War of 1812 Letters from the Young Men's Association

Buffalo and Erie County Public Library

War of 1812 Letters from the Young Men's Association
Letter from W.M. Firly, 1814-09-03 - Image Source

Collection Facts

Extent:
12
Dates of Original:
1812 - 1815

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Historical Context

The War of 1812 is also known as America’s Second War for Independence. Many battles were fought on the Niagara Frontier and in Upstate New York.

Scope of Collection

This collection features letters written during the War of 1812, as well as letters written after the war ended recalling war-time regional circumstances.

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NYH Topic Areas:
Military & War

Government

Law & Politics

Collection Type:
Correspondence