On Aug 23, 1812, William Harper, enlisted as a private in the Ohio Militia from Jefferson County. His payroll slip says commencement of service to be Aug.26 for 3 months, 6 days. HOWEVER, the Company Muster Roll for August 26 says he was a "Substitute for Joseph Caldwell." One historian said no substitutes were used in the War of 1812, but I have the muster roll slip that says so in this case. Will someone please comment on this. Karen Harper Ermutlu