Colonel William Atherton's firsthand account of the disastrous battle of the River Raisin provides a gripping and harrowing portrait of the realities of American military life in the early 19th century. With vivid descriptions of the battle, the aftermath, and his own experiences as a prisoner of war, Atherton's narrative is an invaluable historical document of the War of 1812. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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