In October 1808 , Dearborn ordered a company of the Regiment of Light Artillery under Captain Joseph Chandler to occupy the fort .
In October 1808 , Dearborn instructed them to do whatever was necessary to enforce the Embargo Act against embargo - breaking ships .
In October 1808 , Dearborn ordered a company of the Regiment of Light Artillery under Captain Joseph Chandler to occupy the fort and instructed them to do whatever was necessary to enforce the Embargo Act against embargo - breaking ships .