The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-12-22

OF Amhers,burg consisted at that time of
suoaltern's detachment Of the ROYAL Artil-
iery. commanded by lieut.. Troughton of
detachment of 500 men of the 4lst regi-
ment, under the command Of capt. Muir !;
and OF about as many of the militia the
whole under the command of lieut.. colonel
SAINT George, inspecting field officer of nil
litia I'm the district.
General Brock relying upon the strong
assurances had given him, of reinforce
ment, as prompt and as effectmal as the
circumstances under which l was placed.
by this new war, would permit me to send,
adopted the most vigorous measures for the
safety OF that part of the frontier which had
been attacked. In these measures. he was
most opportunely aided by the fortunate
surrender of Fort Michilmackinac. which
giving spirit and confidence to the. Indian
tribes in its neighborhood, part of whom as,
sisted in its capture, determined them TO
advance upon the rear and TANKS of the
American army, as soon as they heard that
1t had entered the Province
The certainty of the expected reinforce
ments, and the weakness of the enemy on
the Niagara frontier, had in the mean time
induced gen. Brock to detach from the gar
rison OF Fort George, SO men of the 41st
regiment, under captain Chambers, into the
interior OF the country for the purpose of
might be ready to join him. and of after
wards advancing upon the left flank ot the
enemy. Sixty men of the same regiment
were also detached from the garrison to
Amherstburg. and 40 to Long Point, to COL
lect the militia in that quarter. Having
made these dispositions, and having previ-
ousiy sent forward Colonel Proctor of the
4lst regiment to Amherstburg-where he
arrived and assumed the command ON the
Goth OF last month-Gen. Brock proceeded
himself from York on the 5th inst for Fort
st. George and Long Point. on Lake Erie,
which last place he left on the 9Th follow
ing, tor Amherstburg, with 40 rank & file
OF the 41st regiment, and 200 militia forces.
Whilst General Brock was thus hasten
ing his preparations for the relief of Am
herstburg. the projects of the American ar
my under Gen. Hull. were becoming eve
ny day more unfavc: able, and their situati-
on more critical. The intelligence of the
tall of Michiimachinac had reached them,
winch they knew must expose them to an
attack OF the Indians in one quarter, at the
same time that they were threatened in a.
mother BY the force approa ching under
captain Chambers. An Indian tribe of the
Wyandotts, whom they had in vain attempt
ed TO bride, aided by detachment of the
Hlst regiment from Amherstburg, had sue
ceeded In cutting off their supplies on the
opposite side of the river and intercepting
their dispatches. which described in very
strong terms their apprehensions and des-
pondence. The losses they had sustained
IN their different actions upon the Canard
river, as well as those for protecting their
supplies, together with the mode of warfare
pursued by the Indians, had greatly dscou-
ragged and dispirited them, and had con-
WINGED gen. Hull how hopeless any attempt
would be to storm Fort Amherstbure, with
out great reinforcements, and battering
train.
1t was under these circumstances at this
Critical period when the enemy were be-
ginning to consult their security by en-
ltrenching themselves, that General Brock
entered Amherstburg with reinforcement,
which he was fortunately enabled to do on
the 18th inst: without the smallest molesta-
ton, IN consequence of our decided naval
superiority on the lakes. To his active and
intelligent mind the advantages which his
enemy's situation afforded him over them.
even with his very inferior force, became
Immediately apparent; and that he has not
failed 'lost effectually to avail himself of
those favorable circumstances, your lord
snip VIII, trust, be satisfied, from the let
ter which have the honor of transmitting.
Having thus brought to your lordship's
view, the different circumstances which
have led to the successful termination of the
campaign on the western frontier of Upper
canada, l cannot withhold from major
general Brock the tribute of applause so
Justly due to him for his distinguished con.
duct on this occasion, or omit to recommend
nm, through your lordship, to the favora-
bic consideration of His Royal Highness the
Prince Regent, for the great ability and
Judgment with which he has planned, and
the promptitude. energy and fortitude with
which he has effected, the preservation of
Upper Canada, with the sacrifice of so lit
tie British blood in accomplishing so impor-
tant service.
My abide camp. capt: Coore, will have
the honor ct delivering to your lordsliip this
dispatch and as he is well qualified TO give
your lordship information respecting the mi
iitary resources Of this command, shall
beg leave to refer your lordlship to him for
further particulars. have the honor. &c.
(Signcd) GEORGE PROVOST.
Head-qnaTfers, Montreal, Sent. 1, 1912.
My LoRD-Since | had the honor of
transmitting to your lordship my letter of
the 10Th ult. in charge of my aid de camp,
capt. Coore, have received from maior-
general Brock dispatch, Of which the in
closed is copy, containing the particulars
OF brigadier- general Hull's invasion of Un-
per Canada, which has terminated nGst
sloriously to his majesty's arms, il, thar olr, ;.
GERS defeat and surrender rs a prisaner oe
war, with the whole Of the north w.s,srn
army, together with the fort Detro;t anJ
80 pieces OF ordnance. III"
forward this dispatch express, in the .,,
of itS reachin~ roo, = N