Red over Red

Red over Red

Sunday, April 15, 2012

More Dead White Men

Seems in my recent travels I keep coming across interesting dead guys I did not know where there. In Newport it was Benedict Arnold's family. Recently my wife and I were in New York City (was asked to give a talk at the American Yacht Club in Rye - a terrific place and they put on a heck of an event) and we ended up in the cemetery at Trinity Church in Manhattan. Unbeknownst to me, Captain James Lawrence of "Don't give up the ship!" fame is buried here. Since I am mired in the War of 1812 these days (more on the new book later) I got a particular kick out of this.


Not a great picture. And, of course, the camera adds 100 pounds. Also, note what the stantions holding the chain fence are made from!

4 comments:

  1. I can't wait to read your book about the War of 1812. I've spent a lot of time recently on the American Revolution, so it's probably time for something more modern. How about a hint: will the Battle of Plattsburgh be featured?

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    1. Battle of Plattsburg and all the action on Lake Champlain will be a big part of it. Any excuse to get back to that part of the world!

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  2. Was in Edinburgh last week and went to St. Giles Cathedral(G-Pa went to seminary there) and found out John Know is buried under spot 23 in the back parking lot. That's how I want to be buried.

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  3. Very excited to hear about your 1812 project. Any news?

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