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Domestic News
November 5, 1814
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
A skirmish on October 15th at Chippewa Plains near Niagara involved British forces and a U.S. army detachment reconnoitering their works, resulting in 4 American soldiers killed and Major Leal wounded. A bridge was being prepared for crossing the creek.
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FROM NIAGARA.
We have been favored with the perusal of a letter dated at Chippewa Plains, Oct. 16th, which states that on the 15th, a skirmish took place between the British and a detachment of our army, which had advanced to reconnoitre their works.
The affair ended in the loss of 4 men killed, and one officer (major Leal) wounded. A bridge was preparing in Camp which when completed would be transported about 3 miles to the contemplated place of crossing the Creek, and the army would immediately pass over.
We have been favored with the perusal of a letter dated at Chippewa Plains, Oct. 16th, which states that on the 15th, a skirmish took place between the British and a detachment of our army, which had advanced to reconnoitre their works.
The affair ended in the loss of 4 men killed, and one officer (major Leal) wounded. A bridge was preparing in Camp which when completed would be transported about 3 miles to the contemplated place of crossing the Creek, and the army would immediately pass over.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Niagara
Chippewa Plains
Skirmish
British
American Army
Reconnoitre
Bridge Crossing
What entities or persons were involved?
Major Leal
Where did it happen?
Chippewa Plains
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Chippewa Plains
Event Date
Oct. 15th
Key Persons
Major Leal
Outcome
4 men killed, one officer (major leal) wounded
Event Details
A skirmish took place between the British and a detachment of our army, which had advanced to reconnoitre their works. A bridge was preparing in Camp which when completed would be transported about 3 miles to the contemplated place of crossing the Creek, and the army would immediately pass over.