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January 5, 1815
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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In November 1814, Tennessee mobilized 11,500 troops, including 5,000 under Major General Carroll marching to the lower country via river and land routes to defend New Orleans from a threatened British expedition led by Lord Hill. General orders from Nashville urge soldiers to prepare against British and Indian invasion, emphasizing discipline and the importance of protecting the city's trade.
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Head-Quarters, on board the transports, Near Fort Massac, Ohio river, November 28, 1814.
"The greater proportion of the Tennessee army are this far on their way to the lower country--consisting of three thousand men, under Major General Carroll. The balance of our army have marched through the Indian country by land, by way of Forts Strother, Williams, and Jackson, to Mobile, consisting of two thousand men--making in the whole five thousand, which we have raised and marched without the limits of the state in about one month. Tennessee has now in the service of the United States, eleven thousand five hundred troops, which is at least one third of the men who are entitled to bear arms. The returns of the militia of Tennessee, which have been made to my office as adjutant general, do not make the militia of the state more than thirty thousand : yet I presume the number is greater than the returns make them, and that nearly or about one third are now in service.
The present secretary of war advised our governor Blount, dated in October last, that Lord Hill was fitting out a large expedition from Ireland, destined to take possession of all that country from Cape Florida westward to the provinces of Spain, including the city of Orleans. Our government are anxious to anticipate his lordship's arrival, by having an adequate force to give him that reception which is due to so distinguished a personage. Every effort has been made to raise, organize and march our troops, and I hope to Heaven they may arrive in time to avert the fall of that country, which is so important to the western world. Our state has made wonderful sacrifices, and is still willing to make many more, to preserve the integrity of the Union.
There are no difficulties which our citizens will not forego to aid the government at the present trying crisis--and I hope our efforts may not be unavailing."
Head Quarters, Nashville, November 24, 1814.
GENERAL ORDERS.
SOLDIERS!
It is a matter of congratulation to our country, to behold with what promptitude you have obeyed the summons to the field ! No sooner was the will of your government known. than you threw aside the habiliments of the peaceful citizen, and attired yourselves in the armor of war.
The convulsions which have agitated Europe for such a long series of years, have settled down into that despotism which favors legitimate kings; and the attention of the despots are now turned alone to our happy republic, with the hope of despoiling our free institutions and sweeping our government from the map of the world.
The peace which has been formed by the consent of the princes of Europe. has given our enemy a great disposable force, which he will be enabled to throw on our borders, and will make him still more haughty than has been on this recent event. It becomes us then, my countrymen, to be prepared for any sudden invasion--to go forth and meet the enemy at the threshold of our territory--to be patient under all fatigue, and firm in sustaining all difficulties, remembering that the first glory of a soldier is his submission to the will of his country.
It is a matter of pride to your general to know that he has the honor of commanding the troops of Tennessee. Our state has risen to the highest lists of military glory, and he has a presentiment this army will be equally distinguished with those who have already served in the field.
The war has assumed such an aspect, and the pressure of it is so great, that if ever exertions were necessary, they are at this moment.
The whole circumference of the U. S. can be invaded by the British or their numerous Indian allies. Let us then be watchful of our territory, that its soil be not polluted by the sacrilegious tread of the savage, or of the subjects of that government who basely employs them.
The exigency of the times requires our immediate march to the lower country, there to protect that section of our union, which is so important to the people westward of the Alleghany mountain.
The city of New Orleans is the grand depot of the products of our Country. and every one of us ought to feel a strong interest in defending this great mart of trade and source of wealth to the upper country.
It will afford your general infinite satisfaction. if your conduct in camp and while on the march, shall be such as to be pleasing, to our fellow-citizens. He hopes every soldier will be mindful of the reputation of the army. Let there be no offences given to the peaceable citizen, nor any waste of his private property.
It is in the power of a few men by their refractory conduct, to bring disgrace on the whole army. It therefore the duty of every one of the detachment, to report the disorderly conduct of any of the soldiers, so that the commanding general may exact exemplary punishment on the offenders.
The embarkation of the troops will take place this day on board the transports now in the Cumberland river.
The general invokes the benedictions of heaven for this army--for its safety,--its glory--and its honorable return--humbly knowing that the strong arm of power is alone derived from the Almighty.
By command,
AND. HYNDS, Adjt. Gen. of Ten. and Aid to Maj. Gen. Carroll.
