Indian War Threats Reach Milledgeville Frontier
A July 1613 dispatch from Creek Agency reports civil war among tribes, allied with British, risking sudden attack on frontier settlements. Chiefs seek arms for Tookauhatchee and Cowetan’toga, with 2590 enemy troops noted and calls for field pieces and ammo from allies.
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Hawkins
Creek Agency
Pola
Mhore
Mookauhatchee
Chatahoche
Tookauhatchee
Cowetan
Georgia and Tennessee mobilize for Creek clash front
The article reports orders for assembling troops including two militia regiments Clark’s and Dani’s divisions, 4 300 volunteers, 1500 militia from Tennessee, and 1 regulars regiment now on the Mississippi, to unite with frontier forces against hostile Creek Indians. It notes War Department guidance and possible frontier expeditions led by a named commander. Field operations hinge on imminent danger or rapid War Department orders.
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Clark’s & Dani
Tenssee
Sd Regiment
Unitedates
North Western Army
Tennessee
War Department
Uless
Fortbh
Yat Nicer
Georgia
England
Spain
Florida
Andrew Joiel Announces Candidacy for Richmond Receiver
Andrew Joiel declares candidacy for the Richmond County receiver of tax returns election. The notice confirms authorised announcement and frames Joiel as a candidate in the tax administration contest.
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Andrew Joiel
Richmond Coun
Muscot Levinestron
Georgia Faces Draft as War Expands Across Frontiers
Georgia residents urged to join the war effort, with 3,000 troops ready to march against Creek Indians aided by 1,500 Tennessee volunteers and 3rd U S Regiment en route to Canada. Reports also note a French Russian battle on the plains, an armistice terms, and Hamburg retaken by storm.
Governor Mitchell Letter on Duty Change to Volunteer Company
Extract from a letter dated Milledgeville July 1843 states that individuals may shift from a district company to a Volunteer Company if they meet legal requirements, emphasizing it is a change of situation not duty. The ruling notes the only condition is performing the volunteer duty in one class.
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Hawkins
Orgia
Oree
Georgia
Uculgee
Mitchell
Chronicle
Milledgeville
States
Citizens urged to enroll for defence of Savannah coast
The appeal calls Georgians and South Carolinians near Augusta to join as defenders of Savannah and exposed coastal points. Those unable to equip themselves will receive gear from liberal patrons, and a relocation of women and children from the sea board is cited as proof that service is needed. The text urges immediate gathering to form a company.
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Georgia
South Carolina
Augusta
Savannah
Sea Board
Meeting to appoint officers and begin life of marel
A fragment notes a meeting to appoint officers and start a life of marel, with signatures left at the Aresists Offer. The text suggests organizational steps but offers limited context or dates.
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Marel
Extract from a letter on British attack near Sackett's Harbor
An extract from a letter dated Rent July 19 6 reports a British attack on George with casualties and the vessel intended to sail from Sackett's Harbor yesterday. The letter describes the ongoing hostilities and military movements as of last evening.
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Le'terre
George
Sackett’s Harbor
N.Y. Even
Chauncy Sails From Sackxe’s Harbor Near Lake Ontario
The General Pike prepared to sail on Saturday while Commodore Chauncy departed Sackxe’s Harbor with his white squadron on Monday. The public mind weighs hope against fear awaiting the Chauncey versus Yeo battle. both sides seem nearly equal in force and courage. A few days will bring certainty.
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Pike
Chauncy
Sackxe’s Harbor
Whiie
Chauncey
Yeo
Dem. Press
Torpedo Experiment Near Lynnhaven Bay
Norfolk July 27 Mr E Mix of the navy has been crafting torpedoes to blow up enemy shipping in Lynnhaven bay He finally placed a device within 100 yards of the British ship Plantagenet which lay off Henry tight house The device exploded prematurely Yet the blast created a 50 foot circumference water pyramid rising 30 to 40 feet and a vast thunder like concussion that swayed the Plantagenet and drenched her deck in the ensuing torrents
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Norfolk
E. Mix
Navy
Lynnhaven Bay
Plantagenet
Henry Tight House
Mix
Births or Deaths Notice for Youngest Son
DIED on the 2d inst master Joan Hilliru youngest son of John Hill of this place aged five months and eighteen days.
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Joan Hiriu
John Hill
Auction of Fancy Silk Goods and Accessories
The notice lists a wide assortment of silk fabrics, shawls, handkerchiefs, gloves, lace, parasols, combs, needles, and silverware offered for sale at low cash prices. Items include satin, blue and black silks, damask silk shawls, lace sleeves, handkerchiefs, silk stockings, ribbons, and buttons. Sale date noted as August 6.
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Mack Selditto
C. Ae
Eash
Corren
War DepartmentNotice Invites Proposals for Military Rations
War Department invites proposals for supplying rations to U S troops from June 1814 to June 1815 across multiple states including Michigan Illinois Ohio and New York with detailed ration components such as beef pork bread and spirits. Proposals cover transport allowances prepayment terms and price proportionality for each ration part.
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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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Clark
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Lutzen
Hamburgh
Lake Ontario
Geo. W. Evans
Tho. Glascock
10Th Regt
Union College Lottery of
Charles C. Dunn
John Cashin
B. Mims
Augus
Avithmecick
Columbia County
Major Williams
Augustus
Kinzie & Beanoch
Edgefield Court House
Longmire
Jones County
Court House
Cato
Jims Caton
Woolfolk
M'Kenzie
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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