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 | | On the opposite side of that river the enemy was strongly posted on very commanding heights formed in two lines, his advance occupying a fortified house, which, with artillery, covered the bridge over the eastern branch, across which the British troops had pass. |
 | | A broad and straight road, leading from the bridge to Washington ran through the position, which was carefully defended by artillery and riflemen. |
 | | Ontario Land Surveyor, Hamilton, Ont. and appears in 'History of the War of 1812' |
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