Affidavit from Grant Powell, a surgeon in York, certifying that Daniel McDougal was Severely Wounded During the Battle of Lundy's Lane- 1820
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- Sponsors
This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.- Creator
- Grant Powell
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- Text
- Item Type
- Documents
- Description
- This document is a note from Grant Powell, a surgeon in York, certifying that Daniel McDougal was severely wounded in action during the Battle of Lundy's Lane. McDougal was in the Upper Canada Incorporated Militia during the war of 1812. It is said that he was at Fort George on March 27, 1813 when it was taken by American troops. He was also severely wounded at Lundy's Lane on July 25, 1814 when he was struck 7 times but was able to recover from his wounds. Unfortunately, McDougal had health problems and a lead ball stuck in his body for the rest of his life.
- Date of Original
- 1820 July 13
- Date Of Event
- 1812-1814
- Subject(s)
- Local identifier
- 992.5.281
- Language of Item
- English
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Ontario, Canada
Latitude: 43.25012 Longitude: -79.06627
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