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The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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In Rutland, the Governor ordered discharge of most militia sent northward, to be replaced by U.S. troops, with field pieces from Springfield. A skirmish at Windmill Point involved Captain Pratt capturing then losing a large raft to about 100 armed insurgents; no government casualties reported, leading to delayed militia discharge.
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The Governor has lately received orders to discharge all the militia lately detached and sent to the northward, but seventy-five. We understand troops of the United States are to fill their place. Two field pieces are going from Springfield to that quarter.
A skirmish is said to have taken place at Windmill Point, in consequence of the taking a raft of about 2 acres square, by captain Pratt, and re-taken by the insurgents, some time afterwards in the night. We are happy to learn, however, that no blood was spilt on the part of government. The insurgents it is said amounted to about 100, mostly armed with muskets. It is not known whether they suffered from the fire of the guards or not. In consequence of this affair, we hardly think any part of the militia will be discharged, nor do we think it prudent to discharge them, until other troops arrive.
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Primary Location
Windmill Point
Event Date
June 18
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no blood spilt on government side; unknown for insurgents; militia discharge delayed until other troops arrive
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Governor ordered discharge of most militia sent northward, retaining 75, to be replaced by U.S. troops; two field pieces sent from Springfield. Skirmish at Windmill Point: Captain Pratt took a 2-acre raft, retaken by about 100 armed insurgents at night; government guards fired, but no casualties on their side.