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 Singleton Copley (1738-1815) American painter.

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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 Singleton Copley (1738-1815) American painter.

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