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Domestic News
August 25, 1814
Martinsburgh Gazette
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
A gentleman reported enemy vessels in Patuxent River near Benedict where troops landed, and advances by land and water near Nottingham. US 36th and 38th Regiments and militia marched to intercept but likely too late to save Nottingham.
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From the Merchant's Coffee House Books.
A gentleman arrived in town this morning from Upper Marlbro' which he left yesterday at 12. from whom the following information is derived:
The number of vessels in the Patuxent is 46 of all description; they are mostly at and near Benedict (west side of the river) where they landed their troops. There are 4 or 5 sail off Port Tobacco on the Potomac; they had not made any landing from them. At 8 oclock yesterday an express was received that they were advancing by land and water, and were within two miles of Nottingham. The Flotilla moved thence to Mount Pleasant, a few miles in advance of Queen Anne's-The 36th and 38th U. S. Regiments with a large body of militia, were on their march down to meet the enemy; but it is supposed, they would not reach Nottingham to save it. Large bodies of troops were continually marching down to support them.
A gentleman arrived in town this morning from Upper Marlbro' which he left yesterday at 12. from whom the following information is derived:
The number of vessels in the Patuxent is 46 of all description; they are mostly at and near Benedict (west side of the river) where they landed their troops. There are 4 or 5 sail off Port Tobacco on the Potomac; they had not made any landing from them. At 8 oclock yesterday an express was received that they were advancing by land and water, and were within two miles of Nottingham. The Flotilla moved thence to Mount Pleasant, a few miles in advance of Queen Anne's-The 36th and 38th U. S. Regiments with a large body of militia, were on their march down to meet the enemy; but it is supposed, they would not reach Nottingham to save it. Large bodies of troops were continually marching down to support them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Enemy Vessels
Patuxent River
Troop Advance
Nottingham
Us Regiments
Militia March
Where did it happen?
Patuxent
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Patuxent
Event Date
Yesterday
Outcome
us troops marching to meet enemy but likely unable to save nottingham
Event Details
46 enemy vessels in Patuxent mostly at Benedict where troops landed; 4-5 off Port Tobacco no landing; advancing by land and water within two miles of Nottingham; Flotilla to Mount Pleasant; 36th and 38th US Regiments and militia marching to intercept; large bodies of troops supporting.