November 1813 Time Line-- Part 4

NOVEMBER 10TH: SKIRMISH AT HOOPLE'S CREEK, UPPER CANADA-- During the American campaign down the St. Lawrence River to capture Montreal, American Major General James Wilkinson landed troops at the head of the Long Sault Rapids and sent Brig. General Jacob Brown along with 2,500 troops to clear the road to Cornwall, Upper Canada, and seize much-needed supplies.

After stopping to repair a bridge at Hoople's Creek, Brown was ambushed by 300 local militia commanded by British regular officer Major James Dennis of the 49th Regiment of Foot. Concealed among the trees, the militia had a strong position but slowly withdrew against the much larger American force.

Dennis succeeded in delaying the American advance enough to allow 150 wagons of British supplies to be safely removed from Cornwall to Coteau-du-Lac, Lower Canada.

--Brock-Perry