Sir Isaac Brock papers, circa 1769-1812.

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Sir Isaac Brock papers, circa 1769-1812.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/318900204

Contains the papers of Sir Isaac Brock.

1 microfilm reel

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7329636

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Brock, Isaac, 1769-1812

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Eighth son of John Brock and Elizabeth de Lisle, born on the Island of Guernsey, October 6, 1769. After military service on the continent, he came to Canada in 1802, and was stationed at Quebec, Niagara, and York until the War of 1812. He was appointed president and administrator of Upper Canada, and was the soul of its defense. His troops captured Detroit on August 15, and on October 13 defeated the Americans at Queenston Heights, where he was mortally wounded. He was not married. (from Wallace...