The Life and Times of Pike

Pike would be promoted to Major in 1808, then Lieutenant Colonel the following year. Pike and his men had acquired two grizzly bear cubs while in custody of the Spanish. While many were grateful and acknowledging of Pike, he would be disappointed that he and his men were not granted the same accolades as Lewis and Clark. In 1812, war would break out between the United States and England,. He would lead the 15th New Jersey Regiment to the Canadian border. The Americans, who outnumbered the British more than two to one, forced the British to withdraw. America needed a win.