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Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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In George-Town, 100 volunteer militia marched to Frederick-Town on Sunday afternoon per governor's orders, covering 16 miles that evening. On Monday, they were joined by 60 volunteers from the Federal City and Capt. Hughes's company.
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On Sunday morning last, in consequence of orders received in this town about 11 o'clock, from the governor of this state, by 3 o'clock in the afternoon 100 volunteer militia, infantry and cavalry, marched for Frederick-Town; and proceeded that evening 16 miles on their route where they encamped two hours and then resumed their march. On Monday morning they were followed by 60 volunteers from the Federal City, and Capt. Hughes's whole company from the neighborhood of George-Town.
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George Town
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Sunday Morning Last
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In consequence of orders received about 11 o'clock from the governor, by 3 o'clock in the afternoon 100 volunteer militia, infantry and cavalry, marched for Frederick-Town; proceeded that evening 16 miles, encamped two hours, then resumed march. On Monday morning followed by 60 volunteers from the Federal City and Capt. Hughes's whole company from the neighborhood of George-Town.