Miller, James (d. 1851) to Ruth Miller
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03370 Author/Creator: Miller, James (d. 1851) Place Written: Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 September 1814 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 25 x 21 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses the current British attack on Fort Erie during the War of 1812: "We have from fifty to two hundred cannon shot and shells thrown into our camp every twenty four hours." Speculates on rumors of American reinforcements and the possibility of fighting their way out. Mentions that he sent money home. The British siege of Fort Erie failed two weeks later.
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