"A Day With a Veteran of 1812-15" By His Grandson R.I. Warner

Description

Sponsors

This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.

Creator

R.I. Warner, Author

Media Type

Text

Item Type

Correspondence

Description

This story was submitted by R.I. Warner from St. Thomas, Ontario, to the Globe Prize Story. It is from the grandson's point of view and includes a description of his grandfather's experiences during the War of 1812. It mentions how he was warned about an attack on St. Davids while stationed at the Short Hills. It also discusses other topics which include Laura Secord, the Mackenzie Rebellion, regiments present at Brock's memorial inauguration, and a war song often sang by soldiers. In addition, the beginning mentions his grandmother and her experience of losing her household belongings through looting during the war, being close to cannon fire as well as altercations with native groups.

Pagination

p. 11

Subject(s)

War destruction & pillage
Military - 1812
War of 1812
Secord, Laura
Mackenzie Rebellion
Brock, Isaac, 1769-1812
War of 1812 Recollections
War of 1812 Veterans
War of 1812- Domestic Life

Local identifier

990.048

Language of Item

English

Geographic Coverage

St. Thomas

Ontario, Canada

Latitude: 42.78339 Longitude: -81.19974

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