Frontier retreat on the upper Ohio, 1779-1781 Volume 24

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ...I find it practicable to execute the proposed incursion, I will give you immediate notice to order them to march to a place of rendezvous that may then be most convenient for our Destination tUriah Springer was born about the year 1755 in New Jersey, whence his family emigrated at an early day to the present North Union Township in Fayette County, Pa., then considered a part of Virginia. In 1774 Lord Dunmore commissioned young Springer ensign and placed him, during his campaign, in command of the fort at Redstone. In 1776 Springer enlisted in the Thirteenth Virginia, becoming lieutenant in that regiment Dec. 19, 1776 and captain Aug. 25, 1778. Almost all of his service was performed on the western frontier. After the Revolution he retired to his home near Connellsville, Pa., where he married Sarah, daughter of Col. William Crawford and widow of Capt. William Harrison. Captain Springer reentered the regular army in 1791 as an officer in the Third Sub-legion, and served four years with distinction. During the War of 1812 he was appointed brigade inspector and took part in one winter campaign. He died early in the year 1826 at his Fayette County home. This was a circular letter; similar ones were sent to the other neighboring county lieutenants. See the replies of Colonel Beeler and Colonel McCleary, post, 279. I cannot but lament the repeated Disappointments we have met with for want of Resources to enable us to retailate upon the Hell-hounds of the Forest But I must console myself with a conscientiousness that the blame lies not at my Door I have the honor to be with great Respect Dear Sir Your most obedt Servt Daniel Brodhead Col command8 W D Col David Shepherd Summary of a letter of Col. Joseph Beeler, Oct. 10, 1780, to Col. Daniel...