THE MILITIA YEARS (1784-1859)
War of 1812 and Mexican-American War 1847-1848

	New York Militia and Regulars cross the Niagara River to assault Queenston Heights, 13 October 1812. The refusal of some militia to cross into Canada, "on Constitutional grounds," at a critical point in the battle helps seal the American defeat.
	The American attack, Battle of Chippewa, 5 July 1814.
	American Infantry attacks, Battle of Lundy's Lane, 25 July 1814. The wounded officer at center is Brigadier General Jacob Brown, formerly Colonel, New York State Militia, later to be Commanding General, United States Army.
	Members of Company F 8th Regiment ("Washington Grays") New York State Militia in dress uniform, 1857.

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