Richardson, Samuel, 1748-1836 [Poem honoring Colonel Moses Parker of Chelmsford]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.050 Author/Creator: Richardson, Samuel, 1748-1836 Place Written: Chelmsford, [Massachusetts] Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: circa 1775-1776 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 32 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Poem in 22 stanzas honoring Colonel Moses Parker, killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. First stanza says: "Come all who have skill and Lament / and let your hearts and eyes have vent / While you to memory do call / The Valient Colonel Parkers fall." Goes on to speak of Parker as a hero because of his courage and valiant actions. Says he fought in the French and Indian War before dying in the American Revolution after being wounded in the thigh. Hopes Parker will be a role model for other soldiers.
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