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The Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
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Commentary on skepticism toward a proposed U.S. militia expedition to aid Greeks at Missolonghi, including an order dated Feb. 22, 1826, to Major Mason Sample of the 106th Regiment, Pa. Militia, to prepare his battalion for march in defense of the Greeks per General Patchell's request.
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thing in aid of the Greeks, we have from
Subscriptions and contributions of
militia should be exported for their aid,
contributions. Yet it appears from the
travels a little out of the usual course u
nation is to be made. We are fearful that
following battalion orders, that such a do
movement, will evaporate long before this
the spirit which suggested this enterprising
If that should not be the case, their means
militia regiment can reach Missolonghi -
would probably be exhausted; but even if both should hold out, unless the situation of the Greeks themselves, should have supported those auxiliaries, on their arrival, may find no Greeks to assist:
To Mason Sample, Major of the 1st Battalion, 106th Regiment, Pa. Militia.
Sir: You are hereby notified, agreeably to General Patchell's request, to hold your battalion in readiness, for a march in defence of the Greeks.
H. DUFF, C.I.
Feb. 22, 1826.
106th Regt. P.M.
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Missolonghi
Event Date
Feb. 22, 1826
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Skepticism expressed regarding a proposed battalion movement to aid Greeks, fearing it may not reach Missolonghi in time or find Greeks to assist; order issued to Major Mason Sample of 1st Battalion, 106th Regiment, Pa. Militia to hold battalion in readiness for march in defense of Greeks per General Patchell's request, signed H. Duff, C.I.