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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Capt. William Eaton's letter from Legionville, April 23, describes U.S. Legion troops preparing to descend the Ohio River, high morale under a capable commander, potential Kentucky cavalry support, and readiness for post-treaty operations. Reported in Springfield, May 28.
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Extract of a letter from Capt. William Eaton, to the commanding officer at the recruiting rendezvous in Bennington, dated Legionville. April 23.
"The Legion have been for several days under marching orders. We shall descend the river Ohio, next Monday. What may be the object of forming a junction of the army I know not. but conjecture it is to prepare for such operations as may be thought necessary after the result of the treaty is known.
"Our troops are in good spirits: the aspect of the army is more pleasing than ever before on these waters. We are commanded by a man industrious, vigilant, brave-he would rather fight than leave it alone--I like his arrangements and so does every subordinate officer. Into whatever scrape the capricious belle of war may lead us., sure I am we shall not extricate ourselves by retreat. Twelve hundred volunteer cavalry from Kentucky, I am told, are to be called into active service, if wanted. Our regulars, by constant practice, have become excellent marksmen. These are all good symptoms."
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Legionville
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April 23
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Extract of a letter from Capt. William Eaton reporting that the Legion is under marching orders to descend the Ohio River next Monday, possibly to prepare for operations after a treaty result. Troops are in good spirits, commanded by an industrious, vigilant, brave officer. 1200 volunteer cavalry from Kentucky may be called if needed. Regulars are excellent marksmen.