Eleazer Wheelock Ripley (1782-1839) , was a graduate of Dartmouth College, distinguished Brigadier General in the War of 1812, and later Louisiana legislator. Ripley' served under General Jacob Brown in the Niagara Peninsula campaign of 1814. His efforts during the war were poorly recognized, even after his brave performance at Lundy's Lane and at the siege of Fort Erie. 1782 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1839 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Dartmouth College is a small private university in Hanover, New Hampshire, and a member of the Ivy League. ... This page refers to the war between the United States of America and Great Britain. ... State nickname: Pelican State Official languages None; English and French de facto Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last official government census, but probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Governor Kathleen Blanco (D) Senators Mary Landrieu (D) David Vitter (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 31st 134,382 km... The Battle of Lundys Lane was a battle of the War of 1812 on July 25, 1814, fought in present-day Niagara Falls, Ontario. ... The Siege of Fort Erie was the last engagement between British and American forces during the Niagara campaign of 1814, in which the Americans made a successfull defense of the fort against the British before abandoning it on November 5, 1814. ...