|
|
Conspiracy of Pontiac
The Seige of Detriot
During the preceding winter, the inhabitants understood that an impression was entertained by the British government that the Canadians had sus-
tained the Indians in the war, and having no means of removing the impression, they feared that a large force would be sent to exterminate them. Accordingly, they employed themselves in constructing large pirogues, with a design to remove their families to the Wabash. But Major Gladwin communicated to the commanding officer below his acknowledgments of the assistance received from the inhabitants, and informed them that they could remain with safety.
When General Bradstreet arrived he dispatched Captain Rogers,, with twenty-two boats, to Mackinac, and he detailed the militia of the country, four in each boat, to accompany the detachment as rowers. Mr. St. Aubin was one of those engaged. He was then seventeen years old.
|
|
|
|
|
|
