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The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Vermont Governor Martin Chittenden issues proclamation recalling state militia from U.S. service to defend Vermont, relieving troops after prolonged marches under prior Governor Galusha and bolstering New England reserves against invasion.
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This must be grateful to the militiamen who have so long been marched and counter-marched, at the behest of Governor Galusha. It is doubly gratifying to the rest of New-England, who now see the whole of her strength in reserve for any invasion which may require its exertion.
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Vermont
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militia called home to defend vermont territory; gratifying to militiamen and rest of new-england
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Governor Martin Chittenden issued a proclamation calling home the Vermont militia, who had been under orders of United States officers, to defend their own territory. This follows their long marches under Governor Galusha and reserves New-England's strength for potential invasions.