Amasa Trowbridge papers,

Trowbridge, Amasa, 1779-1859.

Amasa Trowbridge papers, circa 1813-1856. - 10 items.

Open to research.

Three ALsS (1855 November 1 and 1856 April 10 and June 27) written by Trowbridge to Benson J. Lossing relating to Trowbridge's experiences during the War of 1812; accounts of the Battle of York, Toronto, Ont. (1813), the capture of Fort George, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., (1813), and the siege of Fort Erie, Ont. (1814); drawings of Toronto, Fort George, and Fort Erie during the War of 1812; clipping and photocopy of a drawing of fortifications at Pensacola, Fla.; autobiographical sketch (undated); article pertaining to Miles Vernon; and obituary of Edmund Pendleton Gaines.


Surgeon and army officer.


Collection material in English.

Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection.

mm 79001987


Gaines, Edmund Pendleton, 1777-1849.
Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891 --Correspondence.
Vernon, Miles.


York, Battle of, Toronto, Ont., 1813.
Fortification--Florida--Pensacola.


Florida--History--War of 1812.
Fort George (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.)
Fort Erie (Ont.)--History--Siege, 1814.
Ontario--History--War of 1812.
United States--History--Campaigns.--War of 1812
United States--History--Medical care.--War of 1812


Army officers.
Surgeons.

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