The Americans under Major General Jacob Brown had crossed the Niagara River and captured Fort Erie on 3 … See more

When the British force reached Fort Erie, Drummond's first sent a force on 3 August across the Niagara in batteaux to raid Buffalo and Black Rock. He hoped to capture or destroy American supplies and provisions. The force c… See more

On 13 August, Drummond opened fire on the fort with two light 24-pounder field guns and four 18-pounder or 24-pounder naval guns. Because the bombardment was fired from too long a range, it was ineffective against the … See more

In addition to the heavy casualties from the assault, Lieutenant General Drummond's force suffered severely from sickness and exposure. The British troops lacked tents and their crude huts and shelters made from bark a… See more

In early September, Major General George Izard's division had been ordered to march from Plattsburgh to Sackett's Harbor, where they arrived on 17 September. On 21 September, the American naval squadron on Lake On… See more