That Pesky British Blockade

From the April 30, 2013 War of 1812 Blog.

From the April 30, 1813, Boston Weekly messenger "Blockading Squadron."

"The late Philadelphia papers give the following articles on the subject of the British blockade of the Delaware and Chesapeake.

'The blockading squadron in the Delaware, have sent up to Bombay Hook three schooners and two barges, which intercept everything bound up or down the bay.  On Sunday, they burnt an oyster boat, and another vessel laden with clay.'

'A letter from Elkton (Chesapeake) dated the 11th mentions that all was bustle there in consequence of the appearance up the bay of a British squadron.  The directors of the Bank had a meeting, and agreed to move the specie of the bank to Eancaster (Lancaster?).  Goods and other valuables were removing to the country.

'The inhabitants of French-Town were also busy in removing their effects.  The shores on both sides were lined with people in arms.'"

The British fleet showing up sure sent things into a frenzy.

The Blockade is Frightening.  --Brock-Perry