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[War of 1812 - Capture of the Fort at Point Peter] An 1841 certified fair copy of the report and return filed by Captain Abr...
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[War of 1812 - Capture of the Fort at Point Peter] An 1841 certified fair copy of the report and return filed by Captain Abraham A. Massias, 1st Rifle Major on the British capture of Fort Peter Point at the end of the War of 1812. 4 pages, 8" x 12.5", copied from the military papers of General Thomas Pinckney, Charleston Dist., South Carolina, Feb. 5, 1841. Including a fair copy of Gen. John Floyd's transmittal letter "communicating the unpleasant intelligence of the capture" and the "particulars" therein.Massias' report eloquently details his plans for retreat of his small "but brave little force" of 160 from the onslaught of 1500 British troops. "...I console myself with a consciousness of having done my best for its preservation & of being particularly fortunate in making good a Retreat... The Enemy's loss must have been considerable, the defile was covered with blood, on officer was distinction wearing Epaulets was among the slain..." The Return filed by Massias lists 1 killed, 4 wounded, and 9 missing. In near fine condition and a complete certification seal.
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2009 October Grand Format Historical Manuscripts Auction #6031 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2009
16th-17th
Friday-Saturday
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