A History, of the War of 1812-15 Between the United States and Great Britain
CHAPTER XVII.
The Washington Campaign, 274.--Ross's Expedition against Washington, 276.--Battle of Bladensburg, 278.--Destruction of the Capital, 282.--Capitulation of Alexandria, 283.--Comments of the London Times, 284.--Expedition against Baltimore, 285.--Death of Sir Peter Parker, 286.--Battle of North Point, 286.--Death of General Ross, 287.--Bombardment of Fort McHenry, 288.--How a Famous Song was written, 289.