00824.xml JOSIAH SNELLING: An Inventory of His Papers at the Minnesota Historical Society Finding aid prepared by J. Huebscher National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Minnesota Historical Society
St. Paul, MN.

Manuscripts Collection

 Finding aid encoded by J. Huebscher, January 2011. Finding aid written in English. January 2011 Updated by Christopehr G. Welter because of digitization of reserve material. OVERVIEW Minnesota Historical Society Snelling, Josiah, 1782-1828. Josiah Snelling papers. 1779-1828. Materials in English. Photocopied letters written by Josiah Snelling, military commissions and related documents from his service in the Massachusetts militia (1803-1808) and the United States infantry (1809-1820), documents relating to the Connecticut state militia during the Revolutionary War, and a journal kept by Colonel Snelling as commandant at Fort Snelling. 1 folder, 1 microfilm reel, 1 folder and 1 oversize folder in Reserve. See Detailed Description for shelf locations. CATALOG HEADINGS

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Topics: Fur trade -- Minnesota. Indians of North America -- Government relations. Persons: Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841. Organizations: Connecticut. Militia. Massachusetts. Militia. United States. Army -- Appointments and retirements. Places: Fort Snelling (Minn.) United States -- History -- War of 1812. United States -- History -- Revolutionary War. Document Types: Journals. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Access Restrictions:

Access to and use of reserve materials requires the curator's permission.

 Use Restrictions:

Copyright to the photocopied letters written by Josiah Snelling (accession 10,994) reserved by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. This restriction does not apply to the October 14, 1820, letter to Lawrence Taliaferro (accession 12,766).

 Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Josiah Snelling Papers. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

 Microfilm Production:

Josiah Snelling journal, April 1825-1828 (bulk April-October 1827). Saint Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society, 1938.

Microfilm available for interlibrary loan or sale from the Minnesota Historical Society.

 Location of Originals:

Originals of photocopied letters written by Josiah Snelling (accession 10,994): Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA.

 Accession Information:

Accession numbers: 4569; 4743; 6207; 8536; 10,994; 11,977; 12,766; 13,301

 Processing Information:

Processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with a Basic Project grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Digitized by: Christopher G. Welter, January 2011.

Digitization of Josiah Snelling's correspondence, commissions, and appointments was made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the vote of Minnesotans on November 4, 2008.

Catalog ID number: 006694458

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION Use copies P766 Josiah Snelling's written materials regarding military matters. 8 letters. Photocopy.

Use Restricted: Copyright to the photocopied letters written by Josiah Snelling (accession 10,994) is reserved by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. This restriction does not apply to the October 14, 1820, letter to Lawrence Taliaferro (accession 12,766).

 Letters from Fort Independence to Daniel Parker of the War Department, December 6 and 20, 1812.

Contains information on military appointments, mention William Henry Harrison's role in the War of 1812, and refer to Snelling's interest in obtaining a West Point appointment for James Spencer.

 Letter from Albany, New York, to Colonel Joseph G. Swift, West Point, June 8, 1813.

Provides information on the James Spencer appointment to West Point.

 Abstract of the troops composing the right division of the Northern Army, February 16, 1815. Letter to Daniel Parker of the War Department, April 25, 1815. Letter to Lawrence Taliaferro, October 14, 1820. Letter from Fort St. Anthony to Robert Stuart, Mackinac, November 1, 1822.

This letter sets forth Snelling's policies regarding fur traders' activities in the Fort St. Anthony area.

 Letter from Fort St. Anthony to John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War, January 30, 1825.

Requests a West Point appointment for Sergeant William P. Roberts.

 Extracts from the Josiah Snelling journal, undated. Typescript. M683 Josiah Snelling journal, April 1825-1828 (bulk April-October 1827). 1 microfilm reel.

Journal kept by Snelling as commandant at Fort Snelling. He records information on the Fifth United States Infantry's activities at Forts Crawford and Snelling, including contacts with Native Americans and an accounting of deceased soldiers' property.

 Reserve Material

Access Restricted.

 Reserve 9 Josiah Snelling journal, April 1825-1828 (bulk April-October 1827). 1 volume.

Digital version

Also available on microfilm.

 Correspondence, 1808, 1816. 2 items.

Digital version

 Letter of notice concerning Snelling's appointment as the first lieutenant in the 4th Infantry, May 4, 1808.

Signed by Secretary of War Henry Dearborn.

 Letter from Snelling to John M. O'Connor, New York, February 9, 1816.

Contains information concerning a dispute between O'Connor and a Lieutenant Anthony.

 +Reserve 29 Commissions and appointments, 1779-1780, 1803-1820. 12 items.

Military commissions and related documents from Snelling's service in the Massachusetts militia and the United States infantry, and two documents relating to Connecticut's state militia during the Revolutionary War.

Digital version

 October 9 and 18, 1779.

Printed order by governor Jonathan Trumbull to raise 4,000 militia (October 9). The reverse contains a handwritten copy of an amendment to the order.

 May and June, 1780.

Printed act of the Assembly to raise recruits for the Continental Army (May). The reverse contains a letter from Zabdiel Rogers, colonel 20th Regiment, to Captain Elijah Backus directing him to raise "Two Able Bodied Effective Men."

 August 15, 1803.

Appointment as first sergeant in the 1st Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division of Massachusetts militia. Signed by Robert Gardner.

 May 7 and September 28, 1805.

Appointment as ensign of an infantry company in the Legionary Brigade, 1st Division, Massachusetts militia. Countersigned by Governor Caleb Strong. Includes receipt of appearance.

 March 17 and April 16, 1806.

Appointment as lieutenant of an infantry company in the Legionary Brigade, 1st Division, Massachusetts militia. Countersigned by Governor Caleb Strong. Includes receipt of appearance.

 June 20, 1808.

Acceptance of his resignation as infantry lieutenant in the Legionary Brigade, 1st Division, Massachusetts militia.

 February 6, 1809. Vellum.

Appointment as first lieutenant, 4th U.S. Infantry. Signed by President Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of War Henry Dearborn.

 June 1, 1810. Vellum.

Appointment as captain, 4th U.S. Infantry. Signed by President Madison and Secretary of War William Eustis.

 May 8, 1813.

Commission as brevet major, U.S. Army. Signed by President Madison and Secretary of War John Armstrong.

 December 26, 1814. Vellum.

Appointment as inspector general with brevet rank of colonel. Signed by President Madison and Secretary of War James Monroe.

 January 1, 1815. Vellum.

Appointment as lieutenant colonel, 4th U.S. Rifleman. Signed by President Madison and Secretary of War Monroe.

 August 24, 1820. Vellum.

Appointment as colonel, 5th U.S. Infantry. Signed by President Monroe and Secretary of War John C. Calhoun.