The Companies From Ohio's Scioto County-- Part 3; Hull Invades Canada

While on the march to Detroit, war between the United States and Britain was  declared.  But dispatches about the declaration fell into British hands before reaching William Hull.  Otherwise, he would have easily been able to capture Malden (Fort Malden) and then it is likely that all of Upper Canada would have fallen.

After arriving at Detroit, Hull crossed over the river into Canada and probably still would have been able to capture Malden had he brought even two or three siege guns along with him.  He ended up having to return to Detroit.

Once back, Mr. Cadot sent out a foraging expedition which led to the Battle of Brownstown where the American force was soundly defeated and beat a hasty retreat back to Detroit.

--Brock-Perry