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Domestic News
February 19, 1814
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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Pittsburg volunteers arriving from Erie report no fears of British attack due to open lake and mild winter; fleet and army remain prepared.
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Pittsburg, Pa. Feb. 9.
We have seen and conversed with a number of the Pittsburg volunteers, arrived here yesterday from Erie. They state that at the time they left Erie (Friday evening last) no apprehensions of an attack by the British were entertained --that the lake was still open--that, until it closed, the idea of an attempt on our fleet was preposterous--that for a number of years so mild a winter had not been known in those northern regions--and that peace and security would, in all probability, reign triumphant. Our fleet and army, however, in any event, are prepared to do their duty.
We have seen and conversed with a number of the Pittsburg volunteers, arrived here yesterday from Erie. They state that at the time they left Erie (Friday evening last) no apprehensions of an attack by the British were entertained --that the lake was still open--that, until it closed, the idea of an attempt on our fleet was preposterous--that for a number of years so mild a winter had not been known in those northern regions--and that peace and security would, in all probability, reign triumphant. Our fleet and army, however, in any event, are prepared to do their duty.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Arrival Departure
Weather
What keywords are associated?
Pittsburg Volunteers
Erie Report
British Threat
Mild Winter
Fleet Preparedness
What entities or persons were involved?
Pittsburg Volunteers
Where did it happen?
Pittsburg, Pa.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Pittsburg, Pa.
Event Date
Feb. 9
Key Persons
Pittsburg Volunteers
Event Details
Volunteers from Erie report no apprehensions of British attack as lake remains open due to mild winter; fleet and army prepared.