Grand Circus Park

 

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DETROIT IN 1827 AND LATER ON. By General Friend Palmer:

There was not much of a settlement out Woodward avenue beyond the campus. Cliff’s yellow tavern was just this side of West Grand Circus Park, on quite a little knoll, and the park itself was a pond of water. The present capital square contained the territorial capitol building. Most of the people of any note, doing business here lived on Woodbridge, Griswold, Congress and Larned streets, and a few on Fort. I do not remember any on Lafayette or Michigan avenue, except on the latter and the corner of First street was the dwelling of Charles M. Bull. Fort Shelby was in the process of demolition when I came, all the embankment had been leveled, and the earth used to fill in the river front. Most of the cantonnement buildings were standing, but not for long, as they were moved elsewhere.

The Trading Path

Blue Ridge And Peaks Of Otter(s) Source (LOC)

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From Quebec To Michilimackinac

 Travels through Canada, and the United States of North America, in the years 1806, 1807, & 1808 (1816):

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Enemies Of The Pennsylvania Government

Washington County, Pennsylvania (LOC)

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Streets In Downtown Detroit

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DETROIT IN 1827 AND LATER ON. By General Friend Palmer:

Randolph street was then a busy street from Jefferson avenue to the river, on it at the corner of Woodbridge street was situated Woodworth’s Steamboat hotel, the most celebrated hostelry west of Buffalo. It was at this hotel, that all the stage lines centered, and it was here that all the gay balls and social functions were given. On this street was the Berthlet market, besides it was fully occupied by traders of all classes. Woodbridge street from the hotel down to Bates street was a fashionable quarter, containing the residences of General John R. Williams, Doctor Marshal Chapin, Thomas Rowland, Knowles Hall, Mr. Sanderson (father of Mrs. George W. Bissell), etc. On one corner of Jefferson avenue (southeast) was the Governor Hull (now Biddle) house, and on the other the Council house (where is now the water offices). On the opposite corner was the Kearsley residence (still standing), and on the other corner was the Judge Solomon Sibley house and grounds. In the same block with the Hull house were the residences of E.A. Brush and Major John Biddle. So it can readily be seen that, in and around this locality, ebbed and throbbed the life of the city, and it might with truth, be said, that of the Territory of Michigan, as well.

Woodward avenue

 

Woodward avenue from Jefferson to the river, contained as said the old city market, in its center. The New York and Ohio house was opposite this market, on the west side, between Jefferson avenue and Woodbridge street, adjoining was the residence of Colonel Anderson, United States Army, 

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where is now the Mariner’s church, across Woodbridge street, on same side was the residence of Judge James Abbott, adjoining was the post office (he being postmaster), adjoining was his store and warehouse. The judge owned the entire block bounded by Woodward avenue, Woodbridge, Atwater and Griswold streets. The balance of the block was devoted to garden purposes and cultivation of fruit trees. There was a warehouse on the dock at the foot of the street. Alvah Brunson had a tavern (Brunson’s tavern) opposite the post office on the southeast corner of Woodbridge street. The Godfroy house, was on the other corner, and in front of where is now the police-station. Jefferson avenue, was almost entirely devoted to private residences, very few business places, the desire seemed to be to get near or in the vicinity of the river. (Source)

Morgan's Christmas Raid

 

Christmas Raid

William Trousdale In Florida

 

Source (LOC) Pensacola (1815)

The regiment to which he belonged joined General Jackson early in November, 1814, and, on the 6th day of that month the army moved against Pensacola, Florida... . On the day following the town was stormed and taken. While the fight was progressing in the streets the advance of our troops was checked at one point by a gun which raked a street, dealing death in its ranks.  In this emergency, William Trousdale, with several other daring spirits, rushed rapidly forward in the face of the enemy's fire, drove the gunners from the deadly piece, captured it, and thus removed the obstacle which had stopped the progress of our men. (Source)

 

Trousdale in Florida:

 

See Other Trousdale References At Links

...the 2d regiment, under the command of Colonel Trousdale, advanced to attack the Indian and negro settlements in that vicinity. They found all the towns abandoned, and discovered large trails of the enemy leading to the east and northeast. A negro, captured in one of the houses, reported that they had fled to the Wahoo swamp. The Tennesseans burnt three large towns, which were built of hewn logs, and appeared to have been constructed during the last spring and summer.  (Source)

and here:

Source (LOC) Fort Drane

Headquarters, Fort Drane, October 19, 1836. 

Sir : I had the honor, on the 10th inst., to inform you of my contemplated march to the Withlacoochie. 

On the evening before my arrival, Colonel Randall, the adjutant and inspector general, was ordered, with Major Upshan, of the Tennessee brigade,- to advance with the spies under command of Captains Lauderdale and Wilson, and the front guard under command of Colonel Trousdale, and select an encampment about four miles from the river. In the performance of this duty, they surprised a party of the enemy, killed ten warriors, and captured eleven women and children. 

Trousdale's Regiment At Fort Mitchell (Alabama, enroute to Florida).

Camp Comfort To Camp Hickey

CAMP COMFORT — CAMP HICKEY.

Monday, October 27, morning came, cold, but the storm had ceased. Hardtack and coffee were swallowed in a biting, cold wind, and we were again in line for the march. A halt was made for two
brigades to pass. Ranks were broken and in a few moments scores of fires were blazing from Maryland fence rails. Our clothes were dried and we moved on happy again. After a march of ten miles over the Blue Ridge Mountains, we encamped in Pleasant Valley and called the place "Camp Comfort."

