Fort Malden-- Part 5: Hull's Brazen Proclamation to Canadians

Considering how this incursion ended and the surrender of Detroit, this proclamation by Hull certainly didn't bear out his words.

"INHABITANTS OF CANADA!

After  thirty years of PEACE & prosperity, the UNITED STATES have been driven to Arms.  The injuries & aggressions, insults & indignities of Great Britain have once more left them no alternative but manly resistance or unconditional submission.

The ARMY under my command has invaded your country, & the Standard of the UNION now waves over the Territory of CANADA.  To the peaceable unoffending inhabitant, it brings neither danger nor difficulty.  I come to find enemies, not to snake them.  I come to protect, not to injure you.

If the barbarous & savage policy of Great Britain is pursued, and the savages are let loose to murder our citizens, & butcher our women and children, the war, will be a war of extermination.

More to Come.  --Brock-Perry