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who were willing to take the oath of allegiance, while an oath of neu- 
trality would be required from “confirmed citizens of the United 
States.” His situation was still extremely precarious, as Harrison 
had actually advanced to the Miami and might at any time be expected 
to move upon Amherstburg with more thousands of troops than he 
had hundreds to oppose them. The Indians and militia might indeed 
be relied on for support as long as there was some probability of success; 
but a reverse would dishearten and disperse them. He had already 
witnessed the powerful effects of hope and fear on the minds of both. 
His influence over the Indians in particular, largely depended upon 
their estimate of his strength, and he declared that not less than an 
entire regiment of regular troops would be necessary to ensure the 
safety of the military posts and shipping.' 
He had shown conspicuous energy and decision on all occasions 
and there seemed little reason to suspect that he would be found wanting 
in future. 
Woodward, who had excellent opportunities of observation and 
was a keen and by no means a friendly critic, wrote with unrestrained 
admiration: 
“The operations of the British commander are marked with the 
same minute correctness of judgment in this instance and the same bold- 
ness of conception and execution which distinguished in the former 
instance his illustrious predecessor, General Brock. It is a military 
movement of equal and in fact of greater splendor.’’? 
! Conditions proposed for a convention; Woodward to Procter, 2nd February, 
1813; Procter to Sheaffe, 4th February, 1813; Procter to Baynes, 31st January, 
1813; Procter to Sheaffe, 2nd February, 1813. 
2 Woodward to Monroe, 31st January, 1813. 
