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  • Forgotten US History: 12/29 1837 The Seige & Seizure of the SS "Caroline"

    12/08/2003 8:08:46 AM PST · by yankeedame · 5 replies · 236+ views
    From the Offical Papers of the Martin Van Buren Adm. | c. 1838 | Offical Correspondence
    "...within the United States; that this deponent commanded the said Caroline,and that she was cleared from Buffalo with a view to run between said Buffalo and Schlosser, carrying passengers, freight, etc.; that this deponent caused the said Caroline to be landed at Black Rock on her way down, and that while at Black Rockthis deponent caused the American flag to be run up, and that soon after leaving Black Rock Harbor a volley of musketry was discharged at the Caroline from the Canada shore, but without injury; that the said Caroline continued her course down the Niagara River unmolested...