out this campaign, had no opportunity of taking a part in the sortie. The 25th infantry, under Col. Jessup, - was stationed in fort Erie, to hold the key of our position.

Col. Brady, on whose firmness and good conduct every reliance could be placed, was on command at Buffaloe, with the remains of the 22d infantry. Lieut. Col. M'Rea, and Lieut. Col. Wood, of the corps of engineers, have rendered to this army services the most important; I must seize the opportunity of again mentioning them, particularly on every trying occasion, I have reaped much benefit from their sound and excellent advice; no two officers of their grade could have contributed more to the safety and honor of this army. Wood, brave, generous, and enterprizing, died, as he had lived-without a feeling, but for the honor of his country and the glory of her arms;-his name and example will live, to guide the soldier in the path of duty, so long as true heroism is held in estimation. M'Rea lives to enjoy the approbation of every virtuous and generous mind, and to receive the reward due to his services and high military talents.

It is proper here to notice, that although but one third of the enemy's force was on duty when his works were carried, the whole were brought into action while we were employed in destroying his cannon. We secured prisoners from seven of his regiments, and know that the 6th and 82d suffered severely in killed and wounded, yet these regiments were not upon duty.

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Lieut. Gen. Drummond broke up his camp, during the night of the 21st, and retired to his entrenchments, behind the Chippewa. A party of our men came up the rear of his army, at Frenchman's Creek; the enemy destroyed part of their stores, by setting fire to the buildings from which they were employed in conveying them. We found, in and about their camp, a considerable quantity of cannon ball, and upwards of one hundred stand of

arms.

I send you, enclosed herein, a return of our loss. The

return of prisoners inclosed does not include the stragglers that came in after the action.

I have the honor, &c.

Hon. Sec. War.

JACOB BROWN.

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Report of the killed, wounded, and missing, in the above action.--Killed, 79-wounded, 216-missing, 216—total C. K. GARDNER, Adj. Gen. Return of prisoners taken in the above action.-Two Majors, 4 Captains, 4 Lieutenants, 1 Ensign, 1 AssistantSurgeon, 4 staff sergeants, 19 sergeants, 17 corporals, 1 drummer, 332 rank and file-total 385.

J. SNELLING, Insp. Gen.

DEFENCE AT FORT BOWYER.

Copy of a letter from Møj. Gen. Jackson to the Secretary of War.

H.Q. 7th M. D. Mobile, Sept. 17, 1814, 10, A. M. SIR-I have but a moment to spare, to tell you, since the departure of my letter this morning, a messenger has returned from fort Bowyer with the pleasing intelligence, that Major Laurence has gallantly repulsed the enemy with great loss, blowing up a vessel of 36 guns. Only 4 of our men were killed, and 5 wounded. The officer bringing the dispatches will be here in an hour, when I shall be enabled to give you the particulars. I have the honor, &c.

Hon. Sec. War.

ANDREW JACKSON.

CAPTURE OF THE REINDEER.

Copy of a letter from Capt. Johnson Blakely to the Secretary of the Navy.

U.S. Sloop Wasp, L'Orient, 8th July, 1814. SIR-On Tuesday the 28th ult. being then in lat. 48, 36 north, and lon. 11, 15 west, we fell in with, engaged,

and after an action of nineteen minutes, captured_his B. M. sloop of war, the Reindeer, William Manners, Esq. commander. Annexed are the minutes of our proceedings on that day, prior to, and during the continuance of

the action.

Where all did their duty, and each appeared anxious to excel, it is very difficult to discriminate. It is, however, only rendering them their merited due, when it is declared of Lieutenants Reily and Bury, 1st and 3d of this vessel, and whose names will be found among those of the conquerors of the Gurriere and Java, and Mr. Tillinghast, 2d Lieutenant, who was greatly instrumental in the capture of the Boxer; that their conduct and courage on this occasion, fulfilled the highest expectation, and gratified every wish. Sailing-master Carr is also entitled to great credit, for the zeal and ability with which he discharged his various duties.

The cool and patient conduct of every officer and man, while exposed to the fire of the shifting gun of the enemy, and without an opportunity of returning it, could only be equalled by the animation and ardor exhibited, when actually engaged, or by the promptitude and firmness with which every attempt of the enemy, to board, was met, and successfully repelled. Such conduct may be seen, but cannot well be described.

