The Death of Major Pierson, 6 January 1781, 1782-1784:

The Death of Major Pierson, 6 January 1781, 1782-1784: Battle of Jersey 1781 when French troops attacked St Helier. The 24-year old Major Pierson repelled the French but died in the fighting. He was hailed as a local hero.John Singleton Copley (1738-1815) American painter

1781 24-year Attacked Copley Hailed Helier Pierson Repelled Singleton

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