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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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Letters from Camp Meigs dated April 4th alleviate concerns for the fort's safety amid prowling Indians, with an expected British-Indian attack around April 10th or 12th. Reinforcements are arriving, Major Amos Stoddard commands, and over 4,000 men are anticipated soon.
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Since the publication of the Daily National Intelligencer of yesterday, we have seen letters from Camp Meigs of the date of April 4th, which have removed the apprehensions we then expressed for the safety of that fort. It is true, that the Indians are prowling around the camp and intercept every straggler they can find; but their aggregate force is not half as great as represented in the articles we have copied from Ohio papers. An attack was expected from the combined British and Indians about the 10th or 12th inst. but no apprehensions were entertained for the result. Reinforcements were rapidly moving on from every quarter. Major Amos Stoddard had the command at the last advice. In a few days it is expected that there will be upwards of four thousand men within this encampment.
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Camp Meigs
Event Date
April 4th
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apprehensions for fort safety removed; reinforcements arriving; expected over 4,000 men soon; no attack reported yet
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Letters indicate Indians prowling and intercepting stragglers, but their force is smaller than reported; expected combined British and Indian attack around 10th or 12th inst., but no fears for outcome; reinforcements moving in from all quarters