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Gazette Of The United States & Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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A January 29 letter from Niagara reports an express from Detroit detailing a battle where Indians lost 1500 men and suffered total defeat against the American Army's 800 casualties. Col. England of the 24th Regiment seeks orders on opposing the Americans' march to build a fort on the Detroit River.
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NEW-YORK, March 10.
A letter from Niagara, dated Jan. 29, says—"Since writing the above, an Express arrived from Detroit, brings the following accounts, viz. That the Indians and American Army had engaged each other; and, that the former lost 1500, and the latter 800 men: but the former has suffered a TOTAL DEFEAT.
Col. England, of the 24th Regiment, has sent down to know whether he is to oppose the American Army or not, and prevent them from building a Fort on the River Detroit, as it seems they have marched with that intention."
N. B. Capt. Eaton who is arrived here, left Head-Quarters January 22.
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Detroit
Event Date
Jan. 29
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indians lost 1500 men and suffered total defeat; american army lost 800 men.
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An express from Detroit reported that the Indians and American Army engaged each other. Col. England of the 24th Regiment inquired whether to oppose the American Army and prevent them from building a fort on the River Detroit, as they had marched with that intention.