1st United States Rifle Regiment, 1812 - Artist Proof

1st United States Rifle Regiment, 1812 - Artist ProofArtist Proof 50 Signed Numbered Overall: 15. 375" x 20" Image: 11. 375" x 14. 5 $100. 00 Although they had repeatedly demonstrated their exceptional utility in irregular and woods warfare during both the Revolutionary War and in Wayne 's campaigns against the Ohio Indians during 1793 95, there were no regular rifle troops in the United States Army between 1796 1807. However, imminent threat of war with Great Britain in the wake of the Chesapeake

from the bare and lacerated feet of the men of our regiment

The general's demeanor impressed the same observer: "Gordon was the most glorious and inspiring thing I ever looked upon

Overall: 25" x 36"

The Whigs then turned their attention on the New York Volunteers who were camped in Williamson’s Lane

and along the road back to Boston

were often fighting for their homes

That night

French Army: A Fusilier Of The Dillon Regiment (A unit composed of Irishmen in French service)

the Continental standard was hoisted over the Grand American Battery on the far right of the trenches closest to the York River

Posey's Battalion

six men were taken away to recover from their wounds and a day of infamy was recorded in the annals of American history

At noon the proclamation of Congress for a cessation of hostilities was proclaimed at the door of the New Building