The American repulse of British raiders at Conjocta Creek preserved the supply line to Fort Erie, ultimately forcing the British to abandon their siege.
Key Facts
- Date
- August 3, 1814
- Duration
- Approximately one hour
- British commander
- Lieutenant Colonel John Tucker
- American commander
- Major Lodwick Morgan
- British withdrawal date from siege
- September 21, 1814
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
British Lieutenant General Gordon Drummond ordered a raid on the American supply depots at Black Rock and Buffalo, hoping that cutting off supplies would force an early American surrender at Fort Erie during the ongoing siege of that fort in the War of 1812.
On the morning of August 3, 1814, Lieutenant Colonel John Tucker led British forces across the Niagara River to raid the supply depots, but was met by a small contingent of American riflemen under Major Lodwick Morgan. After roughly an hour of fighting, Tucker's force was defeated and compelled to withdraw back to Canada.
With the supply post at Black Rock intact and operational, American defenders at Fort Erie continued to receive provisions and reinforcements. Unable to sustain an effective siege, the British eventually abandoned their positions around Fort Erie and withdrew to Chippawa on September 21, 1814.
Belligerents & Mobilization Analysis
Side A
1 belligerent
Major Lodwick Morgan.
Side B
1 belligerent
Lieutenant Colonel John Tucker, Lieutenant General Gordon Drummond.