When was it published?

December 16, 1763 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News December 16, 1763

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Gardiner, Lieut. Stoughton, Major Wilkins, Lieut. Johnson

Q: What keywords are associated?

Indian Attack, Lake Erie Skirmish, Military Detachment, Boat Ambush, Pursuit Battle

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

On October 19, a U.S. military detachment of 600 men under Major Wilkins, heading from Niagara to Detroit, faced an Indian attack at the east end of Lake Erie. While 160 men in boats were fired on, killing and wounding 13 including Lt. Johnson, Capt. Gardiner led 50 ashore to pursue about 80 Indians, resulting in a one-hour skirmish with 3 more killed and several wounded, including Gardiner and Lt. Stoughton.

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Last Monday Capt. Gardiner of the 55th, and Lieut. Stoughton came to Town from Albany. They belonged to a Detachment of 600 Men, under the Command of Major Wilkins, destined for Detroit, from Niagara, but on the 19th of October, at the East End of Lake Erie, 160 of our People, being in their Boats, were fired upon from the Beach by about 80 Indians, which killed and wounded 13 Men, (and among them Lieut. Johnson, late of Gorham's, killed) in the two sternmost Boats, the Remainder of the Detachment being ahead about Half a Mile. Capt. Gardiner who was in the Boats adjoining, immediately ordered the Men (50) under his Command ashore, and took Possession of the Ground from which the Enemy had fired, and as soon as he observed our People landing, he with Lieut. Stoughton, and 28 Men, pursued the Indians, and in a few Minutes a smart Skirmish ensued, which lasted near an Hour, and in which 3 Men were killed on the spot, and Capt. Gardiner, with Lieut. Stoughton, and 10 others, very badly wounded. During the Skirmish, the Troops that did not follow the Indians, formed on the Bank, and covered the Boats.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Indian Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Indian Attack Lake Erie Skirmish Military Detachment Boat Ambush Pursuit Battle

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Gardiner Lieut. Stoughton Major Wilkins Lieut. Johnson

Where did it happen?

East End Of Lake Erie

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

East End Of Lake Erie

Event Date

19th Of October

Key Persons

Capt. Gardiner Lieut. Stoughton Major Wilkins Lieut. Johnson

Outcome

initial attack killed and wounded 13 men, including lieut. johnson killed; skirmish killed 3 men and wounded capt. gardiner, lieut. stoughton, and 10 others.

Event Details

A detachment of 600 men under Major Wilkins destined for Detroit from Niagara; 160 in boats fired upon by 80 Indians, killing and wounding 13 in the sternmost boats. Capt. Gardiner ordered 50 men ashore, took possession of the ground, and with Lieut. Stoughton and 28 men pursued the Indians, leading to a smart skirmish lasting near an hour. Other troops formed on the bank and covered the boats.