"The greater proportion of the Tennessee army are this far on their way to the lower country--consisting of three thousand men, under Major General Carroll. The balance of our army have marched through the Indian country by land, by way of Forts Strother, Williams, and Jackson, to Mobile, consisting of two thousand men--making in the whole five thousand, which we have raised and marched without the limits of the state in about one month. Tennessee has now in the service of the United States, eleven thousand five hundred troops, which is at least one third of the men who are entitled to bear arms. The returns of the militia of Tennessee, which have been made to my office as adjutant general, do not make the militia of the state more than thirty thousand : yet I presume the number is greater than the returns make them, and that nearly or about one third are now in service.
The present secretary of war advised our governor Blount, dated in October last, that Lord Hill was fitting out a large expedition from Ireland, destined to take possession of all that country from Cape Florida westward to the provinces of Spain, including the city of Orleans. Our government are anxious to anticipate his lordship's arrival, by having an adequate force to give him that reception which is due to so distinguished a personage. Every effort has been made to raise, organize and march our troops, and I hope to Heaven they may arrive in time to avert the fall of that country, which is so important to the western world. Our state has made wonderful sacrifices, and is still willing to make many more, to preserve the integrity of the Union.
There are no difficulties which our citizens will not forego to aid the government at the present trying crisis--and I hope our efforts may not be unavailing."
Head Quarters, Nashville, November 24, 1814.
GENERAL ORDERS.
SOLDIERS!
It is a matter of congratulation to our country, to behold with what promptitude you have obeyed the summons to the field ! No sooner was the will of your government known. than you threw aside the habiliments of the peaceful citizen, and attired yourselves in the armor of war.
The convulsions which have agitated Europe for such a long series of years, have settled down into that despotism which favors legitimate kings; and the attention of the despots are now turned alone to our happy republic, with the hope of despoiling our free institutions and sweeping our government from the map of the world.
The peace which has been formed by the consent of the princes of Europe. has given our enemy a great disposable force, which he will be enabled to throw on our borders, and will make him still more haughty than has been on this recent event. It becomes us then, my countrymen, to be prepared for any sudden invasion--to go forth and meet the enemy at the threshold of our territory--to be patient under all fatigue, and firm in sustaining all difficulties, remembering that the first glory of a soldier is his submission to the will of his country.
It is a matter of pride to your general to know that he has the honor of commanding the troops of Tennessee. Our state has risen to the highest lists of military glory, and he has a presentiment this army will be equally distinguished with those who have already served in the field.
The war has assumed such an aspect, and the pressure of it is so great, that if ever exertions were necessary, they are at this moment.
The whole circumference of the U. S. can be invaded by the British or their numerous Indian allies. Let us then be watchful of our territory, that its soil be not polluted by the sacrilegious tread of the savage, or of the subjects of that government who basely employs them.
The exigency of the times requires our immediate march to the lower country, there to protect that section of our union, which is so important to the people westward of the Alleghany mountain.
The city of New Orleans is the grand depot of the products of our Country. and every one of us ought to feel a strong interest in defending this great mart of trade and source of wealth to the upper country.
It will afford your general infinite satisfaction. if your conduct in camp and while on the march, shall be such as to be pleasing, to our fellow-citizens. He hopes every soldier will be mindful of the reputation of the army. Let there be no offences given to the peaceable citizen, nor any waste of his private property.
It is in the power of a few men by their refractory conduct, to bring disgrace on the whole army. It therefore the duty of every one of the detachment, to report the disorderly conduct of any of the soldiers, so that the commanding general may exact exemplary punishment on the offenders.
The embarkation of the troops will take place this day on board the transports now in the Cumberland river.
The general invokes the benedictions of heaven for this army--for its safety,--its glory--and its honorable return--humbly knowing that the strong arm of power is alone derived from the Almighty.
By command,
AND. HYNDS, Adjt. Gen. of Ten. and Aid to Maj. Gen. Carroll.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Tennessee Troops
Troop Mobilization
Defense Of New Orleans
War Of 1812
General Carroll
British Invasion Threat
What entities or persons were involved?
Major General Carroll
Governor Blount
Lord Hill
And. Hynds
Where did it happen?
Tennessee
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Tennessee
Event Date
November 24 28, 1814
Key Persons
Major General Carroll
Governor Blount
Lord Hill
And. Hynds
Outcome
mobilization of 5,000 tennessee troops to the lower country, part of 11,500 in u.s. service; embarkation on transports in cumberland river.
Event Details
Report from near Fort Massac details Tennessee army's progress: 3,000 men under Major General Carroll advancing by river, 2,000 by land through Indian country to Mobile. Prompted by Secretary of War's warning of British expedition under Lord Hill targeting New Orleans. General orders from Nashville praise soldiers' response, urge vigilance against British and Indian threats, emphasize discipline, and order immediate march to protect New Orleans as key trade depot.