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Terms of capitulation
of Fort Detroit
of Fort Detroit
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Camp at Detroit 16th August 1812
Capitulation for the surrender of Fort Detroit entered into between Major
General Brock commanding His Britannick Majesty's forces on the one
part and Brigadier General Hull commanding the North Western Army of
the United States as the other part.
1st Fort Detroit with all the troops, regular and militia, will be
immediately surrendered to the British forces under the command of
Major General Brock and will be considered prisoners of war, with the
exception of such of the Militia of the Michigan Territory who have not
joined the army.
2nd All public stores, arms and all public documents including everything
of a public nature will be immediately given up.
3rd Private persons & property of every description will be respected.
4th His Excellency Brigadier General Hull having expressed a desire that
a detachment from the State of Ohio on its way to join his army as well
as one sent from Fort Detroit under the command of Colonel McArthur
should be included in the above capitulation - it is accordingly agreed to
- It is however to be understood that such part of the Ohio Militia as
have not joined the army will be permitted to return to their homes on
condition that they will not serve during the war - their arms however
will be delivered up if belonging to the public.
5th The Garrison will march out at the hour of twelve o'clock this day and
the British forces will take immediate possession of the Fort.
(Signed) W. Hull, Brigadier General
(Signed) J. McDonnel, Lieutenant Col. P. A. D. C.
Approved J. B. Glegg, Major A. D. C
(Signed) Isaac Brock, James Miller, Lieut. Col. 5th United States Infantry
Major General E. Brush, Col. 1st Regiment of Michigan Militia
True Copy
Robert Nichol, Lieut. Col. & Qr. M. Genl. of
the Militia
Camp at Detroit 16th August 1812
Capitulation for the surrender of Fort Detroit entered into between Major
General Brock commanding His Britannick Majesty's forces on the one
part and Brigadier General Hull commanding the North Western Army of
the United States as the other part.
1st Fort Detroit with all the troops, regular and militia, will be
immediately surrendered to the British forces under the command of
Major General Brock and will be considered prisoners of war, with the
exception of such of the Militia of the Michigan Territory who have not
joined the army.
2nd All public stores, arms and all public documents including everything
of a public nature will be immediately given up.
3rd Private persons & property of every description will be respected.
4th His Excellency Brigadier General Hull having expressed a desire that
a detachment from the State of Ohio on its way to join his army as well
as one sent from Fort Detroit under the command of Colonel McArthur
should be included in the above capitulation - it is accordingly agreed to
- It is however to be understood that such part of the Ohio Militia as
have not joined the army will be permitted to return to their homes on
condition that they will not serve during the war - their arms however
will be delivered up if belonging to the public.
5th The Garrison will march out at the hour of twelve o'clock this day and
the British forces will take immediate possession of the Fort.
(Signed) W. Hull, Brigadier General
(Signed) J. McDonnel, Lieutenant Col. P. A. D. C.
Approved J. B. Glegg, Major A. D. C
(Signed) Isaac Brock, James Miller, Lieut. Col. 5th United States Infantry
Major General E. Brush, Col. 1st Regiment of Michigan Militia
True Copy
Robert Nichol, Lieut. Col. & Qr. M. Genl. of
the Militia
| Terms of capitulation of Fort Detroit, August 16, 1812 Miscellaneous collection Document Reference Code: F 775, box MU 2102 Archives of Ontario |
