<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>1812 History: </title><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/search</link><description>Explore the War of 1812 through firsthand accounts, artifacts and primary source materials.  This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.

</description><category>Regional / North America / Canada / Ontario / Society and Culture</category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:04 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><language>en-ca</language><webMaster>dsharron@brocku.ca</webMaster><ttl>2880</ttl><docs>http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html</docs><atom:link href="http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/rss.xml?" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><atom:link href="http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/rss.xml?q=&amp;sort=madePublic+desc&amp;rows=40&amp;p=2" rel="next" type="application/rss+xml" /><image><url>http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/test41ep/graphics/rsstile_test41ep_s_32.gif</url><title>1812 History: </title><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/search</link><width>88</width><height>31</height></image><item><title>Sketches of the Battle Fields of Ontario from the War of 1812, July 15, 1876.</title><description>One page of sketches illustrating the battle fields of Ontario from the War of 1812. The page has been removed from the July 15, 1876 issue of the Canadian Illustrated News and mounted on a cardboard mat. Included are sketches of the Battle Field of Lundy's Lane and Drummondville, the Battle Field...</description><media:description>One page of sketches illustrating the battle fields of Ontario from the War of 1812. The page has been removed from the July 15, 1876 issue of the Canadian Illustrated News and mounted on a cardboard mat. Included are sketches of the Battle Field of Lundy's Lane and Drummondville, the Battle Field...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2437210/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2437210/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002437210f.jpg" length="833905" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002437210f.jpg" fileSize="833905" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Sketches of the Battle Fields of Ontario from the War of 1812, July 15, 1876.</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002437210t.jpg" /></item><item><title>Additional Return for Ordnance Stores for the Use of Capt. Thos. Biddle's Compy Corps of Artillery, June 24, 1814.</title><description>A return for ordnance stores for Captain Thos. Biddle's company corps of artillery during the War of 1812. The document is dated June 24, 1814 at the Artillery Encampment, Buffalo, and is signed by James Hall, Lieut. &amp; Conductor of Ord., and J. Hindman, Major Coms. Arty. Some of the supplies...</description><media:description>A return for ordnance stores for Captain Thos. Biddle's company corps of artillery during the War of 1812. The document is dated June 24, 1814 at the Artillery Encampment, Buffalo, and is signed by James Hall, Lieut. &amp; Conductor of Ord., and J. Hindman, Major Coms. Arty. Some of the supplies...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2437176/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2437176/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002437176f.jpg" length="394305" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002437176f.jpg" fileSize="394305" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Additional Return for Ordnance Stores for the Use of Capt. Thos. Biddle's Compy Corps of Artillery, June 24, 1814.</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002437176t.jpg" /></item><item><title>Daniel D. Tompkins letter to General Dearborn, June 28, 1812</title><description>A letter written by Daniel D. Tompkins in response to a letter he received from Major General Dearborn. The letter is dated June 28, 1812 and describes the great need for arms and supplies for the American militia.</description><media:description>A letter written by Daniel D. Tompkins in response to a letter he received from Major General Dearborn. The letter is dated June 28, 1812 and describes the great need for arms and supplies for the American militia.</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2437172/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2437172/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002437172f.jpg" length="495000" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002437172f.jpg" fileSize="495000" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Daniel D. Tompkins letter to General Dearborn, June 28, 1812</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002437172t.jpg" /></item><item><title>John Bentley letter, Sept. 26, 1813.</title><description>A letter written by John Bentley, an American soldier during the War of 1812, to his wife Betsey. The letter makes reference to an impending attack on Canada, with speculation the attack may occur at Kingston, Montreal or Prescott.</description><media:description>A letter written by John Bentley, an American soldier during the War of 1812, to his wife Betsey. The letter makes reference to an impending attack on Canada, with speculation the attack may occur at Kingston, Montreal or Prescott.</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2437170/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2437170/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002437170f.jpg" length="531182" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002437170f.jpg" fileSize="531182" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>John Bentley letter, Sept. 26, 1813.</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002437170t.jpg" /></item><item><title>John Adams Smith letter, January 14, 1813.