Mexico independence and U S safety hinge on Cuba plan
The 1811 to 1812 argument links Mexican independence to American security and prosperity. It warns that British or French control of Cuba and the Havannah would threaten the United States, urging the U.S. to aid Mexico to preserve regional balance and access to Vera Cruz and the Gulf. It cites the economic stakes from Mexican mines, banking, and trade routes to the Mississippi and New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Mexico
Sylign
Lewis
Empire of Mexico
New Orleans
Louisiana
U. States
U. S
Great Britain
France
Rome
Carthage
Republic
Floridas
Republc
England
Montezuma
Mississippi
Atlantic
Europe
Asia
Afric
West Indies
South America
East Florida
Ydeatan
Cuba
Havannah
Lepican
Spain
Ferdinand
Ferdinand the
Union
de Havannay
Uniteds States
Texas
Catorce
St. Louis Polesi
Vera Cruz
Empire of
la Vera Cruz
Philadelphia
New- York
Natchez
East Indies
Darien
Vecaragua
de la Burpadura
Cape Horn
Amerigus
British Squadron Visits New York Harbor Warning
A July letter from the Revenue Cutter at New London warns Commodore Rodgers of a British squadron with strength to overpower American forces. The Navy Agent received the note describing the encounter and urging timely action to steer for another port for protection.
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Pallimore Register
Philadelphia
London
Cuba
Porto Rico
St. Domingo
U.S
United States
Rodgers
Navy
New London
U. S
Eagle
New_ London
Encounter with suspected ships near light signals
Frederick Lee, commanding Cutter Eagle, describes sighting a squadron under light as three vessels, including a two decker and a 74 gun ship, with another frigate approaching from the south. The ships braced for starboard tacks and fled. Lee suspects English vessels but notes uncertain identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Lee
Eagle
Ty Gin
Tony
Army of Canada reaches Detroit urging swift Upper Canada action
The Chronicle reports Gen Hull's army arrived at Detroit in good health and spirits. It urges rapid, bold action in Upper Canada to strike back at England, hinting that a vigorous campaign could sway undecided factions and threaten the enemy's seat of war. It notes limited news from Commodore Rodgers' squadron and Florida matters, then describes naval activity and local political shifts in East Florida amid ongoing war tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of Canada
Hull
Detroit
England
Upper Canada
Rodgers
Florida
St. Augustine
Declines Congress Candidacy For Military Duty In 1812
John Pray of Bryan County announces he will decline a bid for Congress. He notes nearly twenty years in the militia and current command of a regiment covering Bryan Liberty and McIntosh counties. He argues war with Britain requires continued military service and urges supporters to understand his decision. The note is dated July 27 1812 with requests for newspaper notices to publish.
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América
Savarnth
Washington
Vixen
Gadsden
Liberty
MiIntosh
Great Britain
Congress
John Pray
Bryan County
N. B
Milledgeville
Augusta Chronicle
Washington Monitor
Retrospective Defense of Conduct at 1810 Augusta Meet
In 1810 at Ether ton and Elberton Augusta figures dispute Major Williams and Lt. Col. McKinne recount a confrontation over accusations about a kicked man and a disputed informant. The exchange includes extended testimony from Col. McKinne and certificates from Major Laval and Capt. Pope regarding a planned meeting and alleged authorship of the informant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Chisolin
Col. Newnan
Chisolm
Log
Longstreet
Maj. Williams
M'Kinne
Capt. Longstree
Beac
Jones
Elberton
Beach
Augusta
Brex
Capt. Pope
Hay
Deni
Mr. Beach
Pope
Cone
Albert Brux
Majors Williams
Mr Kinne
Laval
Maj
M.kinne
Lavil
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The
Clarion
New York
Fr i
Savannah
Col
Feowp
St. Mary’s
Nassau
N. P
St. Mary’s River
Fernandinos
Logan, Lenox, &Co
Daniel Stewart
Chevelier
K. Florida
Stewart
Anclia
Kenderland
Col. Smith
State OF
Georgia
Chronicle
Messrs
Major
Ate
Mjor
Gine Tiiis
Perso
Major Laval
United States’ Army
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