Soldier of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment
(from Select British Documents of the Canadian War of 1812, Vol. 1, p. 461)
Head-Quarters, Sandwich, August 15, 1812.
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Soldier of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment |
The force at my disposal authorizes me to require of you the immediate surrender of Fort Detroit. It is far from my intention to join in a war of extermination, but you must be aware, that the numerous body of Indians who have attached themselves to my troops, will be beyond control the moment the contest commences. You will find me disposed to enter into such conditions as will satisfy the most scrupulous sense of
honour. Lieut.-Colonel McDonnell and Major Glegg are fully authorized to conclude any arrangement that may lead to prevent the unnecessary effusion of blood. |