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- Letter addressed to James B. Witherell from the acting Secretary of War on September 25, 1860, informing him that the President of the United States has promoted him to the rank of First Lieutenant in the Second Regiment of Cavalry of Fort Inge, Texas, vice for Joseph H. McArthur. This service is written to take effect on June 28, 1860. The final printed line states: Acknowledge the receipt of this letter to the Adjutant General. There is a United States seal in the top left corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1860-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Biographical
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- Letter to James B. Witherell at Fort Clark, Texas on a blue colored piece of paper with four separate pages folded into one single sheet of paper. The letter begins in the far right panel on the recto side, starting with Indianola January 8 and below Dear Witherell. The handwriting on the left panel of the recto side is the final page of the letter. The verso side is pages two and three of the letter. It reads: Indianola Thursday January 8. Dear Witherell. Just as I was on the point of leaving San Antonio for this place, I was much gratified to hear of your late affair with the Indians, and if I had time, it would have given me much pleasure to have sent for my congratulations for your success, before coming here. I gave the editor of the San Antonio paper the facts, so he could publish it in his next issue, and I suppose in time you will see yourself in the papers. The Editor of the Austin times was in San Antonio at the time the news reached us, and Col. Johnston gave him the details + he wrote a letter to his paper which I suppose has been published on this. The people should know of our successes, for every petty depredation is spread with additions all over the country, and we in justice to ourselves as well as for the sake of the [???] should have all of our successes made known. Johnston, with 25 men of his Co. (Fl) has lately had a big fight on the Concho. He killed three, mortally wounded three, took 34 horses, one captive Mexican, and a lot of plunder. Had two of his men killed and five wounded. Bradfute, [?], and his fight in one months speaks well for the 2nd Cav. Tell Owens that Porter was with Johnson. We leave here to return to San Antonio on Sunday next. My kind regards to Capt. Oakes, and hoping you may ever meet with success. I remain, yours truly, [?]
- Date Issued:
- 1857-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Biographical
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- Benjamin F. Witherell's handwritten oath of office as Lieutenant of the 1st Regiment of the Michigan Militia. It reads: Michigan Territory County of Wayne I, Benjamin F. Witherell do solemnly swear that I will support the constitution of the United States of America so help me God. I, Benjamin F. Witherell do swear that I will preform the duties attached to my office as Lieut in the first Regt. of Michigan Militia to the best of my abilities so help me God. Benjamin F. Witherell Sworn and [?] before me this twentieth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and nineteen. Rich. J. Smyth, Justice of the Peace -D.D. The document is an oath of office for Benjamin F. Witherell for Michigan Territory in the County of Wayne filed July 22, 1819. The oath is written in two paragraphs and signed by Benjamin F. Witherell in both sections. The oath was taken on the 20th of July and signed off by the Justice of the Peace Rich [?] Smyth [?]. " Lieut. Benjamin F. Witherell's Oath of Office filed in my Office July 22 1819." is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1819-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Biographical
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- Letter from General William Hall requesting Major James Witherell in Detroit to send a man to the quarters of General Hull dated 20th July 1812. The text reads, "I wish you to send a man immediately to my quarters, who is acquainted with the farm I purchased of Mr. Meldrum on the River Rouge-- he will not return to Detroit until this evening. I am respectfully, Mr. Wm Hull." On the reverse side is the address to Major Witherell at Detroit, From General Hull.
- Date Issued:
- 1812-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Biographical
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- Commission to First Lieutenant James B. Witherell to become Second Lieutenant in the Second Regiment of U.S. Cavalry, in Fort. Mason, Texas dated from Washington May 15, 1856. The bottom part of the paragraph is crossed out and reads, The oath herewith enclosed, will be filled up, subscribed, and returned. It is signed by the Ast.[?] Adjutant General. J.P. Garesche[?].
- Date Issued:
- 1856-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
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- Mounted invitation to James W. Witherell to a Ball by the Officers at the Post of Detroit on the evening of the 11th inst. A printed list of names follow, "R. A. Zantzinger, C. Mellon, H. Stanton, J. Farley." The invitation is dated March 4th, 1823. On the right side there are two wax seals and and a handwritten note which reads, "Invitation to attend a Ball at the Center next Tuesday 11th March 1823, shall not attend, to be ofenced[?] 1824, March 4th."
- Date Issued:
- 1823-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Biographical
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- Commission to James Witherell to be elected Surgeon in the First Regiment in the Fourth Brigade in the Vermont Militia by Lieutenant Colonel Commander Eli Cogswell. It explains his orders and duty, dated January 10, 1793. "Surgeon's Warrant 1793," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1793-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