</title><description>A letter written by John Adams Smith, grandson of President John Adams, with commentary on the War of 1812. The letter is addressed to his uncle, Justus B. Smith, Hamilton, Madison County, and is dated January 14, 1813.</description><media:description>A letter written by John Adams Smith, grandson of President John Adams, with commentary on the War of 1812. The letter is addressed to his uncle, Justus B. Smith, Hamilton, Madison County, and is dated January 14, 1813.</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2437127/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2437127/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002437127f.jpg" length="364505" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002437127f.jpg" fileSize="364505" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>John Adams Smith letter, January 14, 1813.</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002437127t.jpg" /></item><item><title>Letter from J.E.A. Masters to Josiah Masters, November 11, 1812</title><description>A War of 1812 letter written to Josiah Masters, Shaghticoke, New York, from his nephew J.E.A. Masters, dated November 11, 1812. The letter refers to an impending invasion of Canada at Montreal.</description><media:description>A War of 1812 letter written to Josiah Masters, Shaghticoke, New York, from his nephew J.E.A. Masters, dated November 11, 1812. The letter refers to an impending invasion of Canada at Montreal.</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2436995/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2436995/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002436995f.jpg" length="522024" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002436995f.jpg" fileSize="522024" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Letter from J.E.A. Masters to Josiah Masters, November 11, 1812</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002436995t.jpg" /></item><item><title>R. Lawson letter, September 17, 1812.</title><description>A letter from R. Lawson dated at Chatham, September 7, 1812, regarding movement of the 9th infantry. The letter is signed R. Lawson M Genl [Major General].</description><media:description>A letter from R. Lawson dated at Chatham, September 7, 1812, regarding movement of the 9th infantry. The letter is signed R. Lawson M Genl [Major General].</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2436898/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2436898/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002436898f.jpg" length="328336" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002436898f.jpg" fileSize="328336" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>R. Lawson letter, September 17, 1812.</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002436898t.jpg" /></item><item><title>Militia General Orders, December 2, 1814</title><description>Militia General Orders dated December 2, 1814, disbanding the militia at the conclusion of the War of 1812. The orders were authorized by C.Foster, Adjutant General of Militia, Upper Canada.</description><media:description>Militia General Orders dated December 2, 1814, disbanding the militia at the conclusion of the War of 1812. The orders were authorized by C.Foster, Adjutant General of Militia, Upper Canada.</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2436722/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2436722/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002436722f.jpg" length="366446" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002436722f.jpg" fileSize="366446" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Militia General Orders, December 2, 1814</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002436722t.jpg" /></item><item><title>Jacob Cochenour's War Loss Claim, 1841</title><description>A War Loss Claim signed by Jacob Cochenour of the Township of Flamborough West. The claim is dated August 16, 1841 and refers to losses sustained during the War of 1812.
Jacob Cochenour was an early settler of Bullock's Corners in the Township of West Flamborough. His father, Jacob Cochenour Sr.,...</description><media:description>A War Loss Claim signed by Jacob Cochenour of the Township of Flamborough West. The claim is dated August 16, 1841 and refers to losses sustained during the War of 1812.
Jacob Cochenour was an early settler of Bullock's Corners in the Township of West Flamborough. His father, Jacob Cochenour Sr.,...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2435684/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2435684/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002435684f.jpg" length="429126" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002435684f.jpg" fileSize="429126" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Jacob Cochenour's War Loss Claim, 1841</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA002435684t.jpg" /></item><item><title>War of 1812 Ammunition Chest</title><description>This is an ammunition chest made of wood, canvas and iron, and measures 272.5 x 56.3 x 52.5 CM. It has a curved lid covered with canvas with iron strapping, and angled iron on the four corners with iron rings attached. There are four sections inside and it has two iron hasp fastenings on the front...</description><media:description>This is an ammunition chest made of wood, canvas and iron, and measures 272.5 x 56.3 x 52.5 CM. It has a curved lid covered with canvas with iron strapping, and angled iron on the four corners with iron rings attached. There are four sections inside and it has two iron hasp fastenings on the front...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/71348/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/71348/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/nhsm/NHSM071348f.jpg" length="271292" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/nhsm/NHSM071348f.jpg" fileSize="271292" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>War of 1812 Ammunition Chest</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/nhsm/NHSM071348t.jpg" /></item><item><title>The Weekly Register, Vol. II, No. 46
