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ley, Cass, and lieut. Col. Miller, to express my obligations to them for the prompt and judicious manner in which they have performed their respective duties. If aught has taken place during the campaign which is honorable to the army, these officers are entitled to a large share of it. If the last act should be disapproved, no part of the censure belongs to them. I have likewise to express my obligation to Gen. Taylor, who has performed the duty of quarter-masterGeneral, for his great exertions in procuring every thing in his department which it was possible to furnish for the convenience of the army; likewise to brigade-major Jessup for the correct and punctual manner in which he has discharged his duty; and to the army generally for their exertion, and the zeal they have manifested for the public interest. The death of Dr. Foster, soon after he arrived at Detroit, was a severe misfortune to the army; it was increased by the capture of the Chachaga packet, by which the medicine and the hospital stores were lost. He was commencing the best arrangements in the department of which he was the principal, with the very small means which he possessed. I was likewise deprived of the necessary services of Capt. Partridge, by sickness, the only officer of the corps of engineers attached to the army. All the officers and men have gone to their respective homes, excepting the 4th U. States' regiment, and a small part of the first, and Capt. Dyson's company of artillery. Capt. Dyson's company was left at Amherstburg, and the others are with me prisoners-they amount to about 340. I have only to solicit an investigation of my conduct, as early as my situation, and the state of things will admit; and to add the further request, that the government will not be unmindful of my associates in captivity, and of the families of those brave men who have fallen in the contest,

I have the honor to be, &c.

W. HULL.

ENCLOSED IN THE PRECEDING DISPATCH.]

SANDWICH, August 7, 1812. SIR-On the 4th inst. Major Vanhorn, of Col. Findley's regiment of Ohio volunteers, was detached from this army, with the command of 200 men, principally riflemen, to proceed to the river Raisin, and further, if necessary, to meet

and reinforce Capt. Brush, of the state of Ohio, commanding a company of volunteers, and escorting provisions for this army. At Brownstown a large body of Indians had formed an ambuscade, and the Major's detachment received a heavy fire, at the distance of fifty yards from the enemy. The whole detachment retreated in disorder. Major Vanhorn made every exertion to form, and prevent the retreat, that was possible for a brave and gallant officer, but without success. By the return of killed and wounded, it will be perceived that the loss of officers was uncommonly great. Their efforts to rally their companies was the occasion of it. I am, very respectfully, yours, &c.

WILLIAM HULL. Killed, in Major Vanhorn's defeat-4 Captains-1 Lieutenant-2 Ensigns-10 privates-total 17.

[ENCLOSED IN THE PRECEDING DISPATCH.]

DETROIT, 13th August, 1812. SIR-The main body of the army having re-crossed the river at Detroit, on the night and morning of the 8th, inst. six hundred men were immediately detached under the command of Lieut. Col. Miller, to open the communication to the river Raisin, and protect the provisions, which were under the escort of Capt. Brush. This detachment consisted of the 4th U. States regiment, and two small detachments under the command of Lieut. Stansbury and Ensign M'Labe of the 1st regiment; detachments from the Ohio and Michigan volunteers, a corps of artillerists, with one six-pounder and an howitzer under the command of Lieut. Eastman, and a part of Captains Smith and Sloan's Cavalry, commanded by Capt. Sloan of the Ohio volunteers. Lieut. Col. Miller marched from Detroit on the afternoon of the 8th instant, and on the 9th, about four o'clock P. M. the van guard, commanded by Capt. Snelling of the 4th U. States' regiment, was fired on by an extensive line of British troops and Indians at the lower part of the Maguago about fourteen miles from Detroit. At this time the main body was marching in two columns, and Capt. Snelling maintained his position in a most gallant manner, under a very heavy fire, until the line was formed and advanced to the ground he occupied, when the whole, excepting the rear guard, was brought into action.

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The enemy were formed behind a temporary breast work of logs, the Indians extending in a thick wood on their left. Lt. Col. Miller ordered his whole line to advance, and when within a small distance of the enemy, made a general discharge, and proceeded with charged bayonets, when the British line and Indians commenced a retreat. They were pursued in a most vigorous manner about two miles, and the pursuit discontinued only on account of the fatigue of the troops, the approach of evening, and the necessity of returning to take care of the wounded. The judicious arrangements made by Lt. Col. Miller, and the gallant manner in which they were executed, justly entitle him to the highest honor. From the moment the line commenced the fire, it continually moved on, and the enemy maintained their position until forced at the point of the bayonet. The Indians on the left, commanded by Tecumseh, fought with great obstinacy, but were continually forced and compelled to retreat. The victory was complete in every part of the line, and the success would have been more brilliant had the cavalry charged the enemy on the retreat, when a most favorable opportunity presented. Although orders were given for the purpose, unfortunately they were not executed. Majors Vanhorn and Morrison, of the Ohio volunteers, were associated with Lt. Col. Miller, as field officers in this command, and were highly distinguished by their exertions in forming the line, and the firm and intrepid manner they led their respective commands into action.

