When was it published?

September 28, 1812 in Virginia Argus

Domestic News September 28, 1812

Virginia Argus

Q: What keywords are associated?

Fredericksburg Meeting, Military Purposes, Subscriptions, Volunteer Company, U.S. Service

Richmond, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Citizens of Fredericksburg met on the 19th inst. at Town Hall for military purposes, chaired by Mayor Dr. Charles L. Carter. A committee was formed to collect subscriptions for equipping enlistees and supporting their families. $2166 was raised immediately, and a volunteer company roll started with several respectable names.

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A meeting of the citizens of Fredericksburg was held on the 19th inst. at the Town Hall, for military purposes. Dr. Charles L. Carter, the Mayor, in the chair. A committee was appointed to receive and collect subscriptions, to equip for service, and for the relief and subsistence of such of the families of those who shall go into the service of the U.S. either by draft or voluntary enlistment. A subscription was immediately opened, and the sum of $2166 subscribed. A Roll of a Volunteer Company was commenced at the same time, and a number of respectable names instantly appeared upon the list.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Charity Or Relief

What keywords are associated?

Fredericksburg Meeting Military Purposes Subscriptions Volunteer Company U.S. Service

What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. Charles L. Carter

Where did it happen?

Fredericksburg

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Fredericksburg

Event Date

19th Inst.

Key Persons

Dr. Charles L. Carter

Outcome

$2166 subscribed; volunteer company roll commenced with respectable names

Event Details

Meeting of citizens at Town Hall for military purposes, chaired by the Mayor. Committee appointed to collect subscriptions for equipping service members and relieving families of those entering U.S. service by draft or voluntary enlistment. Subscription opened immediately.