Richardson, Samuel, 1748-1836 [Poem honoring Colonel Moses Parker of Chelmsford]

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GLC#
GLC01450.050-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
circa 1775-1776
Author/Creator
Richardson, Samuel, 1748-1836
Title
[Poem honoring Colonel Moses Parker of Chelmsford]
Place Written
Chelmsford, [Massachusetts]
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
Road to Revolution

Poem in 22 stanzas honoring Colonel Moses Parker, killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. First stanza says: "Come all who have skill and Lament / and let your hearts and eyes have vent / While you to memory do call / The Valient Colonel Parkers fall." Goes on to speak of Parker as a hero because of his courage and valiant actions. Says he fought in the French and Indian War before dying in the American Revolution after being wounded in the thigh. Hopes Parker will be a role model for other soldiers.

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