Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Lt. Hayes, who was recruiting soldiers for Col. Isaac Lane of the 33rd U.S. Infantry, wrote to say he had been unable to get to Mt. Desert because he encountered British soldiers at Belfast and Hamden.
He also noted that he was having trouble recruiting because of the number of people recruiting soldiers.
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About This Item
- Title: Lt. Hayes letter on British blocking routes, Gardiner, 1814
- Creator: H. Hayes
- Creation Date: 1814-09-15
- Subject Date: 1814
- Location: ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Maine. Militia
- United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 33rd (1813-1815)--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.
- Recruiting and enlistment
- United States--History--War of 1812
- Maine--History--War of 1812
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