July 18, 1812</title><description>The Weekly Register, also known as Niles Weekly Register, was a weekly periodical edited by Hezekiah Niles (1777-1839) and published in Baltimore Maryland. Volumes of interest were published between 1811 (Vol. 1, No. 1, September 7, 1811) to 1814 (Vol. 5, No. 26, February 26, 1814). These volumes...</description><media:description>The Weekly Register, also known as Niles Weekly Register, was a weekly periodical edited by Hezekiah Niles (1777-1839) and published in Baltimore Maryland. Volumes of interest were published between 1811 (Vol. 1, No. 1, September 7, 1811) to 1814 (Vol. 5, No. 26, February 26, 1814). These volumes...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2283991/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/2283991/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/nhsm/NHSM002283991f.jpg" length="152246" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/nhsm/NHSM002283991f.jpg" fileSize="152246" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>The Weekly Register, Vol. II, No. 46
July 18, 1812</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/nhsm/NHSM002283991t.jpg" /></item><item><title>Military commission of George Ridout in the York Militia, June 1812</title><description>This is the military commission appointing George Ridout to the rank of Lieutenant in the Flank Company of the Third Regiment of the York Militia. It was issued by Isaac Brock, President Administering the Government of Upper Canada and Major General Commanding his Majesty's forces therein on June...</description><media:description>This is the military commission appointing George Ridout to the rank of Lieutenant in the Flank Company of the Third Regiment of the York Militia. It was issued by Isaac Brock, President Administering the Government of Upper Canada and Major General Commanding his Majesty's forces therein on June...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/109038/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/109038/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA109038f.jpg" length="315432" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA109038f.jpg" fileSize="315432" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Military commission of George Ridout in the York Militia, June 1812</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA109038t.jpg" /></item><item><title>American Coin</title><description>An American one cent coin with Liberty on the face side and identified as being from 1812.According to one source, this design of the Large Cent, designed by John Reich, bears a new design of Miss Liberty facing the left and wearing a tiara with the inscription Liberty.  The date is under her bust...</description><media:description>An American one cent coin with Liberty on the face side and identified as being from 1812.According to one source, this design of the Large Cent, designed by John Reich, bears a new design of Miss Liberty facing the left and wearing a tiara with the inscription Liberty.  The date is under her bust...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/107781/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/107781/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/nhsm/NHSM107781f.jpg" length="229326" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/nhsm/NHSM107781f.jpg" fileSize="229326" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>American Coin</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/nhsm/NHSM107781t.jpg" /></item><item><title>Shawl</title><description>Fine white linen shawl, embroidered in white silk, with white silk fringe around all four sides. 
Made From Flax Grown on Family Farm of John Butler. It has been suggested that it was worn at a Butler family wedding in 1800.</description><media:description>Fine white linen shawl, embroidered in white silk, with white silk fringe around all four sides. 
Made From Flax Grown on Family Farm of John Butler. It has been suggested that it was worn at a Butler family wedding in 1800.</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/107735/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/107735/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/nhsm/NHSM107735f.jpg" length="359662" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/nhsm/NHSM107735f.jpg" fileSize="359662" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Shawl</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/nhsm/NHSM107735t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.250996 -79.08816</georss:point></item><item><title>Message from the President of the United States</title><description>No. 25 in a series of transmissions from the President regarding the War.  
Full title is "Message from the President of the United States transmitting communications from the American Ministers at Ghent, shewing the Progress and State of the Negotiations for Peace with Great Britain"
Dated...</description><media:description>No. 25 in a series of transmissions from the President regarding the War.  
Full title is "Message from the President of the United States transmitting communications from the American Ministers at Ghent, shewing the Progress and State of the Negotiations for Peace with Great Britain"
Dated...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/103604/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/103604/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/nhsm/NHSM103604f.jpg" length="243893" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/nhsm/NHSM103604f.jpg" fileSize="243893" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Message from the President of the United States</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/nhsm/NHSM103604t.jpg" /></item><item><title>The Battle of Queenston Heights, Edited by John Symons</title><description>Black, hardcovered book with 39 pages, which include illustrations and maps.

