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Even though it's been exposed to the elements for nearly 200 years, the tomb inscription is still easily read. Below, it's been transcribed for easier reading. Photos of the Old Burying Ground are courtesy of the St. Paul's Church Archives, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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HERE |
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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 of September |
| 1814 |
| 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 Country |
| And |
| The officers of a gallant army |
| WHICH |
| Under his Conduct |
| Attacked and dispersed the Americans |
| AT BLADENSBURG |
| And the same day victoriously entered |
| The Capitol of the United States |
| IN |
| ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL |
| A MONUMENT |
| Has also been Erected to His Memory |
| By |
| His Country |
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