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OSL JOSEPH BADGRY TO MEIGS Vermillion May 24th 1813 Sir there being no mail from Fort Meigs to Delaware since the siege was raised, I omited writing from thence - I was at the Fort three days the damage done to the fort by the enemies shot and shell was scarcely preceptable - fatigue parties were daily employed in cuting up stumps filling of holes trenching the [illeg.] & cleaning the camp. General Clay was very sick the the Pleurisy -- the Command devolved of Colonel Miller who appears to be a very active officer. No enemy to be heard of in that quarter Numbers of the wounded had died & it was thought that several more would die - Officers & men appeared in good Spirits & ready for another attack if the British & indians wish to return I hope another stroke at Malden will finish British influence over the Indian tribes in the Northwest Accept Dear Sir the affectionate regards Of your old friend & humble Servant Joseph Badgry |
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