HEAQUARTERS DEFENCES OF BALTIMOAE, FORT MCHENRY, Md., Feb. 13, 1863. Editors Baltimore American: GENTLEMAN: I inclose herewith a list of the names of soldiers who died at Convalescent Camp ...
During the War of 1812, British forces sailed to Baltimore, Maryland, intent on attacking the city. But Baltimore was defended by Fort McHenry — a star-shaped fort perfectly situated on the Baltimore ...
he was on a ship to negotiate an American prisoner's release and witnessed a 25-hour British bombardment of Fort McHenry. From his vantage point on the Patapsco River, the 35-year-old Key was able ...