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- GLC#
- GLC03436.07-View header record
- Type
- Documents
- Date
- circa 1837
- Author/Creator
- Crosby, Orris, 1791-1863
- Title
- [Orris Crosby outlines his life]
- Place Written
- s.l.
- Pagination
- 1 p. : Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19 cm
- Primary time period
- National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
- Sub-Era
- Age of Jackson
In a description of the events of his life, discusses his imprisonment in Canada. After his imprisonment, he was shot by John Garland, an officer in the Royal Navy, for refusing to fight against the United States in the 10 September 1813 Battle of Lake Erie. Refers to the battle as "Perry's Battle," after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. Claims that he was the son of Revolutionary War soldier Simon Crosby. States that he resides in Adams County, Wisconsin. This document is accompanied by a newspaper clipping containing Crosby's obituary. Date estimated based on references within the note.
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