Light Horse Passed Here

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"...the army encamped at the Widow Dolsen's."

There were Dolsons/Dolsens mentioned at this blog post: Settlements On Lake Erie And The River Thames

Peaceful Coercison By Embargo

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December 1807 - Thomas Jefferson attempts "peaceful coercion" of the British with his embargo but it results in economic disaster for merchants.

Governor Hull, A New England Man

General Hull in an article regarding New England Men In Michigan History as noted in Michigan History, Volume 5:

General Orders, Kingston, 25th November, 1813

Upper Canada Sundries : C-4508 (Image 488):

"Complimenting Lt. Col. Bostwick & his associates for their gallantry in capturing destroying a band of traitors."

Vice President Elbridge Gerry

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General Taylor's Etat De Service

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Providence Blessed Our Efforts

Thus the United States were forced into a war which they had not provoked;---America took up arms in support of her rights, and for the preservation of her national honour, with a firm determination not lay them down until the object should be attained. Providence blessed our efforts, and our arms were crowned with the most brilliant triumphs over those of our enemy. The army and navy exhibited a noble rivalship of zeal, devotion, and glory. In the one Lawrence, Bainbridge, Decatur, Perry, McDonough, Porter; — in the other *Pike, Scott, Brown, Jackson, and many more, proved to the enemy, and to the world that we possessed resolution to defend our rights, and power to avenge our injuries. [Source]

*Portrait Of Zebulon Pike (Seen At Fort Pike, Louisiana)

Jackson And Horseshoe Bend (Alabama)