On August 29 , he sent Rodgers orders to proceed to Bladensburg from Baltimore with 650 seamen and marines .
Fearing the British had further designs on the capital , Secretary Jones again began preparing defensive forces .
On August 29 , Jones sent Rodgers orders to proceed to Bladensburg from Baltimore with 650 seamen and marines .
Fearing the British had further designs on the capital , Secretary Jones again began preparing defensive forces .