The discussion centers around the War of 1812. Also includes facsimilies of treaties signed between Great Britain and Sweden, Russia and Sicily.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 24 December 1919

The letter mentions that Arthur is located in Shelter Bay. There is mention of a Christmas Eve party and the guests that will attend. The letter is labelled number 81.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 24 April 1918

The letter mentions more letters arriving from Arthur. It also states that Arthur is now acting adjutant, so his duties will be indoors. She also mentions that Arthur Schmon and Major McCormick are friends. The letter is labelled number 90.