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August 11, 1814
Martinsburgh Gazette
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from Mr. King in Buffalo reports on recent battle: British force of 5000 vs. American 4000; enemy losses 2300 killed/wounded + 220 prisoners, US 500; artillery captured. Army unsafe at Erie; another battle expected. Gen. Scott dangerously wounded, Gen. Brown recovering.
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NEW YORK. August 3.
A letter from Mr. King to Mr. Lee, of Utica, dated Buffalo, July 27th, states, that he has had two or three conversations with Gen. Brown, since his return, in which he informed him that the British force in the late engagement was about 5000, ours about 4000; and that as nearly as could be ascertained, the enemy had lost in killed and wounded, 2300, and 220 prisoners. Our loss about 500 killed and wounded. We took their artillery: but whether it had been retained or not was unknown. Mr. King gives it as his opinion that our army was very unsafe at Erie, having no means of crossing, and the fleet not being there to protect them. Another battle, it was expected, would ensue, as the British were reinforcing. General Scott is dangerously wounded. General Brown has had two balls extracted, and was doing well. Lieuts. Spencer and Wirt are both mortally wounded.
A letter from Mr. King to Mr. Lee, of Utica, dated Buffalo, July 27th, states, that he has had two or three conversations with Gen. Brown, since his return, in which he informed him that the British force in the late engagement was about 5000, ours about 4000; and that as nearly as could be ascertained, the enemy had lost in killed and wounded, 2300, and 220 prisoners. Our loss about 500 killed and wounded. We took their artillery: but whether it had been retained or not was unknown. Mr. King gives it as his opinion that our army was very unsafe at Erie, having no means of crossing, and the fleet not being there to protect them. Another battle, it was expected, would ensue, as the British were reinforcing. General Scott is dangerously wounded. General Brown has had two balls extracted, and was doing well. Lieuts. Spencer and Wirt are both mortally wounded.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Battle Report
War Of 1812
British Forces
American Casualties
General Brown
General Scott
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. King
Mr. Lee
Gen. Brown
General Scott
Lieuts. Spencer
Lieuts. Wirt
Where did it happen?
Buffalo, Erie, Utica, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. King
Mr. Lee
Gen. Brown
General Scott
Lieuts. Spencer
Lieuts. Wirt
Location
Buffalo, Erie, Utica, New York
Event Date
July 27th, August 3
Story Details
Report on battle with British: forces 5000 vs 4000, heavy enemy losses, US artillery capture; army vulnerable at Erie, impending battle; leaders wounded.