... "War of 1812."As a matter of course, we of the rank and file knew very little concerning the trials of the officer who wascharged with the defense of the city; but we did understand that ... later:" ;The arrival at the Eastern Branch bridge terminated the four days of service of the troops of this District.They have been under arms, with but little intermission, the whole of the time, both ... six other pungies the same ominous token of approaching ruin could be seen.Then it was that I saw little knots of our men pulling for the northerly shore, and, on gaining the bank, stave inthe...