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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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In Cincinnati, Gen. Harrison departed early for Rapids of the Miami due to expiring Virginia and Pennsylvania volunteer terms and 5-6000 enemy reinforcements at Malden, risking the post; Kentucky volunteer companies arrived and are heading there to reinforce, with opinion that the site is defensible.
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On Tuesday last Gen. Harrison left this place for the Rapids of the Miami of the Lakes—it is said some unfavorable news had reached the General by express from that quarter which induced him to set off for that place, sooner than he had contemplated. It seems the Virginia and Pennsylvania volunteers' time would expire on or about this time, and they had threatened to leave camp as soon as it did expire; that news was received there of a considerable reinforcement having arrived at Malden, 5 or 6000; and that if the troops above alluded to should leave the Rapids, that place would be in danger; but from the best information had, we are of opinion, that that place is sufficiently strong to hold out against many thousands, if well manned.
Four Companies of Kentucky Volunteers arrived here on Thursday, and the remainder of those that have been ordered from that state are daily expected—they are to proceed to the Rapids of the Miami with all possible expedition.
W. Shy.
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Rapids Of The Miami Of The Lakes
Event Date
Tuesday Last (Prior To April 3); Thursday
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potential danger if volunteers leave, but place deemed sufficiently strong if manned; kentucky reinforcements arriving.
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Gen. Harrison left Cincinnati for Rapids of the Miami sooner than planned due to news of expiring Virginia and Pennsylvania volunteer terms, threats to leave camp, and 5-6000 reinforcements at Malden endangering the post. Four companies of Kentucky volunteers arrived in Cincinnati on Thursday, with more expected, to proceed to Rapids expeditiously.