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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1812
Page
5
Incomplete text describes delays and questions about May not being permitted to relieve others during open communications. Mentions operations in the northwest and rumors. notes soldiers' voices aren’t silent and that time may reveal more details.
Letters from Richmond and Lexington recounts of Detroit capitulation to British forces and Native allies, with reports of Major Hull surrender and prisoners of war. Extracts describe troop movements from Brownstown to Detroit, including 450 British regulars and 650 American troops, and warnings of further action.
The passage describes providing aid and assistance to vessels and their cargoes to be dealt with on arrival as determined by competent authorities. It reflects a legal or maritime regulation stance.
Major General Bearborne raises 2000 militia to be issued by the Governor. The detachment, drawn from western counties, will move to save time and cost and fulfill duties in their destination. Aurora.
In a Chilicothe letter dated August 15, the writer reports our forces seized two British ships near Detroit after leaving Michillimackinac for Malden with American prisoners from the fort. The capture is described as fortunate for the onboard troopers. The dispatch notes additional British prisoners were taken by our army.
The notice records the death of General George Matthews aged 73 after a 12 day illness in Washington on the way from Florida. A Virginia native, he fought Indians at Point Pleasant, commanded a Virginia line regiment in the Revolution, was wounded at Germantown and held two years in captivity. He served in Green’s army, later moved to this state, and was elected to Congress in 1789. He accepted a US commissioner post southward, remained principled and fearless, and was buried with military honors at St Paul’s Church Yard after a large public procession.
Northern mails report the possible capture of Gen Hull's army in Canada. While not conclusive the likelihood appears strong. The article questions Hull's leadership and war department belief, and seeks to trace the failure to its source.
Detroit dispatch reports Dr Cozens brings news that General Hull and his army have been captured by British forces. Details are not yet known. August 29 Bastimore note mentions hurried travel from Washington.
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