Act to punish fraud on the Bank of the United States
The act defines felony for forging altering or passing false bank notes or checks and imposes three to ten years prison with fines up to five thousand dollars. It also repeals an earlier provision but allows trial of preexisting cases. Signed by Speaker Nathil Macon and Vice President George Clinton, approved February 24, 1807.
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Bank of
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Bank of the
Bank of the United States
President, Directors & Company
Nathi. Macon
George Clinton
Jerfeerson
Virgina
Department of Nary
Virginia Military Reservation
United States of Americas
Virginia
Miamis
Scioto
Secretary of the War
Secretary of the Treasury
War Department
Ohio
Connecticut Reserve
Bowser
J. Macon
Geo. Clinton
Jefferson
Gun-Boat Defense Versus Ships of the Line
The text argues gun boats are superior for coast defense, carrying heavy metal like a portable fortification. It contrasts frigates and ships of the line, noting their limitations in shoal waters and near coasts. A gun boat’s metal weight and aimed head firing reduce the target to limited exposure.
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United States
Commodore Johnson
House of Commons
Gun-Boat Tactics and Historical Naval Defense Notes
The excerpt discusses gun-boat design and firing tactics, including thickness, recoil, and protection against splinters. It covers practical limits, like a weapon’s range and the ability to avoid damage, plus historical references to early US gun-boats and the Roebuck incident, then shifts to diplomatic context of British retaliation and neutrals.
Russian Victory Recounted Amid Press Dispute
A London official gazette dispute over the Ru ssian victory is reported as biased by a hostile newspaper. The rival paper accuses the gazette of dull tone and claims the Russians retreated with a confident rather than catastrophic loss, while noting prior cannon captures from the French.
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London
Gazette
Government Gazette
Aurora
Blockading Decker Debated in Commons
In London on February 5 Westerpay moved for a copy of the late Order of Council restricting neutrals from passing from one enemy port to another. Lord Casthereacu and Sir Thomas Tuaron supported him while the Advocate General Lord Temece and Lord Howres opposed. The motion was defeated by a large majority.
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Westerpay
House of Commons
Perceval
Order of Council
Lord Casthereacu
Thomas Tuaron
Temece
Lord Howres
British Navy totals ships and vessels state
The London Evening Star reports the British Navy’s status to date with in commission and building counts. It lists 83 ships of the line, 18 from 50 to 44 guns, 16 frigates, 160 sloops, and 26 gun-brigs, totaling 765 vessels with 558 at sea. In ordinary 150 ships and vessels, plus 37 ships of the line and 32 frigates in building, totaling 1063 ships and vessels, of which 220 are of the line.
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Ses
Ships of the Line
Noys &c
Tarai
Line
Ambrose Letter Warns of Possible Beyile Hostility to US Flag
A circular from Gibraltar Bay dated Dec 205 1806 reports Ambassador Hugh G Campbell advising American captains to verify hostility before engaging. The U S ships Constitution Hornet and Enterprise are under his command and pledged to support American commerce. William Kirkpatrick authenticates the copy from Malaga on Dec 30 1806.
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United States
Constitution
Hornet
Hugh
G. Campbell
William Kirkpatrick
Malaga
Address from New Orleans port masters to General Wilkinson
New Orleans on February 23 letter from 31 captains and masters of vessels expresses deep respect for Brigadier General James Wilkinson. They urge strong civil and military measures to preserve peace and national interests amid perceived threats, praising his conduct and offering sincere wishes for success and safety.
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New Orleans
James Wilkinson
Fubdferibers
United States
Kicwaxo Stires
Luoxp Jorns
J. Picot
Feral
Richard Stites
Lioyd Fores
Wm. J. Pigot
Urgels
Newrleans
Asien
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Carcth
North River
Delaware
Roebuck
Philadelphia
White
New-York
Great Britain
Lonver
Decker
The
London Evening Star
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