Capt. Baker, of the 1st. Capt. Brevort, of the 2d. and Capt. Hull, of the 13th, my aid-de-camp, and Lieut. Whistler, of the 1st Regt. U. S. Infantry, requested permission to join the detachment, as volunteers. Lieut. Col. Miller assigned commands to Capt. Baker and Lieut. Whistler ; and Capts. Brevort and Hull, at his request, attended his person and aided him in the general arrangements. Lieut. Colonel Miller has mentioned the conduct of these officers in terms of high approbation. In addition to the captains who have been named, Lt. Col. Miller has mentioned Capts. Burton and Fuller, of the 4th Regt. Capts. Saunders and Brown, of the Ohio Volunteers, and Capt. Delandre, of the Michigan Volunteers, who were attached to his command-and distinguished by their valor. It is impossible for me, in this communication to do justice to the officers and soldiers, who

gained the victory which I have described. They have acquired high honor to themselves and are justly entitled to the gratitude of their country.

Major Muir, of the 41st Regt. commanded the British in this action. Their regulars and volunteers consisted of about 400, and a large number of Indians. Major Muir, and two subalterns were wounded, one of them since dead. The militia and volunteers attached to his command, were in the severest part of the action, and their loss must have been great-it has not yet been ascertained.

I have the honor to be, &c.

AMERICAN LOSS.

Killed 18-Wounded 57.

BRITISH LOSS.

WM. HULL.

Killed 51-Wounded 65-Prisoners 4.

GENERAL ORDERS.

H. Q. Detroit, Aug. 16, 1812. It is with pain and anxiety that Brigadier General Hull announces to the North-Western army, that he has been compelled from a sense of duty, to agree to the following articles of capitulation.

Camp Detroit, Aug. 16, 1812. Capitulation of surrendering fort Detroit, entered into between Major-General Brock, commanding his Britannic majesty's forces, of the one part, and Brig. General Hull, commanding the North-Western army of the U. States, of the other part :

Article 1st. Fort Detroit with all the troops, regulars as well as militia, will be immediately surrendered to the British forces under command of Major-General Brock, and will be considered as prisoners of war, with the exception of such of the Militia of the Michigan territory, who have not joined the army.

Article 2d. All public stores, arms, and public documents, including every thing else of a public nature, will be immediately given up.

Article 3d. Private persons and private property of every description will be respected.

Article 4th. His excellency Brig. General Hull, having expressed a desire that a detachment from the state of Ohio, on its way to join the army, as well as one sent from fort.

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Detroit, under the command of Col. M'Arthur, should be included in the above stipulation, it is acordingly agreed It is, however, to be understood, that such parts of the Ohio militia as have not joined the army, will be permitted to return home on condition that they will not serve during the war-their arms, however, will be delivered up if belonging to the public.

Article 5th. The garrison will march out at the hour of 12 o'clock this day, and the British forces will take inimediate possession of the fort.

J. M'DOWEL, Lt. Col. Militia B. A. D. C.
I. B. GREGG, Major A. D. C.

(Approved) WILLIAM HULL, Brig. Gen. JAMES MILLER, Lt. Col. 5th U. S. Infantry. E. BRUSH, Col. 1st. Regt. Michigan Militia. (Approved) ISAAC BROCK, Maj. Gen. The army at 12 o'clock this day will march out of the east gate, where they will stack their arms, and will be then subject to the articles of capitulation.

WILLIAM HULL, Brig. Gen.

Colonel Cass to the Secretary of War.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 1812. SIR- Having been ordered on to this place by Col, M'Arthur, for the purpose of communicating to the government particulars respecting the expedition lately commanded by Brig. General Hull, and its disastrous result, as might enable them correctly to appreciate the conduct of the officers and men; and to develope the causes which produced so foul a stain upon the national character, I have the honor to submit for your consideration, the following

statement.

When the forces landed in Canada, they landed with an ardent zeal and stimulated with the hope of conquest. No enemy appeared within view of us, and had an immediate and vigorous attack been made upon Malden, it would doubtless have fallen an easy victory. I know Gen. Hull afterwards declared he regretted this attack had not been made, and he had every reason to believe success would have crowned his efforts. The reason given for delaying our operations was to mount our heavy cannon, and to afford to the Canadian militia time and opportunity to quit

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