Excerpt from A Collection of Sundry Publications, and Other Documents: In Relation to the Attack Made During the Late War Upon the Private Armed Brig. General Armstrong, of New-York, Commanded by S. C. Reid, on the Night of the 26th of September, 1814, at the Island of Fayal, by the Britannic Majesty's Ships Planatagenet Sev
You have performed a most brilliant action in beat ing off Fourteen Boats of the British ships, in this Road. They say they will carry the Brig, cost what it will, and that the Brig will haul in to attack you at the same time the boats do. My dear fellow do not uselessly expose yourself if attacked by an overwhelm-s ing force, but scuttle the Brig near the beach and come on shore with your brave crew.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating account of a remarkable battle that took place in 1814 during the War of 1812. American privateer Captain Samuel C. Reid and his brave crew aboard the General Armstrong valiantly defended their vessel against overwhelming odds when attacked by a British squadron under the command of Captain Lloyd. Despite the disparity in forces, the Americans fought fiercely, inflicting significant casualties on the enemy. The author provides a detailed and thrilling narrative, drawing on firsthand accounts and historical documents to recreate the events of that fateful day. Beyond the gripping story of the battle, the book also delves into broader historical themes, exploring the impact of the fight on the course of the war and the role of citizen soldiers in shaping the nation's destiny. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331379706_0
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