The Battle of Queenston Heights: Being a narrative of the opening of the War of 1812, with notices of the life of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, K.B., and description of the monument erected to his memory.</description><media:description>Black, hardcovered book with 39 pages, which include illustrations and maps.

The Battle of Queenston Heights: Being a narrative of the opening of the War of 1812, with notices of the life of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, K.B., and description of the monument erected to his memory.</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74889/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74889/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074889f.jpg" length="56168" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074889f.jpg" fileSize="56168" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>The Battle of Queenston Heights, Edited by John Symons</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074889t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.15542 -79.19426</georss:point></item><item><title>Bible circa 1812-1825</title><description>This Bible belonged to the Stewart Family, which included the following family members: Margaret Stewart, Agnes Jane Stewart in 1824, and Thomas A. Stewart, who was the First Mate on the schooner, the 'Antelope'.

The Bible is small and rectangular.  The cover is leather with a leather closing...</description><media:description>This Bible belonged to the Stewart Family, which included the following family members: Margaret Stewart, Agnes Jane Stewart in 1824, and Thomas A. Stewart, who was the First Mate on the schooner, the 'Antelope'.

The Bible is small and rectangular.  The cover is leather with a leather closing...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74689/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74689/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074689f.jpg" length="53576" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074689f.jpg" fileSize="53576" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Bible circa 1812-1825</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074689t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.155106 -79.19443</georss:point></item><item><title>Copper Pot</title><description>Copper kettle used during the early 19th century.  The kettle is from George Macnoe's estate and was previously owned by a relative in New York who died around the time of the War of 1812.

The copper pot has a removable lid with a handle in the center of the lid and a moveable handle that arches...</description><media:description>Copper kettle used during the early 19th century.  The kettle is from George Macnoe's estate and was previously owned by a relative in New York who died around the time of the War of 1812.

The copper pot has a removable lid with a handle in the center of the lid and a moveable handle that arches...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74667/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74667/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074667f.jpg" length="59492" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074667f.jpg" fileSize="59492" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Copper Pot</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074667t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.155357 -79.19426</georss:point></item><item><title>Chamberstick</title><description>A candleholder used during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Black, metal (tin) candleholder, approximately 4 5/8 inches tall.  The bottom is a round shallow dish approximately 5 3/4 inches x 5 3/4 inches. Inn the center of the dish is a narrow candlestick holder approximately 1 3/4 inches in...</description><media:description>A candleholder used during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Black, metal (tin) candleholder, approximately 4 5/8 inches tall.  The bottom is a round shallow dish approximately 5 3/4 inches x 5 3/4 inches. Inn the center of the dish is a narrow candlestick holder approximately 1 3/4 inches in...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74664/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74664/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074664f.jpg" length="57616" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074664f.jpg" fileSize="57616" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Chamberstick</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074664t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.155605 -79.19443</georss:point></item><item><title>Musketball Mould</title><description>This type of musketball mould was made pre-1830 or earlier and would have been used during that time.

An iron, plier-like tool with two handles.  At the end of each handle is a semi-spherical mould. When brought together the moulds create a complete sphere, except for a small circular opening...</description><media:description>This type of musketball mould was made pre-1830 or earlier and would have been used during that time.

An iron, plier-like tool with two handles.  At the end of each handle is a semi-spherical mould. When brought together the moulds create a complete sphere, except for a small circular opening...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74652/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74652/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074652f.jpg" length="111508" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074652f.jpg" fileSize="111508" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Musketball Mould</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074652t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.155357 -79.19426</georss:point></item><item><title>Musketball Mould</title><description>A musketball mould of the type made and used pre-1830. 

An iron, plier-like tool with two handles.  At the end of each handle is a mini-pan with semi-spherical moulds inside.  When the two handles are brought together the moulds create a complete sphere, except for a small circular opening to the...</description><media:description>A musketball mould of the type made and used pre-1830. 

An iron, plier-like tool with two handles.  At the end of each handle is a mini-pan with semi-spherical moulds inside.  When the two handles are brought together the moulds create a complete sphere, except for a small circular opening to the...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74650/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74650/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074650f.jpg" length="104971" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074650f.jpg" fileSize="104971" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Musketball Mould</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074650t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.15548 -79.19426</georss:point></item><item><title>Musket ball</title><description>This type ammunition was used in a musket during the War of 1812.

A small round silver ball of lead, this musket ball is 2 1/8 inches in circumference. The surface is shiny and smooth with a visible cast mark is on the surface. The bottom of the musket ball has a small circular base of 1/4 inch...</description><media:description>This type ammunition was used in a musket during the War of 1812.

A small round silver ball of lead, this musket ball is 2 1/8 inches in circumference. The surface is shiny and smooth with a visible cast mark is on the surface. The bottom of the musket ball has a small circular base of 1/4 inch...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74644/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74644/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074644f.jpg" length="51897" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074644f.jpg" fileSize="51897" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Musket ball</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074644t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.15548 -79.19426</georss:point></item><item><title>Grapeshot</title><description>This is an example of ammunition used in artillery during the War of 1812.