The Reindeer mounted sixteen 24 pr. carronades, 2 long 6 or 9 prs. and a shifting 12 pr. carronade, with a complement of (on board) 118 men. Her crew were said to be the pride of Plymouth.

Our loss, in men, has been severe, owing, in part, to the proximity of the two vessels, and the extreme smoothness of the sea-but chiefly in repelling boarders; that of the enemy, however, is infinitely more so, as will be seen by the list of killed and wounded, on both sides.— Six round shot struck our hull, and many grape, which did not penetrate far. The foremast received a 24 pr. shot, which passed through its centre, and our rigging and sails were a good deal injured. The Reindeer was literally cut to pieces, in a line with her ports; her upper works, boats, spare spars, were one complete wreck. A

breeze springing up, next afternoon, her foremast went by the board.

Having received all the prisoners on board, which, from the number of wounded, occupied much time, together with their baggage, the Reindeer was, on the evening of the 29th, set on fire, and in a few hours blew I have the honor, &c.

Hon. W. Jones, Sec. Navy.

J. BLAKELY.

MINUTES OF THE ACTION,

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Between the U. S. S. Wasp, and his B. M. S. Reindeer, on the 28th June, 1814.

At 4, A. M. light breezes, and cloudy; at a quarter after 4, discovered two sails, two points before the lee beam— kept away in chase; shortly after, discovered one sail, on the weather beam; altered the course, and hauled by, in chase of the sail to windward;-at 8, sail to windward bore E. N. E. wind very light; at 10, the stranger sail, bearing E. by N. hoisted an English ensign and pendant, and displayed a signal at the main, (blue and yellow diagonally;)-at half past 12, the enemy showed a blue and white flag, diagonally, at the fore, and fired a gun-1 h. 15 minutes, called all hands to quarters, and prepared for action-1 h. 22 minutes, believing we could weather the enemy, tacked ship, and stood for him-1 h. 50 minutes, the enemy tacked ship, and stood from us-1 h. 56 minutes, hoisted our colors, and fired a gun to windward, which was answered by the enemy, with another to windward-2 h. 20 minutes, the enemy still standing from us -set the royals-2 h. 25 minutes, set the flying jib-2 h. 29 minutes, set the upper stay-sails. Finding the enemy did not get sufficiently on the beam, to enable us to bring our guns to bear, put the helm a-lee, and, at 26 minutes after 3, commenced the action, with the after carronade, on the starboard side, and fired in succession-3 h. 40 minutes, the enemy having his larboard bow in contact with our larboard quarter, endeavored to board us; but was repulsed in every attempt-at 3 h. 44 minutes, orders

were given to board in turn, which were promptly executed, when all resistance immediately ceased, and, at 3 h.45 minutes, the enemy hauled down his flag.

J. BLAKELY.

Return of killed and wounded, on board the U. S. S. Wasp, in the above action.-Killed, 5-wounded, 21total, 26.

Return of killed and wounded, on board H. B. M. S. Reindeer, in the above action.-Killed, 25-wounded, 42 -total, 67. J. BLAKELY.

DEFENCE OF FORT BOWYER.

Copy of a letter from Maj. Gen. Jackson, to the Secretary of War, dated H.Q. 7th M. D. Mobile, Sept. 17, 1814.

SIR-With lively emotions of satisfaction I communicate, that success has crowned the gallant efforts of our brave soldiers, in resisting and repulsing a combined British naval and land force, which, on the 15th inst. attacked fort Bowyer, on the Point of Mobile.

I enclose a copy of the official report of Major William Laurence, of the 2d infantry, who commanded. In addition to the particulars communicated in his letter, I have learnt that the ship, which was destroyed, was the Hermes, of from 24 to 28 guns, Captain the hon. William H. Percy, senior officer in the gulf of Mexico; and the brig, so considerably damaged, is the Sophie, 18 guns, Captain Lockyer. The other ship was the Carron, of from 24 to 28 guns, Capt. Spencer, son of Earl Spencer-the other brig's name unknown. On board of the Carron, 85 men were killed and wounded, among whom was Col. Nicoll, of the royal marines, who lost an eye, by a splinter. The land force consisted of 110 marines, and 200 Creek Indians, under the command of Capt. Woodbine, of marines, and about 20 artillerists, with one four and a half inch howitzer, from which they discharged shells and 9lb. shot.