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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05225.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1818 |
| Title | Affidavit on the Battle of Lake Erie |
| Date | 18 June 1818 |
| Author | Stevens, Thomas H. (d. 1841) |
| Additional authors | Weaver, Holmes (fl. 1818) |
| Document Type | Legal document; Military document |
| Content Description | Also signed by Holmes Weaver. Deposition describing the naval actions at the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, focusing on Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and Captain Jesse D. Elliot. Claims that on the 10th of September, 1813, Elliot "did not do his duty" and Perry attempted to "screen Capt. Elliot from the injurious impressions made by his conduct." With a certification of oath by Justice of the Peace Weaver. At the Battle of Lake Erie, Stevens commanded the sloop Trippe. |
| Subjects | War of 1812 Military History Navy Battle Military Law |
| People | Stevens, Thomas Holdup (d. 1841) Weaver, Holmes (fl. 1818) Perry, Oliver Hazard (1785-1819) Elliott, Jesse D. (Jesse Duncan) (1782-1845) |
| Place written | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Theme | War of 1812; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |