100 American soldiers stationed at French Mills led a successful attack against 45 Canadian voyageurs on 22 October at the Battle of St. Regis.

In retribution, a mix of Canadian regulars and militia amounting to 150 men attacked the 50 Americans at French Mills forcing their surrender.

In early July 1812, the American soldiers began constructing a blockhouse at French Mills on the St. Lawrence River.

[1] The 100 Americans at French Mills, commanded by Major Guilford Dudley Young, launched an attack against 45 Canadian Voyageurs camped outside the village of St.

The American prisoners were escorted by the Glengarry company to Fort Coteau-du-Lac and from there to Montreal.