6-11 Sept. 1814: American troops led by Brig. Gen. Alexander Macomb held British forces in New York at the Saranac River, initiating the Battle of Plattsburgh.

Macomb's success on land, coupled with Master Cmdnt. Thomas Macdonough's surprising naval victory on Lake Champlain on 11 Sept., brought an end to British plans to seize lands in upper New England.

When word of the American victory reached peace negotiators on the Continent, they quickly signed the Treaty of Ghent, ending the War of 1812. Unfortunately, word of the treaty did not reach America in time to prevent the bloody clash in New Orleans on 8 Jan. 1815.

For details, see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Plattsburgh

ILLUSTRATIONS: (1) American and British troops battle in Plattsburgh, N.Y., while the American and British naval squadrons clash on Lake Champlain on 11 Sept. (2) Brig. Gen. Alexander Macomb issues orders as his forces prepare to attack the British occupying Plattsburgh, N.Y. (3) American officers and citizens look on as the U.S. and British naval squadrons clash on Lake Champlain. (4) The USS Saratoga (C) and USS Eagle (R) engage the British flagship HMS Confiance on Lake Champlain off of Plattsburgh, N.Y. (5) Master Cmdnt. Thomas Macdonough and his crew celebrate their victory over the British squadron on Lake Champlain.