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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03370 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1814 |
| Title | James Miller to Ruth Miller discussing the British attack on Fort Erie |
| Date | 3 September 1814 |
| Author | Miller, James (d. 1851) |
| Recipient | Miller, Ruth |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | Global History and Civics Canada War of 1812 Soldier's Letter Battle Fortification Military Camp Children and Family Women's History Soldier's Pay Finance Artillery |
| People | Miller, James (d. 1851) Miller, Ruth (fl. 1814) |
| Place written | Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada |
| Theme | War of 1812; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |