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September 19, 1814
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
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British forces under Gen. Brisbane capture the village of Plattsburgh, New York, on September 11, 1814, after skirmishing with American militia and regulars led by Major Wool. U.S. troops of about 2000 men retreat to the fort to make a stand, while the enemy occupies Isle of Mott and forces oaths from inhabitants.
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NEW YORK, SEPT. 12, 1814.
Our state invaded....Plattsburgh taken.
By the Steam Boat Carrier of Neptune, arrived yesterday from Albany, we have accounts of the capture of Plattsburg, by the enemy under Gen. Brisbane. Our troops had retired into the fort, where they meant to make a stand
The following is from the Albany Register of the 9th inst.:--
An express arrived in this city, last evening bringing the unpleasant intelligence of the capture of the village of Plattsburgh, by the British force under the command of Gen. Brisbane--The express left Plattsburgh on Tuesday afternoon, and states as we are informed that the enemy entered the town about 11 o'clock, that they were met about seven miles from the place by about 100 militia, supported by Major Wool and 200 regulars--that considerable skirmishing took place, in which a few of our men were killed and wounded--that Major Wool and the regulars retreated to the fort, and the enemy took possession of the village, which had been previously deserted by the inhabitants.
Our regular force in the fort is stated to be about 2000 effective men--well provisioned, and no doubt is entertained of their being able to make a bold and vigorous stand.
The enemy have taken possession of the Isle of Mott, and obliged a number of the inhabitants to take the oath of allegiance to the British government.
Our state invaded....Plattsburgh taken.
By the Steam Boat Carrier of Neptune, arrived yesterday from Albany, we have accounts of the capture of Plattsburg, by the enemy under Gen. Brisbane. Our troops had retired into the fort, where they meant to make a stand
The following is from the Albany Register of the 9th inst.:--
An express arrived in this city, last evening bringing the unpleasant intelligence of the capture of the village of Plattsburgh, by the British force under the command of Gen. Brisbane--The express left Plattsburgh on Tuesday afternoon, and states as we are informed that the enemy entered the town about 11 o'clock, that they were met about seven miles from the place by about 100 militia, supported by Major Wool and 200 regulars--that considerable skirmishing took place, in which a few of our men were killed and wounded--that Major Wool and the regulars retreated to the fort, and the enemy took possession of the village, which had been previously deserted by the inhabitants.
Our regular force in the fort is stated to be about 2000 effective men--well provisioned, and no doubt is entertained of their being able to make a bold and vigorous stand.
The enemy have taken possession of the Isle of Mott, and obliged a number of the inhabitants to take the oath of allegiance to the British government.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Plattsburgh Capture
British Invasion
War Of 1812
Military Skirmish
American Retreat
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Brisbane
Major Wool
Where did it happen?
Plattsburgh, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Brisbane
Major Wool
Location
Plattsburgh, New York
Event Date
September 11, 1814
Story Details
British forces under Gen. Brisbane capture deserted Plattsburgh after skirmish with 100 militia and 200 regulars led by Major Wool, who retreat to fort with 2000 men. Enemy occupies Isle of Mott and forces oaths on inhabitants.