Commonly termed a grapeshot, this round grayish ball of lead has a circumference of 3 3/4 inches. The surface is not smooth and ranges in color from gray, brown to rust.

Grapeshot was made up of canvas bags that held a...</description><media:description>This is an example of ammunition used in artillery during the War of 1812.

Commonly termed a grapeshot, this round grayish ball of lead has a circumference of 3 3/4 inches. The surface is not smooth and ranges in color from gray, brown to rust.

Grapeshot was made up of canvas bags that held a...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74641/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74641/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074641f.jpg" length="182155" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074641f.jpg" fileSize="182155" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Grapeshot</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074641t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.15548 -79.19426</georss:point></item><item><title>Grapeshot</title><description>This type of ammunition, known as a grapeshot, was used in artillery during the War of 1812.

A round black ball of iron with a pitted surface, this grapeshot has a circumference of 4 1/8 inches.

Grapeshot was made up of canvas bags that held a large number of iron balls similar to a shot gun...</description><media:description>This type of ammunition, known as a grapeshot, was used in artillery during the War of 1812.

A round black ball of iron with a pitted surface, this grapeshot has a circumference of 4 1/8 inches.

Grapeshot was made up of canvas bags that held a large number of iron balls similar to a shot gun...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74639/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74639/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074639f.jpg" length="58728" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074639f.jpg" fileSize="58728" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Grapeshot</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074639t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.155357 -79.19443</georss:point></item><item><title>Cannonball</title><description>This type of cannon ball was used during the War of 1812.

This round, black ball of iron has a pitted surface and is 14 1/2 inches in circumference and 5 inches in diameter. There is a 4 mm wide and a 10.5 cm long gouge in the surface of the cannonball. This type of cannon ball is considered an...</description><media:description>This type of cannon ball was used during the War of 1812.

This round, black ball of iron has a pitted surface and is 14 1/2 inches in circumference and 5 inches in diameter. There is a 4 mm wide and a 10.5 cm long gouge in the surface of the cannonball. This type of cannon ball is considered an...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74634/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74634/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074634f.jpg" length="70922" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074634f.jpg" fileSize="70922" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Cannonball</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074634t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.154854 -79.1946</georss:point></item><item><title>Long Service and Good Conduct Medal</title><description>The Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was issued by the British Government.  The medal was instituted in 1830 and was awarded to soldiers for exemplary conduct for 21 years service in the infantry and 24 years in the cavalry.  

This medal was issued to Sergeant Angus Cooke, who lived in...</description><media:description>The Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was issued by the British Government.  The medal was instituted in 1830 and was awarded to soldiers for exemplary conduct for 21 years service in the infantry and 24 years in the cavalry.  

This medal was issued to Sergeant Angus Cooke, who lived in...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74628/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74628/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074628f.jpg" length="55702" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074628f.jpg" fileSize="55702" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Long Service and Good Conduct Medal</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074628t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.15498 -79.1946</georss:point></item><item><title>Military General Service Medal</title><description>The Military General Service Medal was not authorized until 1847, 34 years after the last battle it commemorates due to the objections of Wellington.  Queen Victoria is depicted on the reverse of the medal, eventhough she was only a girl at the time of the fighting. In order for soldiers to be...</description><media:description>The Military General Service Medal was not authorized until 1847, 34 years after the last battle it commemorates due to the objections of Wellington.  Queen Victoria is depicted on the reverse of the medal, eventhough she was only a girl at the time of the fighting. In order for soldiers to be...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74623/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74623/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074623f.jpg" length="44750" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074623f.jpg" fileSize="44750" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Military General Service Medal</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074623t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.154728 -79.1946</georss:point></item><item><title>Waterloo Medal</title><description>This was the first group of medals issued by the British Government to all soldiers present at a battle, even to those who were below the rank of Officer. In the past only the commanding General was awarded medals.  It was issued in 1815 for the Battle of Waterloo. 

This medal was issued to...</description><media:description>This was the first group of medals issued by the British Government to all soldiers present at a battle, even to those who were below the rank of Officer. In the past only the commanding General was awarded medals.  It was issued in 1815 for the Battle of Waterloo. 

