Affidavit from Grant Powell, a surgeon in York, certifying that Daniel McDougal was Severely Wounded During the Battle of Lundy's Lane- 1820

Description

Commanditaires

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Créateur

Grant Powell

Médias

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Type d'élément

Documents

Description

This document is a note from Grant Powell, a surgeon in York, certifying that Daniel McDougal was severely wounded in action during the Battle of Lundy's Lane. McDougal was in the Upper Canada Incorporated Militia during the war of 1812. It is said that he was at Fort George on March 27, 1813 when it was taken by American troops. He was also severely wounded at Lundy's Lane on July 25, 1814 when he was struck 7 times but was able to recover from his wounds. Unfortunately, McDougal had health problems and a lead ball stuck in his body for the rest of his life.

Date de l'original

1820 July 13

Date d'événement

1812-1814

Sujet(s)

War of 1812
Battle of Lundy's Lane
War- Medical claims
War of 1812- Medical
McDougal, Daniel
Upper Canada Incorporated Militia
Powell, Grant

Identifiant local

992.5.281

Langage de l'élément

English

Couverture géographique

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Ontario, Canada

Latitude: 43.25012 Longitude: -79.06627

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