tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post8690619853529349182..comments2023-10-25T12:05:13.761-04:00Comments on Barbara Martin: My Town Monday - Major-General Isaac Brock (War of 1812-Canada) - The Battle of Queenston Heights Part 6Barbara Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-28776673371173860322010-09-05T14:41:18.263-04:002010-09-05T14:41:18.263-04:00Hello just stumbled upon your blog and would like ...Hello just stumbled upon your blog and would like to point out a small mistake. Sir George Arthur was not the Governor General that replaced Prevost. It was Lieut General Gordon Drummond that replaced Prevost from 1815-1816.<br />Sir George was the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada and he replaced Sir Francis Bond Head.Kevin Windsornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-90960217404405731722008-08-27T07:58:00.000-04:002008-08-27T07:58:00.000-04:00Reb, history always has hidden gems.Bernita, the p...Reb, history always has hidden gems.<BR/><BR/>Bernita, the publication of Isaac Brock's nephew's book was 35 years from 1812 and would have more accurate information than later books on the topic. The only other way to check on accuracy is by using remote viewing, and one would have to trust the information gathered in that manner.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-1123730251433459542008-08-26T10:32:00.000-04:002008-08-26T10:32:00.000-04:00neat places, i even tended bar at niagara-on-the-l...neat places, i even tended bar at niagara-on-the-lake, 'the old anchorage'... is it still there?laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-29622607759839398432008-08-26T07:37:00.000-04:002008-08-26T07:37:00.000-04:00I've been to Fort George and Queenston Heights. Th...I've been to Fort George and Queenston Heights. The Heights was a hellofa place to fight.A bitter place even in the summer sun.<BR/>One story goes that MacDonald mounted Alfred after Brock died and man and horse both were killed pressing the attack.<BR/>I always mourned that. Hope your evidence that Alfred survived is true.Bernitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264585685253812090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-77300303002609528762008-08-25T23:46:00.000-04:002008-08-25T23:46:00.000-04:00Great account Barbara.Great account Barbara.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-52533203826105129892008-08-25T20:44:00.000-04:002008-08-25T20:44:00.000-04:00Charles, the American army numers do not tell the ...Charles, the American army numers do not tell the whole story. Morale, sickness, discipline and determination (the lack thereof) have taken a toll. Stephen Van Rensselaer knew he had only 1,700 effective militia men at Lewiston. He wrote in his journal, "Our best troops are raw, many of them dejected by the distrees their families suffer by their absence, and many have not necessary clothing. We Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-16319860505253623192008-08-25T20:37:00.000-04:002008-08-25T20:37:00.000-04:00Tony, I have been to Queenston and Niagara-on-the-...Tony, I have been to Queenston and Niagara-on-the-Lake several times, yet never took a tour through Fort George. I am planning one now before winter sets in.<BR/><BR/>Gary, I can imagine anyone with a fear of heights would be hesitant to go near the edge.<BR/><BR/>Bernard, thanks. Brock might have gone further in his military career had he not been quite so hasty in his decisions.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-10070068936140351672008-08-25T20:04:00.000-04:002008-08-25T20:04:00.000-04:00I keep imagining that guy with the bullet wound in...I keep imagining that guy with the bullet wound in his swordin' wrist saying, "Tis but a scratch..."Steve Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561234111786788616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-75688855120369984392008-08-25T18:44:00.000-04:002008-08-25T18:44:00.000-04:00General Brock was a brave and valiant soldier. I l...General Brock was a brave and valiant soldier. I love his stamp, very nicely designed.<BR/><BR/>LindaLinda McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291670592316021851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-30716169565053302382008-08-25T12:05:00.000-04:002008-08-25T12:05:00.000-04:00Wow, I am in awe, a fantastic in depth account!!Wow, I am in awe, a fantastic in depth account!!Lyzzydeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16696932806108871836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-76052104278866288362008-08-25T10:31:00.000-04:002008-08-25T10:31:00.000-04:00I didn't realize the Canadian numbers were so low....I didn't realize the Canadian numbers were so low.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-27205992373009378032008-08-25T09:37:00.000-04:002008-08-25T09:37:00.000-04:00It is far too common in history for heroes to be s...It is far too common in history for heroes to be supported and recognized when they no longer need either. Very well done recounting.BernardLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722619048888613647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-12321638378099353792008-08-25T09:31:00.000-04:002008-08-25T09:31:00.000-04:00I've seen that gorge, and what a horrible place fo...I've seen that gorge, and what a horrible place for a battle. Thanks for the story!gary rithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228113061045717115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-68986891323648601162008-08-25T08:45:00.000-04:002008-08-25T08:45:00.000-04:00niagara... an area where i spent the first 22 year...niagara... an area where i spent the first 22 years of my life, and knew so little history of... <BR/><BR/>excellent post, thx barbaralaughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.com