Posey, Thomas, 1750-1818

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Posey's correspondence and papers, including letters written during the American Revolution, from his military service in the 1790s, and as governor of the Indiana Territory. Also included is his Revolutionary War journal in the original and in typewritten transcript; a biography in the original and in photocopy; commissions and appointments; Posey's funeral oration; letters of Mary Alexander Thornton Posey to her children; and letters of Posey's sons regarding his Revolutionary War pension.

From the description of Collection, 1776-1839. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 37664036

American Revolutionary Colonel, Brigadier General in the War of 1812, governor of Indiana territory and U.S. Senator from Louisiana.

From the description of Pay request and receipt, Sept. 1, 1793. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 53882407

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Birth 1750-07-09

Death 1818-03-19

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