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Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
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Letters from Norfolk dated the 16th instant describe a wartime standstill with little business due to universal military service; 2000 troops embodied and fortifying the town against land attacks, while British warships in Hampton Roads block all river communications, though locals express no fear of invasion.
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Letters from Norfolk of the 16th inst. state that little or no business was doing at that place, every man being obliged to be a soldier. About 2000 troops were embodied, and about 600 more could be collected in a few hours. They were fortifying the town to guard against an attack by land. Several British ships of war were at anchor in Hampton Roads. All communication both below and up James River was stopped by the squadron. Boats from the town could not go below Craney Island. One of the letters says 'I do not think the British ships will attempt to come up to the town, and I have no fear of their landing.'
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Norfolk
Event Date
16th Inst.
Outcome
no attacks or landings anticipated; communications fully stopped by british squadron.
Event Details
Little business due to all men serving as soldiers; 2000 troops embodied with 600 more available; town fortifying against land attack; British ships anchoring in Hampton Roads and blocking James River communications below Craney Island.