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Brock to Sir George
Prevost
The following letter was written by Brock at Detroit the day he captured
Fort Detroit.
Head Quarters, Detroit, Aug. 16, 1812
I hasten to apprize your excellency of the capture of this very important
post: 2,500 troops have this day surrendered prisoners of war, and
about 25 pieces of ordnance have been taken without the sacrifice of a
drop of British blood.
I had not more than 700 troops, including militia, and about 600 Indians,
to accomplish this service. When I detail my good fortune, your
excellency will be astonished. I have been admirably supported by
Colonel Proctor, the whole of my staff, and I may justly say, every
individual under my command.
— Isaac Brock
Prevost
The following letter was written by Brock at Detroit the day he captured
Fort Detroit.
Head Quarters, Detroit, Aug. 16, 1812
I hasten to apprize your excellency of the capture of this very important
post: 2,500 troops have this day surrendered prisoners of war, and
about 25 pieces of ordnance have been taken without the sacrifice of a
drop of British blood.
I had not more than 700 troops, including militia, and about 600 Indians,
to accomplish this service. When I detail my good fortune, your
excellency will be astonished. I have been admirably supported by
Colonel Proctor, the whole of my staff, and I may justly say, every
individual under my command.
— Isaac Brock