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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Frenchtown , massacre at. (search)
Frenchtown, massacre at.
In the middle of December, 1812, General Harrison wrote the War Department that, if no political or other necessity existed for the recovery of Michigan and the invasion of Canada, the enormous expense of transportation, and the sufferings of men and beasts in the task, pleaded for a remission of eff nd, secondly, not to make temporary acquisitions, but to proceed so surely that he might hold fast any territory he should acquire.
Other troops having arrived, Harrison resolved to attempt the capture of Fort Malden.
His whole effective force did not exceed 6,300 men. He designated the brigades from Pennsylvania and Virginia, a s on condition that ample provision should be made for their protection against the Indians.
The promise was given and immediately violated.
Proctor, knowing Harrison (who had advanced to the Maumee) to be near, hastened towards Malden with his captives, leaving the sick and wounded prisoners behind.
The Indians followed awhi
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Grant , Frederick Dent 1850 - (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Greeley , Horace 1811 -1872 (search)
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 36. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.44 (search)
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 36. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.45 (search)