The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-18
FROM CANADA.


From the Montreal Gazette Extra, Seht. s.
We are happy to crafty our subscribers
with few official details of the capture of
Detroit and General Hull by our little Ar
my, under Major General Brock. The re-
manning details will be given in their order,
in the Gazette. which will be published as
early as possible this week.
We have also been favored by a friend
with letter dated a. Sandwich the 10th
August, giving an account of the move
ments and depredations OF the American
, Army IN and about that neighborhood, the
whole of which will appear in our next.
The American colors were brought down
here by Major Glegg, hid-deCamp to Ge-
neral Brock.
! We hourly expect to see here General
Hull and the prisoners
Head Quarters, Sandsuici, .zuP. Is, 1912.
SiR-The force at my disposal authori-
ses me to require you the immediate sur
render Of Fort Detroit. 1t is far from my
inclination to join i'll war Of determination,
but you must be aware, that the numerous
body OF Indians who have attached them
selves to my troops, will be beyond my con
troll the moment the contest commences
You will find me disposed TO enter into such
conditions as will satisfy the most scrupu-
lous sense of honor. Lieat- colonel M'Do-
nell and Major Glegg are fully authorised
to conclude any arrangement that may lead
to prevent the unnecessary effusion of blood.
have the honor TO be, Sir, your most ODE
dient servant,
(Signed) ISAAC BROCK. Maj. Gen.
His e-rcelet,cy Brig. Gen. Hull,
commanding at Detroit.
Head Quarters, Detroit, .4ug. Is, 1912
Slk-l have received your letter of this
date. have no other reply to make, than
to inform YOU that am prepared to meet
any force which may be at your disposal,
and any consequences which may result
from any exertion OF it You may think pro-
per to make.
avail myself of this opportunity to in
form you that the flag of truce, under the
direction of captain Brown, proceeded con
trary to the orders, and without the know
ledge OF col. Cass, who commanded the
troops which attacked your picket, near the
| river Canard bridge.
L likewise take this occasion to inform you
that Cowie's house was set on fire contrary
to my orders, and it did not take place until
after the evacuation of the Fort. From the
best information have been able to Obtain
on the subject, 1t was set on fire by some o.
the inhabitants OH the other side of the river
am, very respectfully, your excellency's
4 most obedient servant.
| lSigned). w. HULL, Brig. Gen.
commanding the N. w. Army OF the U. s.
! His erceiiency Dfajor Gen. Brock,
commanding his britannia Majea-
ty's forces, Sandfu CHI, Uhher Canada
lCahfrutatiOn as B FIRE fu6ishedl
An article supplemental TO tie articles Of
| cahhutafion concluded at Detroit, 1911
| august, 1912.
| 1t is agreed that the officers and soldiers
OF the Ohio militia and volunteers shall be
permitted to proceed to their respective
homes on this co dition, that they are no,
to serve during the present war, unless they
are exchanged.
(Sigued) w. HULL, Brig. Gen.
Commanding n. w. Army u S.
ISAAC BROCK, Maj. Gen.
I'm article in addition TO the SUPPLEMENTAL ar
ticie ofthe capitalization, concluded at De-
troll, 18Th august, 1912.
1t is further agreed that the officers anC
soldiers of the Michigan militia and volun-
teers, under the command of major Weth-
erell, shall be placed on the same princi
Piles as the Ohio volunteers and militia are
placed by the supplemental article of til,
10th instant.
(Signed) w. HULL, Brig. Gen:
Commanding n. w. army u. S.
ISAAC BROCK, Mai. Gen.
GENERAL ORDERS.