Finding aid for the Thomas Conolly Journal
Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Conolly, Thomas
Title: Thomas Conolly Journal
Dates: 1813-1815
Extent: 0.10 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: Thomas Conolly was a soldier in the War of 1812. He participated in several engagements, including the Battle of Lundy's Lane on July 23, 1814. The collection consists of accounts of three engagements during the War of 1812, including the Battle of Lundy's Lane. The accounts are written on two pieces of birch bark.
MS Number MS 3275
Location: vault
Language: The records are in English

Scope and Content

The Thomas Conolly Journal, 1813-1815, consists of accounts of three engagements during the War of 1812, including the Battle of Lundy's Lane. The accounts are written on two pieces of birch bark.

This collection will be useful to researchers studying the history of the War of 1812, particularly the Battle of Lundy's Lane. Those seeking first hand accounts of soldiers during the War of 1812 will find this collection particularly useful.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically and is maintained in one folder.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Indexing Terms

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

Subjects:

Conolly, Thomas.
Lundy's Lane, Battle of, 1814.
United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Campaigns.
United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Personal narratives.

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 3275 Thomas Conolly Journal, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio

Acquisition Information

Gift of R. Henry Norweb in 1958.