Regimental Orders for 34th Connecticut Militia
William Belden III (associated with)
1814 (Date manufactured/created)
Paper, Ink
7 3/4" W
12 5/8" L
Orders written to Capt. Elijah Reed, commander of the 6th Infantry Company, 34th Connecticut Regiment Militia. Orders read: "Pursuance of Brigade Orders, you are ordered to & to detach from the Company under your Command.....completely armed and equipped as the law directs and order them to be in readiness to march at the shortest possible..."
Written August 11th, 1814
Written August 11th, 1814
Courtesy of John Reznikoff
2013.15.1A