Capture of York, Upper Canada, & the death of General Z. Pike...
Item # 713803
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BOSTON GAZETTE, May 13, 1813 Page 2 has: "Capture of Little York, U.C. and Death of Gen. Pike", a notable event in the War of 1812.
Pike was assigned to lead a campaign north from Sackets Harbor into Canada. The goal was to capture the British capital city of York on Lake Ontario. Pike led the easy capture of the city after landing his 1,600 regulars across the lake against a much smaller combined British force.
Though the garrison was easily captured, retreating British soldiers set fire to its buildings, resulting in a terrific explosion as the flames reached the powder magazine. The explosion wounded 222 soldiers, with Pike among one of the dead.
Four pages, good condition.
Pike was assigned to lead a campaign north from Sackets Harbor into Canada. The goal was to capture the British capital city of York on Lake Ontario. Pike led the easy capture of the city after landing his 1,600 regulars across the lake against a much smaller combined British force.
Though the garrison was easily captured, retreating British soldiers set fire to its buildings, resulting in a terrific explosion as the flames reached the powder magazine. The explosion wounded 222 soldiers, with Pike among one of the dead.
Four pages, good condition.
Item from our most recent catalog - #368 - released for July, 2026
Category: War of 1812
Price
$31
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