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September 21, 1813
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In September 1812, a U.S. flotilla commander on Lake Champlain reports sailing north at night upon enemy approach, anchoring 35 miles north of Burlington with the foe seven miles away. Artillery and troops arrive, prompting the enemy's retreat as U.S. land forces advance northward.
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FROM LAKE CHAMPLAIN.
Extract of a letter from one of the Commanders of the Flotilla on Lake Champlain to his friend in Boston, dated September 11, 1812.
"We weighed anchor at half past 10 o'clock last night, having received intelligence that the enemy were near us. Under easy sail all night—all hands at quarters. We proceeded 35 miles north of Burlington, hauled our wind, and soon came to anchor—the enemy within seven miles of us. A train of our artillery and a large number of troops arrived in this vicinity in the night. The enemy's fleet have retreated, I understand that our whole land force is moving northward."
Extract of a letter from one of the Commanders of the Flotilla on Lake Champlain to his friend in Boston, dated September 11, 1812.
"We weighed anchor at half past 10 o'clock last night, having received intelligence that the enemy were near us. Under easy sail all night—all hands at quarters. We proceeded 35 miles north of Burlington, hauled our wind, and soon came to anchor—the enemy within seven miles of us. A train of our artillery and a large number of troops arrived in this vicinity in the night. The enemy's fleet have retreated, I understand that our whole land force is moving northward."
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Naval Engagement
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Survival
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Lake Champlain
Flotilla Movement
Enemy Approach
Artillery Arrival
Enemy Retreat
War Of 1812
What entities or persons were involved?
Commander Of The Flotilla
Where did it happen?
Lake Champlain, North Of Burlington
Story Details
Key Persons
Commander Of The Flotilla
Location
Lake Champlain, North Of Burlington
Event Date
September 11, 1812
Story Details
The flotilla weighs anchor at night upon enemy intelligence, sails under easy sail with all hands at quarters, proceeds 35 miles north of Burlington, anchors with enemy seven miles away; artillery and troops arrive, enemy fleet retreats as land forces move north.