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War of 1812 - 1813 Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 2/26/2012
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is not located at the listed coordinates.
Solve the questions below to reveal the actual location.

I placed this series to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the start of the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain.

The purpose of this cache is to provide a short history lesson on the War of 1812. To ensure you get the proper dates for the puzzle please use the following link for information: (visit link)

The cache is located at: N46 AB.CDE W67 FG.HIJ

A. The day in April that the Americans captured York (now Toronto) and ultimately burned the Parliament Buildings minus 27
B. The day in May that an American amphibious force captured Fort George minus 20
C. The day in June that an outnumbered British force defeated the Americans due to advance warning by Loyalist Laura Secord divided by 3
D. The day in June that HMS Shannon captured USS Chesapeake plus 1
E. The day in November that a 2500 strong American force was defeated by an 800 strong British force at Crysler’s Farm minus 4
F. The day in September that the Battle of Lake Erie was fought resulting in the Americans gaining control of the lake minus 6
G. The day in October that saw the American victory at the Battle of the Thames divided by 1
H. The day in December that the Americans withdrew from and burned the village of Newark minus 11
I. The day in December that the British retaliated for the burning of Newark by burning Lewiston, NY minus 12
J. The day in December that the British burned Buffalo, NY minus 26

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Purpxfhz: A34 J37 Unatvat

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)