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Domestic News
August 20, 1813
Freeman's Chronicle
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Report from Washington City on August 7, 1813, noting no recent army movements but expecting war news soon. Secretary of War plans to go to Northern frontier; General Wilkinson to proceed to lines; General Hampton at Burlington with disciplined force.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
August 7, 1813.
We have not within a day or two heard of any movements of our armies in any direction. The time for action, however, approaches; and we momentarily expect to hear news of the progress of the war from more than one quarter.
It is said, and we believe correctly, that the Secretary of War is about to proceed in person to the Northern frontier, to be nearer the seat of war, and with the greater dispatch and effect to perform the functions of his station, at this moment so important to be discharged with promptitude and decision. We have not heard at what point the Secretary will locate himself, or whether it be not his purpose to examine in person the state of our various frontier positions.
General Wilkinson, who is now in this city, will proceed in a few days for the lines.
General Hampton is now at Burlington, at the head of a large force, into which the papers states he has already infused additional spirit, and much stricter discipline than before characterized it.
August 7, 1813.
We have not within a day or two heard of any movements of our armies in any direction. The time for action, however, approaches; and we momentarily expect to hear news of the progress of the war from more than one quarter.
It is said, and we believe correctly, that the Secretary of War is about to proceed in person to the Northern frontier, to be nearer the seat of war, and with the greater dispatch and effect to perform the functions of his station, at this moment so important to be discharged with promptitude and decision. We have not heard at what point the Secretary will locate himself, or whether it be not his purpose to examine in person the state of our various frontier positions.
General Wilkinson, who is now in this city, will proceed in a few days for the lines.
General Hampton is now at Burlington, at the head of a large force, into which the papers states he has already infused additional spirit, and much stricter discipline than before characterized it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
War Progress
Secretary Of War
Northern Frontier
General Wilkinson
General Hampton
Burlington
Troop Discipline
What entities or persons were involved?
Secretary Of War
General Wilkinson
General Hampton
Where did it happen?
Northern Frontier
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Northern Frontier
Event Date
August 7, 1813
Key Persons
Secretary Of War
General Wilkinson
General Hampton
Event Details
No recent army movements reported, but action expected soon with war news from multiple quarters. Secretary of War to proceed to Northern frontier for better oversight. General Wilkinson to leave Washington for the lines in a few days. General Hampton at Burlington leading a large force with improved spirit and discipline.