Surrender of Detroit Transcript Reveals Hull Command Critique
A Washington letter details Gen Hull's disputed decision to capitulate at Detroit in 1812. It describes marching plans, artillery delays, and troop morale before the surrender, with blame cast on indecisive leadership and calls for a stronger defense and clearer accountability. The document cites troop numbers, provisions, and enemy strength around the fort and town.
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Gal. Cass
Cass
Wm. Hull
Washington
M’asthur
Hull
Stectss
Malden
Canada
Sourth
Maeiga
Ohio
Ooto
Detroit
M¢Arthur
Bafin
Bruth
Trace
Sandwich
Mons
Geo. Brock
Faw
Surrender Debate Over Fortified Town and Duty to the Union
Col Lewis Cass denounces a capitulation as dishonorable and unjustifiable, praising troops for courage and lamenting the outcome. He cites General Hall's report of 1860 British forces and argues government judgment on surrender rests with leaders. He signs as Colonel Lewis Cass 34th Ohio Volunteers addressed to Secretary of War William Eustis.
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MtArthur
Findlay
Col. Miller
Heath
Hall
Lewis Cass
Reg
Ohio
William Eustis
Porter's letters on Essex and Alert naval actions 1812
A compilation of Captain Porter's reports to Secretary of the Navy Paul Hamilton recounts the Essex actions against the British sloop Alert, the cartel exchange arrangement, and subsequent engagements near Bermuda Newfoundland and New York with details on prisoners, ships, and tactical maneuvers.
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Navy Department
Porter
U. States
Essex
Sin
America
St. John’s
J. P . Wilmer
Newfoundland
New York
Bermuda
Nova Scotia
D. Porter
Paul Hamilton
Washington
Laugharne
Light
Wilmer
Cart
Simprie
United States
United Stated
C. D
Captain's Letter Describes Chase of Convoy Off Augustine
In pursuance of orders from June, the brig Lamprey was captured near Jamaica with intelligence of a suspected convoy bound for England. The Essex fought unfavorable gales toward St Augustine, then Halifax, hoping to intercept the Minerva and its ships, lamenting the lack of a sloop of war to hold the convoy. The author regrets the missed opportunity but reports arrival and intent to proceed toward Chester.
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Acasta
King Dove
Taio
George’s Bank
W. Ldeteraine
Andy
S. W
New- Yor
Rhodesgard
Delaware
Sandy Hook
Lamprey
Jamaica
England
Augustine
St. Augustine
Ioundland
Halifax
Essex
Minerva
Chester
D. Porter
Paw Hamilton
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Washington City
Law
R ThAry
Springwells
Ohio Volunteers
Michigan Militia
Michigan
Hu'l
State
Raisin
T. L. P. Laugharne
Pawl Hamilton
Sec
The
Navy
Sloop of War
clert—P.tsents
Sitr
Alert
le L. P. Laugharne
Alerts
Carters
T. L. P. Baugharne
B. M
Odegione
Paul Hammilton
Secretary of the Navy
Buckle
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