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Equipment in the War of 1812 Far away from sources of supply, captured stores from US forces served to keep proportions of the militia and regulars in Upper Canada well stocked with arms and equipment. The following are selections from stores captured at Detroit, Queenston Heights, and Black Rock (11 July 1813). The reference to "French" muskets and bayonets refers to the American adoption of the French style of arms. Take note as to their condition as this may point to the age of the stores and whether they are earlier models. s = serviceable Library and Archives of Canada, Record Group 8, Series I, vol. 1219 p. 165 "Return of Ordnance stores captured at Detroit.....
"Return of stores at Queenston....[distributed to Artillery]
p. 175 "Captured at Black Rock on the Niagara River....
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