This medal was issued to...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74620/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74620/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074620f.jpg" length="51409" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074620f.jpg" fileSize="51409" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Waterloo Medal</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074620t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.15523 -79.19443</georss:point></item><item><title>Cannonball</title><description>A cannonball of this type would have been used during the War of 1812.

This brown, iron cannonball is 16 inches in circumference and approximately 5 inches in diameter. The surface is of the cannonball is pitted.  There is a band that goes around the entire circumference of the cannonball with...</description><media:description>A cannonball of this type would have been used during the War of 1812.

This brown, iron cannonball is 16 inches in circumference and approximately 5 inches in diameter. The surface is of the cannonball is pitted.  There is a band that goes around the entire circumference of the cannonball with...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74617/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74617/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074617f.jpg" length="110130" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074617f.jpg" fileSize="110130" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Cannonball</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074617t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.154728 -79.194084</georss:point></item><item><title>Flintlock Pistol</title><description>This type of Flintlock Pistol was used during the War of 1812.

The pistol is 6 3/4 inches from the stock to the end of the barrel.  The barrel itself is metal and is 2 3/4 inch long with a 1/2 inch diameter.  The pistol has a wooden handle, trigger and cock section.  The trigger remains hidden...</description><media:description>This type of Flintlock Pistol was used during the War of 1812.

The pistol is 6 3/4 inches from the stock to the end of the barrel.  The barrel itself is metal and is 2 3/4 inch long with a 1/2 inch diameter.  The pistol has a wooden handle, trigger and cock section.  The trigger remains hidden...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74614/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74614/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074614f.jpg" length="85648" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074614f.jpg" fileSize="85648" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Flintlock Pistol</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074614t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.154728 -79.19426</georss:point></item><item><title>Socket Bayonet</title><description>This Land/India Pattern bayonet was produced by the British Government ca. 1730-1815.  This type of bayonet was used during the War of 1812.

With a 17 inch blade and flat top, the bayonet gradually narrows to a point to form a triangular shape. The socket of the bayonet is a 3 inch hollow...</description><media:description>This Land/India Pattern bayonet was produced by the British Government ca. 1730-1815.  This type of bayonet was used during the War of 1812.

With a 17 inch blade and flat top, the bayonet gradually narrows to a point to form a triangular shape. The socket of the bayonet is a 3 inch hollow...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74612/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74612/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074612f.jpg" length="56502" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074612f.jpg" fileSize="56502" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Socket Bayonet</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074612t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.15523 -79.19392</georss:point></item><item><title>Powder Flask</title><description>A powder flask of the type used during the War of 1812.

A pear shaped container carved from horn in two halves which are riveted together around the flattened edges.  The horn has a smooth, shiny surface and ranges in colour from yellow-green to dark green.  

The measuring spout on top is made...</description><media:description>A powder flask of the type used during the War of 1812.

A pear shaped container carved from horn in two halves which are riveted together around the flattened edges.  The horn has a smooth, shiny surface and ranges in colour from yellow-green to dark green.  

The measuring spout on top is made...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74606/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74606/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074606f.jpg" length="42130" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074606f.jpg" fileSize="42130" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Powder Flask</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074606t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.155167 -79.19375</georss:point></item><item><title>Double Cruise Lamp</title><description>This Phoebe lamp is one of the earliest types of lamps that had been used in the colonies during the 17th century to early 19th century.

The lamp consists of two small iron bowls with spouts, one hanging above the other.  The bowls are attached and hung by an iron rod with a hook on the end. ...</description><media:description>This Phoebe lamp is one of the earliest types of lamps that had been used in the colonies during the 17th century to early 19th century.

The lamp consists of two small iron bowls with spouts, one hanging above the other.  The bowls are attached and hung by an iron rod with a hook on the end. ...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74602/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74602/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074602f.jpg" length="59476" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074602f.jpg" fileSize="59476" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Double Cruise Lamp</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074602t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.15548 -79.194084</georss:point></item><item><title>British Long Land Musket</title><description>This type of musket was produced by the British government from circa 1793-1815 and would have been used during the War of 1812.

A long gun, 54 1/2 inches from stock to butt.  The stock and butt of the gun are carved from walnut.  The long barrel is metal and runs 39 inches long.  

There is a...</description><media:description>This type of musket was produced by the British government from circa 1793-1815 and would have been used during the War of 1812.

