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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03436.07 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1837 |
| Title | Orris Crosby outlines his life |
| Date | ca. 1837 |
| Author | Crosby, Orris (1791-1863) |
| Document Type | Miscellany |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | War of 1812 Revolutionary War Genealogy Military History Global History and Civics Injury or Wound Canada Navy Battle Prisoner of War Death Soldier's Letter |
| People | Crosby, Orris (1791-1863) Perry, Oliver Hazard (1785-1819) |
| Theme | War of 1812 |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |