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Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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During the defense of Georgetown on Aug. 30, enemy vessels were sighted nearby, prompting local and Alexandrian troops to form battle lines. Officers met the President, threatening resignation unless assured Secretary of War Armstrong would not interfere in arrangements; assurance was given.
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Half past 7. P. M.--Several of the enemy's vessels are in sight, five miles from the town.-- The troops of the town, and between three and four hundred Alexandrians, who marched in from the country this afternoon, are drawn up in order of battle to receive the enemy, should he attempt the place.
The officers waited on the President in consequence of the arrival of the secretary of war, and signified their determination to resign their commissions, unless they received an assurance that Armstrong should not be suffered to interfere with their arrangements. This assurance was given by the President.--Fed. Rep. Aug. 30.
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Georgetown
Event Date
Aug. 30
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assurance given by the president that armstrong would not interfere with arrangements
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Several enemy vessels sighted five miles from Georgetown at half past 7 P.M. Troops of the town and 300-400 Alexandrians who marched in from the country that afternoon drawn up in order of battle. Officers waited on the President due to arrival of Secretary of War and signified determination to resign commissions unless assured Armstrong would not interfere with their arrangements.