Solomon van Vechten van Rensselaer was a United States representative from the state of New York, a lieutenant colonel during the War of 1812, and postmaster of Albany for 17 years.
The Battle of Queenston Heights was the first major engagement of the War of 1812. The battle took place on 13 October 1812, at Queenston in Upper Canada and was a decisive British victory. United Sta
Death of General Brock at the Battle of Queenston Heights John David Kelly, 1896
Major General Isaac Brock led a force made up of British regulars and Canadian militia during the Battle of Queenston Heights.
Major General Stephen Van Rensselaer commanded American forces at the Battle of Queenston Heights
An attempt to arrange a prisoner exchange was made on 12 October by Major Thomas Evans who deduced that an American attack was imminent.