Mexican Aggressions and American War Claims Summary
A detailed ledger of American claims against Mexico from 1832 to 1837, detailing ship seizures, crew arrests, and property losses. It lists No. 28 to No. 57 items including the Topaz, Brazoria, Hidalgo, and various schooners, with incidents at Matamoros, Tabasco, Tampico, Anahuac, and Vera Cruz. Named claimants include Aaron Leggett, James O Flaherty, and Julius Casar Champion. Indemnity demands span seized vessels, cargo losses, and damages from military actions by Mexican authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Iturbide
Matamorags
Galveston
Anahnac
U.S
Brazoria
Anahuac
Aaron Leggett
New York
Hidalgo
Tabasco
Yabasco
Leggett
Tebasco
Augustus
Brazos de Santiago
Wetree
Tampico
Industry
Wm. A. Turner
Sisal
Aurora
Bethlehem
Cuipeachy
Cheez
William Hallett
Zalmon Hall
Matamoras
Peter D. Vroom
Vera Cruz
Boves
Manuel de Vega
Osborne
Jefferson
Gomez
Supreme Government
Robert Wilson
Arenes
William A. Turner
James O'Flaherty
O.F
Campeachy
O'F
Louisiana
Champion
Julius Casar
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
New Orleans Men Plan Fever Regiment for Mexico Garrison
Several gentlemen in New Orleans are arranging a regiment of men hardened to yellow fever to serve as soldiers and garrison Mexican sites under vomito risks. The project advances quickly as posts extend from New Orleans up river and from Fredericksburg to Charleston, promising rapid news by steamers to Boston and New Orleans within a few months.
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New York
New Orleans
Mexico
N. O
Fredericksburg
Charleston
Boston
Survey of Central Railroad Route Begun at Mert Borg West
The survey work on the Central Railroad route has started from Mert Borg West led by Mr Foster the Amovisie Enginser elected by stockholders along with Mr Mage and others. A public meeting was held by Conner to discuss the project and its implications for local transport and development.
Arrival of the Caledonia introduces 1847 trade moves
The Caledonia reached Boston with vital commercial intelligence. Liverpool cotton prices show Georgia and Mobile gains while New Orleans quotes rise. Grain and flour markets surge with bullish activity. Wheat climbs, corn demand remains heavy and flour advances. Prices advance through mid May reflecting tighter supply and stronger demand.
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Philadelphia
Caledonia
Boston
Liverpool
Georgia
Mobile
Ziazia
New Orleans
Frovr
Liverpool Cotton Market Buoyed by News and Slower Receipts
In mid May 1847 Liverpool cotton futures rose as demand grew after Boston steamer news and lower receipts than last year. Weekly sales reached about 60,000 bales. market expectations touched Pac Sel near Wexford and Parliament’s June or July dissolution loomed. Ireland saw Jamestown arrive with provisions aiding suffering people and signs of improvement. France’s Free Trade party gained momentum with a near-certain triumph anticipated next year.
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Liverpool
Boston
Wexford
Jamestown
Cork
Ireland
Reports of General Lamar Surrender Near Vera Cruz
From Parapenraia May 6 1847 the Las southern mail carries news of Lamar's surrender after a sharp engagement with Mexican forces. Verbal reports from Vera Cruz on the 16th claim no battle occurred and Peace Commissioners were expected from Santa Anna.
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Scott
Lamar
Parapenraia
New Orleans
Vera Cruz
Santa Anna
Great Battle With the Mexicans Five Generals Taken
Puttapalpain May 7 1847 The Southern mail brings news from our army in Mexico under General Scott. A great battle near Cerro Gordo ended with the rout of the Mexican army. Few Americans were killed or wounded while the Mexican losses were heavy Five Mexican Generals were taken prisoners
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Puttapelpain
Southern Mail
Mexico
Scott
Cerro Gordo
Battle Returns From Mexican War Aftermath
Philadelphia reports dated May 8 1847 recounts six thousand Mexican prisoners taken with American losses around five hundred killed or wounded. Gen Shields mortally wounded. Gen Scott and Gen Twiggs pursued Mexicans to Jalapa. Santa Anna fled, many Mexican generals captured. Col Haskins and Col Naylor with Philadelphia troops noted. Jost.
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Philadelphia
Shields
Baker
Llinegs
Santa Anna
Kentucky
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Haskins
Naylor
Twiggs
Scott
Pillow
Col Kaskill
Mason
Ewell
M'Lean
Jalapa
Derby
Donna
Davis
Patton
Nelson and
Gill
Memphis
Tenn
la Vega
Worth
Mexico
Jost
Battle of Sacramento and Chibwahes reported
Washington Union dispatches Col Doniphan details a brilliant action at Sacramento and the capture of Chibwahes. The Union lines report 1 killed and 1 wounded, while Mesiean forces suffer heavy losses with 800 killed and 600 wounded. Descriptions note captured stores, artillery, and army dispossession as troops were scattered.
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Washington Union
Doniphan
Sacramento
Chibwahes
United Ae
Ney and the Grand Army’s Last Stand at Niemen
A dramatic account follows Marshal Ney’s perilous retreat from the Niemen after crossing the Dnieper. Despite dwindling troops and brutal cold, Ney preserves discipline, covers the retreat, rebuffs Russian forces, and sustains French morale, earning Bonaparte’s praise. His final stand at Wilna tests endurance, with Dumas meeting the famed rear guard survivor.
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Bonaparte
Ney
France
Niemen
Wilna
Gumbinnen
Germany
Dumas
Marshal Ney
Kowno
Napoleon
Paris
Member of Oriental Lodge Joined By Weert Man
A Weert MWewees man named Divon Ht from Lewre and a 4 Senator from Alabeme recently became a member of Oriental Lodge, 1. 0.C. F., in Washington city. He weighs considerably over the ordinary.
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Divon Ht
Lewre
Alabeme
Oriental Lodge
C. F
Washington City
Me team propeller on the Delphin voyage
A fragmented note mentions a team and a propeller associated with a vessel named Delphin, with unclear context and missing dates or locations.
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Propeller
Cosa
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