OCTOBER 16TH, 1814: General George Izard wrote a letter to Armstrong expressing his concerns about being cut off from supplies and reinforcements now that the British control Lake Ontario after the launch of the HMS St. Lawrence. he is also afraid that Yeo's control of the lake might enable larger forces to be brought against him.
At this point, Izard is seriously considering withdrawing from Fort Erie.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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