French Army Movements and Allied Ventures Reported
Paris papers arrive with details on operations in the north to the 4th. Napoleon's foes move in Saxony and Prussia as Macdonald reaches Konigsburg and Austrian reports discuss French and Italian troop reinforcements. Cossacks are anticipated in Rugenwald while naval changes at Plymouth raze the Culloden to a 64 gun silhouette.
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Naples
Konigsburg
Elbing
Vistula
Macdonald
Corps D’armee
Italy
Merienwerder
Duke of
Belitino
Dresden
Journal de Empire
Leipsic
Berlin
Gottenburg
Vienna
Bonaparte
Wittemburgh
France
Razees and 74 Gun Ships on the British Coast
The British naval administration has gathered a non-descript force under a new name Razees to be sent to our coast. These vessels are 74 gun ships with many lighter and less effective guns removed by deck cutting and will be classified as frigates.
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NAVY
Plymouth
Navy Board
Acasta
United States
Razce
Constitution
Britis Naval Administration
Salem News: Retaking of Brig Carsvan and Comet’s Engagements
Salem reports the brig Carsvan Heard was seized by English boats but retaken by Americans from the Francis of Salem and others, bringing her back to port. The Baltimore privateer Comet engaged a brig and schooner under a Portuguese convoy, capturing all three vessels, with the Portuguese stores released and sent to Pernambuco.
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Salem
Carsvan
Pernambuco
Francis of Salem
New York
Schr
Comet
Baltimore
America
Portugues
Government seizes suspected treasonable letters in Annapolis packets
Washington City April 2 reports government has seized treasonable correspondence carried by British agents in the country and to Great Britain. Letters destined for Annapolis and forwarded by packet were examined. motives for detention are described as precautionary and necessary against enemy forces threatening bays and ports. Nat Int.
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Washington City
Great Britain
America
Annapolis
Military Reassignments and Appointments Tied to Washington Command
Alexandria April 2 report that Major General Wilkinson is ordered to Washington to assume a separate and important northern command. He will be succeeded on the Mississippi by Brigadier General Flournoy of Georgia. General Wade Hampton is sent to Norfolk. Colonels Pike Covington Isard Cass Winder and M Arthur to be six brigadier generals by recess. Adjutant General Cushing named brigadier in Gansevoort’s stead after death.
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Alexandria
Wilkinson
Washington
Mississippi
Flournoy
Georgia
Wade Hampton
Norfolk
Cushing
Gansevoort
Kentucky Detachment Mobilizes for Northwestern Army
Cincinnati reports General Harrison arrived yesterday and prompted Governor of Kentucky to order 1500 troops to march by Limestone and Chillicothe to reinforce the Northwestern Army. General Green Clay is named commander.
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Cincinnati
Harrison
Gov. of
Kentucky
Green Clay
Baltimore Subscriptions Soar For Government Loan
The Baltimore American reports that first book openings netted 600000 dollars while the second raised 900000 dollars, and proposals have been sent to Mr Gallatin to lend 1500000 more. In total 3000000 dollars have been subscribed by Baltimore, seen as patriotic yet subjected to hostile criticism from enemies.
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Gallatin
Baltimore
Billingsgate
Cherokee address aims to smooth peace with United States
From the National Intelligencer 6 March 1813 the Cherokees send an address to US citizens asking for a favorable reception. It seeks to remove prejudices and ensure peaceful relations between Cherokees and white Americans, as conveyed by a respectful sender.
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The
National Intelligencer
Tughwassee Garrison
United States
Cherokee Nation Appeals for Harmony With United States
The Cherokee Nation addresses citizens across Tennessee to Georgia and beyond, urging peaceful relations after clashes near Battle Creek. It recounts progress in agriculture, crafts, literacy, and the nation’s prosperity under U.S. protection, while condemning intrusions on lands and violence. A small peace gift is offered to a Tennessee victim as a conciliatory gesture, with vows to investigate murders and uphold law.
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United States
Tennessee
Carolina
S. Carolina
Georgia
Mississippi
U. States
Battle Creek
John
Tally
Franklin County
John Tally
Cherokee Nation Condemns Retaliation in 1813 Address
In aFalls Council message dated March 6 1813 chiefs Too Cha Chief and others appeal for restraint after killings tied to property disputes. They acknowledge citizen support for government and urge justice over vengeance while expressing solidarity with allied tribes and the Cherokee Nation.
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Chalef
Cha Leloa
General Armstrong Engages British Vessels in Caribbean Cruise
The private armed schooner General Armstrong under Captain G. R. Cuampity from New York, mounting 14 carriage guns and a 42 pounder swivel, reports two battles with British warships. The log describes a Feb 8 to March 11 chase ending in disabling shots and heavy casualties, including six killed and 17 wounded, before withdrawing. Additional entry notes the ship William, James Canning, from St John’s to Barbados, being captured and sent to the United States. The narrative also mentions Representatives Cheves, Earle, Lowndes, and Moore vacating their seats in the 13th Congress by Governor-ordered absence.
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Charleston
General Armstrong
G. R. Cuampity
New York
New London
Surinam
S. W
S.I
Chage
William
James Canning
St. Johns
New Brunswick
Barbados
United States
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U Foun
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Lowndes
Moore
Lim
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