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Newspaper
Java Government Gazette
Location
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Date
May 20, 1815
Page
3
Poem recalling soldiers who abandon home for war and earn immortal fame through death in battle. It honors Montag and Capelan, praising their courage and the world’s applause for their sacrifices.
Verses praise the courage of two nobles Earl of March and Marquis of Worcester sons of great houses. They urge discard luxury for warfare and honor and recall the legacy of Edward the Black Prince amid calls for a revival of chivalry and noble virtue.
The document records officers and their wounds from action. John West is severely injured. Lieutenants Benson and Home are slightly hurt. Other named officers include Westropp Brohier Lewis Hiren Ogilvie Marchington and Vignean with varying injuries.
Lieutenant-General Drummond forwards Major-General De Watteville’s report on the September 17 assault against Fort Erie. The defense, led by the Royal Scots, 82nd and 89th, with support from the Latrigade and Glengarry light infantry, retook batteries and repelled the enemy after heavy fighting in a wooded area. Casualties and captures are listed. weather and muddy roads hindered movement as batteries were moved toward the Chippewa.
Letter from Lieutenant General Drummond to Sir G Prevost describes the Niagara district actions on September 24 1814. Casualties include several officers from De Watteville s Regiment and 8th Foot with mentions of Major De Villatief and Major Winter wounded. Troops retreated at eight o clock with a night march under heavy rain and destroyed Frenchman s Creek Bridge before cantonments established.
Lieutenant Colonel W. Mrray reports a night march and coastal defense at Prairie du Chien Fort M Kay against an Indian and British force. The Michigan Fencibles Canadian Volunteers and Indian department officers held ground, repelled ships guns, and forced surrender after a stout defense with minimal casualties. The action highlighted leadership of Capt. Rolette and Anderson and noted prisoners and captured arms.
London reports the General Court-martial sentence for Colonel George Quentin of the 10th Royal Hussars. The adjutant general reads the court’s findings as the Commander in Chief’s orders are entered in the General Order Books at Horse-Guards. Further charges were noted as omitted and promised to appear in the supplement.
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