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Freehand Resources to download
- Northern New York, 1804
This map of Northern New York was made less than a decade before our story takes place. - Brown's initial report
This copy of Brown's initial letter to the Governor of New York with a brief report of the battle was published in the Plattsburgh Republican, nearly two weeks after it was sent. - Report of the Battle
This more complete report on the battle appeared the following week in the Republican. - War of 1812 Timeline
This timeline contains the major events of the war, with emphasis on those that occurred in the Northern theater. Events linked to the story "Freehand" are shown in white.
About Mike Peterson
- Author and editor Mike Peterson has worked with students and teachers since 1993, creating educational materials that are both engaging and educationally sound. He has given workshops for educators on local, regional, state and national levels, has had articles on educational topics published in a variety of publications, and has won international awards for his youth and community programs. His serial stories have appeared in newspapers throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Bermuda. He has also been a newspaper reporter and editor, radio talk show host, magazine writer and advertising professional.
Chapter 2 - The Stragglers
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Chapter 3 - Farewell to Fordsburgh
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Chapter 4 - On the Trail
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Chapter 5 - The Surveyor
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Chapter 6 - On Assignment
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Chapter 7 - The British Are Coming!
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Chapter 8 - The Battle Begins
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Chapter 9 - To Build a Nation
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