JULY 10: Went to William Hull and made report and was offered command of a small company of spies but said he'd prefer some other station. "I could be of more Service in exercising my military talents and I would wish to be with Gnl. McArthur's Regt." Hull said he's put Lucas with McArthur if he could be of use.
Several military companies refused to cross the river and were considered cowards. One of these was Captain Rupe's company.
This was the crossing of the river to attack Fort Malden.
--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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