Report on British presence at Fort Miami
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
Report on British presence at Fort Miami
Description
Examination of John Bevin, a drummer in the 24th British regiment, commanded by Colonel England. Bevin says that there are now four companies of the regiment at Fort Miami, averaging about 50 men, together with about 60 Canadians, and additional Indians. There are four nine six-pounders, two large howitzers, and six six-pounders, mounted in the fort.
year created
1794
month created
08
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
created note
This document is undated. The assigned date is based on its placement within the collection.
notable person/group
John Bevin
drummer
British
regiment
Colonel England
John Graves Simcoe
governor
corps
officers
privates
Canadians
Indians
Colonel McKee
Captain Elliot
William Campbell
Newman
deserter
army
Anthony Wayne
Niagara
Captain Bunbury
Colonel Baubee
Silve
notable location
Britain
Fort Miami
Canada
Detroit
notable item/thing
garrison
pounders
howitzers
fort
ammunition
fortification
swivels
magazine
muskets
bayonets
document number
1794089990000
Item sets
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Indian Aff. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
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| Author | Unknown Author | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Unknown Recipient | [unknown] | [n/a] |