Finding aid for the B. G. Beynon Journal
Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Beynon, B. G.
Title: B. G. Beynon Journal
Dates: 1813-1814
Extent: 0.20 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: B. G. Beynon was a lieutenant in the Royal Marines who served on board H.M.S. Menelaus during the War of 1812. Under the command of Sir Peter Parker, the Menelaus participated in the British expedition in Chesapeake Bay and up the Potomac and Patuxent rivers. Beynon and the Marines he commanded landed in Baltimore, where they had several encounters with enemy forces. The collection consists of a detailed day-by-day account of Beynon's experiences in the Chesapeake Bay area during the War of 1812.
MS Number MS 1236
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English

Scope and Content

The B. G. Beynon Journal, 1813-1814, consists of a detailed day-by-day account of Beynon's experiences in the Chesapeake Bay area during the War of 1812. This journal has been transcribed, and the transcription is included with the original journal.

This collection will be valuable to researchers studying the history of the War of 1812, particularly in the Chesapeake Bay area. Those interested in individual experiences and observations of British sailors during the War of 1812 will find this collection useful.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically and is maintained in one volume. It includes a transcription.

Restrictions on Access

While there are no access restrictions on this collection, researchers will be asked to use the microfilm and transcription of this collection.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

Beynon, B. G.
Chesapeake Bay Region (Md. and Va.) -- History -- War of 1812 -- Sources.
Great Britain. Royal Marines -- Diaries.
Menelaus (Ship)
Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Diaries.
United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Campaigns.
United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Personal narratives, British.

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 1236 B. G. Beynon Journal, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio