The Sacking of York and Washington, D.C.-- Part 1

From War of 1812 Timeline, Post 1814 Fire Along the Frontier.  Along with the Canadian Historic Places Time line, I find this one to be the most complete timeline for the War of 1812.

JANUARY 30, 1815:  The Rev. John Strachan of York wrote a letter to ex-President Jefferson protesting the actions of U.S, troops at York (now Toronto) the capital of Upper Canada (now Ontario).  Evidently, Jefferson had written something that was published about the burning of Washington, D.C. by the British in August 1814.

"In April, 1813, the public buildings at York, the capital of Upper Canada, were burnt by troops of the United States, contrary to the articles of capitulation.

"This consisted of the two elegant halls with convenient offices for the accomodation of the Legislature and the Courts of Justice.  The library and all the papers and records belonging to these institutions were consumed, at the same time the church was robbed and the town library totally pillaged."

--Brock-Perry