A long gun, 54 1/2 inches from stock to butt.  The stock and butt of the gun are carved from walnut.  The long barrel is metal and runs 39 inches long.  

There is a...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74553/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74553/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074553f.jpg" length="74050" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074553f.jpg" fileSize="74050" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>British Long Land Musket</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/stcm/StCM074553t.jpg" /><georss:point>43.155495 -79.19443</georss:point></item><item><title>Brown Bess Socket Mount Bayonet

</title><description>This original Brown Bess socket mount bayonet is vintage War of 1812. It was purchased in the Niagara area and likely has a long local provenance.
</description><media:description>This original Brown Bess socket mount bayonet is vintage War of 1812. It was purchased in the Niagara area and likely has a long local provenance.
</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/73578/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/73578/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA073578f.jpg" length="294212" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA073578f.jpg" fileSize="294212" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>Brown Bess Socket Mount Bayonet

</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA073578t.jpg" /></item><item><title>A View of the Fort &amp; Harbour of Oswego from Lake Ontario, from the American Magazine March 1816</title><description>An image within the American Magazine, March 1816 Vol. I, No. 10. Page 369. A View of the Fort &amp; Harbour of Oswego from Lake Ontario.

Below the image it reads: "T. H. Wentworth del."

Below the title it reads: "Representing the Attack by the British on the 6th of May 1814"

Conducted by Horatio...</description><media:description>An image within the American Magazine, March 1816 Vol. I, No. 10. Page 369. A View of the Fort &amp; Harbour of Oswego from Lake Ontario.

Below the image it reads: "T. H. Wentworth del."

Below the title it reads: "Representing the Attack by the British on the 6th of May 1814"

Conducted by Horatio...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74443/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74443/data</guid><enclosure url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA074443f.jpg" length="429886" type="image/jpeg" /><media:content url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA074443f.jpg" fileSize="429886" type="image/jpeg" /><media:title>A View of the Fort &amp; Harbour of Oswego from Lake Ontario, from the American Magazine March 1816</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA074443t.jpg" /></item><item><title>Why are we still at war? : or, The American question considered ; in a series of essays rejected by the journalists as unpopular ; recommended to a candid perusal</title><description>In the Pamphleteer, vol. 4, p. 551-576. London, 1814</description><media:description>In the Pamphleteer, vol. 4, p. 551-576. London, 1814</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74442/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74442/data</guid><media:title>Why are we still at war? : or, The American question considered ; in a series of essays rejected by the journalists as unpopular ; recommended to a candid perusal</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA074442t.jpg" /></item><item><title>The wars of the gulls; : an historical romance in three chapters</title><description>A satire on Brigadier-General William Hull's failed campaign against Upper Canada in 1812 and the reaction from the United States government under President Madison. 

Full Title: The wars of the gulls; : an historical romance in three chapters; chap. I, Shewing how and why and with whom the gulls...</description><media:description>A satire on Brigadier-General William Hull's failed campaign against Upper Canada in 1812 and the reaction from the United States government under President Madison. 

Full Title: The wars of the gulls; : an historical romance in three chapters; chap. I, Shewing how and why and with whom the gulls...</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74441/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74441/data</guid><media:title>The wars of the gulls; : an historical romance in three chapters</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA074441t.jpg" /></item><item><title>A Veteran of 1812 : Jonathan Phillips</title><description>An account of Jonathon Phillips, a settler in the Bay of Quinte region and a War of 1812 veteran.

Printed at the Chronicle Office, Belleville</description><media:description>An account of Jonathon Phillips, a settler in the Bay of Quinte region and a War of 1812 veteran.

Printed at the Chronicle Office, Belleville</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74439/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74439/data</guid><media:title>A Veteran of 1812 : Jonathan Phillips</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA074439t.jpg" /></item><item><title>Two discourses, delivered to the Second Presbyterian Society in Newburyport, August 20, 1812, the day recommended by the President of the United States, for national humiliation and prayer</title><description>Printed by W.R. &amp; H. G. Allen</description><media:description>Printed by W.R. &amp; H. G. Allen</media:description><link>http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74438/data?r=rss</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/74438/data</guid><media:title>Two discourses, delivered to the Second Presbyterian Society in Newburyport, August 20, 1812, the day recommended by the President of the United States, for national humiliation and prayer</media:title><media:thumbnail url="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/BUA/BUA074438t.jpg" /></item></channel></rss>