Dear born, Fort

(Chicago), was evacuated August 15, 1812, by orders of General Hull; burned next day. The Americans while retreating were attacked by hostile Indians, and two-thirds of their number ma acred, including twelve children. The survivors surrendered on promise of safety, were taken to Fort Mackinaw, and finally were sent back to their homes. I Dear born, Henry (1751-1829), a captain at Bunker Hill, distinguished himself at the battles of Still water, Saratoga and Mon mouth. He became major-general in 1795. He was a U. S. Congre man from 1793 to 1797, and Secretary of War in Jefferson’s Cabinet from 1801 to 1809. From 1822 to 1824 he was Minister to Portugal. 210