From the War of 1812 Blog. New York City.
FROM ALBANY, Feb. 4 "Governor Tompkins has just received the following extract of a letter from Major Noon, commanding at Buffalo, of the defeat of Gen. Winchester of the North-Western Army. It is reported that Gen. Winchester is among the slain."
"Buffalo, Feb. 3-- It is with extreme pain I inform you, that on Saturday last a flag came across from the British side with Capt. Fitzgerald of the 49th reg. informing the commanding officer on our side that General Winchester, and about 1,000 men, were killed and taken prisoners at the Miami Rapids, that is a dear bought victory for the British. He adds, that 600 of our men were killed, and 400 taken prisoners."
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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