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Domestic News
May 24, 1813
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A detachment of over 300 volunteers from Philadelphia arrived in Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday last to aid state protection, encamping near Staunton on Monday. Their good conduct and discipline, especially the recently formed Washington Guards, earned respect.
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Wilmington, Del. May 18.
On Sunday last a detachment of volunteers, amounting to more than three hundred, reached this place from Philadelphia, to aid in the protection of this state. On Monday they encamped near Staunton, about 6 miles from this town; where, we understand, they will continue for some time.
The good conduct of these troops, in their progress to the place of destination, has been such as to command the respect of the people: and the precision and correctness of their military discipline reflects the highest honor on themselves.
The Washington Guards, one of the companies of this detachment, has been formed but about six weeks--but from their discipline it might be supposed that they had been organized for years.
On Sunday last a detachment of volunteers, amounting to more than three hundred, reached this place from Philadelphia, to aid in the protection of this state. On Monday they encamped near Staunton, about 6 miles from this town; where, we understand, they will continue for some time.
The good conduct of these troops, in their progress to the place of destination, has been such as to command the respect of the people: and the precision and correctness of their military discipline reflects the highest honor on themselves.
The Washington Guards, one of the companies of this detachment, has been formed but about six weeks--but from their discipline it might be supposed that they had been organized for years.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Arrival Departure
What keywords are associated?
Wilmington Troops
Philadelphia Volunteers
Washington Guards
Military Discipline
What entities or persons were involved?
Washington Guards
Where did it happen?
Wilmington, Del.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Wilmington, Del.
Event Date
Sunday Last And Monday (Dateline May 18)
Key Persons
Washington Guards
Outcome
troops encamped near staunton for some time; praised for good conduct and discipline.
Event Details
Detachment of more than three hundred volunteers from Philadelphia reached Wilmington to aid state protection; encamped near Staunton, 6 miles from town.