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Conspiracy of Pontiac
The Seige of Detriot
A small body of one hundred and fifty to one hundred and seventy-five men were left at the house of Francois Meloche, above the bridge, and Francois Meloche, * below the bridge, at both of which places they were intrenched behind pickets.
They did not fire until the troops reached the middle of the bridge, when a fire opened in front and rear. The most of the party from the woods did not arrive until the retreat commenced, though many of those who were near came up in time to give essential aid to the work of destruction on the bridge.
The battle commenced at about two or half-past two o'clock in the morning, and continued on the bridge only about twelve or fifteen minutes.
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