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Thread #84092   Message #1550614
Posted By: Dave Ruch
26-Aug-05 - 07:16 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: The Battle of Queenston (War of 1812)
Subject: The Battle of Queenstown (War of 1812)
Has anybody come across this, written by a William Banker Jr after the October 13, 1812 event? It starts as follows:

When brave Van Rensselaer cross'd the stream
Just at the break of day
Distressing thoughts, a restless dream
Disturb'd me where I lay

I came across a full version of the text while doing some research today, and have been unable to find any other reference to the song here, or elsewhere online.