Vintage West Virginia; On This Day in West Virginia History, October 20th
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- Oct 20, 2022
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October 20, 2022
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Vintage West Virginia
Verses on the American Flag, from Record Book of Captain John Wilson's company
On October 20, 1812, the Northwestern Brigade of Virginia militia departed from Point Pleasant and began their march through Ohio to reinforce the army of General William Henry Harrison.
Learn more: Diary of Peter Davis Letters, Brigadier General Joel Leftwich to Virginia Governor James Barbour Weekly Return of Equipment, Captain John Wilson's company of Virginia Militia (Ms79-20:2:3) Document-Based Questions
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