Tuesday, October 28, eleven o'clock, found us on the road again, passing by log houses, over South Mountain, via Crampton's Gap, through Birkettsville and Petersville, halting for the day about two
miles from Berlin on the Potomac. 

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Our location was called " Camp Hickey," after Reverend Manasseh Hickey of Detroit Conference. We were in the midst of marshalled legions, six miles below Harper's Ferry, waiting our turn to cross on the pontoons over which troops were passing day and night into Virginia. 

Joliet's Map

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Eustache Gamelin Mentioned

The Manitoba Historical Society published an article concerning the French regime in western Canada:

Part Of The Canadian West

"...some of the merchants who accompanied him [La Vérendrye] (included) Eustache Gamelin who was his attorney at the time of his wife's death and who built little Fort Vermillion with Rene Bourassa, and the merchant Joseph Cartier, who was killed in 1736." [Source]

Charlton Park

Historic Charlton Park's blog and tour site.

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Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan (Site near lake on the right)

War Meetings Held

From the History of the 24th Michigan:


Colonel Morrow announced war meetings in various parts of Detroit and Wayne county, which were addressed by himself and some of the following speakers: Mark Flanigan, Lieutenant-Governor Backus, David E. Harbaugh, E. N. Wilcox, C. I. Walker, Colonel Sylvester Larned, Henry C. Knight, William Jennison, Henry M. Cheever, Rev. Manasseh Hickey, Rev. Seth Reed, J. Logan Chipman, Alfred Russell, and others.

Perkins' Hotel (Source)

At Perkins' Hotel, on Grand River avenue, Saturday evening, July 26, was an immense gathering. The patriotic appeals reached the hearts and pockets of the multitude. The recruiting was lively for Captain Warren G. Vinton's company. One could not go because of a wife and five children, but he would contribute one-tenth of his earnings for the families of those who did go. Another had no money, but, stretching forth his brawny arm, exclaimed, " I have muscle, and my country shall have that." An enthusiastic meeting was held at Clark's Dry Dock (Springwells) the same evening.

Clark's Dry Dock On A 1860 Map Of Detroit Held At The Library Of Congress

Clark's Dry Dock At The "O" in Detroit River (1860 Library of Congress Map)

Cross-posted at In Deeds blog

Forrest's Raid In Tennessee

 

Chokoloskee Island

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Report On Fort Armstrong

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1836 Map

The high bank of Rock river...south fence while the Mississippi formed the north one... . Immediately west of, and following the west line of fence, was a well beaten and extensively traveled road, leading from Saukenuk to the Mississippi, or the island, where Fort Armstrong (built in 1816,  and named in honor of Gen. John Armstrong, then Secretary of War,) and the trading house of Col. George Davenport stood.  [Source]

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...report to the Senate whether or not Fort Armstrong, on Rock Island, in the State of Illinois, has been abandoned as a military post... .

Ration-Day At Chattanooga In 1864

From A War-Time Sketch:

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Chatanooga, Tennessee, On The Concrete Map

Modern-Day Chattanooga

Celebrated Plains Of Abraham

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Qubbec, ville de l'Amerique...Created / Published [1755?]

Beyond these towers are the celebrated plains of Abraham, where our gallant Wolfe so dearly purchased that honour and renown which will ever accompany his name. The place where the British troops landed is about three miles from Cape Diamond, and forms a sort of small bay now generally known by the name of Wolfe's Cove. [Source 1816 publication]

Held The Whole British Army At Bay

 Early on the 26th [September] his [William Richardson Davie's] patrols were driven in by the enemy's light troops, and in a few moments the legion and light infantry were seen advancing, followed by the whole army. Davie was reinforced in the night by a few volunteers under Major Joseph Graham. Charlotte was then a village of about twenty houses, built on two streets, which crossed each other at right angles. At their intersection stood the court-house.

Colonel Davie dismounted one company and stationed it under the courthouse, where they were protected by a stone wall. The other two companies were advanced about eighty yards and posted behind some houses and gardens. The legion formed at a distance of three hundred yards with a front to fill the street. On sounding the charge the enemy's cavalry advanced at full gallop, but at sixty yards from the courthouse the Americans opened fire and drove them back with great precipitation. A second and third charge had the same result. Yet, being outflanked by the legion infantry, Davie withdrew his companies in good order, successively covering each other, and retreated on the Salisbury road.

1770 Map Of North Carolina (LOC)
See Salisbury Road

The enemy followed with great caution and respect for some distance, when they at length ventured to charge the small rear guard. In this charge Lieutenant Locke and four privates were killed and Major Graham and five privates wounded. The coolness and skill of Davie in this ever memorable combat, in which, with a mere handful of men, he held the whole British army for hours at bay, and drove back repeatedly its best troops, and finally brought off his command unbroken and in good order, stamp him as a soldier of no ordinary capacity. [Source]

24th Of September

M. Fiffers (Top Center) and Rocky River (Lower Right) (Source of 1770 Map - LOC)

See earlier post from A biography of General Davie (1756 - 1820) which was found in the Magazine Of America here. 

On the 24th of September the American patrols gave notice that the force of the enemy was in motion on the Steele creek road, leading to Charlotte. Generals Sumner and Davidson retreated by *Phifers on the nearest road to Salisbury. Colonel [William] Davie, with one hundred and fifty mounted men and some volunteers under Major Joseph Graham, was left alone in front of the British army, and he was ordered to observe the enemy and skirmish with his advance.

*Phifer's beyond Rocky River and now in Cabarrus County [Source]