"This is a comprehensive research guide to the careers and manuscript sources for President and Commander-in-Chief James Madison, his secretaries of war, major generals, brigadier generals, departments and regiments during the War of 1812. Each unit has a history and a listing of resources. A directory of manuscript repositories and their addresses is included"--Provided by publisher.

Commander-in-chief -- Secretaries of War -- Major generals -- Brigadier generals -- Various departments -- Artillery -- Cavalry -- Engineers -- Infantry -- Rifles -- Archival and manuscript depositories.