HISTORY

Battle of St. Regis, October 23, 1812

After the repulse of the British at Ogdensburg, Major Guilford Dudley Young, and a small detachment of militia arrived before dawn within half a mile of St. Regis, where they concealed themselves. The party moved in three columns toward the British part of the village. Captain Lyon, editor of the Troy Budget, moved with his company along the road to St. Regis, so as to gain the rear of a small blockhouse, while Captain Tilden moved toward the St. Lawrence and secured the British boats. The fight was short and sharp, as the British were effectively surrounded.

Forty prisoners were taken with their arms: thirty-eight muskets, two bateaux, a flag, and a quantity of baggage, including eight hundred blankets found at the Indian agent's house. The British lost seven men killed while the Americans were all unhurt.