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Freeman's Chronicle
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
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American riflemen under Major Morgan repelled a British force of about 1000 regulars attempting to cross the Niagara River near Black Rock on Wednesday morning, August 1812, inflicting significant enemy casualties with only 2 killed and 6 wounded on their side.
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BY THE STEAM-BOAT PARAGON.
From the Buffalo Gazette Extra, August 5.
It is with pleasure we announce a brilliant affair to our readers.
On Wednesday morning last, the enemy crossed the Niagara river, below Squaw Island, a mile below Black Rock with a force said to be rising 1000 regulars under Lt. Col. Tucker. They approached Black Rock, and were met at the Conjocta creek before day light, by major Morgan, with less than 300 riflemen; a part of the enemy crossed the bridge over the creek, but were repulsed, and the bridge taken up. The firing continued nearly 3 hours. when the enemy finding every effort to cross the creek unavailing he recrossed the river.
During the action, the enemy threw a number of shot & shells across the river.
The loss of the enemy must have been rising 50 killed, wounded and missing. Several were found dead, and there were appearances of a number of bodies having been taken away during the battle: 6 prisoners taken and three deserted, Our loss was 2 killed, and 6 wounded; among whom, were captain Hamilton, & Lt. M'Intosh dangerously, and Lt. Wadsworth severely.
In this action, Major Morgan and his corps, have covered themselves with honor. The major has been joined by captain Birdsall, with 150 riflemen since the action.
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Black Rock, Niagara
Event Date
Wednesday Morning Last
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enemy: rising 50 killed, wounded and missing; several dead found; 6 prisoners taken; 3 deserted. american: 2 killed, 6 wounded (captain hamilton and lt. m'intosh dangerously; lt. wadsworth severely). enemy repulsed and recrossed the river.
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The enemy crossed the Niagara River below Squaw Island, a mile below Black Rock, with a force of rising 1000 regulars under Lt. Col. Tucker. They approached Black Rock and were met at Conjocta Creek before daylight by Major Morgan with less than 300 riflemen. A part of the enemy crossed the bridge but were repulsed, and the bridge was taken up. Firing continued nearly 3 hours until the enemy recrossed the river. During the action, the enemy threw shot and shells across the river. Major Morgan's corps covered themselves with honor; Captain Birdsall with 150 riflemen joined since the action.