The British raiders would number 500 soldiers, 400 marines, 200 sailors, and 8 warships. The American high command sent George Edward Mitchell to man the fort and try to repel the British.
The British army had 500 soldiers, 400 marines, 200 sailors, and 8 warships.  To counter this threat, the American high command dispatched George Edward Mitchell to take charge of the fort and repel the British attack.