Act to Punish Fraud on the Bank of the United States
An act punishes forging counterfeiting or passing false bank notes or checks issued by the Bank of the United States. Penalties include imprisonment from three to ten years and fines up to five thousand dollars. Repeal of the 1800s banking fraud act is noted with conditions for prosecutions prior to repeal.
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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
Virgina
Department of Nary
Virginia Military Reservation
United States of Americas
Virginia
Miamis
Scioto
Secretary of the War
Secretary of the Treasury
Gun-Boat Defense Versus Ships of the Line
The text argues gun-boats are superior shore defense, likening them to movable fortifications. Ships of the line are ill suited for coast or shoal waters, while frigates lack the heft of gun-boats. A gun-boat can carry heavy metal and fire horizontally with a fixed gun, presenting a small target and offering effective coastal protection.
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United States
Commodore Johnson
House of Commons
Gunboats and naval tactics in the revolutionary era
Excerpts describe gunboat design, firing angles, and damage outcomes at sea. Notes on shot trajectories, mast and rudder risks, and protection against splinters. References to early US gunboats in 1775 76 and the Roebuck incident near Philadelphia.
Russian Victory Recited Amid Press Dispute
In a debate tone a London official gazette recounts the Russian victory, while a rival paper denounces both accounts for bias. The exchange centers on discrepancies over cannon captures and Russian retreat claims, with criticism aimed at the guards of official truth.
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London
Gazette
Government Gazette
Aurora
Blockading Decker Debate in House of Commons
Westerpay in the House of Commons reports Perceval moved for a copy of the late Order of Council prohibiting neutrals from passing from one enemy port to another. He spoke with Lord Casthereacu and Sir Thomas Tuaron backing him. opposed by the Advocate General Lord Temece and Lord Howres. The motion was negatived by a large majority. The mover’s objective appeared to be that the Order was not effective.
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Westerpay
House of Commons
Perceval
Order of Council
Lord Casthereacu
Thomas Tuaron
Temece
Lord Howres
British Navy Strength Report from the London Evening Star
The British naval force totals 1063 ships and vessels with 220 line ships. In commission: 83 ships of the line, 18 from 50 to 44 guns, 16 frigates, 160 sloops, and 26 gun-brigs and other vessels. In ordinary: 58 ships of the line, 19 from 50 to 44 guns, 52 frigates, 50 sloops. Building: 37 ships of the line, 32 frigates, 39 other vessels, 7 gun-brigs. Total: 1063 ships and vessels, 220 line ships.
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Ses
Ships of the Line
Noys &c
Tarai
Line
Diplomatic note warns of possible hostility toward US flag
Circular from Gibraltar Bay dated Dec 1806 warns American commanders to verify hostilities before engaging. Provides list of ships Constitution Hornet and Enterprise under Commodore Campbell and urges restraint to protect US commerce. Signed by William Kirkpatrick as a true copy in Malaga December 30 1806.
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United States
Constitution
Hornet
Hugh
G. Campbell
William Kirkpatrick
Malaga
Address from New Orleans Vessels Masters to James Wilkinson
The port masters of New Orleans express high regard for Brigadier General James Wilkinson amid crisis. They praise his civil and military leadership, acknowledge threats to peace, and commend his efforts to preserve the Constitution and federal authority. The document includes signatures of 31 captains and masters.
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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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Nathi. Macon
George Clinton
Jerfeerson
War Department
Ohio
Connecticut Reserve
Bowser
J. Macon
Geo. Clinton
Jefferson
Carcth
North River
Delaware
Roebuck
Philadelphia
White
New-York
Great Britain
Lonver
Decker
The
London Evening Star
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