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Domestic News
November 19, 1812
Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
New-York report corrects false news of American captures at Queenstown, Fort Erie, and Fort George by General Smyth's troops; actual express from northern army reports ammunition shortage to governor in Albany. Commodore Chauncey sailed from Sacket's Harbor last Sunday with squadron to scour the Lakes.
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BY LAST NIGHT'S MAIL.
NEW-YORK. Nov. 15.
The Steam Boat has just arrived; and what was published yesterday afternoon in the Columbian, on the authority of Capt. Green, respecting the capture of Queenstown, Fort Erie & Fort George by the American troops under General Smyth, turns out to be a sheer fabrication.
By the passengers in the Steam-Boat we learn that an Express did arrive at Albany on Friday morning last, from the northern army; but instead of its bringing the news reported by capt. Green, of the capture of the British forts, it came with the mortifying information to the governor, that the army was—in want of ammunition!
Commodore Chauncey sailed from Sacket's harbor, last Sunday, with his squadron, well armed and manned, determined to scour the Lakes before he returned.
NEW-YORK. Nov. 15.
The Steam Boat has just arrived; and what was published yesterday afternoon in the Columbian, on the authority of Capt. Green, respecting the capture of Queenstown, Fort Erie & Fort George by the American troops under General Smyth, turns out to be a sheer fabrication.
By the passengers in the Steam-Boat we learn that an Express did arrive at Albany on Friday morning last, from the northern army; but instead of its bringing the news reported by capt. Green, of the capture of the British forts, it came with the mortifying information to the governor, that the army was—in want of ammunition!
Commodore Chauncey sailed from Sacket's harbor, last Sunday, with his squadron, well armed and manned, determined to scour the Lakes before he returned.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Military Update
False Capture Report
Ammunition Shortage
Chauncey Squadron
Sacket's Harbor
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Green
General Smyth
Commodore Chauncey
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
Nov. 15
Key Persons
Capt. Green
General Smyth
Commodore Chauncey
Outcome
army in want of ammunition
Event Details
False report in Columbian of captures at Queenstown, Fort Erie & Fort George by American troops under General Smyth; actual express to Albany reports northern army lacking ammunition; Commodore Chauncey sailed from Sacket's Harbor last Sunday with squadron to scour the Lakes.