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August 5, 1812
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
Two companies of Brunswick volunteers, commanded by Captains Maclin and Pritchett, passed through Petersburg en route to Norfolk, receiving a warm welcome from citizens including dinner and cheers.
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ARMY MOVEMENTS.
Two companies of Volunteers (one of them militia) about 50 men each, from Brunswick, commanded by capts. Maclin and Pritchett, passed through Petersburg on Thursday evening last, destined for Norfolk. They are generally young good looking men, were in high spirits, and will no doubt render a good account of themselves, in the event of coming into collision with a British force. The citizens of Petersburg invited the officers and men of this detachment to partake of soldiers' fare at Poplar Spring. After dinner the troops were escorted to the lower end of Blandford, where they were cheered by the people.
We are requested by the officers of this detachment of troops, to tender their warmest thanks to the citizens of Petersburg for the very friendly manner in which they were received, and the attention paid them during their short stay in town.
Petersburg Intelligencer.
Two companies of Volunteers (one of them militia) about 50 men each, from Brunswick, commanded by capts. Maclin and Pritchett, passed through Petersburg on Thursday evening last, destined for Norfolk. They are generally young good looking men, were in high spirits, and will no doubt render a good account of themselves, in the event of coming into collision with a British force. The citizens of Petersburg invited the officers and men of this detachment to partake of soldiers' fare at Poplar Spring. After dinner the troops were escorted to the lower end of Blandford, where they were cheered by the people.
We are requested by the officers of this detachment of troops, to tender their warmest thanks to the citizens of Petersburg for the very friendly manner in which they were received, and the attention paid them during their short stay in town.
Petersburg Intelligencer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Army Movements
Volunteers
Brunswick
Petersburg
Norfolk
Military Detachment
British Force
What entities or persons were involved?
Capts. Maclin
Pritchett
Where did it happen?
Petersburg, Destined For Norfolk
Story Details
Key Persons
Capts. Maclin
Pritchett
Location
Petersburg, Destined For Norfolk
Event Date
Thursday Evening Last
Story Details
Two companies of volunteers from Brunswick, about 50 men each commanded by Captains Maclin and Pritchett, passed through Petersburg to Norfolk; young men in high spirits treated to dinner at Poplar Spring and cheered by citizens; officers thank the town for hospitality.