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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Reports from Washington on Aug. 19 and Baltimore on Aug. 20 detail British vessels in the Patuxent River intending to destroy the American flotilla, with enemy forces advancing up the Potomac and Patuxent toward the City of Washington. Preparations for defense continue with citizen support.
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Washington, Aug. 19.—Express—Information has just been received by express from Commodore Barney who states, that there are sail of British vessels in the Patuxent; and that their intention is to destroy the flotilla.
Baltimore, Aug 20.—Information has been received this morning, that a part of the enemy's force is proceeding up the Potomac and the residue up the Patuxent; and it is presumed their object is to land and march up to the City of Washington. The preparations here for resistance and defence will not be relaxed in consequence of this movement, and our citizens of all classes, evince the greatest alacrity in obeying the orders of their respective officers.
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Chesapeake
Event Date
Aug. 19 20
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preparations for resistance and defence continue without relaxation; citizens show alacrity in obeying orders.
Event Details
Information received by express from Commodore Barney states British vessels are in the Patuxent with intention to destroy the flotilla. A part of the enemy's force is proceeding up the Potomac and the residue up the Patuxent, presumed to land and march to the City of Washington.