Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910 edition. Excerpt: ... chapter V worcester in the war of l8l2 and the mexican war early in the century war broke out between England and France. The latter nation demanded assistance from the United States. This was refused. We were at peace with the world and could not take sides with either nation, even though our sympathies were with France. France threatened and finally war broke out. The President called for volunteers, in case they should be needed to repel invasion. A company of sixty men was formed in Worcester and held in readiness to march upon orders. Peace was declared and their services were not needed. The War of 1812 was not popular with the people of New England, and very little enthusiasm was exhibited. Worcester took no active part, other than sending the Worcester Light Infantry and the Worcester Artillery to serve in camp around Boston. Worcester was not represented in the Mexican War by any number of volunteer soldiers. An officer in the regular army, Captain George Lincoln, a son of Governor Levi Lincoln, was killed at Buena Vista. Captain Lincoln had taken part in the Seminole War and, as a participant in the Mexican War, he was in the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma. In general orders we read the following: --"We have to lament the death of Captain George Lincoln, Assistant Adjutant General, serving on the staff of General Wool, a young officer of high bearing, and approved gallantry, who fell early in the action."--Major-General Taylor's official Report. chapter vi early church history congregationalists
