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Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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British Admiral Cockburn landed 1200 marines and 400 sailors on John Kilgour's farm at the mouth of St. Clement's Bay, Patuxent, seizing livestock and vegetables while leaving $500 in silver; he stated intentions to respect private buildings unless fired upon and to visit Washington.
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On Saturday Admiral Cockburn, with 1200 marines, and about 400 sailors, landed on the farm of John Kilgour, esq. at the mouth of St. Clement's bay. Mr. Kilgour had repaired to camp, leaving a young infant with his sisters, (Mrs. Kilgour is lately dead.)—anxious about the fate of his sisters and children. he obtained a furlough and hurried home—In a few minutes after his arrival, the enemy debarked at his landing, treated him with respect, declaring they must have stock.—They took from him 20 head of cattle, 21 of sheep, much poultry, and some vegetables.—During their stay, Admiral Cockburn remarked that he should respect private buildings, unless fired on by the militia from them ; that he should take no citizen unless found in arms ; that reinforcements had arrived that morning ; and that he should immediately pay Washington a visit. He left in the room occupied by the officers, $500 in silver. Mr. Kilgour immediately informed Gen. Stuart of these occurrences. Mr. Kilgour asked permission to count the marines. It was granted him.
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Farm Of John Kilgour At The Mouth Of St. Clement's Bay, Patuxent
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On Saturday
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took 20 head of cattle, 21 sheep, much poultry, and some vegetables; left $500 in silver; no casualties mentioned
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Admiral Cockburn with 1200 marines and 400 sailors landed on John Kilgour's farm; Kilgour, who had left family there and returned on furlough, was treated respectfully; they seized stock; Cockburn stated policies on respecting buildings and citizens, mentioned reinforcements, and intent to visit Washington; Kilgour informed Gen. Stuart and counted the marines