Guide and souvenir of Detroit .. . immediately afterwards,the stump of the Old Pontiac Tree, like some Rip VanWinkle of the forest, stands before you. The tree was sonamed from a tradition that it was the silent witness ofthe battle of Bloody Bridge, where on July 31, 1763,Captain Dalzell and many of his command were surprisedand slain during the progress of the Pontiac blocks further at the right on Jefferson Avenue, andstanding back some distance from the street, you will seethe U. S. Marine Hospital with its graceful verandas ateach story. Turning in on the left you can visit
Guide and souvenir of Detroit .. . immediately afterwards,the stump of the Old Pontiac Tree, like some Rip VanWinkle of the forest, stands before you. The tree was sonamed from a tradition that it was the silent witness ofthe battle of Bloody Bridge, where on July 31, 1763,Captain Dalzell and many of his command were surprisedand slain during the progress of the Pontiac blocks further at the right on Jefferson Avenue, andstanding back some distance from the street, you will seethe U. S. Marine Hospital with its graceful verandas ateach story. Turning in on the left you can visit Cemetery. One of the chief points of interesthere, is the grave and tombstone of Colonel John FrancisHamtramck, the first American commandant at was originally buried in the graveyard of St. Annes,but in 1866, the remains were placed in an oaken casket,and deposited in Mount Elliott. The grave is located atthe intersection of Shawe and Resurrection inscription on the stone is as follows: 14 V- -/. lU .IN(i o| THK ^TI\N \Ss< m I ,\TI< tN Sacred to the Memory of John Francis Hanitramck, Esq., Colonel of the 1st United States Reg:iment of Infantry and Commandant of Detroit and its Dependencies. He departed this life on the 11th of April, 1803. Aged 45 years. 7 months & 28 days. True Patriotism And a zealous attachment to National liberty, joined to a laudable ambition, led him into Military service at an early period of his life. He was a soldier even before he was aman. He was an active participator in all the Dangers, Difficvdties and honors of the Revolutionary War: And his heroism and uniform good conduct procured him the attention and personal thanks of the immortal Washington. The United States in him have lost A valuable officer and a good citizen, And Society an Useful and Pleasant Member; , to his family the loss is incalculable, and his friends will never forget the Memory of Hamtramck. This humble monument is placed over his
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