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Letter Regarding the Burning of St. Davids (3 ½ handwritten pages) A letter to the editor of the Globe regarding the lack of historical knowledge displayed by the Globe’s correspondent regarding the descendants of those who fought at Queenston Heights and the burning of St. Davids in 1813 or 1814 [July 18, 1814]. The letter also mentions the “friendly Indians” who encamped in St. Davids. The letter is not signed nor dated. A transcript of the letter is enclosed, [The burning of St. Davids by the American troops on July 19, 1814 was an unjustifiable act. The officer who led the attack was court-martialed and dismissed from the service.] n.d.
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Chase Clough, a semi-literate American soldier, writes home to his wife relating the events of the campaign along the Niagara Frontier in 1814, including the battles and engagements at Fort Erie, Queenston, Chippewa and Lundy's Lane.
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O’Connor describes the American attack on Fort George on May 25 and 27, writing "My dear Harriet,We arrived at Niagara on the 25th May and on the 27th we attacked and carried Fort George and the village of Newark, having killed, wounded and taken prisoners better than 400 British Regulars, exclusive of Militia. The killed were 140; the wounded 160; and the prisoners upwards of 100. Our loss was trifling, say say 50-60 killed and wounded. The Enemy have abandoned all the Niagara frontier which is now in our possession blown up their Magazines and retreated with nearly 1400 Regulars towards York. They blew up the Magazine of Fort George upon us, but it did not harm any of our men. From excellent management on our part the British effected their escape. The made a wretched defense. I am in good health and to-morrow morning I embark with Colonel Macomb and a party of Troops on board the fleet destined for - God knows where for I cannot divine. Adieu my dear Sister, and tell Eliza that her dutiful and affectionate conduct to you and herself gives me great happiness. Yours with affection J.M. O'Connor P.S. I have just learned that our destination is Sachett Harbor which is threatened by the Enemy. Miss Harriet E. O'Connor, 64 Pearl Street City of New York.", May 30, 1813
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An image of the first page of the London Gazette Extraordinary, November 27, 1812. This issue contains accounts of the Battle of Queenston Heights.
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An image of the first page of "The Weekly Aurora", February 21, 1815. This issue contains a Treaty of Peace Amity between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America.
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An image of a page from the newspaper "The Portsmouth Oracle, February 12, 1814. This page contains a commentary on the American denial of the burning and
plundering of British settlements during the War, including those around Queenston and
Newark. Several quotes reporting such events are included from both British and American sources. The headline is “Retaliation”.
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An image of the newspaper "The News", December 19, 1813.
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An image of the newspaper "The War", January 11, 1814. Contains an account by George McClure to the public on the events on the
Niagara Frontier, including the American's abandonment of Fort George and the burning of
Newark. This is followed by a brief article on the British burning of the villages of Black Rock
and Buffalo.
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An image of the newspaper "The War", August 24, 1813. Contains an account of a naval engagement on Lake Ontario, during which
two American ships (Scourge and Hamilton) were sunk during a storm off the Niagara coast.
Two other American ships (Julia and Growler) were captured by the British. The account is
dated at Sacket’s Harbor, August 13, 1813.
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An image of the first page of the newspaper "The War", July 4, 1812. This issue Contains an Act by President James Madison declaring war between the United
Kingdom and the United States of America (dated June 18, 1812), and a proclamation issued
the following day by Madison declaring war.
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An image of the first page of the London Gazette Extraordinary, October 6, 1812. This issue contains correspondence by Isaac Brock concerning the American surrender of Detroit to the British.
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An issue of "The Bee", October 24, 1812, with an article on the Battle of Queenston Heights and the death of Isaac Brock.
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An image of the cover of "The Weekly Register", June 5, 1813. This issue contains a brief entry on the American attack on Fort George.
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An image of the first page of "The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle", November 1812. This issue contains an article on the Battle of Queenston Heights and the death of Sir Isaac Brock.
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One page of sketches illustrating the battle fields of Ontario from the War of 1812. The page has been removed from the July 15, 1876 issue of the Canadian Illustrated News and mounted on a cardboard mat. Included are sketches of the Battle Field of Lundy’s Lane and Village of Drummondville, the Battle Field of Stony Creek, Old Fort George Niagara and the Battle Field of Beaver Dams. The original black and white sketches have been coloured with watercolours.