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Domestic News
April 2, 1812
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Annapolis, March 25: Lieut. Clark ordered by government to prepare harbor defenses, indicating plans to reinforce forts with troops amid regrets over prior neglect of the city's strategic importance.
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Annapolis. March 25.
SOMETHING LIKE PREPARATION FOR WAR.
We are informed that Lieut. Clark has received orders from government to place this harbor in a complete state of defence.— From this we infer that it is the intention of government to man the forts with such an additional number of troops as the exposed situation of the city requires for its defence. It is a source of regret that this city has been suffered to remain without military preparation so long, as it is certainly a place of considerable importance to the state, and of course should not have been overlooked by those whose duty it is to extend equal protection to all parts of the Union.
SOMETHING LIKE PREPARATION FOR WAR.
We are informed that Lieut. Clark has received orders from government to place this harbor in a complete state of defence.— From this we infer that it is the intention of government to man the forts with such an additional number of troops as the exposed situation of the city requires for its defence. It is a source of regret that this city has been suffered to remain without military preparation so long, as it is certainly a place of considerable importance to the state, and of course should not have been overlooked by those whose duty it is to extend equal protection to all parts of the Union.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Annapolis Defense
Military Preparation
Harbor Forts
Lieut Clark
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieut. Clark
Where did it happen?
Annapolis
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Annapolis
Event Date
March 25.
Key Persons
Lieut. Clark
Event Details
Lieut. Clark has received orders from government to place the harbor in a complete state of defence, inferring intention to man the forts with additional troops for the city's defence. Regret expressed over delay in military preparations for this important city.