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Thursday, November 14, 2013

November 1813 Timeline: Hurricane and Skirmish


NOVEMBER 12TH:

A hurricane strikes Halifax, Nova Scotia, causing extensive damage to British ships there.

NOVEMBER 13TH:

Skirmish at Nanticoke Creek, Upper Canada. Norfolk County Militia engage a group of American sympathizers (marauders). Light casualties on both sides.

NOVEMBER 16TH:

British extend blockade to all middle and southern states.

NOVEMBER 24TH

Loyal London Volunteers, a unit of Upper Canada militia is formed.

NOVEMBER 25TH:

Loyal Kent Volunteers formed.

NOVEMBER 29TH:

Battle of Autosse, Mississippi Territory. Americans inflict significant casualties on Muscogee (Creek) Nation warriors but fail to achieve a clear victory.

--Brock-Perry

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