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July 23, 1814
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
British troops near Frenchtown and Elkton, Delaware, moved down the bay on July 14, possibly to gather small craft for transports rather than attack. Troops returned to New-Castle.
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Wilmington, (Del.) July 14.
THE BRITISH,
Who have been, with a small force, near Frenchtown and Elkton, have gone down the Bay. Some have supposed that they went up the bay for water; others to harass us, without intending any serious attack: and others to obtain all the small craft they could find, which would answer for transports.--In corroboration of the latter opinion, a gentleman from Baltimore yesterday, informed the editor that the enemy do not, as was the case last year, generally burn the small craft.
The troops and marines, we understand, returned last evening to New-Castle.
THE BRITISH,
Who have been, with a small force, near Frenchtown and Elkton, have gone down the Bay. Some have supposed that they went up the bay for water; others to harass us, without intending any serious attack: and others to obtain all the small craft they could find, which would answer for transports.--In corroboration of the latter opinion, a gentleman from Baltimore yesterday, informed the editor that the enemy do not, as was the case last year, generally burn the small craft.
The troops and marines, we understand, returned last evening to New-Castle.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What keywords are associated?
British Forces
Military Movement
Delaware Bay
Small Craft
Enemy Speculation
What entities or persons were involved?
British
Where did it happen?
Wilmington, Del.; Frenchtown; Elkton; The Bay; Baltimore; New Castle
Story Details
Key Persons
British
Location
Wilmington, Del.; Frenchtown; Elkton; The Bay; Baltimore; New Castle
Event Date
July 14
Story Details
British forces with a small force near Frenchtown and Elkton have moved down the Bay. Speculations include seeking water, harassing without serious attack, or obtaining small craft for transports. A gentleman from Baltimore noted the enemy is not burning small craft as last year. Troops and marines returned to New-Castle.