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Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
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In Erie, as lake ice melts, Capt. Perry prepares defenses against potential enemy attacks on shipping, mounting cannons from Buffalo, organizing workers and sailors, and deploying 100 militia from the 17th regiment under Gen. Mead for 15 days. Squadron expected ready by June 1.
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We learn from Erie that the ice has in a great measure disappeared on the lake. Apprehensive that the enemy will soon attempt the destruction of our shipping there, precautionary measures have been taken by capt. Perry, of the navy, for their protection. Cannon have been brought from Buffalo, and mounted on breast works, and the workmen and sailors regularly organized and prepared to act with efficiency at a moment's warning. To relieve the workmen from standing sentry, 100 militia have been ordered there by general Mead, from the 17th regiment, for the term of fifteen days, unless sooner relieved by the troops from the interior of the state. Our little squadron, it is confidently believed, will be fully prepared to do business about the first of June.
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Erie
Event Date
April 28
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preparatory measures implemented; 100 militia deployed for 15 days; squadron to be ready by first of june.
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Ice on the lake near Erie has largely disappeared, prompting fears of enemy attack on shipping. Capt. Perry has taken precautions including bringing cannon from Buffalo, mounting them on breastworks, organizing workmen and sailors for immediate action, and ordering 100 militia from the 17th regiment by Gen. Mead to stand sentry.