In the aftermath of Harrison's withdrawal, there was what essentially amounted to a no war. The British established outposts at Delaware and Port Talbot. On 23 December 1813, the garrison at Delaware surprised and captured a small American post near Chatham.
The American commander at Amherstburg, Lt. Col. Anthony Butler sent an expedition under Captain Andrew Holmes, to capture one of the two British posts. They left 21 February 1814 but met problems with weather and hunger.
The Americans fell back to a hill and fortified it. A sharp firefight took place on March 4.
The next day, some 240 British troops along with their Canadian militia and Indian allies clashed with the American force of 164. An attempt was made to outflank the Americans while a direct attack was made on their center.
As dark fell, the entire British force retreated.
British losses were 14 killed, 51 wounded, 1 wounded prisoner and 1 missing. American losses 4 killed and 3 wounded.
--Brock-Perry
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