[War of 1812 Circular Letter signed by William Paulding Jr]
“I have determined by lot the numbers of the several brigades, and regiments of infantry, and cavalry in this state’
16” x 10.5”. Letter is dated 15thApril, 1812, just prior to the outbreak of the War of 1812. Signed by William Paulding Jr. who was a Brigadier General in the War of 1812 and went on to be a member of the house of representatives and serve two terms as Mayor of New York City. It is addressed to Major General Benjamin Mooers, who served in both the revolutionary war and the war of 1812.
