Ross's Epitaph
On the 29th of September 1814
Was committed to the Earth
THE BODY
OF
MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT ROSS
WHO
After having distinguished himself in all ranks as an officer
IN
EGYPT, ITALY, PORTUGAL, SPAIN, FRANCE &AMERICA
WAS KILLED
At the commencement of an action
Which terminated in the defeat and Rout
OF
THE TROOPS OF THE UNITED STATES
NEAR BALTIMORE
On the 12th September
1814
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AT
ROSSTREVOR
The seat of his Family in Ireland
A MONUMENT
More Worthy of his memory
has been erected
BY
THE NOBLEMEN AND GENTLEMEN OF HIS COUNTY
AND
THE OFFICERS OF A GRATEFUL ARMY
WHICH
Under his Conduct
Attacked and dispersed the Americans
AT BLADENSBURG
on the 24th of August 1814
AND
the same day VICTORIOUSLY entered
WASHINGTON
THE CAPITAL OF THE UNITED STATES
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IN
ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL
A MONUMENT
Has been Erected to His Memory
By
HIS COUNTRY
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