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Wood, Eleazor D., 1783-1814 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01043.04 Author/Creator: Wood, Eleazor D., 1783-1814 Place Written: Ontario, Canada Type: Letter Date: August 16, 1814 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Draft of a detailed report of the attack on Fort Erie that had been repelled on August 14, 1814. Wood commanded forces in the battle. Letter written at Fort Erie to a superior officer.

Wood, Eleazor D., 1783-1814

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