Indian War Threats and Frontier Mobilization Report
A July 1613 Creek Agency dispatch warns of civil war among tribes led to allied chiefs with British influence. They request arms and two field pieces, predicting 2590 enemy troops and urging rapid support to subdue hostile forces near Cowetan, Tookauhatchee, and nearby settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Creek Agency
Pola
Mhore
Mookauhatchee
Chatahoche
Tookauhatchee
Cowetan
Georgia Troops to Aid Frontier Against Hostile Indians
The Chronicle reports Executive orders to assemble forces including two militia regiments Clark and Daniell divisions, 4 300 state volunteers, 1500 Tennessee militia, and a regiment of U S regulars. Aimed at the Creeks after junction with northern forces, with possible action across the Ulufgee frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark’s & Dani
Tenssee
Sd Regiment
Unitedates
North Western Army
Tennessee
War Department
Uless
Fortbh
Yat Nicer
Andrew Joiel Announces Candidacy for Richmond County Receiver
Andrew Joiel declares his bid for the Richmond County Receiver post. The announcement emphasizes tax returns and local financial oversight as key credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Joiel
Richmond Coun
Georgia Urges Citizens to Support War Effort and Military Expansions
Georgia citizens urged to enlist as war demands rise. Governor leads a 3,000 strong force aided by 1,500 Tennessee volunteers and 3d U S Regiment en route to Canada, with officers named for an expedition. Reports note a French Russian battle on the Plains of Bauszin and an armistice outline. Hamburg retaken by French on May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauszin
Lutzen
Governor Mitchell Letter on Duty Change in Milledgeville
Extract from a letter dated Milledgeville 71st July 1843 from Governor Mitchell to an officer. It states individuals may shift from district to Volunteer Company if they meet legal requirements. The change is of situation not duty, the duty performed remains the same as in the volunteer class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Orgia
Oree
Georgia
Uculgee
Mitchell
Chronicle
Milledgeville
States
Jones County
Court House
Cato
Jims Caton
Virginia
Woolfolk
M'Kenzie
Augusta
Citizens urged to join coastal defense bands near Savannah
The notice appeals Georgians and South Carolinians around Augusta to enroll as ammunition and arms for coastal defense of Savannah and nearby posts. It promises equipment for those unable to supply it and cites evacuation of women and children as proof that services are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
South Carolina
Augusta
Savannah
Sea Board
Local Meeting Discusses Officers and Life of Marel
The paper notes a forthcoming meeting to appoint officers and begin a life of marel. Details are sparse but the event aims to organize the group and formalize leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marel
Reported British Attack Mentioned in July Letter
A letter dated July 19 reports a British attack on American forces near George with casualties and a planned departure from Sackett's Harbor. The excerpt notes a ship sailing from the harbor and mentions dispatches received by a gentleman correspondent.
Battle on Lake Ontario Foreshadows Chauncey Ye o Clash
The General Pike prepared to sail Saturday while Commodore Chauncy led the white squadron from Sackett's Harbor on Monday. The public mind is split between hope and fear as Chauncey battles Yeo, their forces nearly matched and brave action expected in the coming days.
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Pike
Chauncy
Sackxe’s Harbor
Whiie
Chauncey
Yeo
Dem. Press
Torpedo Experiment Off Norfolk Sinks Ship Ambition
Norfolk, July 27. Mr E Mix of the navy has improvised torpedoes to attack the British 74 gun Plantagenet off Lynnhaven bay. After multiple tries he placed a device within 100 yards and released it as the ship warned. The charge exploded too soon but created a 50 foot water cone and a devastating burst that rocked the deck and threatened to overturn the vessel.
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Norfolk
E. Mix
Navy
Lynnhaven Bay
Plantagenet
Henry Tight House
Mix
Infant Death Notice of Master Joan Hill
DIED on the 2d inst master Joan Hill youngest son of John Hill of this place aged five months and eighteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Hiriu
John Hill
Various Silk Goods and Accessories Offered for Sale
The list itemizes silk fabrics, lace, shawls, handkerchiefs, gloves, petticoats, parasols, combs, needles, jewelry, and other notions. Goods include satin, silk floss, damask, crepe, lace sleeves, silk socks, artificial flowers, laces, sewing silks, and more to be sold at low cash prices by Corren or Town Paper. Sale date noted as August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Selditto
C. Ae
Eash
Corren
War Department Notice on Supply Proposals 1814
War Department issues call for proposals to furnish rations and supplies for U S troops across states from Michigan to Georgia and New Hampshire to Massachusetts Armory. Proposals cover beef or pork rations, bread or flour, whiskey, salt, vinegar, soap, candles, at defined rates, for six months, with delivery locations and transport allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Ivolven
U. S
Jone
luGre
Tap
Oerritory
Gulf of Misico
Maine
Hampshire
Vermont
Springfield
Connecticut
Radden Island
New-York
Roth
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Virginia
North Carolinia
Sou
h.Carollinia
Georgia
U.S
Sotthpfield
Massachusets
United States
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Journal Ofpice
Milledgeville, Toch
England
Spain
Florida
Canada
New Orleans
Clark
Dante
Hamburgh
Le'terre
George
Sackett’s Harbor
N.Y. Even
Lake Ontario
Geo. W. Evans
Tho. Glascock
10Th Regt
Muscot Levinestron
Union College Lottery of
Charles C. Dunn
John Cashin
B. Mims
Augus
Avithmecick
Columbia County
Major Williams
Augustus
Kinzie & Beanoch
Edgefield Court House
Longmire
David Johnson
Thomas Woolfolk
Geemat Steel
B. Picquet
A.J. Guiev & Co
Attention Rangers
Barton
Éariridgescich
M. Galphin
F. G
Seaborn Jones
J. Armstrong
Wiis
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