Title: War on the Detroit
Description: Thomas Vercheres’ very literate journal begins with his arrival in Canada in 1803 as a newly hired employee of the New Northwest company and his journey to Sault Ste. Marie. The second reprint in the volume was originally published in 1812 as The Capitulation, or A History of the Expedition Conducted by William Hull, Brigadier-General of the Northwestern Army.
Subjects: History, Personal narratives, Surrender to the British, 1812, United States War of 1812
Places: Detroit (Mich.), Ontario, United States
People: William Hull (1753-1825)
Time periods: War of 1812, Surrender to the British, 1812