Two expeditions were sent out. One met with some success, the other with disaster. They were to rendezvous in Peoria for supplies, but both groups were sent home after engagements with various Indian groups.
Their return was not communicated to Captain Thomas E. Craig who was heading to Peoria with supplies. As he approached, fleeing french settlers told him that 1,000 warriors were nearby. He found Peoria deserted and the Americans looted it, feasting and returning to their boats that night.
Six Frenchmen appeared there and demanded the return of their possessions. Very little was given back. They later heard gunfire and blamed it on the French who denied it. The village was looted again and this time homes burned and livestock killed.
Pottawatomie Chief Gome agreed to attack the Americans.
A Bit Confusing. --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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