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The Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
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British forces in Upper Canada violated US sovereignty by firing on the American sloop George Strong at Bois Blanc Island, seizing and imprisoning its crew of four for three days without food or water, and plundering the vessel of valuables. No reason given for the act.
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The Detroit Morning Post of the 19th ult., gives an account of another violation of National faith, by the authorities of Upper Canada.
The sloop George Strong, Captain Grimes, loaded with wood and baskets, bound from Swan Creek to Detroit, was fired into several times by the British forces, while lying at Bois Blanc Island opposite the village of Malden, and was ordered to enter that port on penalty of being immediately sunk. After landing, Capt. Grimes, with his crew, three in number, all peaceable citizens of the United States, were violently seized by British armed subjects and marched to a PRISON, where they were confined for three days, most of which time they were without food or wholesome water. While in prison their vessel was unloaded and plundered of every thing valuable.
No excuse or reason for this act is given. If British officers have so far forgotten themselves and their country's honor, as not to know what is due the American government, it is time they were taught to fear and respect her power.
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Bois Blanc Island, Upper Canada
Event Date
19th Ult.
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crew of four imprisoned for three days without food or water; vessel unloaded and plundered of valuables
Event Details
The sloop George Strong, loaded with wood and baskets, bound from Swan Creek to Detroit, was fired into several times by British forces while at Bois Blanc Island opposite Malden, ordered to enter port or be sunk. Captain Grimes and three crew members, US citizens, were seized, marched to prison, and confined for three days. Vessel was plundered.