suspected of cowardice, I advise that captain Treat and lieutenant *, who was also with the picket, be struck from the rolls of the armyt.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, agreeably to a plan I had given general Porter, he advanced from the rear of our camp, with the volunteers and Indians (taking the woods, in order to keep out of view of the enem ) with the hope of bringing his pickets and scouting parties between his (Porter's) line of march and our camp. As Porter moved, I ordered the parties advanced in front of our camp to fall back gradually, undér the enemy's fire, in order to draw him, if possible, up to our line.—About half past four the advance of general Porter's command met the light parties of the enemy in the woods, upon our 'extreme left. The enemy were driven, and Porter advancing near to Chippewa, met their whole column in order of battle. From the cloud of dust rising, and the heavy firing, I was led to conclude that the entire force of the enemy was in march, and prepared for action. I immediately ordered general Scott to advance with his brigade and Towson's artillery, and meet them upon the plain in front of our camp. The general did not expect to be gratified so soon with a field engagement. He advanced in the most prompt and officer-like style, and in a few minutes was in close action upon the plain, with a superior force of Bri

tish regular troops. By this time general Porter's command had given way, and fled in every direction, notwithstanding his personal gallantry, and great exertions to stay their flight. The retreat of the volunteers and Indians caused the left flank of general Scott's brigade to be greatly exposed. Captain Harris, with his dragoons, was directed to top the fugitives, behind the ravine fronting our camp; and I sent colonel Gardner to order general Ripley to advance with the 21st regiment, which formed part of the reserve, pass to the left of our camp, skirt the woods so as to keep out of view, and fall upon the rear of the enemy's right flank. This order was promptly obeyed, and the greatest exertions were made by the 21st regiment to gain their position and close with the enemy; but in vain-for such was the zeal and gallantry of the line commanded by general Scott, that its advance upon the enemy was not to be checked. Major Jessup, commanding the left flank battalion, finding himself pressed in front and in flank, and his men falling fast around him-ordered his battalion to "support arms and advance;"-the order was promptly obeyed, amidst the most deadly and destructive fire. He gained a more secure position, and returned upon the enemy so galling a discharge as caused them to retire. By this time their whole line was falling back, and our gallant soldiers pressing upon them as fast as possible. As soon as the enemy had gained the sloping ground descending towards Chippewa, and distant a quarter of a mile, he broke and ran to his works. In this effort he was too successful, and the guns from his batteries opening immediately upon our line, checked in some degree the pursuit. At this moment I resolved to bring up all my ordnance, and force the place by a direct attack, and gave the order accordingly. Major Wood of the corps of engineers, and my aid captain Austin, rode to the bank of the creek towards the right of their line of works, and examined them. I was induced by their report, the lateness of the hour, and the advice of general Scott and major Wood, to order the forces to retire to camp.

My most difficult duty remains to be performed-I am depressed with the fear of not being able to do justice to my brave companions in arms, and apprehensive, that some whe had an opportunity of distinguishing themselves, and promptly embraced it, will escape my notice.

Brigadier-general Scott is entitled to the highest praises our country can bestow-to him more than any other man am I indebted for the victory of the 5th of July. His brigade has covered itself with glory. Every officer and man

of the 9th, 11th, and 25th regiments did his duty, with a zeal and energy worthy of the American character. When every officer stands so pre-eminently high in the path of duty and honour, it is impossible to discriminate, but I cannot deprive myself of the pleasure of saying that major Lavenworth commanded the 9th and 22d, major Jessup the 25th, and major M`Neil the 11th. Colonel Campbell was wounded early in the action, gallantly leading on his regiment.

The family of general Scott were conspicuous in the field; lieutenant Smith of the 6th infantry, major of brigade, and lieutenants Worth and Watts his aids.

From general Ripley and his brigade, I received every assistance that I gave them an opportunity of rendering. I did

I not order any part of the reserve into action, until general Porter's command had given way, and then general Scott's movements were so rapid and decisive, that general Ripley could not get up in time with the 21st, to the position as directed. The corps of artillery under major Hindman, were not generally in action-this was not their fault-captain Towson's company was the only one that had a full opportunity of distinguishing itself, and it is believed that no company ever embraced an opportunity with more zeal, or more

success.

A detachment from the 2d brigade, under the command of lieutenant M'Donald, penetrated the woods with the Indians and volunteers, and for their support. The conduct of M'Donald and his command reflects high honour upon the brigade to which they belong.

The conduct of general Porter has been conspicuously gal. lant. Every assistance in his power to afford, with the descrip*tion of force under his command, has been rendered. We could not expect him to contend with the British column of regulars which appeared upon the plains of Chippewa. It was no cause of surprise to me, to see his command retire before this column.

Justice forbids that I should omit to name my own family. They yield to none in honourable zeal, intelligence, and attention to duty. Colonel Gardner, major Jones, and my aids, captains Austin and Spencer, have been as active and as much devoted to the cause, as any officers of the army. Their conduct merits my warmest acknowledgments; of Gardner and

; Jones I shall have occasion again to speak to you.

