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Before the ordinance could be drawn from the batteries, I was left with Tecumseh, and less than 20 chiefs and warriors; a circumstance which strongly proves that, under present circumstances at least, our Indian force is not a disposable one, or permanent, though occasionally a most powerful aid. I have, however, brought off all the ordnance; and, indeed, have not left any thing behind; part of the ordnance is embarked under the fire of the enemy.

The service on which we were employed has been, though short a very severe one; and too much praise cannot be given to both officers and men, for the cheerfulness with which, on every occasion, they met the service. To lieutenant-col. Warburton I feel many obligations, for the aid he zealously afforded me on every occasion. From my brigade-major, lieutenant M'Lean, I received the same zealous assistance as on former occasions. To captain Mockler, royal Newfoundland regiment, who acted as my aide-de-camp, I am much indebted for the assistance afforded me.

Lieutenant Le Breton, of the Newfoundland regiment, assistant-engineer, by his unwearied exertions, rendered essential service; as did lieutenant Gardiner, of the 41st regiment, from his science in artillery. The royal artillery, in the laborious duties they performed, displayed their usual unwearied zcal, and were well assisted by the royal Newfoundland, (under lieutenant Garden,) as additional gunners. The laborious duties which the marine, under commodore Hall, have performed, have been most cheerfully met, and the most essential scrvice rendered.

I have the honor to send an embarkation return of the force that served under my command at the Miami, exclusive of the Indians, who may be stated at 1200.

I also enclose a return of our killed, wounded, and prisoners, who have, however, been exchanged.

I had taken upon me to give the rank of major to the six captains of the line, as militia were employed on the same service with them; some of them are old officers; all of them deserv

ing; any mark of your excellency's approbation of them would be extremely grateful to me.

I beg leave to mention the four volunteers of the 41st regt. Wilkinson, Richardson, Laing, and Proctor, as worthy of promotion.

I have the honor to be, &c.

HENRY PROCTOR, Brigadier-general commanding.

I beg to acknowledge the indefatigable exertions of the commissariat.

To his excellency, lieutenant-general

Sir G. Prevost, Bart. &c. &c.

HENRY PROCTOR.

No. 30.

Embarkation-return of the western army commanded by brigadier-gen. Proctor, on an expedition to the Miamis.

Amherstburg, April 23d, 1813. General staff;-I general, 1 lieutenant-col. 1 deputyassistant-quarter-master-general, 1 brigade-major, 1 staff

adjutant.

Royal artillery ;-1 lieutenant, 1 serjeant, 1 surgeon, 27

rank and file.

Royal engineers ;-1 captain.

10th veteran battalion ;—5.

41st regiment;-3 captains, 7 lieutenants, 1 assistant-surgeon, 22 serjeants, 6 drummers and bugles, 374 rank and file. Royal Newfoundland regiment ;—1 captain, 2 lieutenants, 3 serjeants, 2 drummers, 55 rank and file.

Commissariat ;-1 deputy-assistant-commissary-general, 1 assistant to ditto, 1 issuer.

Field train ;-1 clerk of stores, 1 conductor.

Militia;-1 major, 12 captains, 11 lieutenants, 8 ensigns, 1 adjutant, 22 serjeants, 406 rank and file.

PETER L. CHAMBERS, major,

captain 41st regt. D. A. Q. master-general.

No. 31.

Return of killed, wounded, missing, and prisoners, of the army under the command of brigadier-general Proctor at the battle fought at the Miamis, May 5th, 1813.

Royal artillery;-1 serjeant, 1 rank and file, wounded; 2 rank and file, prisoners.

41st regiment;-11 rank and file, killed; 1 lieutenant, 3 serjeants, 35 rank and file, wounded; 2 lieutenants, 1 serjeant, 1 drummer, 33 rank and file, prisoners.

Royal Newfoundland regiment ;—1 drummer, 2 rank and file, killed; 1 rank and file, wounded; 1 rank and file, pri

soner.

Militia;-1 captain, 4 rank and file, wounded; 1 rank and file, prisoner.

Total;-1 drummer, 13 rank and file, killed, 1 captain, 1 lieutenant, 4 serjeants, 41 rank and file, wounded; 2 lieutenants, 1 serjeant, 37 rank and file, prisoners.

Names of officers wounded and prisoners.

41st regiment ;-Lieutenant Bullock, wounded on the 3d ult.; lieutenants M'Intire and Hales, prisoners. Militia;-Captain Bandy, since deceased.

PETER CHAMBERS, major,

captain 41st regt. D. A. Q. M.-gen.

No. 32.

Return of officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates,
taken prisoners from the enemy on the 5th of May, 1813,
at the battle fought at the Miamis.

United States' regulars ;-1 captain, 21 rank and file.

10th and 13th detached Kentucky militia;-2 majors, 1
brigade-inspector, 8 captains, 9 lieutenants, 6 ensigns, 1 ad-
jutant, 1 pay-master, 1 surgeon, 26 serjeants, 3 drummers,
373 rank and file.

Prisoners since delivered up by the Indians ;-1 ensign, 1
assistant-surgeon, 12 rank and file.-Grand total, 467.

N. B. There are a number of prisoners not yet come in, who
are in the possession of the Indians, but they are bringing
them in daily.

PETER L. CHAMBERS, major,
captain 41st regiment D. A. Q. M.-gen.

May 17;-Since the above return, 28 prisoners have been
given up by the Indians.

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From brigadier-gen. Vincent to Sir G. Prevost.

SIR,

Burlington-beights, head of Lake-Ontario,
June 6th, 1813.

Having yesterday received information of the enemy having
advanced from the Forty-mile Creek, with a force consisting of
3500 men, eight or nine field-pieces, and 250 cavalry, for the
avowed purpose of attacking the division under my command in

this position; and having soon afterwards received a report that
he had passed the swamp, and driven in my advanced posts from
Stony Creek and Brady's, lieutenant-col. Harvey, deputy-
adjutant-general immediately went forward with the light com-
panies of the king's, and 49th regiments; and having advanced
close to, and accurately ascertained, the enemy's position, sent
back to propose to me a night-attack on the camp.

About

The enemy's camp was distant about seven miles.
half past eleven I moved forward with five companies of the
8th, (or king's), and the 49th regiments, amounting together to
only 704 firelocks; lieutenant-colonel Harvey, who conducted it
with great regularity and judgment, gallantly led on the attack.
The enemy was completely surprised, and driven from his camp,
after having repeatedly formed in different bodies, and been as
often charged by our brave troops, whose conduct, throughout
this brilliant enterprise, was above all praise. The action ter-
minated before day light, when three guns and one brass how-
itzer, with three tumbrils; two brigadier-generals, Chandler
and Winder, first and second in command, and upwards of 100
officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates, remained in
our hands.

Not conceiving it prudent to expose our small force to the
view of the enemy, who, though routed, and dispersed, was
still formidable as to numbers and position, he having fled to the
surrounding heights, and having still four or five guns, the
troops were put in motion at day-break and marched back to
their cantonments. After we had retired, and it had become
broad day, the enemy ventured to re-occupy his camp, only,
however, for the purpose of destroying his incumbrances, such
as blankets, carriages, provisions, spare arms, ammunition,
&c.; after which, he commenced a precipitate retreat towards
the Forty-mile Creek, where he effected a junction with a body
of 2000 men, who were on their march from Niagara to rein-
force him.

I cannot conclude this despatch without calling your excel.
lency's attention to the following officers: -

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