Short Chronolgy, War of 1812

A SHORT CHRONOLOGY
The War of 1812 in the Northwest

1812 --ACTION ON THE WABASH, September 3-November 11

1812, September 3. ACTION ON THE WABASH. A body of Kickapoos and Wine- bagoes, with their families, come to Ft. Harrison, which is commanded by Capt. Zachary Taylor, They ask for a council and seek provisions. Taylor refuses to give in as he suspects treachery, but does give them something to eat.

1812, September 4. On this night the Kickapoos and Winebagoes set fire to one of the blockhouses of Ft. Harrison and begin to fire on the garrison. The Indians make charges in attempts to fire other portions of the fort, without success. The following day they retreat. Taylor held out with less than 50 men, of whom 1/3 were sick. The Indians were angry and massacred 21 persons at the Pigeon Roost settlement on White River.

1812, September 13. Colonel William Russell with some companies of rangers and Indiana Militia relieve Ft. Harrison and bring in much needed supplies.

1812, September 21. Troops raised as a result of a call for help given by Governor Shelby of Kentucky for the relief of the Indiana Territory arrive at Vincennes, beginning on this date and extending to October 2. They were formed, some 2,000 of them, under General Samuel Hopkins and began their march to Ft. Harrison early in October. They continued across the Wabash. Hopkins tells his officers that he desires to go to the principal Kickapoo village on the waters of the Illinois River. The march is continued about 25 miles farther, where an Indian trail is discovered which is followed northwardly. However, troubles arise among the troops and a retreat is made to Vincennes. Hopkins is completely disgusted with the behavior of his men. The men are discharged October 25.

1812, November 11. General Samuel Hopkins takes foot soldiers from Vincennes to Ft. Harrison following his abortive expedition. On this date, with some 1,250 men, composed of Barbour's, Miller's, and Wilcox's regiments of Kentucky militia, regulars under Zachary Taylor, and 50 rangers and spies on horseback go up the east side of the Wabash. Provisions, stores, and forage are put in seven boats under the command of Colonel Barbour's battalion. They arrive on the 19th at the Prophet's Town, Many Indian villages are destroyed. On the 21st, the Indians fire on a reconnoitring party. On the 22nd Colonels Miller and Wilcox go out with 60 mounted men and fall into an ambush; 18 men are killed. Snow keeps the army from moving against the Indians until the 24th. By then the Indians have fled. The army returns to Vincennes; too cold and too poorly supplied.

1812--GENERAL JAMES WINCHESTER'S CAMPAIGN

1812, September 21, GENERAL JAMES WINCHESTER'S CAMPAIGN. Colonel Jennings regiment is ordered down the St. Mary's and Auglaize rivers to Defiance and to establish an intermediate post and to escort supplies to General Winchester. He goes about 30 miles and sends spies ahead to Defiance, where he found the enemy. Therefore, he halted on the Auglaize and commenced building blockhouses. Meanwhile, Colonel James Findlay is sent with his mounted regiment of 350 men to destroy the Ottawa towns on Blanchard's Fork of the Auglaize.

A SHORT CHRONOLOGY The War of 1812 in the Northwest

A SHORT CHRONOLOGY
The War of 1812 in the Northwest