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October 31, 1814
Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
Letter from army officer at Fort Erie on Oct. 12, 1814, reports Gen. Izard's division crossing at Black Rock yesterday and preparations to march today, noting enemy fortifications at Chippewa and admiration for Gen. Brown's corps.
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Extract of a letter from an officer of the army, dated Fort Erie, October 12, 1814.
"Yesterday Gen. Izard's division crossed the strait at Black Rock, and to day we are under orders to be prepared to march at a moment's warning. We may get 'cracked crowns and pass them current too,' but our overland movement have given the enemy time to render the position of Chippewa almost impregnable.
You cannot conceive how great is my respect for the remains of the invincible corps composing the command of General Brown."
"Yesterday Gen. Izard's division crossed the strait at Black Rock, and to day we are under orders to be prepared to march at a moment's warning. We may get 'cracked crowns and pass them current too,' but our overland movement have given the enemy time to render the position of Chippewa almost impregnable.
You cannot conceive how great is my respect for the remains of the invincible corps composing the command of General Brown."
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Troop Movement
Fort Erie
Gen Izard
Chippewa
War Of 1812
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Izard
General Brown
Where did it happen?
Fort Erie
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fort Erie
Event Date
October 12, 1814
Key Persons
Gen. Izard
General Brown
Event Details
Gen. Izard's division crossed the strait at Black Rock yesterday; today under orders to march at a moment's warning. Overland movements allowed enemy to fortify Chippewa position. Respect expressed for remains of General Brown's command.