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Battle of North Point and Death of Gen. Ross

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0084 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 print : b&w Height: 15.6 cm, Width: 9.7 cm Order a Copy

One engraving entitled "Battle at North Point and Death of Gen. Ross" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Battle at North Point, fought on September 12, 1814. General John Stricker led his troops against a British force led by Major General Robert Ross. Engraver unknown.

Stricker, John, 1758-1825
Ross, Robert, 1766-1814

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