Henry Hamilton (governor)
Henry Hamilton (c. 1734 – 29 September 1796) was an Irish-born soldier and official of the British Empire. He was captured during the American War of Independence while serving as the Lieutenant Governor at the British post of Fort Detroit.
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“By weaker accents, what’s your praise
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