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October 19, 1815
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
An anecdote from the Battle of New Orleans recounts an unarmed American militiaman joining his comrades at the lines, intending to arm himself from the fallen and fight bravely against British invaders, exemplifying patriotism and heroism.
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Albany, October 11.
In ancient history every anecdote is recorded which displays the patriotism of individuals. The following fact gives, perhaps, as strong an instance of heroism in defence of country, as the past centuries have ever produced, and ought to be transmitted to posterity.
An officer seeing one of the American Militia proceeding to the lines at New Orleans wanting a musket, asked him, why he uselessly went without arms? He replied, "I accompany my Brethren, though I could not procure a musket; some of them no doubt will soon fall as Wellington's men will give us warm work, and I'll soon supply myself with one, and either drive away the invaders of our liberties, or not survive to witness a defeat. I promise you not to crowd those who are armed, and rely upon it I will not be useless on this occasion to try the sons of liberty." The officer smiled and told him to proceed. Words of encouragement were not necessary, and the soldier would have despised praise, as he felt that all his comrades were actuated by the same spirit.
In ancient history every anecdote is recorded which displays the patriotism of individuals. The following fact gives, perhaps, as strong an instance of heroism in defence of country, as the past centuries have ever produced, and ought to be transmitted to posterity.
An officer seeing one of the American Militia proceeding to the lines at New Orleans wanting a musket, asked him, why he uselessly went without arms? He replied, "I accompany my Brethren, though I could not procure a musket; some of them no doubt will soon fall as Wellington's men will give us warm work, and I'll soon supply myself with one, and either drive away the invaders of our liberties, or not survive to witness a defeat. I promise you not to crowd those who are armed, and rely upon it I will not be useless on this occasion to try the sons of liberty." The officer smiled and told him to proceed. Words of encouragement were not necessary, and the soldier would have despised praise, as he felt that all his comrades were actuated by the same spirit.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
American Militia
New Orleans
Heroism
Unarmed Soldier
Battle Lines
Patriotism
What entities or persons were involved?
American Militia Officer
Unarmed American Militia Soldier
Where did it happen?
The Lines At New Orleans
Story Details
Key Persons
American Militia Officer
Unarmed American Militia Soldier
Location
The Lines At New Orleans
Story Details
An officer questions an unarmed militiaman heading to the lines at New Orleans; the soldier explains he will arm himself from a fallen comrade amid the battle against Wellington's men, vowing to defend liberties or die, and promises not to hinder the armed.