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Domestic News
October 9, 1812
Martinsburgh Gazette
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Unverified report received via Eastern Mail Stage of a battle at Fort Niagara between Americans under Gen. Van Rensselaer and the British, resulting in American capitulation, over 500 British casualties, and 800 Americans surrendering arms.
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A report of a very unpleasant nature was received in town this morning, by the Eastern Mail Stage. We earnestly hope it is without foundation, although the channel through which it comes is so creditable as to excite fears for its truth---Three of the passengers in the stage, with all of whom we have conversed, concur in stating, that just as they were leaving New-York yesterday morning, a packet arrived from Albany, bringing intelligence that an action had taken place between the Americans under Gen. Van Rensselaer, and the British, at Fort Niagara-that it continued during the greater part of the day, when the Americans were at length compelled to capitulate. The British loss amounted to upwards of 500 men; that of the Americans is not particularly stated. Eight hundred men laid down their arms. This news excited a strong sensation at New-York.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Fort Niagara
Battle
Van Rensselaer
British
Americans
Capitulation
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Van Rensselaer
Where did it happen?
Fort Niagara
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fort Niagara
Key Persons
Gen. Van Rensselaer
Outcome
british loss upwards of 500 men; american loss not stated; 800 americans laid down their arms
Event Details
Action between Americans under Gen. Van Rensselaer and British at Fort Niagara, continuing most of the day, ending in American capitulation