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Domestic News
August 8, 1812
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A communication on militia affairs from the US President to Governor Strong of Massachusetts suggests removal of US troops from garrisons, with militia to take over duty; the council assembles to consider it.
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MILITARY NOTICES, &c.
We learn that a communication on militia affairs has been received by his excellency gov. Strong, direct from the President of the United States; and that the council are to assemble this day to take the subject into consideration. We have not learnt the precise nature of this communication; but report says the President intimates that the U. S. troops are to be removed from our garrisons, and that as danger (not imminent) exists, the militia will be wanted to do garrison duty in lieu of the troops. Such is the report. As soon as we have any official notice on this interesting subject it shall be published. Bost. haf.
We learn that a communication on militia affairs has been received by his excellency gov. Strong, direct from the President of the United States; and that the council are to assemble this day to take the subject into consideration. We have not learnt the precise nature of this communication; but report says the President intimates that the U. S. troops are to be removed from our garrisons, and that as danger (not imminent) exists, the militia will be wanted to do garrison duty in lieu of the troops. Such is the report. As soon as we have any official notice on this interesting subject it shall be published. Bost. haf.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Militia Affairs
Us Troops Removal
Garrison Duty
Governor Strong
State Council
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Strong
President Of The United States
Where did it happen?
Massachusetts
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Massachusetts
Event Date
This Day
Key Persons
Gov. Strong
President Of The United States
Event Details
A communication on militia affairs received by Governor Strong from the US President; council to assemble this day to consider it. Report indicates US troops to be removed from garrisons, with militia to perform garrison duty due to non-imminent danger.