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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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In September 1813, Maj. Gen. William H. Harrison's army captures Malden without opposition after landing near Amherstburg. British Gen. Proctor retreats to Sandwich, burning facilities. Harrison pursues but lacks horses. Reports from Col. Smith and Com. O.H. Perry confirm the event.
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Copy of a letter from Maj. Gen. Harrison to the War Department.
Head-Quarters, Amherstburg,
September 23d, 1813.
SIR,
I have the honor to inform you that I landed the army under my command about three miles below this place at 3 o'clock this evening, without opposition, and took possession of the town in an hour after.
General Proctor has retreated to Sandwich with his regular troops and Indians, having previously burned the Fort, Navy Yard, Barracks and Public Store Houses-the two latter were very extensive, covering several acres of ground. I will pursue the enemy tomorrow, although there is no probability of overtaking him, as he has upwards of one thousand horses, and we have not one in the Army. I shall think myself fortunate to be able to collect a sufficiency to mount the General Officers. It is supposed here that General Proctor intends to establish himself upon the River French, 40 miles from Maiden,
I have the honor to be, &c.
WM. H. HARRISON.
Extract of a letter from Colonel Smith of the Rifle Regiment to Colonel A. Y. Nicoll, Inspector General, dated
Lower Sandusky.
October 2d, 1813,
"I have already collected 520 of my Regiment. The last accounts from the General state that he was in pursuit of Proctor who had evacuated Malden, a few hours before he landed. I fear he will make his escape. I leave here immediately for Portage, and probably Head Quarters, to procure transport for my detachment."
Copy of a letter from Com. O. H. Perry to the Secretary of the Navy
U. S. Schooner Ariel, Malden Harbor.
27th September, 1813. 5 P. M.
SIR--I have the honor to acquaint you that the Army under Maj Gen. Harrison have this moment marched into Malden, without opposition, and that the Squadron are now at anchor off the town.
I have the honor to be, &c.
O. H. PERRY.
[From other sources than the above we learn that General Harrison now has a competent force to overpower any that can be opposed to him, and is well supplied. He alone will be in fault if he does not, as we hope and believe he will, carry his arms and his conquests rapidly through Upper Canada.]
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Malden, Amherstburg, Sandwich
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September 23d, 1813
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Maj. Gen. Harrison lands army near Amherstburg and captures Malden without opposition; Proctor retreats after burning facilities; Harrison plans pursuit despite lacking horses; additional letters confirm the capture and pursuit.