On July 5, 1813, 34 Canadian militia and 7 British regulars from the 49th Regiment of Foot crossed the Niagara River and raided Fort Schlosser.

[2] They advanced along the Niagara Peninsula but were turned back at the Battle of Stoney Creek.

[3] A loose siege ensued at Fort George and the invasion of Niagara halted.

[4] By the time the sun was rising the British and Canadians were crossing the Niagara River in three boats.

while in the process of leaving 15 American militia showed up on the beach and fired at the British and Canadians.