New York City Defenses During the War of 1812

To commemorate

New York City Defenses

During the War of 1812

Barrier gate McGowan’s Pass,

Barrier Gate Manhattanville,

Forts Clinton, Fish, and Haight,

and three stone towers.

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Also in honor of

Maj. Gen. Garrit Hopper Striker

(the captain)

5th Regiment, 2nd Brigade.

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Erected by U.S.D. 1812

Empire State Society

February 22, 1900

Marker is ...

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Marker 1 - (Main Marker):

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"we determin to delay at this Place"

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Captain William Clark

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23d Pennsylvania Volunteers

Birney's Zouaves

(Front):23d Pa. Vols.

The regiment

was placed in reserve in rear

of this position at 9.30 a.m.

of the 3d, and subsequently

five companies advanced

into the breast-works.

During the heavy cannonade

it moved with the Brigade to

support the 'left centre'.

loss in the action:

two officers and twenty-nine

enlisted ...

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