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MISSILE PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA VOL XIV, 1969 Petersburg Petersburg, Via,
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Upon entering the Petersburg area, one is aware of the significant role that history plays in this com- munity. The Court House, symbolic of the liberty and justice our nation enjoys, welcomes all visitors with its tolling bell. However, this freedom was not easily obtained. Sons of Petersburg aided in the defense of their country whenever a crisis endan- gering freedom arose. They died for their city and state, their country, their cause, and for us, their descendants. The military tradition of Petersburg was epi- tomized by the company of 103 men led by Captain Richard McRae in the War of 1812. After having drilled on Poplar Lawn, the Petersburg Volunteers left town from Centre Hill bearing a flag presented to them by the ladies of the city. In Richmond they received acclaim and left the capital with drums beating and colors flying. However, when they reached the front, they had to endure the hardships and suffering of a war. Serving under General Wil- liam Henry Harrison, they helped regain the North- west Territory. They won fame at the seige and were the heroes of the battle of Fort Meigs. After serving the time of their enlistment they were dis- 2
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