To James Madison from Thomas M. Bayly, 11 June 1814 (Abstract)
From Thomas M. Bayly, 11 June 1814 (Abstract)
§ From Thomas M. Bayly. 11 June 1814, Accomack. “Lieutenant George D. Wise on his way to the Executive of Virginia, is directed to stop at Washington, and to inform your Excellency of the situation & force of the enemy on Tangier Island.”
RC (DLC). 1 p. Docketed by JM, with his penciled notes below Bayly’s signature: “on Tangiers Island 19 June / Fort—145 Yds square / 2 Chur[c]hes / Hospital—with great many sick. / Abt. 1300. marines chiefly 600 negroes uniformed & armed included—deduct 200 negroes vs. B army / almost all others gone vs B army.”