War of 1812 Letters from the Young Men's Association

Buffalo and Erie County Public Library

Letter from W.M. Firly, 1814-09-03 - Image Source

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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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Niagara Frontier (N.Y.)--History--War of 1812

New York (State)--History--War of 1812

Erie County (N.Y.)--History

United States--History--War of 1812

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