Memoirs of the Campaigns of the North Western Army of the United State

HULL (William)

Memoirs of the Campaigns of the North Western Army of the United States, A.D. 1812.

In a Series of Letters addressed to the Citizens of the United States. With an Appendix, containing a Brief Sketch of the Revolutionary Services of the Author. Somewhat browned, particularly at the endpapers, but overall very good in the original card wraps, browned and little soiled, spine chipping. [ii], 229pp. xpp. Appendix. True & Greene, Boston, 1824.

£350.00

Howes H780; Jenkins A Full Howes 1251, “One of the most important sources on the war in the Old Northwest.”

In 1812 Hull was made Brigadier-General with responsibility,as Governor of the Territory, for defending Michigan and for attacking Upper Canada from Detroit. His ill-calculated plans, which were accepted by President Madison, failed and he was driven back to Detroit and surrendered there to Gen. Isaac Brock. He was court-martialed for treason, cowardice and neglect of duty, found guilty on the latter two charges and sentenced to be shot. His sentence was remanded by Madison on account of his Revolutionary service.

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