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December 26, 1811
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Biographical sketch of Colonel Boyd, a 40-year-old officer born near Boston, who rose to general in the East Indies through bravery, returned to America wealthy ten years ago, and was wounded in the recent Wabash action while serving the U.S.
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For The ARGUS.
A TRIBUTE TO MERIT.
COLONEL BOYD.
Of this valuable officer very little is known in Virginia-and the following sketch may therefore be interesting:
Col. Boyd, is now about 40 years of age, was born at or near Boston : having imbibed an early attachment to arms, he qualified himself for a military life at the place of his nativity, and then emigrated to the East Indies, with but little more than his sword, and his bravery --He was soon employed in the East India and rapidly rose to the rank of general. About ten years ago he returned to America, with fame, honor and fortune-and tho' rich, sought and obtained military employment in the service of the United States. How well he has deserved the confidence of his country, is amply attested by the hurt which he sustained in the late memorable action on the Wabash.
From the pen of a FRIEND.
A TRIBUTE TO MERIT.
COLONEL BOYD.
Of this valuable officer very little is known in Virginia-and the following sketch may therefore be interesting:
Col. Boyd, is now about 40 years of age, was born at or near Boston : having imbibed an early attachment to arms, he qualified himself for a military life at the place of his nativity, and then emigrated to the East Indies, with but little more than his sword, and his bravery --He was soon employed in the East India and rapidly rose to the rank of general. About ten years ago he returned to America, with fame, honor and fortune-and tho' rich, sought and obtained military employment in the service of the United States. How well he has deserved the confidence of his country, is amply attested by the hurt which he sustained in the late memorable action on the Wabash.
From the pen of a FRIEND.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Colonel Boyd
Military Career
East Indies
Wabash Action
Bravery
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Boyd
Where did it happen?
Boston, East Indies, Wabash
Story Details
Key Persons
Col. Boyd
Location
Boston, East Indies, Wabash
Event Date
About Ten Years Ago
Story Details
Colonel Boyd, born near Boston around 40 years ago, pursued a military career, emigrated to East Indies with little but his sword and bravery, rose to general, returned to America wealthy ten years ago, joined U.S. service, and was wounded in the Wabash action.