Gibson, John
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1740 - 1822
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Patrick Henry letters
Collection — Folder: S638
Identifier: S0638
Scope and Contents
This collection includes 3 facsimiles of secret orders given to George Rogers Clark from Patrick Henry, dated January 2, 1778, authorizing the attack on British posts at Kaskaskia and Vincennes during the American Revolutionary War. Also included is a letter dated December 8, 1778, written by Patrick Henry to Col. John Gibson regarding Gibson's request for clothing for his regiment given to Henry by a Captain Bell.
Dates:
1778
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Patrick Henry letters
Political figures autographs collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S1486
Scope and Contents
This collection contains signatures of United States Presidents, Indiana governors and other important political figures, including Calvin Coolidge, Jonathan Jennings, John Gibson, and Benjamin Butler. There are also letters from political figures and their staff regarding the acquisition of autographs from the 1930s.
Dates:
1887-1934
War of 1812 collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2119
Scope and Contents
This collection contains copies of correspondence from the U.S. War Department concerning Indiana's role in the War of 1812 during 1812-1816. There are also pay rolls and muster rolls from the War of 1812, ranging from 1812 to 1813 (OBC065).
Dates:
1812-1816
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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War of 1812 collection
