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Detroit Garrison Captures Fort Detroit After Protracted Siege
Dispatch from Detroit describes Ontario and American forces marching from Ambertsburg to attack Fort Detroit. It details sieges, artillery batteries, and capitulation terms, with 2500 enemy troops surrendering and major officers cited for leadership. It notes Indian allies, naval support, and a proclamation issued on taking possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Detroit River
Sanndwich
Moravia
Hcts
St. George
Canard
Thames
Ambertsburg
Chambers
Proctor
John M‘donnnell
Long Point
Sth Im
Col. Proctor
Muir
Lidut
Sutherland
Fort Detroit
Hull
Dixon
Royal Engineers
Sandwich
Liut. Dewar
Spriceg
Royal Artillery
41St Regiment
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Keut
Troughton
Hall
Marine Department
McArthur
John M‘donnell
Gregg
M‘ Arthur
U. S
Ohio
Michigan Territory
James Craig
Col. Elliot
M. Kee
Myers
Niagara
Ed. Nicholls
Glegg
4Th
U. States Regiment
Isaac Brock
P. S
Adams