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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Sir William Johnson reports to Major-General Amherst the surrender of Fort Niagara to British forces on July 25, 1759, after routing a French and Indian reinforcement attempt on July 24, capturing 17 officers including Aubry and De Lignery. British losses include General Prideaux and Colonel Johnson.
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SIR,
I have the honour to acquaint you by Lieutenant I. Montcrieff, Niagara surrendered to his Majesty's arms the 25th instant. A detachment of 1200 men, with a number of Indians, under the command of Mess. Aubry and De Lignery, collected from Detroit, Venango, and Presque-isle, made an attempt to reinforce the garrison the 24th in the morning; but, as I had intelligence of them I made a disposition to intercept them. The evening before, I ordered the light infantry, and Picquets to take post on the road upon our left, leading from Niagara Falls to the fort: In the morning, I reinforced these with two companies of grenadiers, and part of the 46th regiment. The action began about half an hour after nine; but they were so well received by the troops in front, and the Indians on their flank, that in an hour's time, the whole was compleatly routed, and all their Officers made Prisoners, among whom are Mons. Aubry, De Lignery, Marin, Repentigny, to the number of 17.-I cannot ascertain the number of killed, they are so dispersed among the woods, but their loss is great.
As this happened under the eyes of the garrison, I thought proper to send my last summons to the commanding officer for his surrendering which he listened to. I enclose you the capitulation; Mr. Moncrieff will inform you of the state of our ammunition and Provisions: I hope care will be taken to forward an immediate Supply of both to Oswego.
As the troops that were defeated yesterday were drawn from those posts which lie in General Stanwix's rout, I am in hopes it will be of the utmost consequence to the success of his expedition. The public stores of the Garrison that can be saved from the Indians, I shall order the Assistant Quarter-Master General and the Clerk of stores to take an account of, as soon as possible.
As all my attention at present is taken up with the Indians, that the capitulation I have agreed to may be observed, your Excellency will excuse my not being more particular.
Permit me to assure you, in the whole progress of the siege, which was severe and painful, the officers and men behaved with the utmost cheerfulness and bravery. I have only to regret the loss of General Prideaux and Colonel Johnson. I endeavoured to pursue the late General's vigorous measures, the good effects of which he deserved to enjoy.
With the earnest good wishes for your success, I have the honour to be, &c.
WILLIAM JOHNSON.
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Niagara
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July 25, 1759
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french and indian force of 1200 routed; 17 officers captured including aubry, de lignery, marin, repentigny; great enemy losses in woods; british losses: general prideaux and colonel johnson killed; niagara garrison surrendered per capitulation.
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Niagara surrendered to British arms on July 25 after a siege. A French and Indian detachment of 1200 from Detroit, Venango, and Presque-isle attempted reinforcement on July 24 morning but was intercepted and routed by British light infantry, grenadiers, 46th regiment, and Indians. Action began around 9:30 AM, lasting an hour, resulting in complete rout and capture of all officers. Summons led to garrison surrender; public stores to be inventoried.