Narrative of Mr. John Dodge during his Captivity at Detroit

The narrator offers a first-person account of capture and prolonged confinement at Detroit during the American Revolution, describing harsh treatment by British authorities and dangerous encounters with hostile Indigenous groups. He details periods of trading and intermittent freedom, episodes of imprisonment, a transfer to Quebec, and an eventual escape. The text records alleged injustices in local military and judicial administration and recounts specific incidents of violence, rescue, and personal loss. It documents the logistical strains on frontier settlements, arguing that lack of fortifications and control of the lakes enabled enemy bribery of Indigenous allies and disrupted provisions. After escape the author appeals to Congress and military leaders, outlining strategic remedies and seeking redress for suffering endured.