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A post, Heart And Soul, at the Whig.com, mentioned activities of Dr. James Sampson during the War of 1812:
"During a violent battle at Michilimackinac in which the British vessel Nancy was attacked, exploded and burned, “Assistant Surgeon [James] Sampson had to amputate a man’s arm using a razor and common hand saw since all his medical instruments were lost aboard the Nancy...".
Dr. Sampson's memorial at FindAGrave
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