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Domestic News
July 22, 1807
The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Military preparations include plans for a fort or battery at Warburton or Digges's Landing, eleven miles below the city and six from Alexandria, a site favored by General Washington for its strategic river position.
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Among the other military movements and preparations, which have been adopted by our Executive with the approbation of an unanimous people we hear that a Fort or Battery is determined on at the point of Warburton, or Digges's Landing, about eleven miles below this city and six from Alexandria. The proximity of a deep narrow channel to its shore, and a highly favorable bend of the river at that point for the annoyance of ships as they pass, and which General Washington had fixed on as the most proper one for a Fort, which the break of this lengthy and magnificent river affords, seems to indicate it as a most eligible situation for the purpose.
Among the other military movements and preparations, which have been adopted by our Executive with the approbation of an unanimous people we hear that a Fort or Battery is determined on at the point of Warburton, or Digges's Landing, about eleven miles below this city and six from Alexandria. The proximity of a deep narrow channel to its shore, and a highly favorable bend of the river at that point for the annoyance of ships as they pass, and which General Washington had fixed on as the most proper one for a Fort, which the break of this lengthy and magnificent river affords, seems to indicate it as a most eligible situation for the purpose.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Military Preparations
Fort Construction
Warburton Battery
Digges Landing
River Fortifications
What entities or persons were involved?
General Washington
Where did it happen?
Warburton, Or Digges's Landing
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Warburton, Or Digges's Landing
Key Persons
General Washington
Event Details
A Fort or Battery is determined on at the point of Warburton, or Digges's Landing, about eleven miles below this city and six from Alexandria, due to its strategic position with a deep narrow channel and favorable river bend for annoying passing ships, as previously selected by General Washington.