Major Camp, deputy quarter-master-general, deserves my particular notice and approbation. By his great exertion I was VOL. IV.

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enabled to find the means of crossing. Captain Daliba of the ordnance department has rendered every service in his power.

The inclosed return will shew you our loss, and furnish you with the names of the dead and wounded officers. These gallant men must not be forgotten. Our country will remember them, and do them justice.

Respectfully and truly yours,

JACOB BROWN.

Honourable John Armstrong, Secretary at War.

Inspector-General's office, Head-Quarters, left division, Chippewa, 9th July, 1814. Return of the killed, wounded, and prisoners of the enemy in the action of the fifth instant, fought on the plains, within half a mile of Chippewa, between the left division of the United States army, commanded by major-general Brown, and the English forces, under the command of major-general Riall.

Killed, 3 captains, 3 subalterns, and 87 rank and file of the regular troops.-Wounded, 2 captains of the First Royal Scots, 1 lieutenant of the 100th regiment, and 92 rank and file of the Royal Scots, 8th, and 100th regiments.-Prisoners, 1 captain of the Indians, and 9 rank and file of the regulars.-Killed in the woods, of the Indians 87, o the militia and regulars 18. Indian prisoners, 1 chief and 4 privates.

Recapitulation. Killed, 3 captains, 3 subalterns, and 192 rank and file.-Wounded and prisoners, 2 captains, 1 subaltern, and 92 rank and file.-Prisoners, 1 captain, and 14 rank and file. Total, 6 captains, 4 subalterns, and 298 rank and file.

Total of the enemy placed hors de combat, that we have ascertained beyond a doubt, 6 captains, 4 subalterns, and 298 rank and file. Those reported under the head of wounded and prisoners were so severely injured, that it would have been impracticable for them to have escaped. The enemy had the same facilities of carrying their wounded from the field at the commencement of the action as ourselves, and there can be no doubt, from the information that I have received from unquestionable sources, that they carried from the field as many of their wounded as are reported above in the total. AZ. ORNE, Assistant Inspector-general.

Major-general Brown.

Report of the killed and wounded of the left division, commanded by Major-General Brown, in the action of the 5th July, 1814, on the plains of Chippewa, Upper Canada.

Head-Quarters, Camp Chippewa, 7th July, 1814. Artillery.-Killed, 4 privates; wounded severely, 3 corporals, 5 privates; 8 privates slightly.

General Scott's brigade.-9th infantry-killed, 2 musicians, 11 privates-wounded severely, 1 captain, 2 subalterns, 2 corporals, 19 privates-slightly, 2 serjeants, 19 privates.22d infantry attached-killed, 8 privates, wounded severely, 1 captain, 8 privates-slightly, 2 serjeants, 33 privates.—11th infantry-killed, 1 serjeant, 4 corporals, 10 privates-wounded severely, 1 colonel, 1 subaltern, 3 serjeants, 5 corporals, 28 privates slightly, 3 serjeants, 19 privates.-23d infantry -killed, 1 serjeant, 4 privates-wounded severely, 1 captain, 2 subalterns, 5 serjeants, 2 corporals, 37 privatesslightly, 2 serjeants, 2 corporals, 1 musician, 19 privates.

Of General Ripley's Brigade.-21st regiment, none-19th infantry attached-killed, 3 privates-severely wounded, 2 privates-missing, 2.-23d infantry-severely wounded, i private.

Of brigadier-general P. B. Porter's command.-Fenton's regiment of Pennsylvania militia-killed, 3 privates, severely wounded, 1 private, slightly, 1 private, missing, 3 officers, 4 non-commissioned officers and privates.-Corps of Indianskilled, 9 privates, severely wounded, 4, slightly, 4, missing, 10.-Grand total-2 serjeants, 4 corporals. 2 musicians, 52 privates killed-1 colonel, 3 captains, 5 subalterns, 8 serjeants, 11 corporals, 105 privates, severely wounded,-9 serjeants, 2 corporals, 1 musician, 103 privates, slightly wounded, 3 officers, 16 non-commissioned officers and privates missing. Total, non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates, 816.-Aggregate, 328.

Names and rank of officers wounded.

Colonel Campbell, 11th infantry, severely; knee-pan fractured.-Captain King, 22d infantry; dangerously, shot wound in the abdomen.-Captain Read, 25th infantry, badly; flesh wound in the thigh. Captain Harrison 42d, doing duty in the 9th infantry, severely; thigh amputated.-Lieutenant Palmer, adjutant 9th infantry, severely; shot-wound in the shoulder.-Lieutenant Barron, 11th infantry, severely.—Lieutenant De Witt, 25th infantry, severely.-Lieutenant Patchim, 25th infantry, badly; flesh-wound in the thigh.-Lieutenant Brim