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Bluehill Light Infantry Back Pack, Blue Hill, ca. 1812

Bluehill Light Infantry Back Pack, Blue Hill, ca. 1812

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Jonathan Fisher Memorial, Inc.

Jonathan Fisher created this carry sack (or back pack) for members of the Bluehill (spelled as one word at that time) Light Infantry which was a local militia during the War of 1812.

Though the unit never participated in combat, Fisher was able to supplement his family's income by producing and selling these bags to its members.


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