Chrystler's Farm

Chrystler's Farm:    Battle in War of 1812-1814, fought Nov. 11th, 1813. The scene of the fight was near the head of the Long Sault Rapids, on the St. Lawrence. Morrison commanded the British troops, about 800 men, and Boyd the Americans, numbering 1800, increased during the fight to 2400. The Americans were driven off the field. Morrison captured 100 men and a gun. The American loss was 300 men; and the British, 200 men.

   See also War of 1812.

   Bib.: Lucas, Canadian War of 1812; Kingsford, History of Canada.

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Harvey, Sir John — (1778 1852) Entered the British army, and saw active service in Holland, France, at the Cape of Good Hope, Ceylon, India, and Egypt. In 1812 deputy adjutant general of the army in Canada, and defeated the American generals Chandler and Winder… … The makers of Canada
McLeod, Donald — (1779 1879) Born in Scotland. Educated at Aberdeen University for the church, but entered the navy, 1803, and the army, 1808. Served in the Peninsula under Sir John Moore, and in Canada during War of 1812 1814; wounded at the battles of… … The makers of Canada
War of 1812 — Declared by the United States against Great Britain in June, 1812. The president in his message to Congress specified the grounds for war as follows: Non revocation of the orders in council; interference with American trade; practical blockade … The makers of Canada

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