Militia general order
Subtitle: the Lieutenant Governor and major general commanding, feels much pride in congratulating the brave and gallant militia of Upper Canada, upon the disinguished conduct of the officers and men engaged in the destruction and capture of the piratical force, in the vicinity of Prescott, and upon the triumphant result of the contest
Contributors: Bullock, Richard, active 1799-1853
Publisher: publisher not identified
Published: 1838
Place of publication: Toronto]
Language: eng
Subjects: History; Campaigns; Histoire; Campagnes et batailles
Notes: Signed: Richard Bullock, adjutant general, militia.

Dated: Adjutant General's Office, Toronto, 24th November, 1838.

Incipit title.

Reference: TPL 2226 ; Fleming, P.L. Upper Canadian imprints, 1801-1841, no. 1244.

"Return of killed and wounded, in action with the brigands, near Prescott, on the 13th November, 1838"--Leaf [2].

"A force of 400 Patriots had crossed the St. Lawrence from New York and engaged the Upper Canadians near Prescott, finally retreating to a windmill close to the shore. Casualties were heavy on both sides and more than 150 Americans were captured. Ten were hanged after a trial"--Fleming.