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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1812
Page
11
Fragmentary wartime notes discuss time and reasons for May not relieving others as communications opened. The text hints at operations in the northwest and Canada with rumors and letters from soldiers and cadets, noting a forthcoming period for clearer statements.
Letters and extracts recount brutal clashes near Brownstown and Detroit during August 1812. Militia under Col Miller and detachment under major Vanhorne clash with Native American forces and British regulars, suffering heavy casualties while reporting fort defenses and a planned march toward Canada. Updates include surrender rumors and cabinet notes from Washington about Detroit and Mackinac capitulations.
The text discusses giving aid and assistance to vessels and their cargoes so they may be dealt with on arrival as determined by competent authorities.
A requisition for 2000 of the state militia quota has been made by Major General Bearborne. The Governor has directed issue of the necessary orders for this detachment and it is expected to move from the western counties to save time and expense.
An August 15 letter from Chillicothe reports American forces captured two British vessels near Detroit after moving from Michillimackinac to Malden. It notes American prisoners were taken at Michigan, and a number of British prisoners were captured by the army.
The obituary records General George Matthews who died after a 12 day illness in Washington at age 73. A Virginian native and veteran of the Revolution he commanded in Point Pleasant Germantown and served under Green in the south. He later held Congress and US commissioner roles, noted for fearless integrity and public service. The funeral at St Paul’s Church Yard included military honors and a large civic turnout.
Northern mails report possible capture of Gen Hulls army in Canada though not conclusive. Hull and the War Secretary doubt the size and readiness of the force and if prisoners emerge the fault will be traced to its source and investigated.
News from Detroit states Dr Cozens arrived from Washington with word that General Hull and his army have been taken by the British. Details remain scarce as of Bastimorie August 29.
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